| Grooms Family 2025 |

As the leaves are turning and we still have unseasonably warm weather, we had the joy of photographing one of our favorite returning families for their annual session, the Grooms Family. We’ve worked together for several years now, and each fall brings not just a beautiful backdrop — but a reminder of how much has changes in a short year.

The kids have grown so much since last year. It’s always amazing to see how their personalities continue to blossom — more confident and more themselves. Capturing those in-between moments, the quick glances and inside jokes, is what makes these sessions so special.

This year, we had the perfect fall day. Soft sunlight filtering through the trees, warm tones all around, and a family full of love and laughter. It was the kind of session that makes us so grateful for what we do — not just photographing people, but helping them hold onto these fleeting chapters.

To the families who return year after year: thank you. It’s an honor to grow alongside you and we cherish every session with you!

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| Trey Siler 2019 |

This handsome guy with sweet dance moves has just kicked off his freshman year!  I adore our sessions and conversations together, he has such a huge heart and is one of the sweetest guys around.  We headed out to Independence Dam this year and it did not disappoint!  We found some amazing drift wood that had clearly been in the water for a while and there were also some steps just along the shore of the river that had one time led up the wall, perfect for Trey!  I can’t wait to see what this year brings for Trey, best of luck in school!

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| Brok Burtch 2019 |

Seeing how much kids change in such a short time is amazing, yearly sessions are a great way to capture those quick changes and I love getting to see clients each year!  Brok’s session was a blast as always, he knows how to keep you on your toes and a smile on your face the whole time!  You might remember him from last year’s session with his famous hot dog shirt; this year he dazzled us with a sweet reptile on a bike at the beach shirt, just as adorable and fits his personality perfectly.  He seems to have grown about a foot since last year and definitely catching up to me!  We walked along the river and found some perfect spots, beautiful trees, and a great broken tree for Brok to climb, the perfect way to end his session as he climbs into the new school year!

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| Brok Burtch 2018 |

When you wear a hot dog shirt to your session, you know it’s going to be great!  Brok is hilarious, his personality matches his shirt perfectly!  We had beautiful weather the other day as we strolled through downtown Defiance for his session.  I love my yearly sessions with this handsome guy, they are always full of laughs, giggles, and scary expressions!  Brok started kindergarten this week and I’m sure is going to rock it!  Have fun this year buddy!

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