Ursich Family

The sweet people in these images are near and dear to my heart. I met Shaliena in high school nearly 25 years ago and we have been friends ever since....college, weddings, babies, moves, jobs, and so much more. She has been on my side through it all. I don't get to see her as much as I would like as they live on the other side of the state, so the time we do have together now is so precious. They made a special trip into Spokane from the river during their vacation this summer to do this session and I am so thankful are schedules aligned to make this evening possible. Sophie is 12 and quite possibly the most photogenic 12 year old I know! Wow! James is 10 and had me cracking up with all his different funny faces and poses. I love you all dearly and look forward to seeing you again soon. xo

Romey Family x2

This session included two sets of Romey families…one living right here in town and the other visiting from Cairo, Egypt! All of them were together for a brief period of time this summer and I am so glad they made time for family photos and of course a few shots with all the cousins…what a great group of kids with some seriously fun personalities (ages 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12)!

Rein Family | 50th Anniversary

I have known the Rein family for most of my life! Geri and Gerry are neighbors and close friends of my parents and I grew up with their children…all 7 of them! 50 years of marriage later and their immediate family has grown from 9 to 40!!! That’s right, 40! Can you imagine getting everyone together under one roof (plus a few tents and campers)?!  With lots of planning this family made it happen and they just spent a week of cooking, playing, swimming, laughing, and loving one another in the home they all grew up in. I know all of them will forever remember this special time as it was the last week together as a family in their home of 30+ years. As tough as it is to say goodbye to a place that holds so many precious memories, I know that this new chapter of life will hold just as many blessings and memories (with a lot less yard to take care of!!). 

Happy 50th Anniversary Geri and Gerry! I love your family and wish you much joy and love in the years to come! xoxo

Medin-Vaughan-Lipps Family

It is not always easy or convenient to schedule family photos and it’s even more complicated when your children are all grown and they have their own families! But oh when it happens….it’s so good and SO worth the effort! This extended family session was a Mother’s Day gift and happens to be the very first time this wife of 38 years, mother of 3, and grandma to 3 has family portraits of all of her most treasured people together! I know she will cherish these images for years to come! I can’t think of a more thoughtful and precious gift of time and love.

See more of this sweet family….Vaughan family, Expecting Adelyn Rose, Newborn Adelyn Rose, Addy turns one.

Grosse Family

This family is preparing to send off their oldest son to the Naval Academy at the end of the month. Cameron won’t be back home for quite some time, so a family session was a priority for Mom & Dad! There was definitely a bit of wrestling and teasing between these four brothers during the session, but mostly a lot of love and laughter. Thank you Grosse family!