vanBaggen Family

We have enjoyed some fabulous family gatherings this summer! One such get-together was our family camping trip at Belknap Hot Springs Resort. We spent several days soaking in the hot springs, reacquainting ourselves with good books, admiring the colorful gardens, and lounging on the emerald green lawns of the campsite. One evening, our beautiful sister, Rachel, was able to round up her sweet family and sneak away from the coziness of our campfire for a few family pictures! Our niece, Morgan, just might be the CUTEST thing on two legs. Oh my goodness, I love that girl!!!







Makes my heart melt every time I look at this one!



















Morgan figured out how to make raspberries on this trip... I love that everyone has kissy faces in this shot!

































Love you guys to pieces!!!

Leah Ann

I'm sitting on the deck of our family beach cabin, bundled up against the cool breeze, staring out over the rolling, gray waves that snake for miles down the shore. Despite the moody clouds and the nip in the air, it is a stunning site, and I absolutely love it! Even with all of the wonderful places we have had the opportunity to visit, the beach cabin remains my favorite! Still, I can't help but wish for warmer weather, and that makes me think back to sunnier days here from earlier this summer. On one such evening, our sister, Leah, and I decided to do an impromptu shoot. Isn't she gorgeous?! Just as beautiful on the inside too...














































Love you, sister! xo

Daniel and Lindsey Sneak Peek

So honored to be a part of the day that celebrated this incredible love...

Robin and Neal

I was beyond thrilled to have had the opportunity to take my dear friend, Robin's, engagement photos while we were home this summer! Growing up together since 1st grade, Robin and I share countless memories, but none are as precious to me as our weeks spent at Rockaway Beach. Every summer our families would gather together and share a cozy beachfront house for a week. Rob and I had the greatest beach adventures... usually trying to scout out cute boys! Good thing we got in so much practice, because Robin has found herself the perfect fiance! Neal's kindness and strong character were apparent the first time we met, and I couldn't be more thrilled to know my dear friend will be marrying the man of her dreams!
Thank you both, again, for asking me to take your portraits. I loved every minute of the beautiful, sun-drenched evening we spent together! Wishing you MANY years of love, laughter, and adventure together!!!

































This picture just cracks me up! I suggested they give each other a little smooch, and these two lovebirds didn't let a little awkward positioning get in their way! Yep, these two have what it takes!















Neal found an old shopping cart... and Robin sweetly went along with our silly idea=)