Pack of Wolff’s

This year has been one for the books for me. Not the cuddly in a blanket by a fire with your favorite book kind, but more the watch a movie with a light on kind. I have dealt with the lowest lows and despite the loss of my hands and my chipper attitude, the Wolff Family as always kept believing in me. For the first time this year I was able to fly to Texas in October for the annual G-Money camera time. Given the tradition we have created over the last few years, the Wolff family couldn’t skip the annual trip I make to teach Karlie some sass phrases to spit at her mom on rough days, cracking jokes with Chris about us both being handicapable, and making sure that Garyn knows I’m not afraid to contend with her on who loves ranch the most. (I will say that her spooning ranch like soup tops my dedication to ranch.) Of course said trip always consists pictures. 

Kellie being my always dedicated Pinterest lover came up with several ideas for this trip to get my hands back to work with all kinds of flare. Between family portraits at sunset, the American Vibe in their front yard, and a slightly questionable shoot involving duct tape on toddlers, we were going from the moment I landed (later than planned due to missing my flight for the first time ever) and we were going until I was packing my bags to head back home. 

As always, thank you Chris and Kellie for being my biggest fans. I can’t put into words how much your family means to me. I think it’s safe to say that you’re my best customers and a pseudo family that you couldn’t get away from even if you wanted to. I appreciate your humor and endless love and support you’ve given to me for three solid years now. Even through everything I’ve been through this year, your family has been a bright spot for me. Even when I’m rocking the derp hands, you never stop supporting me and my photography. I’m lucky to have your endless belief in my work. 

Enjoy.

Hood For The Holidays.

One of the things I enjoy most is being hired for a photoshoot that is outside of the normal Pinterest realm of ideas. Of course, the aesthetic that comes from said type of shoots is a timeless hold on portraiture that will always hold a beautiful quality to family photo albums, but when the ideas come about that provide a good laugh and let’s me dabble in the more creative side of my passion I am always game. 

This is the second year I have done Jason’s family Christmas pictures and when he first came to me his only guideline was that it not be, “the same old park in the leaves we do every year.” His wife and daughter both have sass pants that even I admire, and thus the location to do this years pictures downtown came about. I have dabbled in the downtown area for photoshoots before between school assignments and graduation sessions, but it’s been a while since I got to get down and dirty in the arts district. What I love most about shoots like this are people who are able to fly by the seat of their pants, and the Guttenberg family is able to do just that. 

I had an amazing time doing these photos and Hood For The Holidays was born. Thank you Jason and Lois for the amazing shoot, the good laughs, and for once again asking me to capture these moments for your family. 

Enjoy. 

Round Two.

Orion has entered the second year of being wonderful toddler. Chris and Sam hit me up for his first toddler photoshoot and he was not afraid to show us who runs the show. However, despite his most valiant efforts and the always entertaining scene behind the camera to make a child happy, we were able to get some pretty stellar shots of this adorable human. Even though I’m born and raised Vegas, I’ve never had the pleasure of stopping in at McKee Ranch. Sam threw out the idea when we were discussing locations and I was so happy with the results. Horses, chickens, and even some baby buns were out to play. Orion wasn’t quite the biggest fan of their main interest being food, but when we got him around the playground he was the happiest boy on the lot. Once we set sights on the slide it was all smooth sailing. The joy of a two year old mastering the trickery of a solo slide ride is unmatched, and he couldn’t get enough of it. 

Thank you Chris and Sam for once again using me to capture your amazing tiny human, for always encouraging me to chase my dream. I always look forward to getting your wonderful family in front of my camera. 

Enjoy.