It's hard to believe that this was my 5th time photographing the very handsome Ryker. I still remember just how tiny he was when I photographed him during his newborn session.

I honestly cannot put into words just how much I enjoyed photographing this young man over the last year. Every session, he had changed so much, and the same is true now that Ryker is a whole 12-months old!  From the first time I saw his smile to those early steps he took in front of my camera, to chasing him everywhere; Ryker has been so much fun.   My daughter has declared more than once that she wants to babysit him as soon as she's old enough! :) Crazy how fast they grow up, huh?

And what better way to show you what a big boy he's turned into than with pictures!   Here's Ryker in all his 1-year-old glory!

  It's the biggest complement in the world when a family comes back for more photos.  Last year, I shot Allie's senior photos and she and her family liked them so much that when it was Ryan's turn they gave me a call.  I'm so glad that they did!  Ryan is a great kid and super handsome to boot!

  He's a competitive wrestler and he's been doing his off season training at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.  He's fallen in love with it so much, naturally he chose it as the setting for his senior photos.  Since it's one of my favorite places to shoot too, I happily agreed!

Just when I think I have a handle on time, something happens that reminds me how fleeting it really is.  I photographed this gorgeous couple's wedding, which seems like forever ago.  Now, their equally gorgeous son is 6 months old!  How did that happen?  

I can't even begin to express the gratitude I feel when someone hires me more than once.  And getting to watch these families grow together is, honestly, one of the most amazing parts of being a photographer.  

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!