Crash Boat, Puerto Rico | "Oh Darryl" | Day 6

"Oh, Darryl" was our farewell to Crash Boat Beach.

We went into our trip with a few must-do adventures but we were laid back the whole time knowing whatever we did we would be happy with and if something didn't work out, no biggie.

Snorkeling and Scuba Driving were two things on that list. So we made plans for Friday to snorkel at Bio Bay and on Saturday to Scuba drive. We contacted "Darryl" and things were set into motion for us to meet at Crash Boat on Saturday morning at 8:30 am. GREAT! We thought.

We never did hear back from him on Friday and then on Saturday morning, there was no answer from him. We were a little disappointed that he was a no show (thankful we did not have to put a deposit!) but we were okay with not doing it at the same time. At this point, we were very tired and so thankful for everything we had already done in the week there.

We walked the beach and spent time together, that was our adventure for the day <3

Camo Shirt: My Sister's Closet <3

Military Homecoming Fort Wayne Airport, IN | Behning

I was able to capture two Military Homecomings in one week! I am feeling so thankful to have such a wonderful job that lets me witness such special moments like these! 

Military Homecoming Fort Wayne, IN | Caldwell

I was so happy and honored to be asked again to photograph a Military Homecoming at the Fort Wayne Airport! These are just the very best moments and I am blessed to be apart! Truly. Could not ask for a better job.

Check out Jordan's homecoming pictures below... <3 

Downtown Wabash, IN | Coffee + Puppy Date

Last week I had the cutest, most lovely coffee date in Wabash, IN <3 I was so happy to meet with Haley and snuggle Anya her new baby (okay it's a puppy, but it's a baby!) As you scroll through these I can already hear "Awes" from you because it's hard not to want a puppy after seeing these!! While photographing these two I decided to take some short clips because, well... she was adorable! That's at the end (enjoy!) 

While out and about in Wabash we visited the sweetest used clothing store called Bellazo's. Darcie had some amazing items in there, sadly I did not have my wallet on me but I will be going back to grab some things soon! It's a must stop if visiting Wabash! <3

Tuesday's | Emma + Zoe

Tuesday's have been the "girls" day for awhile now and I am happy to be apart of it. Living at home has its struggles of course but there have been more perks then cons and this is one huge perk. I love "faking" being asleep and Emma come running to me and shake and yell at me "wake up Nonie!"

I love that Zoe is starting to stand up and move more, even though she is now all over the place and it's getting hard to keep her off the stairs! Zoe is a Meme's girl (she loves my mom!) but I think I will win her over one day!  

On this morning Emma colored and Zoe was being the great little sister she is and kept "bothering" Emma :) 

 I decided to share these photos so that we could look back on this in about 5 years and see what they are doing then, I love to see them grow but it's making me a little sad to think of them older! <3 

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We celebrated Zoe's dedication  .... hard to tell who had the limelight, though, miss Emma is a crowd pleaser ... hahaha

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My coffee date <3

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Waking up and spending time with these ladies ...

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After kissing Cain goodbye I got a text from him about 5 minutes later saying "Look at the sunrise" he knows what makes my heart happy. I grab my camera and ran outside (in the cold) to catch this before the sun came up!

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I have the cutest nieces ever <3 her lashes, the rolls (nova's hair on my shirt).... so much goodness!

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Love carrying my new prism around, I want to keep trying new things this year! Great coffee date with a friend <3

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Wrestling meet allll dayyyy lonnngggg.... haha.

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Let's give this a goooo....

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Lazy day be like ...

La Parguera, Puerto Rico Biobay + Snorkeling | Day 6

This day was AMAZING! I can not say enough how great of an adventure this was for us. We are so thankful we took our friends advice and went to this biobay area to Snorkel and see the Bioluminescent Bay glow at night. It was honestly the biggest work out of my life that day in the water. I was so tired but it was worth every minute and I would do it again in a heart beat! Enjoy the vlog of our day! 

Thank you Paradise Diving and Snorkeling crew for making this the best day ever! 

And of course, thank you Canon and Gopro for helping us capture these memories <3 

Fort Wayne, IN Autumn Engagement Session | Nik + Lisa

Whhyyyy did I not share this session sooner!? I got so busy after the Autumn season because I was catching up with work, visited my husband in Texas then when I come home it was all holiday madness! So that's why am now just going back and starting to blog some session from 2016 - at least it's still early in the new year!

This session was my very last Autumn session and it might have been the easiest one ever! Lisa is, well just take a look... she is gorgeous and the more I get to know her (I am photographing their wedding in April) the more I see her beauty from the inside too. I know that their wedding day is going to be beautiful and I just can not wait to capture more moments for them <3

Bluffton, IN Portrait Session | Lane

I love the new year and the fresh ideas it brings. I was so excited for it to snow finally (we missed the first snowfall) so when I walked out and saw the snow falling I texted my sister Lane seeing if she had the afternoon off. Lucky for me, she did! We went out in the cold snow and I got to try out the prism I had recently purchased as a new project to try out! I am always wanting to challenge myself each year, trying to be a better photographer, more creative and have more emotion in photos. 

Lane was a perfect subject for me to try out the prism and do some fun portraits! This session brought me back to my first years photographing people, focusing more on emotion and less on "perfection" Although I love when I get that perfect family photos or that perfect "shot" I want to always be real! That's one of my goals this year for photography, to be real and show real emotion from the family, couples, kids etc <3 

“Photography is about capturing souls, not smiles.”

― Dragan Tapshanov

I'm ready for this new year and can't wait to photograph more portrait sessions! If you think you might want this year, email me to set up a date! Let's chat!

Lanette's Photography 2016 | RECAP

WHAT A YEAR!!

This year was huge because a little of it was spent with me being a full-time photographer! - Although I have felt like I was full time for a few years now, I have always nannied alongside photography.

So starting in August I was only doing photography and it was a bit scary! I was counting on just photography to fill my part of the financial needs we have.

Blessings came overflowing - I was booked for almost 2 1/2 months straight! It was a little overwhelming but I could not complain! I was doing what I loved to do and it made it so much easier to cope with my husband being gone for 4 months since I had amazing people to photograph and keep me busy!

This year I witnessed another birth, I photographed families, seniors, couples, bellies, babies, growing kids, adoptions,  I even photograph Barbara Bradley at Vera Bradley!  But I think my favorite this year was photographing a Military Homecoming!