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RAPID CITY + BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

October 26, 2012

This summer, Brett and I spent several afternoons golfing with this very lovable foursome. I dreamed about someday chasing them around with my camera, so when Amber emailed hoping for some fall portraits,  I may have danced for a minute or two at my desk. The day we chose was colder than we would have […]

August 9, 2012

Oh, internet, I’ve been dying to show you these! You may remember Hunter, Roper, and Bailer from nearly two years ago (how can that be?! ), and I can’t wait to show you how much they’ve grown and changed. I got to spend an evening chasing the three of them; laughing at their antics, and […]

July 23, 2012

Remember these guys? When Megan emailed wanting summery photographs of her family to mark Nora’s first birthday, I couldn’t have been more excited. After talking through some ideas, we decided on a picnic in the park. The thing I loved most about this shoot—other than when Greta completely melted my heart by holding my hand—was […]

June 11, 2012

As a followup to Maryrose and Cole’s engagement session post, I wanted to share a few of my favorites of their beautiful daughter Makenna. I couldn’t have been happier that she was able to come along (thanks for helping, Don!), and love knowing that someday she’ll treasure these pictures of her with her Mom & […]

May 4, 2012

Hope your weekend is filled with happiness.

October 5, 2011

A lot can change in a year’s time. I met up with Aric, Katie, Will and Hayden this past weekend for the twins’ one year portraits. I could hardly believe it when I saw them in their car seats, looking so much like I remember them —and at the same time— so grown. Their first year […]

May 4, 2011

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 […]

January 31, 2011

Today is my friend’s birthday. He is one year old, and I’m not quite sure how that happened. In just a short time he went from a tiny, wrinkly newborn to a roly poly infant, to a boy who has teeth and can walk and say the name of his puppy. I’m happy to know […]

December 22, 2010

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 […]

October 21, 2010

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 […]

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