I met Megan when I first moved to Hill City my sophomore year of high school. I didn’t know her well, but she stood out to me then because she was just plain nice. To everyone. All the time.  Needless to say, I was thrilled when she emailed and asked if I’d be able to […]

Danielle called awhile ago to talk about photos, and after rescheduling twice due to rain and a high fever, we finally made it happen last week.  I don’t think she could have chosen a more beautiful day or location. Brandon is graduating high school in a few short weeks, and will then be joining the […]

Do not be fooled by the beginning of this post. It is tranquil. It is peaceful. It is deceiving. Why you ask? Because. This kid can sleep through anything. Chaos takes on many forms. This weekend I found it alive and well at the Comer household, where daughters and husbands (most of them, anyway), children and […]

Linda’s kids were all going to be in town. The same town. At the same time. And that’s a big deal. For this  occasion, they needed a family picture, and I was so thankful that she called me to take it. It was somewhat of a dreary day, and the temperature wasn’t one that invited […]

It wasn’t a warm day, like we had hoped. In fact, it seemed like the coldest so far, and pictures on the deck with a view of Harney Peak just weren’t an option. But it didn’t matter. They were together, and the view wasn’t what was important. I arrived before the grandkids, and felt welcome […]

Megan is a good kind of shy, with a creative side and shining blue eyes. I was able to spend some time with her and her brother Jacob, exploring alleyways and train cars in Chadron. Megan is a junior at Chadron High School, and wanted something other than the usual school pictures. She was the […]

I could hardly contain my excitement when Katie called to schedule their session. Surely I spoke too fast and sounded oddly eager. It is possible that I may have even stuttered. I get that way, especially when it comes to all things perfect and tiny, and most especially when it comes to photographing babies with temperaments like […]

Last Thursday was already a lovely afternoon, and I didn’t know how it could get any better. Turns out it could. With lightsabers and a bird’s nest, of course. Nicki contacted me in hopes that we would be able to take a few family pictures before the leaves are gone and snow is on the […]

It’s easy to forget what it’s like. What it’s like to throw leaves in the air on the count of three. What it’s like to show off your new baby brother. What it’s like to not care that your socks are soaking wet. And your boots. And your jeans. Hunter and Roper made me remember. […]

I was a little overwhelmed last week with work and life and an unruly stack of dishes that loomed in my kitchen. Every time I sat down to do something, I would remember something else, and nothing seemed to get finished. I was sure my weekend was doomed to be filled with thoughts of the […]