I LOVE LOVE LOVE that my kids have cousins their same ages. Gunnar was born just a month before Belle. Here he is giving her the sweetest kiss…or maybe the “you might be food, so I am going to try and eat you” kind of kiss…
And this is big brother Greer and my sweet Gracie…they are four months apart!! This photo pretty much sums up the personalities here!
Hope you are having a fabulous Thursday!!
Blessings!
Janelle
I can’t believe that two months have already flown by! Seriously, where is the time going? Master G is growing more and more everyday. He has already gained 5lbs 4oz since his birth…this boy loves to eat!! You remember that sweet log bed that my friend, Doni had for Gunnar’s newborn pictures? Well, here he is on the same bed at 6.5 weeks. Quite a little chunky monkey and I LOVE it!!
On another note, although I am still technically on my own maternity leave…I am taking a few clients the month of September. I will only be taking family sessions October and November for the holidays. The month of December will be reserved for my family along with a couple of sweet newborns…(two of them being my youngest brother’s twins!!)
Stay tuned for all the info for the upcoming holiday sessions! Have a wonderful Monday!
Blessings!
Janelle
Last night we enjoyed spending time with this amazing family. They spoiled us with dinner and the kiddos played. My daughter, Gracie is nine months older than Jayden and they are great friends. When they were over last night we asked her, “Gracie, who are you going to marry?” She pointed to Jayden and said, “You, Jayden!” Save the date: January 2030. Haha!! We have known them for just over four years now and we are blessed by them in so many ways. They have allowed me to photograph their family since before their oldest was born…I am thankful for their constant support!! Love you guys!
Now on to their sweet new addition, Miss Maddy. She was born a week before our little one and I think that they will be great friends! She has just the sweetest little personality. We were lucky to get a few sleepy shots because this little girl was wide awake and just soaking in this new world of hers. Last night when she was here she was cooing away and just all smiles. I love it, what a beautiful addition to your family God has blessed you with, B & G!!
Family of FOUR!!
I love this next image…there is always a time of transition after baby, just love how his Mama is lovin’ on him
Love baby cheeks…
Sweet Little Angel
Love you guys!! Congrats on your addition…she is absolutely beautiful and a perfect fit!!
Blessings,
Janelle
I just adore this family. This is the third time I have photographed them, the first time was when Sebastian was yet to make his debut, and they are the sweetest most genuine people ever. I can’t believe that Sebastian has already turned one years old. Honestly, I don’t realize how quickly time is passing until one of my newborn clients calls and says it’s time for one year pictures. Really? A whole year went by already, I just photographed their little feet while they peacefully slept. They change so much that first year of life, sometimes when I see them as toddlers I barely recognize them…they are now little people!! Well, Sebastian was full of boy energy, but he was so good for a one year photo session!! It is so hard to stay still for more than 5 seconds at this age, but he was a champ!! So, here he is…
Love that light coming through the orange groves
And this is Joey…I {heart} Joey! I did think that he might have a heart attack with all the chickens, but he was courageous!
Isn’t it funny how after you have kids, the pictures of you as a couple become almost non-existent? I love capturing a few of Mom & Dad by themselves…you two are fabulous!!
Thank you again D Family for letting me capture this precious time!! Sebastian is growing so fast…glad we got to freeze frame for a moment!!
Blessings!
Janelle
Both of these sweet little ladies turned one a short time ago. Kalle I have known for a bit and photographed her around Thanksgiving time last year along with her family. She has two older brothers and let me tell you this princess is going to be one tough cookie. We got a couple of shots of her with a USC basketball with her tutu on. I have a feeling that is going to be her…running with the boys with her pretties on!! I just love that!! We took her pictures at her home up here in Anthem…and she was sweet as can be and loved being in front of the camera. This other cutie is Bailey. She actually lives in California and was visiting her Grandma…they weren’t in town long, but we were able to run up to the park and snap a few!! She was enamored with all the wildlife at the park and was quite busy with everything going on!! One year pictures, I love because they are almost always pictures of the kids doing things…I love that because THAT is what you will remember…so happy to put a picture with the memory!!
Love her bloomers & tutu!!
You are too cute Miss Kalle
Do you not LOVE this face??
I’m jealous of those eyelashes, Miss B!
It was so funny because she was so busy here and there, but as soon as we brought the bench out she didn’t want to go anywhere else!!
So happy to have captured this busy age for both of these sweet girls!!
Blessings!
Janelle
This weekend was so fun because we got to surprise my sweet friend, Genea with a shower to celebrate Baby Maddy who will be here very soon. It was some of my favorite things…a true surprise (she had no clue), celebrating a baby, wonderful friendships and of course…yummy food!! 
A few weeks ago we got some pictures of Genea, her belly, her hubby and her sweet little boy Jayden. We actually took the pictures in both my (old) backyard which was totally overgrown with weeds, but made for great pictures and my parents’ backyard that was lush and green!! There is all sorts of fun stuff for Jayden to get into at my parents, but we snagged him up for a few photos and a couple just of him too!! He seriously has the bluest eyes!! My Gracie and him are the cutest little buddies and in fact when they are together they get mistaken for brother and sister!!
This little guy loves his Mama!!
My favorite!!!
Thank you K Family for letting me share in this joyous time with you!! I can’t wait to meet Miss Maddy and photograph her sweetness!!
Love you guys so much!!
Blessings!
Janelle
I am realizing that time is passing by so amazingly fast with my own children, but when I start to see my families of newborns come to me for one year pictures, I realize it even more!! Well, I have to say that Miss Raegan was one of my favorite newborn sessions ever last March. You can see her as a sweet little newbie here. Her parents are some of our dearest friends and it is always a pleasure to see them. Raegan is the spitting image of her beautiful Mama…that’s one lucky Daddy if you ask me!! We had fun playing at the park, kicking the ball and chasing the birds! Here she is just as cute as ever and growing up WAY too fast!!
Thanks again, P Family!! She is just cute as a button and full of personality!!
On a personal note…this week has been really crazy for me in so many ways!! I have definitely been leaning not on my own strength. I am so thankful for so many wonderful friends that have been praying for my family!! Praying specifically tonight for my mom!! Really wishing that I was with her in Colorado at the hospital, but praying that God would make everything crystal clear by morning and that she will be on a plane home early in the week!!
I am working on a BIG post for tomorrow both personal and business!!
Hug your families…tell them you love them…
Blessings!!
Janelle
The weather has just been wonderful these last few weeks! I hope that you are out soaking up the rays and the cool nights. I really try to get in as much as I can before the heat is upon us. The anticipation of when the air conditioning is going to kick on is unbearable! Haha!! Phoenicians know what I mean…the dreaded A/C bill. It always seems that once the A/C has to kick on for the first time in the summer it runs at a constant on position until late October!! At our house it definitely will be with a new baby coming right at the peak of the heat!! So…all that to say ENJOY this wonderful weather!!
I met the T Family up at the park for some fun family pictures a couple of weeks ago. The weather was amazing of course and we just had some fun hanging out and getting some family portraits for their memories & hopefully their walls!! :) Their kiddos were too cute!! I think that little C had the best expressions ever and big brother N was just so sweet with his little sister!! Here were some of my faves from the day…the first one of C and that crinkled nose was just to die for one of my favorite images EVER!!
Thank you again, T Family!! I hope you are enjoying this wonderful weather with your sweet kiddos!!
Blessings!
Janelle
Welcome Logan’s sweet little brother, Luke!! This family is amazing and I just loved that I got to spend the afternoon with them. Logan & Luke’s mama and I go way back to junior high if you can believe it!! She has been a part of my life for so long…she was a bridesmaid in my wedding too!! Funny though as life tends to be and we get busy we had a few years that we lost track, but don’t you love technology and how it can reconnect you!! I sure do, I have been reconnected with so many over the last few years!! ANYWAY, now we only live a few miles from each other and get to see each other much more often, although with our little ones it still makes it a little difficult to get together as much as we would like!! Well, Mr. Luke is one of the cutest little guys I have ever seen!! He stayed asleep for the first part of our session and we were able to get some sweet little shots of him!! Then we got some shots of big brother…being just that “big” and showing us how it’s done!! Congrats, S Family!! It was a privilege to photograph your growing family!! Love you guys!!
These outdoor shots were taken just outside their back door!! Gorgeous desert right now!!
Also, two big things that I will be posting about soon…one is my LOGO is just about finished and I can’t wait to show you!! It’s Awesome!! I’ll tell you all about that and my amazing designer once all of that gets finished up!! Second, I have had the amazing pleasure of second shooting two fabulous weddings the last two weekends with one of my best girlfriends!! I will be posting some of those images VERY soon!! April is a VERY VERY busy month for me…with two destination weddings, newborn. maternity and family shoots!! Going to be a wild one, but am so excited!! The month of May will start my slow up since my belly bump seems to continue to be growing and growing!!
Blessings!!
Janelle
Do you remember this little guy? This is the fourth time I have photographed him & his family…the first time while he was still cozy in his Mama’s belly! I can hardly believe that he is already one years old and on the move. I met Holden and his parents up at the park not far from my house to get some shots of him in this “don’t want to miss a moment” stage!! He is definitely on the move any way he can get there and he is giving Mom and Dad a run for their money! Can you even resist those sweet eyes?? He has an easy out when he gets in trouble, just flash those babies with that too cute grin of his!! Thank you so much K Family for spending some of your afternoon with me…it was so great to see you!! Here is a few of your little man!!!
Hugs, K Family!!
Blessings!
Janelle