Dalton

I had the privilege to shoot Dalton's Senior Pictures. What a great guy! He and his parents were so laid back and fun. And Duncan! Who could ask for a better four-legged-furry model!?!?  I wish Dalton the very best as his high school journey comes to a close and he heads onto the next adventure!!

CHANGE.

Sometimes the best therapy for me is a slow walk around the yard with my camera.  I slow down to look, really look at what is around me.  This seemed to be the longest week ever and it is exactly what this late afternoon was calling me to do.  I think autumn (all four days that we get here in NoDak) may have finally settled in this week and I found myself surrounded by change. 

And yet I still find some delicate flowers.

There is so much change happening in the yard right now, and as I walked, I heard the Sanford Lifeflight helicopter pass over.  A stark reminder that at this moment,  someone's life was dramatically changing.

Even in though their colorful days have passed, I still find beauty in that which remains.

Withering. Fading.

As I round the yard, and hear the squeaking and thumping of the swing set as my oldest swings out his stresses.  I often wonder what secrets of my son that the swing set knows...

I hear a beckoning and stop to gather the minimal remains of the grapes and collect a handful of grape leaves.  Even Bill is changing. His dark, sleek, brown coat becoming much thicker and woollier. 

"Any more grapes?"

Change.. It is inevitable isn't it? And sometimes so very scary.  But yet it can be beautiful if you really stop to look at it. 

Change.

Things are not what they were.

But that doesn't mean they are less, worse, bad. 

Everything has value.

Beauty even. 

And thank you nature for reminding me of this.

Curls and Puppy Breath

I had the delight of shooting family pictures of the beautiful Lacey and her adorable daughter!  They brought the newest member of the family, Rosie! Rosie was full of licks and that irresistible puppy breath!  I captured some amazing shots of everyone on this beautiful autumn evening!

Me + 8 = GREAT!

If you are from my town, you know the Kauffman family! They are super duper involved in just about everything, from gymnastics, church, PTO, school, Scouts and more! 

We met down at the BeAUtiFUL Little Yellowstone camp ground (How have I not known about this place??) on a gorgeous Sunday evening for some family pictures.  Five boys and one lone (and mighty) girl made for a lot of chaos, giggles, bribery and fun!