One of the best parts about my job is getting to watch families grow and grow up. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing Julian and his sweet parents many times and it is so much fun getting to see him change! From a little guy who could hardly sit up to a walking, talking little boy, he is growing up before my eyes.

Wow, do I love this family. Julie, Patrick, and Cillian are such a silly, fun-loving family. We met for this mini session not long after my brother had passed away. Getting out to do what I love, with people I love (Patrick joined me), while the leaves were in that perfect, peak stage right before they fall off the tree was a bright light in a dark time.

Usually, when we travel somewhere new I come back with a list of raves for different aspects of the trip. In Paris, it was: The crepes! And the wine! And the architecture! In Nashville, it’s always: The music! And the history! And the awesome vibe! In Costa Rica, it was: The weather! The colors! The incredible plants! And the fresh food! With Iceland, there was only one thing…

When this little family rolled up with their stroller and huge smiles on their faces, I knew it would be a fun morning.