Des Moines Children Photographer: Cora, 12 Months

I had a lot of fun chasing little miss Cora during her one year photo session. It may be that fact that she's recently discovered what those two little legs of hers could do. Or it could be because this was the first time that we had an outdoor session. Either way, I had a lot of laughs with her as she explored the Demonstration Garden in Urbandale. Although the garden was still a work in progress for the 2014 season, a few botanical installments made a very lovely fairy tale scene for Cora.

Des Moines Family Photographer: Maddux, Nine Months

Tosha and I are so amazed at how much Maddux develops in three month increments. He started to explore flavors and textures, sweet potatoes, roast beef, pasta noodles, home made banana ice cream and so much more. We are both grateful that he has our palate. He began crawling in July and has been on the go since. It's been tough to take his photos now that he's learned to use those legs of his but seeing him make the connection to point A to point B has been a rewarding experience. In between his nine month session and writing this post, he's accomplished his newest feat, standing up with no sofa, coffee table or wall. Only time will tell when he starts to walk and a new chapter in our lives open.

Des Moines Children Photographer: Trip, Spring 2013

I met up with Trip again back in April at the Western Gateway Park. This is the fourth time seeing trip in a little over a year. I first met him while taking his mom and dad's engagement photos in March of 2012. He's a fun boy to follow around and like most boys, he was full of energy. There were times though that I caught his calm personality.

Des Moines Family Photographer: Aiden, Two

Aiden turned two a couple of weeks before our session in September. He was shy at first but one thing I learned about this young fella was that he is really easy going. Once we got to know each other more, I think his fun and playful personality shine through as we walked through the alleyways and store fronts of Valley Junction.

Des Moines Family Photographer: Brady and Branlee, Summer 2012

Brady and Branlee are brothers kept me busy in their session at the Des Moines Art Center and Greenwood Park. While Brady is quite the talker, his younger brother Branlee is just a fast moving machine! Of course, he's only 1 so all he can pretty much do is run around. Between keeping up a conversation with Brady and catching my breath with Branlee, it was sure a run for my money.