Can we just talk about how much Nikole looks like Shailene Woodley in Insurgent??? Talk about doppelganger! I wonder if people  tell her she looks like Shailene as much as people ask the question "from State Farm?" when my husband says his name is Jake :)  [Seriously...if you run into a Jake somewhere...don't say it...he has heard it a billion times and probably wants to hurt you, but politely smiles lol]

Nikole!!!! You are stunning! Those cheekbones and gorgeous eyes, I could take photos of you all day ♥ She isn't just a pretty face folks, this girl is super smart and the goalie for the Shawnee Indian Soccer team. Nikole I had a great time exploring downtown with you and thanks for being willing to do all the goofy things I asked you to do ♥

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These kids...♥ This little guy is 17 months old and was the best!  Right out of the gate he was looking at the camera, smiling, and being sooo well behaved! It also helps that he has such an awesome big sister! She is so caring for him and lets him climb all over her. I adored this family session!

Eric, Abby, and Ashtyn came to visit me for a family/e-session combo! We decided on the Ottawa Metro Park for our location. They have a neat pine tree area and lots of tall flowy grass (my favorite!) When we arrived at our location Miss Ashtyn was taking a nap in the car...I get it girl, I love car naps!! We decided to let sleeping beauty get a few more zzzz's in the car with Grandma & Grandpa while Mommy & Daddy started their part of the session. Ashtyn joined us after about 15 minutes and she is cute as a button! However....this cutie pie wanted nothing to do with the crazy lady behind the camera. That little stinker would wave at anybody that walked by, but wouldn't even glance my way!! She was killing me lol. Regardless, I had fun trying to convince her I wasn't that bad, and we got several beautiful shots! Eric & Abby thank you for sharing your sweet family with me and I hope your destination wedding is as beautiful as you ♥ 

Olivia was SO much fun! Sometimes it can take a little bit for girls to warm up to being in front of the camera....but not Olivia ♥ Right away she was model walking down the sidewalk in downtown Lima and acting silly. Acting out of the norm can be hard when people driving by can see you, but it didn't phase her a bit and I knew instantly we were going to have a great session. I absolutely loved her outfit, I so wish I could pull off the black hat look. And I'd like to say I am pretty stoked that chokers are making a come back, I was definitely a choker wearer in my middle/high school days :) Olivia you are beautiful inside and out and I am grateful you allowed me to capture that beauty! I am really looking forward to our fall session in October!

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