If you’ve been reading this blog for any period of time, you already know this beloved family. I photographed their wedding in 2008 and have since had the pleasure of photographing their family many times over the years.

If you’re interested in a fun trip down memory lane, feel free to hop on! 2011, 2013, 2017, 2019

I always ask parents to describe their kids and each other in five words before a session. It looks like I forgot to ask before this most recent session, but here were the words they chose in 2019.

I’m kinnnnnd of obsessed with their pup! I mean, how can I not be?! HE’S PERFECT!

Robin – “The absolute 1) sweetest, 2) most thoughtful, 3) most servant-hearted, 4) most beautiful, and 5) best mother to his children a man could ever have. Was that more than 5?” -Peter

I would love to take credit for this amazing photo, but this is alllll Anna! She posed everyone just perrrrrfectly!

Peter – Strong, Sentimental, Genuine, Crazy Smart, Principled

Thomas – Brilliant, Thoughtful, Detailed, Obedient, Passionate

Robin, Peter, Thomas, Daniel, and Anna – I adore you and can hardly wait to see you again!

Much love friends!

Bobbi

This session occurred during the winter amongst the frozen tundra of Louisville, Ky – that’s dramatic. But for real, it was SO cold! 28* to be more precise.  If you’re a photographer and you’ve taken photos in similar conditions you know all about the challenge of making images appear as though everyone was comfortable and having the best time.

“Relax your shoulders”

“Unclinch your fists”

“I need to see your hands, don’t bury them in your cuffs”

Sound familiar? Yeahhhhh. So when they were in town specifically for these engagement photos, rescheduling wasn’t an option. No need to fear, Amanda and Sunny were up for the frozen tundra challenge!

Did someone say it was 28*? Because it looks like a nice cool fall day from here.

Amanda is so full of joy and her smile is downright infectious!

See what I mean?! If you’re not smiling while scrolling through these photos, doublecheck that your heart is still beating 😉

You’d never have guessed that a meth head had just thrown an EpiPen at us while yelling gibberish in a bit of an intimidating way right before I snapped this photo. OMG! It was crazy! We took these photos in a fairly safe part of town so we most certainly weren’t expecting anything like that! I entertained the crazy man’s notions so that he’d hopefully leave us alone.  It worked, but let it be known, we avoided that man like the plague after that. Shout out to Amanda & Sunny for rolling with it.  Side note, aren’t EpiPens really expensive?  I’ve never been a drug addict but it seems like that selling it for drug money was a better idea than throwing it at someone.  But what do I know?

AHHHH! I can’t with these two! Also, this photo is so on brand 😀

I’m obsessed with this one.

Much love friends!

Bobbi

Hellooooooo blog readers! Going through the archives and getting some older sessions posted. It’s been so long that there’s no way I’ll be able to get everything I’ve shot blogged.

I know I know, I’ve failed you. Truth be told, moving from Indianapolis to Louisville and gaining three awesome bonus kids was overwhelming and totally shifted my priorities (in all the best ways).  Before long I was so far behind with my social media that I felt completely paralyzed; being so deep in the weeds that instead of actually doing it, I just buried my head to it all. I have adult ADHD and that is quintessential attention deficit behavior.

Allllll of that said, here’s an engagement / family session that I’m extremely proud of. Without further ado, meet Lauren and Mike. I truly love these images and I hope you do too!

The first half of this session was an engagement session for Lauren & Mike. For the second half, we added Ezra & Ruby (Lauren’s kids and Mike’s bonus kids).

I love their love. Throughout the session Mike kept lovingly gazing at Lauren and saying, “she’s just gorgeous!”

I first met Lauren in 2009 at her brother Steve’s and his fantastic wife Jenna’s wedding. One of the photos I took at Steve and Jenna’s engagement session became one of my iconic images. This photo was taken over 15 years ago so I’m not sure anyone will even remember it, but here it is!

Lauren’s jawline and cheekbones?! There are no words!

….I mean… that photo on the right?! COME ON!

ARE YOU KIDDING ME WITH THEIR BLENDED FAMILY EXCELLENCE??!!

This session took place in November, hennnnce the amazingly curated fall vibe – Lauren, you should be a photography session stylist.

Lauren & Mike had bought this house right before we did their session – it was such an incredible home.

Ruby & Ezra are twins – just a bit younger than my boy/girl twins.

I’m obsessed with Ruby’s dress. Think they make something like that in adult sizes?! No, for real. Do they?

I adore everything about this family. Since this session Lauren and Mike have moved to a new hone and had two more beautiful children. It’s been wonderful watching your family thrive.

Much love friends!

Bobbi