We were lucky enough to have this family in our small group at church so we have known them for years!

I am so thankful to do photos for those I know and love.  Seeing friends while doing my job is like a win/win!

Little Ava has always won my heart with those dimples but this girl brought it home this year!

Noah has killer dimples too.  It just isn’t fair.

Also, I can’t believe how grown up he looks in these pictures.

However, you can see where they get them!  Way to pass on those genes Valerie!

Can you even with these two?

Nate and Valerie are seriously some of the best people on the planet and I am so thankful to call them friends.

These photos were taken as we were walking back to the car when we were “all done”.  This beautiful bush was in the perfect lighting and just begged for some photos.  I was happy to oblige.

This is my new all-time favorite.  😍😍😍

One little trick that I always use with kids is that I let them push the buttons on my camera.  Especially little ones that are scared of me.  It brings them out of their shells and gets them to trust me.  Noah and Ava loved taking pictures at our session (not that they were scared of me) and Noah snapped this one.  Nice work buddy!  Usually the kids just take pictures of the ground or legs or the sky but he nailed it!  Thanks for your love and friendship Ellis family.  You are a treasure to me (and the rest of the Lords too).

Want to see more fall family pictures?  Check out the Vincent family or the Laube-Stutzman family.