Twins {Summer session}

  If you are a regular blog follower of mine, these two models may look familiar to you! This past Spring I took pictures of my friend Kaila's family, and these are her youngest siblings. There is something I absolutely love about taking pictures of children. They are not afraid to express themselves and they don't hide their emotions. They have this way about them that allows their personalities to shine through effortlessly. These two beautiful kids warm your heart with their smiling eyes and they capture innocence in the purest form.  

Collin and Mackenzie {Couple}

Collin and Mackenzie will both be juniors at Augustana where they will be majoring in music. They not only share a passion for music, they share a special friendship and love for one another. These two were naturals behind the camera and made my job effortless. Thanks for a fun night!

Fourth of July {Grandparents' Farm}

I really can't believe the fourth of July was almost a month ago! Where has the summer gone?!? This year for the 4th, my family and I were able to make it to my grandparents for a day trip. I absolutely love going to my grandparents' farm and I long for it very often throughout the year. I can't help but become nostalgic when I look at these pictures. Each picture sparks a different memory and emotion.

These pictures not only capture the beauty of my grandparents' farmland, but they represent milestones in my family's lives.This farm has helped me and all my cousins to learn to how to be explorers, to be creative, and to be imaginative. But more importantly, this place has taught us the importance of family, has taught us how to care for others, and it has taught us to love... and for that I am very thankful! This place is very special to me and whenever I look at these pictures I smile.I hope you do too!