Madeleine - 18 months

I love photographing kids as they grow up!! The last time I got to photograph Madeleine, she was only 9 months old and still very much dependent on mom & dad. A short nine months later, she's already coming into her own independence with a desire to take care of others. ;-) What a sweetie!!


At this age, she loves to feed the dogs treats..


... she likes to microwave her own (plastic) food...



... she may have a little bit of a drinking problem..


... but she's also happy to share...


... she likes talking on the phone..


... and she's a good listener...


I was really excited to be there for her first experience with snow and touching ice! What a joy it was to photograph her reacting to these new sensations!!








Dad got these cuddle rolls that they love to play in together..


Madeleine has a favorite blanket...


She's also coming into her own as a comedian... or perhaps... as a ghost....


She can even do mom's hair..


... and use dad as a ladder to reach her favorite food...


Did I mention she does a great impression of Popeye? HA!


She can climb the stairs by herself...


... and being in bed during the day is no longer about taking a nap...


I'm going to miss this family dearly when I leave Terre Haute! I loved getting to know them and photograph them!! Madeleine's mom has been a dear friend to me and I will sincerely miss hanging out together. ;-) Many hugs!!

Baby Madeleine

When I first met Julie at the Ohio Building, before moving to Terre Haute, Madeleine was still just a small lump in Julie's tummy- but no more! She's quickly becoming a very independent little girl. ;-)

One of my favorite things about doing an at-home baby session is that I get to capture such a large range of emotions and interactions in an environment that is both comfortable and familiar to babies. I just love photographing little glimpses of what life is like at different stages. Like the way that mom & dad play...



The toys she likes to put in her mouth and the toys she likes to touch...


(I wonder if one dad will regret making the TV remote one of Madeleine's favorite toys?)

The way she pouts and the way she looks at you to make you want to hold her...



The foods she craves and the foods she isn't sure about...



The way she mimics everything you do...


... and the unique way she falls fast asleep.


Julie & Tom- thank you so much for letting me capture this special time in Madeleine's life!! I can't wait to see all of you again!! Last but not least... Tom in a Top Hat. Sorry Tom - I just had to show it!!!