This is kind of like beauty and the beast, only better!

Meet Kirby, everybody! 

She is this gorgeous blond, who is very thoughtful, wholesome, and whose work is helping people everyday. I get to call her my friend! I'll never forget the day after my baby girl was born and immediately airlifted to a different hospital. My husband went with Annika to be by her side and I was left alone at our hospital to heal my birthing wounds. Kirby brought girly magazines and spent all day with me. Except for the part my wonderful lactation consultant kicked her out for a few minutes:)  

Kirby speaks truth to my heart. Recently, after a certain huge disappointment, she reminded me how much I have in this life and made sure to "caution against discontentment". Exactly what I needed to hear at that moment. Thank you, friend!

For this shoot, she was willing to trespass with me (shhh!!!) so that I could fulfill my dream of taking pictures at this forgotten building (aka the most photographed building in town... I'm so original:)) that is about to fall apart.  I love love love how these pictures turned out and it's so hard to pick a few favorites!!!So, yes! This girl!!! { Insert an emojy with hearts for eyes.}

Having some Miner fun!

Everyone loves taking photos in the fall, because ... i mean... the colors!!!! The Colors! 

I took pictures of LeeAnn and her daughters last summer, and loved it! This time their hilarious daddy joined them and despite the chill temperatures, we all had so.much.fun. The camera loves the girls and yes, the girls do love the camera too!  No end to this pose and that...  And the daddy bore all the weight of supporting his model girls on his shoulders. Literally! At some point they all climbed on his back and encouraged him to stand up.  And he actually tried. I really hope he got a back rub and extra hugs later that day.