I would gladly photograph my two gorgeous cousins everyday. 
See why?

I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Smiles and lots of love, Taylor

No one said it was easy. How can it be? I truly wish I could just find the words. I don't write of her often, but I think of her always.
It's hard to begin to explain the disconnect I've been feeling. The few memories I am blessed to have of her are tucked away, safely, but still hidden. I wish that I could find them again. Rediscover them. Perhaps the further I age away from them, the more faded and distant they become. That can't be. Can it? I feel like I've been robbed. It's not fair. Life isn't fair.
Death isn't, either.
I worry that I don't have a place for her anymore. I feel like I hardly know her. I feel like she is so far away. Sure, I look at her photographs often, I sleep with her teddy bear every night, and I still drive with the pendant she gave me years ago. But the door in my heart that I promised myself she would always be behind? Well, I seem to have lost the key.
I look to the sky for comfort. Maybe it's the overwhelming size, or beauty, or both. I'm not quite sure what it is, but when I look up, I certainly feel a little less astray.

It seems like I've lost myself in these feelings. I'm buried way deep down at the bottom of the heap.
 I know that she's up there watching me. Maybe she wants to dig me out. Maybe she's wishing she could help me understand. 
Or maybe she's searching for me, too.

xx

Smiles and lots of love, Taylor

I haven't seen this little miss since she looked like this:

So, I'm sure you can imagine how I felt when she graced my studio looking like this: 

Okay, so maybe that particular look made me feel a little intimidated. But let's be honest, have you ever felt intimidated by something to overwhelmingly adorable? I think not.

Chloe's momma is equally as adorable. The apple doesn't fall far, I guess!

Smiles and lots of love, Taylor

I love a good, new, fresh start- such as meeting new clients for the first time, the first of a new month, the first taste of a freshly opened carton of ice cream, and yes, even the dreaded Monday. Newborns are a special kind of fresh start. A whole new tiny person to discover, meet, teach, learn from, (and photograph). 
I truly enjoyed meeting this family and their newest addition for the first time. But mostly, I have been captivated by the way this former family of 3 has so easily adjusted to becoming a family of 4. I suppose that the reality of it is that they didn't have much adjusting to do because this fresh start wasn't anything like opening a new carton of chocolate ice cream. This was anticipated. It was simply meant to be. 

This little fella's features were simply to die for...

Smiles and lots of love, Taylor

When Kam and her momma entered my studio, it was oddly quiet. You see, this was the first time I photographed just Kamryn without her adorable big siblings. As much as I love hanging out with her big bro and sis, it was nice to have some quiet time with just the littlest. Quiet, aside from Kam's sweet squeals and giggles, of course. I am truly enjoying discovering who this sweet little girl is (quickly) becoming. 

I am super behind on posting so expect to hear a lot from me this week! :)
Smiles and lots of love, Taylor

Smiles and lots of love, Taylor

Beautiful. But, she will certainly deny it. 
Caring. All of the time.
Stubborn. But I'm a push-over. We even each other out.
Realistic. But I'm a total dreamer. Again, we even each other out.
Dedicated. To dance, tennis, piano, and school. Somehow she keeps it all straight.
Hilarious. 24/7.
Stylish. I'm thankful we wear the same size.
Smart. But she won't admit it.
Kind. She was just born that way.
Simply put, she's a perfect 10 in nearly every category 
(with the exception of organization; you should see our bedroom).

Her smile makes a snowy day feel like Summer. Her laugh makes the rain go away. And even though she wouldn't admit to it in a million years, her presence makes any day a million times brighter.
And I'm lucky enough to call her my sister.
Smiles and lots of love, Taylor

You must already know how loved you are. You have to feel it, right? Because it's so apparent, that I can almost feel it myself. Your brother says that you have huge eyes and sound like a pterodactyl (coming from him, that's a compliment), and your biggest brother can't stop talking about you. And your parents? Well, let's just say that they are completely and totally smitten. But seriously kid, you really got lucky in the older-sibling department. You have really cool brothers. You're going to love them. I do.

Welcome to this crazy world, Quinten Alexander.
Have a great week, everyone!
Smiles and lots of love, Taylor