The Wells Family: Chesapeake Photographer

This weekend I had the pleasure of photographing an amazing family. I met Amy several years ago when our oldest kids were in a play group together. Shortly after that their daughter, Ella, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She is the most amazing little girl I have ever met. She has always got a smile on her face and joy spilling out of her. Their son, Parker, is such a cutie and loves his John Deer tractors (he would actually probably correct me for not calling it by the right name). Rick and Amy make such a great team and are great parents. Amy is getting ready to shave her head along with 45 other moms of kids with cancer. If you would like to support her in this click here.

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Jessica and Erik's Wedding

Yesterday was my sister and brother-in-law's one month anniversary. They are now in Chicago starting their lives together. I didn't get too many pictures taken in between all my matron of honor duties, but here are some of the shots I managed to get.

Engagement Photography- Erik and Jessica

While I was in California, I had the pleasure of taking engagement pictures for my sister and her fiance. We had so much fun! Now, my sister and I always have fun when we are together. We are pretty much the definition of fun. But this was especially fun. Erik wanted to do their photos in a field and they turned out perfect. I have a few shots from their wedding so those pictures will be in my next post.

Erik wanted in on the action

My brother-in-law is so fierce!

Erik didn't think it was fair that only Jess got an engagement ring, so she made him one. So adorable.

I will end with this shot, because I am so happy that I have a sister who is willing to get a little dirty to get some good shots. Plus, her ring looks stunning no matter what. Wait till you see the wedding bands!

Stimpson Family- Chesapeake Photographer

It has taken me awhile to get the Stimpson's photos posted because I have spent the last month in Southern California helping my sister finish planning her wedding which took place last weekend. Those pictures are coming soon, but here are some of my favorites of the Stimpson's.

Preview

Today I had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful family. More pictures are to come, but here is a little preview of the Stimpson family.

Families and Blessings

We knew we would learn a lot when we adopted Layla and we have! One thing that we knew beforehand, but has been proven over and over is that family goes much further than blood. This week we are learning even more the depth of that lesson. Layla’s birth mother and (some of) her family are visiting with us this week. Our situation could have been less than pretty: both mother and daughter being adopted by two families who had never met. But God has blessed this situation far beyond anything we could have hoped for. We have had a week of fun, emotion and a lot of kids! We’ve done the pool, the beach, the park, the movies, dinners, and more. All the kids have had a blast together. We have truly increased our family through this adoption. Not only did we get Layla, but we also got Catherine and Robbie and their kids.