It was one of those mornings where the weather could have gone either way … the sky was overcast and there was a slight threat of sprinkles, but nothing for certain. So we kept our time because, to be honest, we all knew the overcast skies meant a reprieve from the heat. But, as luck would have it, the sprinkles stopped … and started … and stopped … and started as we sat in our cars waiting for a break. Finally, the sun peeked out and the dark clouds moved past, so we made a run for it. It was the first time I’ve ever shot holding an umbrella in one hand and my camera in the other (no pics of that I’m afraid!) in case of any last-minute downpours. But eventually, we had rich, deep colors from the recently soaked landscape and two little people ready to explore. I am in love with their gorgeous strawberry hair and green/blue eyes! And some of my favorite shots of siblings at this age are of the sheer delight that one-year-olds have taking steps with a big sister or brother. Just look at his face. It says it all.

Meet Jake, Morgan and their Mommy. Below are some of my favorites – be sure to check out the rest of the session in their slideshow.