Shaylin is the cutie from this post.

I was inspired by another photographer to try and get a cool looking picture of my dog. Fortuna will come and sit like a good girl, but to get her to look at me, I had to wave a milk bone in the air! She’s says it’s not easy being a model! Also, this is a great example of a SOOC (straight out of camera) shot versus taking the time to polish it up.

Before:

Because their family pictures were being taken the same day, Nate wasn’t exactly in his usual comfort clothes of a t-shirt and jeans. We had fun hanging out though while I took pictures, and he told me about his band and life as a missionary kid.

These twins are so lucky to be surrounded by a loving family and friends. I had a bunch of helpers bringing me the cutest baby blankets, hats, and stuffed animals–oooing and ahhing while holding props and backgrounds. Micah and Elias are only 3 1/2 weeks old here, but they’re going to thrive on all the attention!