
…it isn’t the smiling photos that fill you up with love.

M is an adorable 3-year-old who happens to have some ducks and chickens at her grandmother’s house. When her mom suggested we shoot there, I jumped at the chance. Such a calm, natural environment. Perfectly suited for M’s personality. This side-by-side cracks me up. Both mouths open. Both mouths closed. Exactly what adults do when...

We went to a party at Sarah Jane’s place a few weeks ago. The boys were in heaven with the swimming canoe, massive homemade slip-n-slide, animals, and bonfire. I was in heaven with the most awesome mojitos Sarah Jane was pouring. Finn talked about Verla the pig for days. He still brings her up regularly....

A couple of weeks ago David, Adrienne and Jackson were in town for a nice summer visit. David and I grew up visiting Texas in the summers so it’s nice that they’re continuing the Howell family tradition and teaching Jackson what summer really means. A photo shoot was always on the agenda but Finn ended...