Any time I get to see these people I get happy. Jessica has become one of my favorite people. She was a bride from years ago, and I have been able to photograph her family many, many times since. Zak and Jessica are so fun. They also have the cutest, sweetest little girl (who clearly loves my camera just like her mama!)

We met for holiday photos and lucked out with a beautifully cloudy day, with hints of sun peeking through. Jessica has amazing style and her little family looked perfect as usual. But more importantly, they have a ton of fun together. They could be wearing sacks and still photograph like models. This is what a relaxed, easy going family looks like, folks. I love their banter, the way Zak adores his girls.

It makes me feel so honored to keep them around. They are now expecting their second baby and I cannot even wait to meet him or her. My feeling is a second baby girl, but we shall see what their little peanut turns out to be (other than sweet and amazing haha).

Congrats to their growing family and thank you so much for allowing me to document your family year after year. I feel like I say this a lot, but it really does mean so much to me to see my families and brides and grooms again. I’m a crazy stalker and adore meeting the kids and watching them grow up. Keeping in touch really reflects how these people are more than “clients” (who likes that word anyway?!), they are friends and folks I enjoy being around. I bond with my brides and grooms beyond the casual business acquaintance, and it warms my heart to see them so happy. Happy, happy holidays Jess and Zak!

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