Betsy Jo Photography Blog

I love this family. Really love them. I’ve watched Kayla and Brian through some wonderful milestones in life, and it’s always a privilege to get to photograph them through the seasons. Thank you, always, Little family.

I love the in-between. It doesn’t last, and time just keeps slipping through the fingers, before you can even catch its flight. But there are moments like this to breathe in. The quiet smile, the mischievous glint, the looking up at siblings. The holding on tight, as long as you can.

Family.

Kayla, I love looking at these and seeing your little family. So much has changed in the past few years- so many, many good things have happened and I couldn’t be more thrilled for you & Brian & Emma.

Thank you for always being there, for holding heavy gear, and second-shooting, and finding the perfect light. Thanks for holding crutches, and making sure I didn’t hurt myself even more, and stepping in when I had to step out. Thanks for driving me to every session over these past 3 months, and putting too many miles on your car. People say it in a casual way, but I mean it sincerely- I truly couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks for shooting an entire wedding without me, with confidence and skill, at a moment’s notice. Thanks for being an even better assistant than I could have imagined when you emailed me all those years ago. But more than all of these things, thanks for being my friend.

Every year when I get a text from Melisa, I have to smile and look forward to our session. These kids are always up for anything, completely comfortable in front of the camera, full of personality and ease. We’ve been doing a fall session ever since Jackson was born. It’s not a privilege I take lightly. Thank you for having me again, John, Melisa, Jackson & Marin! Can’t wait for next time!

This little guy just turned one. And he seems to be quite happy about it. Sweet Nolan may be one of the happiest, most expressive boys I’ve ever photographed. You can’t help but grin when you see him so full of joy. I got to do two shoots with this family recently, and I’m still smiling about it. Thanks Jeff, Suzy, and Nolan!