Seago & King Family | Middlebourne Family Photographer | October 2014

I had the great privilege of meetings this sweet family while they were in visiting relatives.  As it always is when little ones are present, it was full of energy and lots of quick snapping of the camera.  But like I always say, family pictures are worth the time and effort because they are priceless!

Moore Family | Middlebourne Family Photographer | October 2014

The lake glistened peacefully in the warm October sun as we embarked on a journey to capture beautiful moments with this lovely family.  Lily was a little shy at the beginning, but warmed up nicely as she grew accustomed to me and the camera.  It was so sweet at the end when Drew brought out his guitar and Lily ran to sit and play with him!  I love to see dads connecting with their little ones.  Can't wait to take more pictures with the Moore family (pun intended!)---I know, I know---that was pathetic! ;)

Stemple Family | Middlebourne Family Photographer | October 2014

This is my second family---for real!  

When my family moved to Latvia oh so many years ago, Alissa was my school teacher, she even lived with us for a bit.  Our school was literally a one room school.  We had grades 1st through 5th, a body guard, and our own little bus that would pick up MK's (missionary kids) for school.  It was a year that would change my life.

In 2004, after graduating high school I went to Latvia to serve for two months in the Sparrows Nest Orphanage (http://thesparrowsnest.org) of which Alissa is the director.  The children of the Sparrows Nest changed my life forever!  It was the most fulfilling and amazing time of my life, and to be back in Latvia was a dream come true.

While I was there I met Alissa's two children.  They were quite young at that time and we spent many days together watching movies and playing.  We even went on an adventure to Moscow by train!  That was incredible...but a story for another time.

All in all, I love the Stemple family.  I am blessed and overwhelmed by their friendship and the witness of their lives and the power of God at work in them.

Leza | Middlebourne Senior Photographer | October 2014

This lovely lady is graduating this year!  Her mom flew me out to Vinita, OK to do her senior pictures.  It was a blast.  She showed me all her poultry and the awards she has earned.  I was amazed.  Who knew there were so many different kinds of chickens!

Leza is an amazing girl with a heart of gold.  When she was adopted the doctors had little hope that she would ever see or be able to learn like other children her age.  But God is so good!  She is graduating high school, excelling in whatever she puts her hand too, and on top of it all--she doesn't even wear glasses!!