100 Days of Summer 2018 | Canyon family photographer

Summer came early. It was like we were still lazing around with our comfy cardigans and then BAM! it was 100 degrees. That being said, I have grown to love the heat more than I used to. I think it's becasue summer means having my kiddos around more. While that can truly make me want to pull my hair out, it also gives me warm fuzzies. PJs all day, the smell of sunscreened skin during afternoon snuggles, swimsuit wedgies, vacation planning, and just freedom. I feel like a kid again watching my babies run wild outside with barefeet and dirty hands and clothes. That was who I was. A tomboy who cared less about bathing but cared EVERYTHING for the outdoors. It's precious. A precious time. I wish the hard stuff away every day. And summertime gives me a minute to revel in where we are. Right smack dab in the middle of all the hard.

I am going to try and snap a photo every day this summer as a personal photo proect. I can't seem to get through a 35 day project, so here's to trying for 100 consecutive days to document all the crazy!

Days 1, 2, 3 and 4...

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The O'Hara Family at Home | Frisco Family Photographer and Videographer

This precious family was gifted this session by another sweet family that I recently worked with. You see, the O'Haras are in the process of packing up life and heading on a new adventure far away in South Dakota. They are pursuing new adventures and setting out on a big journey. Their sweet friends wanted them to have a piece of their Frisco home forever documented in a family film and photos. I tell you guys what...being able to put a concrete story with this film was so so special for me. I keep kicking a dead horse by saying this, but preserving time in this way is amazing for me.

I arrived and immediately felt a connection with Christina and her sweet little family. It was a relaxed afternoon following them around as they visited their favorite park and just laughed and loved as a family. I am so excited to share this here on my blog! I pray this blesses you O'Hara family!

The Ridingers at home | Amarillo family photographer

These in-home sessions get better and better. I am finding my artistic voice more and more through documenting families being families in their own space. We love at home, we let down our hair at home, our kids play freely at home. Don't get me wrong, beautiful sunsets in a field of tall grass sings to me too, but in-home sessions pull and tug at every heart string I have. I hope they pull on yours too. <3

This family was precious. These boys are so loved and I strove to document just that. This day was sunless and dreary, but sometimes dreary sets a tone of comfort and softness that adds to the story. Their home was cozy and soft and comfortable. It all came together so well, the weather, the light, the tone of the day...the stars aligned. I hope this makes you cry happy tears Ridinger family!