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First Birthday

Happy Birthday to this sweet peanut - she is ONE today!

First Birthday Photos

 

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I can hardly believe it.  It seems like just yesterday we were doing her newborn pictures.

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First Birthday Photos

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{She can't believe it either!}  :)

 

 

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Cake smash photo

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These girls are too sweet...

 

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This whole family is too sweet!

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First Birthday Photos

Happy Birthday, Cristina!

First Birthday Photos

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And many more!

BalloonFest

In an attempt to distract myself from the fact my kids are going back to school tomorrow, I present to you...the Illumination event at Flag City Balloon Fest

 

BalloonFest Findlay Ohio

This was my first year at the festival.  It was really beautiful. 

BalloonFest Findlay Ohio

It was amazing to see how many people it took to handle one balloon.

 

 

BalloonFest Findlay Ohio

I have to admit, I am not a huge fan of the Midwest.  I am trying to take a new approach to living here though.  I am on a mission to find new and fun things that are nearby.  This was a perfect start to a new perspective. 

BalloonFest Findlay Ohio

BalloonFest Findlay Ohio

BalloonFest Findlay Ohio
BalloonFest Findlay Ohio

And for now, even though school will be back in session, I am going to continue to search for fun and let you know where I find it. 

Jenn & Nick

 

It was my privilege to photograph this wedding recently.  I have known Jenn for a very long time.  I believe my first memory of her is watching Little Mermaid at my mom's house while the parents did parent things.  These days, life is totally different and she has met the love of her life - meet, Nick...

Fort Wayne Wedding

I love the way they love each other.

Fort Wayne Wedding Photography

They had a small wedding at Pokagon State Park.  It was fantastic!  Wedding Dreams by Linda and Grants Catering from Antwerp Ohio did an amazing job.  Everything was beautiful!

Pokagon State Park Wedding

Pokagon State Park Wedding

Pokagon State Park Wedding

Pokagon State Park Wedding

What a beautiful family!!

Fort Wayne Wedding

I couldn't help but sneak a funny one in.  :)

Wedding Photography

Congratulations Jenn & Nick!
You two are amazing!

Wedding Photography

Best wishes now and always!

Pokagon State Park Wedding

 

Perfect Sneak Peek for Independence Day

It's Independence Day!

Today was Bristol's due date.  She decided to come early.
Not only did she decide to come early, she decided to come quick.  Very quick.  So quick her very brave mom and dad delivered her in the car on the way to the hospital!  I can't imagine how very scary that was and what strength it took for both mom and dad to handle that.

Here she is though...in all her cuteness, celebrating her day!

4th of July Newborn baby photos

 

I couldn't post this sneak peek without posting a few pictures of my new buddy.  Newborn shoots can take some time.  We are on their schedule, that means when they want to eat - they eat.  So, while sweet Bristol was having lunch, her big brother and I were able to get some quality Candy Land time in...

 

Candy Land picture

That is Mr. Wyatt, showing me how it's done.

We also went outside and took a few pictures of his cuteness...it must run in the family.

4th of July picture

 

I'm looking forward to hanging out with this family again very soon!

Happy 4th of July, everyone!

Be safe!

Turning One

My twin niece and nephew turned one over the weekend.  I am not sure where time has gone...

 

Twins

 

...but they are terribly cute!

One year old boy

 

One year old girl

 

 

Harrison and Daddy in the same gear...

 

 

Dad and son

They had tons of fun getting into their cake.

 

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Happy Birthday, kiddos!  And many, many more!!

Nick & Laura

Nick and Laura were married recently and  it was such a good time, it was hard for me to pick out a sneak peek...so you get a few...

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The bridal party was so much fun and such good sports...even after the trolley broke down.  We all made the best of it.

wedding photos

Congratulations, Nick & Laura!  Best wishes now and always!

Wedding photos

Michael & Katie Engagement

These two...I just adored meeting them last weekend at Lake Wawasee.  We had such a good time.  We were waiting for the weather to break this spring to have the engagement shoot.  I am so glad we did.  It was a perfect day for it.  Perfect all around!

 

Engagement photos

 

Engagement photos

 

Engagement photos

 

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Engagement photos

 

Engagement photos

They are both incredibly sweet with each other, if you couldn't tell.  I can't wait for their wedding in August! 

Life Celebration of Jack Henry

Last weekend I had the honor of attending a life celebration party for Jack Henry.  I heard he said he "wanted to see what his funeral would be like" so he decided to throw a party. 

It was truly amazing.  His family and friends gathered at the Knights of Columbus.  Jack gave a speech and told many stories.  I would be lying if I said the stories didn't choke me up a little.  He kept saying how amazing his family and friends are.
I believe that shined through in the photos I took from that day.  There were so many smiling faces in attendance, so many hugs and handshakes given out that day.

Jack Henry Life Celebration

 

Jack Henry Life Celebration

 

Jack Henry Life Celebration

 

There was even singing...just for Jack...

Jack Henry Life Celebration

 

 

Jack Henry Life Celebration

 

Jack even had that day declared Jack Henry Day by the mayor, Jack's nephew.


Jack Henry Life Celebration


Jack Henry Life Celebration

 

 

Jack Henry Life Celebration

 

 

There is no doubt how much Jack is loved.

 

 

 

Jack Henry Life Celebration

 

 

 

Jack Henry Life Celebration

 

A huge Thank You to the Henry Family, who welcomed me to the party and tried to claim me as one of them.  Your family is truly wonderful. 

Little Miss Avery

 

Here is just a sneak peek of a new little cutie pie that was welcomed into the world at the end of April.  She was in NICU for a little bit after she was born, but is now happy and home with mom, dad, and big brother.

Newborn photos

I often forget how tiny babies are until I have the opportunity to photograph them.  It has been so long since my babies were that little.  When I saw Avery, she was not 6lbs yet.  I know her mom and dad love this little peanut to pieces.  Miss Avery is such a cutie pie, I didn't even mind when she peed and pooped on me.

Congratulations Leslie, Greg & Cole on your amazing little bundle! 

Funny faces

It is hard to be in front of the camera with all eyes on you.  I get that.  It is particularly rough on the littles some times.  On a recent photo shoot, we had a little guy who just wasn't feeling it.  The remedy to the situation made me smile and the results made my favorite photos of the session.


Family photos taken by April Moord Photography

 

So often photo shoots are a lot of pressure, it is pressure for the parents to get ready and getting their kids ready is often next to impossible.  I know parents have followed their kids around all day the day of the shoot making sure they didn't collect any scrapes, bumps, or bruises before they see me.  These parents are taking time out of their day, usually a day off, and spending money on having me photograph them.  I can see where the parents feel like they have to "perform well" for me.  So when a kiddo starts to act like "huh-uh, there is no way you are getting me to smile today.  Forget about it!"...I can see where mom or dad might just lose it.

However, "losing it" doesn't make for great photos.  As a matter of fact, yell at a child during a photo session and see what happens.  If you thought you weren't getting smiles before, you certainly aren't getting them now.

So, when I looked through my view finder and saw this little bub wasn't having it and then mom and dad were immediately on it, making him laugh instead of yelling at him to smile, I knew I had to capture that.

 

Family photos by April Moord Photography

 

The results were amazing!  Look at those smiles!  What an adorable family!

Good job, guys!  I am looking forward to seeing you this weekend!

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