i’ve been so excited to post a few shots from this session. while it was such a pleasure to spend a sunday evening with this beautiful family for many reasons, i have to admit, a big reason for my excitement…chickens. goofy, i know. photographing a precious little girl with the chickens that she dearly loves, excites me.

(if you’re a regular blog follower, please note that i’m putting captions UNDER the images now. just trying it on for size to see if i like it better. )

the hatley family. so beautiful in so many ways.

i love the sweetness in the way the girls look at each other.

the stunning emily.

amazing. gorgeous. i love it.

seriously, look at grace’s sweet face. she loves those chickens!

as far as chickens go, that’s a cute chicken.

i love love love this one. everything about it. love it. love it love it love it. i just do. it makes me soooo happy.

wow, michelle and adam! it’s easy to see where emily and grace get their stunning beauty.

hatley family, thank you so much for the honor of photographing your family. i wish you strength and courage to endure the journey that lies ahead for your beautiful family.