Shhh. It's a Secret.

My friend Rachel asked me to take some pictures of her and her girls as a surprise for her husband's birthday. We went downtown to a playground and had a lot of fun. It was hard to get a posed smile out of these girls, but just ask them to be "goofy", and I think I captured their personalities perfectly. This family is just so much fun. They joke, laugh, play and their smiles rub off on you. Here are a few of my favorites from our shoot.

I asked her to smile and this is what I got.

Kohlmeier Family Portrait

I had the priviledge to take some family pictures of a good friend of mine. They just wanted a few shots taken in their backyard. I thought they turned out really well. They were so photogenic. I love being around them. They're so much fun. Thank you again for inviting me into your home!

I love these boys like they're my own brothers.

Ahhhh....sisterly love....

Tayleigh

Today I got the chance to take this beautiful little girl's pictures. I happened to be in Seward, Nebraska and did these for close family friends of mine. Tayleigh has such a cute personality. I believe if everyone smiled and laughed like she does, the world would be a much better place. We played with her in the yard and I couldn't get enough of her giggles. I think these pictures really capture her personality perfectly. Enjoy!

The one above is my favorite one of the day.

That one was my second favorite.

I just couldn't get enough.

Stella and Reed

I was given the chance to photograph a good family friend of mine's little cuties. They were a lot of fun to photograph. Stella gave me a run for my money. She'd turn her face every time she saw the camera and would run away and laugh, knowing I couldn't get a shot of her. It was quite the challenge, but I think I got a few keepers.

This is quite possibly one of my favorite pictures. We kept telling her, "Stella, sniff the flowers!" and this is what I got!

And then she was done and ran off to the next thing on her mind.

Like playing with dirt.

For this shot, Kyle was pretending to bounce a basketball off my head just to get her to look and me. Of course the thought of my head being pounded on by basketball made her laugh. Awesome.

She has such a sweet little face.

Now this guy has a very special place in my heart. I was there at the hospital the day he was born, on an Easter Sunday eight years ago. I danced with him at my wedding and he used to call me "his buddy." He has the sweetest heart and his smile can make the grumpiest person's heart melt. I hope some day to raise a boy just like him. His smile will explain the rest.

He is so good to his little sister, even after he tackles her on the trampoline.

Stella kept saying "NO SIT!" But Reed just kept on holding her and tickling her to get her to smile.

Thanks for letting me capture some memories for you Kyle. I hope you enjoy them.