when i was young, about fourteen i would say, my brother’s best friend, myself and my brother were shooting hoops and i will never forget the words that came out of the bestest buddies mouth….she radiated with beauty…..and all i could think about was…first….i wanna do that and second….wow, radiating beauty, that is something really…
i got to come out of my sleep walking tired phase of newborn twins and four kids to share the afternoon with one of my favorite families. i can not believe how much jeremiah has grown since i first photographed him as an infant and could not even imagine the possibility of him being even…
I love these pictures…I keep coming back : )
Audra, we are so happy to have you in our lives! You always capture the simple moments with such beauty. Welcome back friend 
Lovely, lovely, lovely. You are amazing. Cute, cute family.
Welcome back Audra! Way to rock the CANON! I was so happy to see the ribbon blanket. It looks great in the crisp green grass. It is so wonderful to see you doing what you love and to see your dreams unfolding through your children and your work. Blessings abound!
Aunt Sissy is so proud of Baby Emmett and Big Brother Jeremiah. I love all these pictures but I especially LOVE the subjects. All 4 subjects. Jennifer, Josh, Jeremiah and Emmett = family = love. Thank you for the blessing of two beautiful nephews.
Audra~ What a precious collection! These photographs are simply perfect, and I’m all smiles. It’s so wonderful to see you’re back to capturing some of life’s greatest treasures. Congratulations on a brilliant return. Cheers!
So glad you are back, you are such an inspiration to me. I LOVE these, exquisite. Very documentary style, which happens to be my favorite. Living life, gorgeous my friend. I would canvas number two and the first one in the grass, I am just sayin.
Beautiful photos, love every one. Love the photos of the little boy waking up. All of them are magnificent. I will be contacting you soon.
Incredible photographs, so glad you are back and able to get out for even a little bit. These are really special pictures. Beautiful family and gorgeous photos.
What amazing photographs. So glad for your return, made my day. I love those lips on that newborn and I absolutely love the one of the Dad throwing his son in the air. Wow is right.
Wow, Audra. First of all welcome back, being the blog follower that I am, I have entirely missed you to much! Happy Mothers Day to you and amazing photographs here. Absolutely beautiful, colorful, full of personality and love. Gorgeous newborn photos. What a cute family. Welcome back to my favorite photographer!
she has this little laugh that lights up a room and oh so perfect pronunciation with like the big, long words….she is a speech therapist….she is loving and caring and deserves this baby more than i can say. she has been through life…lived more than a lifetime of loss in her young years… i am…
I wish I knew you when I was pregnant with my babies…what a treasure to have these photos. And how beautiful is nicole?? She and Steve are just gorgeous…and you captured them like no one else could. You are a blessing to so many people…did you know that:-)?
ok so these pictures brought some happy tears to our eyes! nicole you look beautiful and steve you look oh so proud! We are so happy for the three of you and uncle mel says your mom and dad are very proud of you also!! we love you all!! from snow country wisconsin
Your writing blows me away and then your pictures…well, just pick me up off the floor! This may be one of my MOST favorite in your collection! I love being a mom and I loved being pregnant so these pictures really made me remember those times when my babies were in the belly. What an amazing time for this family and, oh my, what a BEAUTIFUL FAMILY they are….And Baby Makes THREE!
I love all of these, really sweet.
What wonderful keepsakes! These pics are fabulous! You look beautiful and so happy…can’t wait for you to be a mommy.
These are beautiful, naturally. I don’t know what i enjoy more, the photos or your prelude and captions! My Favorite pic is the one with Nicole laying on the bench in Steve’s lap and his is kissing her on teh forhead… tender moment.
I love these, really, really creative and awesome. I love the one of them where she is sitting on the stool with his arms around her. Wow, and the last one, love it. That is going to be one cute kid!
Audra you did it again! These are the coolest. Thank you for helping capture the start of our little family. Can’t wait to see this little guy. Thank you so much!!
Love, love, love, your blog! Great photos!
“Love grows, one by one
Two by two and four by four
Love grows ’round like a circle
And comes back knocking at your front door.”
~ Carol Johnson
Beautiful!
I have been following you since my friend sent me your site nearly in the beginning and I just LOVE your photographs and what you have to say. You should be totally empowered by your story and helping your family in such a significant way with your business and most importantly your mothering of your two. I cannot wait to use you this year and I just gave my sister your name for her wedding in a year! I can’t wait to see this next year. Beautiful collage.
Just gorgeous, vibrant colors and beautiful pics.
love, Love, LOve, LOVe, LOVE this collage! What a year…God is so good:-). I absolutely cannot wait to see more from you in 2010…you have only just begun your adventure and look at how amazingly talented you already are!!!! Watch out now!! xoxoxo
Well, you know I had to comment on this one. Wow is all I can say. Beautiful montage of your work. I cannot believe you are 8 months in and this is your collection. God gave you a talent girl and proof is in your collection. Beautiful photos. Love.
I have so much enjoyed your blog over the past year, this collage is a beautiful review. Love all of them! Jan
Absolutely gorgeous! I cannot wait to see what you do in 2010, just amazing photographs.
love this montage. love the reflection of all of the lives you’ve touched. loved the evidence of the talent God’s given you. love the display of your courage, joy and faith in starting your own business. happy new year, neighbor. wishing you and your family all of Christ’s blessings in 2010.
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sara-anne - what beautiful captures of this family…I adore the images with the dog.
Mary Bonura - Incredible pictures! I’m so glad Sandy & Anita passed them on to me. I hope we are eventually all in New Orleans at the same time and can introduce Claire to Jack and Ava! Take care, Mary Bonura
Anita Bonura - Beautiful pictures! She captured some amazing shots. The children are growing up so fast and Ava is beautiful and Jack so handsome. Love, Aunt Anita
P. S. Glad Honey shared these with me, what a handsome family!
Andrea - “The man who radiates good cheer, who makes life happier wherever he meets it, is always a man of vision and faith.”
Ella Wheeler Wilcox (American poet and writer 1850-1919)
Susan Pierce - That is one cute baby. One of my favorite sessions you have done. I love all of them, but this one is magical. The dog and all the interactions you caught make it special. Just stunning work as always.
Michelle - These are so wonderful! Wow is all I can say. You really rocked this one Audra. I love the ones with baby and Mom, every dog photo is incredible, especially that last one, and the little boy reading his book on his bed. You captured them doing what they do, love that!
Grammy Taylor - OMG!!! This makes me miss you all even more than normal! Precious pics.
Jan Lindsey - Edible baby and what a gorgeous family. I love every one especially the family photos with the dog in the background. The first one down to the last are breathtaking.
Amanda - How in the world did you get the dog kissing the babies face? AHHHMAZING set of photos!