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    If you have landed here...bless your soul.  Welcome to our little tiny corner of the cyber world, based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Below you will see favorites from our sessions we do professionally, and also loads of personal nonsense that we hope at least will entertain you.  If nothing less, you can keep up on our adorable children.  Really, they are worth the trip back here time and time again in and of itself.

    My name is Jess.  My hubby is Brett.  We are crazy about each other, our 4 babies, and our art.  Welcome to our world.

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Category Archives: baby bump

favorites of 2009 contest {THE WINNERS!!}

THANKS SO MUCH to everyone who took the time to look over 2009 with us.  I found myself more than once getting teary-eyed looking over all of these sessions. To say that we love what we do can not even begin to explain….we find it such an honor to be brought into your intimate space...

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February 5, 2010 - 10:02 am

Jen - YAY!! Thanks Jess and everyone who voted!! :)

February 5, 2010 - 10:50 am

Amanda Donaho - Gorgeous work!! This is my first time your blog & I did an “gasp” outloud to see your profile pic… That was one of my most favorite sessions from Bobby & Mike ever! Your family is SO beautiful!

February 5, 2010 - 11:47 am

katie elfers - yay!! i love that you do this… fun way for all of us to revisit your beautiful work and a SUPER generous gift to the couples who won :)

February 6, 2010 - 11:09 am

kaila - I also LOVED looking through your 2009 favorites! I was so inspired by you in 2009… and I am sure I will continue to be in 2010!

February 11, 2010 - 10:13 pm

Melody - Such a fun idea…beautiful work!

eveline mae {before + after}

I have had the same group of girlfriends for what seems like forever.  We all went to a very small elementary/high school, and we formed relationships that resemble “sisters” more than just “friends.”  Most of us met at different stages along the way, but the group of us have been tight ever since. Nearly 11...

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November 23, 2009 - 3:23 pm

Barb - So beautiful and so intimate!

November 23, 2009 - 4:06 pm

Jen Hauer - OH MY GOSH! Jess- these are beautiful!!! Apsolutely Stunning.

November 23, 2009 - 4:37 pm

Jessica Gast - I can’t wait to meet her! She’s beautiful! Congrats Tracy and Jason!

November 23, 2009 - 8:36 pm

Adrienne - i’m gonna guess you made one of the moon ones!?

November 23, 2009 - 10:52 pm

lucy - she is so beautiful…just like her mama. love.

November 24, 2009 - 2:36 am

kelly beane - love the fall shower decor and stunning images!!

November 24, 2009 - 8:59 am

Julie Massie - These are absolutely gorgeous! I came across your blog a couple of months ago when starting my photography business and I always love checking in and seeing your latest work. You take beautiful photos, and your heart seems just as lovely. God bless!

November 24, 2009 - 10:43 am

Hannah Gebhard - Wow absolutely gorgeous she is so cute I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE NEW BABIES AT CHRISTMAS TIME :)

November 24, 2009 - 11:44 am

Lisa Boland - The richness and beauty of these photos is outstanding.
Evie is gorgeous! The natural light captures every detail of her amazing baby-ness. I especially love the one of Evie and Nate looking at each other on the blanket.
Congratulations Hauers, on the expansion of your blessed family.

November 24, 2009 - 10:14 pm

holly - so adorable. time for another one! ;)

November 26, 2009 - 11:18 am

jess w - She’s perfect. So beautiful with all that dark hair. I can’t wait to hold her! So happy for you guys!!

November 29, 2009 - 2:39 pm

Maya Laurent - Love the decorated onesies. And what beautiful photos to capture her birth.

shannon+mike+?

We are running around here like crazy trying to get everything in order before we leave for Los Angeles tomorrow!  We’ll be MIA on here probably until Tuesday or Wednesday, but we will return.  I wanted to make sure I posted  Mike+Shannon before we left.  You may remember these two cuties from their super fun...

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October 8, 2009 - 2:57 pm

betsy - THese are fantastic!!!!!!!!

October 8, 2009 - 3:51 pm

Gail - Fifth one down and third from bottom are my FAVES! Total magazine shots! :) What a cute little belly!

Have fun in LA! I get freaked packing for myself so I can only imagine adding 4 little ones to the haul!!

October 8, 2009 - 6:47 pm

louis - Good JOb!!!

October 8, 2009 - 7:39 pm

gina@kiwistreetstudios - ooh la la!
& have a great trip;)

October 8, 2009 - 11:07 pm

Chenese Bean, Makeup - Excellent!!!

October 9, 2009 - 12:59 am

arenda - love the jeep pics, and the shoe shot – awesome!

October 13, 2009 - 1:38 pm

oneshotbeyond - gorgeous session!

October 16, 2009 - 5:44 pm

Maya Laurent - I love the car shots and the ivy background ones too!

October 20, 2009 - 3:35 pm

shannon - wow…so beautiful! what a great session. mom to be is just glowing!

October 26, 2009 - 8:58 pm

Michelle Kane - Reflections in the mirror… genius. Gorgeous images.

lauren + mark + ?

As I was working on these photos this morning I found myself getting a little emotional.  I just adore the beauty and symbolism of a couple totally in love, on the edge of being able to experience the major life change of a first child. Lauren and Mark seemed so happy and at ease…..of all...

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September 18, 2009 - 12:56 pm

Adam - Brilliant shoot.

September 18, 2009 - 1:02 pm

Carolyn Wells - These are gorgeous.

September 18, 2009 - 1:07 pm

oneshotbeyond - I just found out my sis is expecting…these are such nice shots of both mom and dad to be! How fun!

September 18, 2009 - 1:49 pm

mymy - Hello! I love very so much your work! it’s so beautiful! wouahhhhhhh! bravo! wonderfull!

September 18, 2009 - 1:53 pm

melissa - Hi Jess! These are fantastic – the swing is my favorite! Curious of the location?

September 18, 2009 - 2:04 pm

lora - what a beautiful shoot – lauren and mark are beautiful, happy, in love, and expectant and you can really see it in these photos! great job jess and brett!

September 18, 2009 - 2:56 pm

lucy - my cousin is the cutest little mama. i just love these pics of lauren and mark! man you guys were owning that sunlight…love the flare! as always, beautiful job jess and brett.

September 18, 2009 - 3:33 pm

holly - my favorite is the last one. the light for this shoot — gorgeous.

September 18, 2009 - 4:56 pm

Patty Relojo - I’m Lauren’s mom and the photos are amazing! Thank you so much for capturing this special time for us!

September 20, 2009 - 11:07 am

Gail - I just ADORE that shot of him with his head on her belly. Can you say GIANT CANVAS? :)

September 20, 2009 - 10:30 pm

Cedric - Nice flare. Nice light with nice shadow!!