Gabriella is adorable any way you put it!  She is helpful, sweet, and kind.  How can you not love someone like that?  She always had a smile on her face when we were around.  In fact, I don’t remember a mean look from her or even sad look – she was too cute.  If I tried to get serious looks from her she would still burst into a smile within seconds.   Can I just say I love smiley people!!!  Every family should have a girl like Gabriella in their home.  On top of all that she is Gorgeous!, but you don’t need me to tell you that – just look at our mini shoot here

I asked her if she liked a boy in school ~ She is deciding whether she should tell me or not.  No worries, I do not divulge others secrets.

You did a fabulous job and you have a gorgeous smile girl!  Thanks for letting me get it on camera for you!!!

A’nelisa was a great assistant for me while I was shooting other children at the mini shoot.  She would help me with my children and the others.  Because of her help I decided to shoot her a bit longer in the spots she loved most.  One of my favorite things to do when shooting children is to involve them by asking where they would want their pictures taken and then go from there.  I find that they feel more in charge of the event that is highlighting them.  A’nelisa wanted a few spots and it was so fun!

A’nelisa loves food – cooking food, and boy does she cook wonderfully!  She would light up when we talked about food she liked to make for her family and friends.  It was adorable.  I think we have a budding little chef here.  Can you tell when she was telling me of her great love?

AWE – Jadin.  He is going to be a heart breaker!!!!  This man here is not only cool, he is humble and sweet as well!  Besides all that he is a handsome guy – wears his uniform so well   So all the single ladies, watch out cause here he comes.  Give him just a few more years to be legal

These two other images are for Sid.  Jadin’s parents were divorced and his mom remarried a man who loves the whole family very much.  Here is Sid (the man she remarried) very proud of Jadin sporting the Peterson name.  Says great things about Sid when his stepson is so pleased he would represent publicly this way.  Too cute!  Well done Sid and Jadin – you are very loved!

Oh my goodness!  Joseph is such a QT!  This little man is so sweet – I thought, if I lived nearer my children would have a blast with him!!!  Another thing I thought was so cool was his facial expressions.  He had so many and I had to click fast to capture what we needed and more.  LOL.  Joseph – you are a fun kid.  Keep that fun spirit.  People are attracted to happy people and  you my friend are one of those  happy people.  Thanks for your time and letting me share it with you!

Such a handsome little man!

Natalie is a strong individual in my mind.  She is responsible (which I think has to do with her being the oldest child.)  She is SMART!  She is dependable!  She is cool! and she is pretty as can be. I will let you see for yourself how cute she really is!

There is nothing like true laughter that comes straight from the heart and belly!  So so cute!  Thanks Natalie for being a great sport about me taking your pictures!

As long as I have known Camille she has been quiet – much like my own Nathanya.  You sense her quiet strength but she does not demand or command attention like others.  When I look at her I see a beautiful young lady who I am grateful to know!  My goal in this mini session was to get you to see her inner and outer beauty like I see when around her.  I think that that was accomplished wonderfully.  Camille – you are gorgeous girlie!!!  Thanks for the few moments that we had to get these amazing pictures of you!

When getting someone to take a picture I will often put them in a position that really does not feel very comfortable and they almost always chuckle at how odd it does feel.  I was amazed that Camille smiled but never complained once at all the funny things I did to get the shots I wanted of her.  She totally rocked!

I love how Camille’s face lights up each time she smiles!!!

I love that every one of my clients make my job so easy.  It would have been impossible to make Camille look bad – she is so cute!  Thanks again Camille!

Sean is one of those kids that you can tell is so easy to love!  He loves being loved and he will return it with the most amazing smile and sparkle in his eye!  They say that the eyes are a window into the soul.  I am blessed to have the chance to look right into them behind my camera.  I get to captures some of the most amazing BIG souls ever.  Sean is one of those for sure I love that he is filled with LIFE!!!

His smile is so awesome I just had to get in there closer!

Can you resist that?  I don’t know how mom ever could!!!