Phil & Mariah | Middlebourne Wedding Photographer | November 2014

I have been revamping my style a bit over the last couple years and really trying to hone in on what I like to take pictures of.  When I started I thought it was weddings, children, family, infants, ya know, the whole shebang!  But after much deliberation and many hours of editing, I decided to focus on families and children, with senior portraits thrown in the mix, and the occasional outdoor wedding (with certain stipulations). 

Mariah and Phil were one of those!  It was a blast doing this shoot and spending the time with them and their families.  It was especially fun because Mariah has a certain love of all things urban and although New Martinsville is far from urban there are a few hidden places that definitely qualify.

I wish many blessings on this amazing couple and a happy and fulfilling marriage.

Stine Family | Middlebourne Family Photographer | November 2014

What an adventure!  Morgantown...2 hours one way...frigid cold...but hey, memories were made.

I had a great time getting to know Greg and Teresa.  And Noah, he amazes me!  What a great kid.  His life and energy are infectious.  When we were planning this shoot, Teresa and I had talked about where would be best to take their pictures and not being from the area, I was thinking big scale like parks and forests.  But I realized that my favorite place for their pictures was simply outside their home with their beautiful neighborhood in the back ground.  And besides, beauty is in the details--in this case this wonderful family!

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! ;)