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Motherhood, Newborn & Family Portraiture

RAPID CITY + BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

September 30, 2010

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. […]

September 21, 2010

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 […]

August 8, 2010

I dare you not to smile when you see this twosome. It can’t be done. A few weeks ago I was able to photograph this pair of sisters. Older sister Jaelyn helped her mom with baby Aliyah, and played with Dad on the swings. She loves her new sister, and thinks she’ll keep her. Jaelyn […]

July 12, 2010

Even I know that family portraits are usually Mom’s idea. They can sometimes feel like pulling teeth. It can be difficult to get each member of a large family in the same location, donning the agreed upon attire, and in the mood to smile for a camera.  But let me tell you – if the […]

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