We climbed hills, blew puffy white dandelions into the wind, and picked little yellow flowers to give to Mama. Here’s to big love in the little years, to Mama’s arms being the safest place, and to toothy grins with your siblings.

Jessica RutherfordMay 4, 2019

Spring Mini: The Johnson Family

The Johnson family is a lot of fun. They were up for everything I asked of them and were even great location finders (the flowery tree family shot was all the girl’s suggestion!). All in all, a successful Sunday afternoon.

Jessica RutherfordMay 2, 2019Comment

Spring Mini: The Bock Family

The last time I photographed this family, these boys were a lot shorter and more “kid” looking. It’s crazy what a few years can do! Now they look like such young men.

Jessica RutherfordMay 2, 2019

Spring Mini: The Miller Family

We’ve seen so many milestones and changes side by side. We each have toddler boys and baby daughter. As always, I was honored to finally get some family portraits in with the addition of their daughter (who, despite her 15 minute car nap was so. stinking. happy!).

Spring Mini: The Durk Family

I was thrilled to meet someone new on my farewell mini sessions. These two were the sweetest couple and you could tell that they loved their little “Nola” with all that they have.

Spring Mini: The Bakalyar Family

When I heard they were also coming for my Spring Minis, I was so excited! The kids knew who I was and everyone was so comfortable around each other. Even poor little Judah, who was struggling with major allergies (although you couldn’t tell it by his sweet smile).

FamilyJessica RutherfordApril 30, 2019family photography, family, spring, park, Baby, kids, quilt, Hannibal MO, wichita photographer, Wichita KSComment

Spring Mini: The Dames Family

I’ve been photographing these girls since they were in diapers! It’s insane to me how grown up they look to through my lens these days.

Spring Portraits: The Bailey Family

This wonderful family loved their little ones so well. It was obvious in their patience with an attitude, their willingness to explore and grant a break to a toddler or two, and all of the available arms to hold and hug the littlest babies. It encouraged my heart as a Mama, and a photographer, to see such grace poured out during what can be a stressful time..

LifestyleJessica RutherfordApril 23, 2019family, spring, Lifestyle, lifestyle photography, family photography, Quincy Il, twins, grandparents, park, pa, ha, Wichita KSComment

Spring Portraits: The Rhea Family

We had the most gorgeous Spring day to spend a few minutes at the park capturing these. I’ll be sad to leave such amazing clients behind. But I am grateful for the gorgeous photos we have to show for our session.