These hooligans make me want to photograph more families. Because they are that awesome.

Meet Dustin (the man. the myth. the legend. the video rockstar of The Celluloid Dream), his lovely wife Sarah, and their two little munchkins Cooper and Lucy.
introducing the many faces of Cooper…
the cutie:
the stoked:
the outlaw:

I must give the hugest shout out to these amazingly talented folks that brought this beast to life:
Styling & Design: Jamie Gilbert of Ever After Artistry
Hair & Makeup: Kristen Pauls at Genesis Salon
Floral Design: Brianne Arrastia
Vintage Rentals: Julia’s Antiques
Video: Him & Her Films
Paper Design: Carly Marie
Cakes: Albertson’s Bakery

Also, a big thank you to my darling brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Shiloh and Heather, for being such awesome models.
Oh, and their little dog too. Misha

Part Seven of the {Ever After} Series
~ Little Red Riding Hood~

I could go on and on about how much I adore these ladies and every beat of their creative hearts….
BUT….
I just really can’t wait to click “publish”.

So.
There.

and that’s just what we did.
these two little cuties are Peter & Emily Kappen of Kappen Photography.
they’re wicked talented. you would be a fool not to scope ‘em out.
(sidenote: they’ll also be the super badass models in my next {Ever After} Series shoot.)
these faces are no stranger to this blog…. Trevor & Lindsey Gomes of Lindsey Gomes Photography.
also freakishly amazing.
and then there’s this handsome devil…

AGHHHH!!!!!!! This lady.

This is Mary. She recently got a book deal with Thomas Nelson, Harper Collins Christian Publishing. Which is a BIG freakin DEAL.
She’s currently working on a YA Fantasy Trilogy. That I can’t WAIT to get a signed copy of.

Do yourself a favor, and visit her website.

As you may or may not know, Josiah and I recently ventured to the East Coast for {an awesome wedding} in Rhode Island. But did we stop there? Nope. We took 2 weeks to venture about, see some sights, visit some friends, celebrate some birthdays, cross some baseball parks off our baseball-bucket-list, and make some new memories.

…. and it was fantastic.

Firstly — he’s my soul mate.
. Rhode Island .
we had a pretty kickass hotel view…
with a wicked elevator…
then we found some sandals in Josiah’s size!!!
…we did some exploring…
…went treasure hunting…
then we moseyed toward Boston…
. Massachusetts .
Baseball Bucket List #2 – Fenway Park {home of the Red Sox. our nemesis}

…. yes, he’s wearing his Yankees cap. he’s a bold one …

… I found The Green Dragon!!!!
… tasted the North End’s famous Lobster Tail
we eventually ended up in Philadelphia. for a second.
then kept on driving…
. Maryland .
… where spring threw a crazy party …
… and my niece got trapped in my beer glass …
… swung by this very White House …
… hung out with Honest Abe …
… flew by the Air and Space Smithsonian …
… celebrated Ella’s 1st birthday in Washington DC. giving her lots of kisses …
Baseball Bucket List #3 – Nationals Park {home of the Washington Nationals}
1st birthdays are fun…
… but exhausting …
Ohio-bound…!
. Ohio .
to see these fools…
Baseball Bucket List #4 – Progressive Field {home of the Cleveland Indians}
got to photograph this munchkin. (she used to be a LOT littler)
we suck at taking photos together. so we snagged one in the pouring rain right before heading to the airport…