Category Archives: Personal

Tender Portraits: Happy Birthday Sweet Girl

To Davina,  You are a most beautiful, kind-hearted little girl.  You make us so proud.  Happy 6th Birthday my sweets.  We love you.  xoxo ~Mom and Dad, and Luke

The following portrait on the right will forever be very dear to Davina…Jake has been in Afghanistan for the past year.  We weren’t expecting him home until the...

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Tender Portraits: Summertime is…

…relaxing at the lake.

…discovering toads, and listening to his endless giggles with his discovery.
…hot, sweltering days racing down our slide.
…our son’s blonde hair, bleached out even more by the sun.
…barefeet…all.day.long.
…our girl…growing up.  You make mama so proud, sweet child of mine.

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Tender Portraits: Girl with a guitar ~ St. Joseph MO Child Photographer

She is our precious, sassy girl.  She’s our oldest child, she’s a girly-girl and she adores playing her guitar.  Just like with my boy, I want to remember every detail of her childhood.  I want to remember the way she has me braid her hair after every bath.  She likes it best in a tight...

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Tender Portraits: Little bits ~ St. Joseph MO Child Photographer

My boy…
He has this little curl on the back of his head, that is wispy and golden.  I love to twirl it around my finger.  I love to watch it dance softly in the wind while he runs outdoors.  He has golden hair while my husband and I have dark brown hair.  Whether it will...

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Tender Portraits: 1141st Sapper Kids ~ St. Joseph MO Child Photographer

The kids and I traveled to Kansas City this past weekend.  I had the lovely opportunity of photographing the children of the 1141st Sappers.  We love our heroes who are deployed in Afghanistan at the moment.  We thank you all from the bottom of our heart, and continue to pray each and every night for...

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Tender Portraits: Happy Easter ~ St. Joseph Mo Photographer

From my family to yours…have a very blessed and Happy EASTER!!! 
xoxo~Laura

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Tender Portraits: My son, my love ~ St. Joseph, MO Child Photographer

“A mother’s love is instinctual, unconditional, and forever.” ~Author Unknown

He is my heart, my every breath and a part of my soul.  He is my son.  He is all boy.  I love you Luke.  xoxo Mom

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Tender Portraits: God

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
I’m at that point in my life where I want something so badly I can taste...

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Tender Portraits: He is home! ~ St. Joseph MO Photographer

If I don’t get all of my blog posts up in the next few days, here is the reason why…my hubby has been home for his 2 week R&R.  It is wonderful!!!  We spend days and days playing with the kids, laughing and cuddling.  We knew this day would come; it’s all just a little...

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Tender Portraits: Inspiration ~ St. Joseph MO Photographer

In viewing myself as an inspiration, the most obvious way has come with my children.  I have influenced them by being a loving and encouraging mother.  My feisty daughter will begin kindergarten soon.  The days of play will be replaced with moments of raising her hand and waiting to be called upon.  I foresee this...

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