I know Joni two ways. One way because she is an outstanding photographer, so I got to know her and her work through online groups over the past few years. The second way is through our dear mutual friend, Kera.

I texted Kera one day and said, “Would it be weird if I asked Joni if I could photograph her birth?”
She promptly responded: “Absolutely not. Do it.”

I was living in Kenya when Micaiah texted me:

“So … I have some news.”

The photo that followed was an ultrasound with an A and a B.

“MICAIAH ARE YOU HAVING TWINS?!”

Jill and Matt found me online. That almost never happens to me. Mostly because I’m terrible with the SEO. It’s called “The SEO” right? See?! Terrible.

Almost all my clients come to me through referrals. But Jill found me the new old-fashioned way. On the good ole Internet. And I’m SO glad she did.

the hours feel long
meals, walks, books, games, and lessons.
the list can go on.

but the months fly by,
the years are a blink. time steals
our recollection.

Biggest eyes, full of
Wonder. Biggest brain, full of
Questions. Biggest heart, 

Full of life. Children
Show us to see, think, and feel. 
They are life’s teachers.