We found a love heart leaf and I am not sure if she was more excited or me. I love the chipped polish and the way wisps of hair fall out after a long day of playing! . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @princesspeaimages

Welcome to our #pullbackloop ! I’ve teamed up with some amazing artists to share a pullback shot along with our final image. This is the final image, and swipe left 👈🏻for the pull back. Next in the loop is the talented @britt_blake . . . Posting some GOLD today because September is childhood cancer awareness month. Join me in this important movement and go gold to spread awareness all month! Check out @thegoldhopeproject to find out how you can help and participate. Also, tag #TeamUp4GoldKids and #thegoldhopeproject when you post a gold photo!

My husband ordered a new mattress without consulting me and I HATE it (thank goodness for the 100 day return policy). Anyone have any great mattress recommendations. Note – the old mattress has taken up residence on the side of the house (so classy) and my kids LOVE it. . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Up next: @lynzeeouellette

It is totally cliche but I just adore seeing my girls in ballet clothes, especially in pretty light! . For more faceless fun, follow the #project_faceless loop. . Next up @samantha_covert

I’ve decided to doing a series of my oldest holding Tessa “standing up”! Scroll back if you want to see them together a month ago! . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @six_wild_hearts

Welcome to our #pullbackloop ! I’ve teamed up with some amazing artists to share a pullback shot along with our final image. This is the final image, and swipe left 👈🏻for the pull back. Next in the loop is the talented @therealdanaleigh

I am so excited to share these talented ladies with you today! They capture their children’s lives in the most stunning way! Hurry over and give them some love! #followfriday #followfridaymamas TL: @therealdanaleigh TR: @jbaudryfrance BL: @thesweetmyerslife BR: @shaycathleenphotography

3 year olds are hard work! She is either all smiles like here or a complete devil and her big sister is SO patient with her. . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Up next: @michellelourencophotography

I’ve been feeling a little out of sorts the last few days so we went to the beach last night and I took some pictures and I feel much better. Anyone else have a place they go to relax and refresh? . . . Posting some GOLD today because September is childhood cancer awareness month. Join me in this important movement and go gold to spread awareness all month! Check out @thegoldhopeproject to find out how you can help and participate. Also, tag #TeamUp4GoldKids and #thegoldhopeproject when you post a gold photo!

Do you ever capture a shot of your kids and they look so much more grown up than they are and you can almost see what they will look like on 10 years time and it is wonderful and petrifying all at once? . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @angie_mahlke

Welcome to our #pullbackloop ! I’ve teamed up with some amazing artists to share a pullback shot along with our final image. This is the final image, and swipe left 👈🏻for the pull back. Next in the loop is the talented @julia_crim

Yay for Friday and the chance to share an amazing group of photographers with you! These ladies use light, color, composition and movement so well! Please check them out and give them some love! #followfriday #followfridaymamas

I took this photo after we had a little scare with Tessa last week. She aspirated some milk she spit-up and for what was probably only a few seconds stopped breathing. It frightened us all and Rosie just wanted to hold her for ages afterwards. Such an amazing big sister! . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Up next: @therealdanaleigh

I took this photo a while ago but couldn’t quite get the edit right and then @therealdanaleigh sent me the presets she is including with her breakout @theilluminatedartist to try and it was just the touch I needed! See before and after in my stories! #illuminatedartistpresets . For more faceless fun, follow the #project_faceless loop. . Next up @evelynleigh_photo . . Posting some GOLD today because September is childhood cancer awareness month. Join me in this important movement and go gold to spread awareness all month! Check out @thegoldhopeproject to find out how you can help and participate. Also, tag #TeamUp4GoldKids and #thegoldhopeproject when you post a gold photo!

Posting some GOLD today because September is childhood cancer awareness month. Join me in this important movement and go gold to spread awareness all month! Check out @thegoldhopeproject to find out how you can help and participate. Also, tag #TeamUp4GoldKids and #thegoldhopeproject when you post a gold photo!

Making a “snail burrow” from the new couch cushions! . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @bluehillimages

She is 6 weeks old today and I am finally editing the photos I took of her in the hospital! . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Up next: @jamieolsen7

There are lots of perks to having a baby sister – one is that people bring you lollipops the size of your head. Can you spot me in there too? . For more faceless fun, follow the #project_faceless loop. . Next up @analiciaherrmann

I had the pleasure of getting a sneak peak at my good friend @therealdanaleigh’s breakout @theilluminatedartist! It is SO good and it inspired me to take this shot. My take on the emotive portrait! Swipe to see the pullback and SOOC – yet another photo in a parking lot!! . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @bethcagnoni

I did not feel like going out in public in a swimsuit 5 weeks after having a baby but I did it anyway and my big girl finally decided to try swimming in the ocean and I will never forget that night! I felt strong, beautiful and cool jumping and diving the waves with my girl!

I may be biased but is their anything sweeter than watching your kids love on each other? . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Up next: @therealdanaleigh

This girl loved exploring the tide pools. I wore the baby while taking this but left my middle one home to have a “Daddy date” – I’m still not brave enough to take all 3 to the beach on my own. . For more faceless fun, follow the #project_faceless loop. . Next up @hello_meganboggs

This has nothing to do with this photo but my iPhone has been acting up – FaceTiming, Facebook messaging, taking pictures and videos, commenting and texting gibberish all while I am sleeping. I thought it was the phone so I got a new iPhone and it is still doing it. Any ideas because this is getting out of hand…

When my second daughter was born I did a whole series of monthly photos with my two girls using seamless paper (see my stories to see her 1 month shot). It isn’t my “style” anymore but I’m doing it with Tessa as well because they are so dang sweet all together and I love how the simple backdrop allows you to focus on the details of what makes them each so unique! . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @brandimarkham

I have been struggling lately, I fret about time running out. This little one is 4 weeks old and her big, big sister is starting kindergarten in less than two weeks. I’ve been listening to the song below a lot lately reminding myself to look at time passing as a positive. I don’t always succeed. Anyone else in the same boat? . “Maybe time running out is a gift I’ll work hard till the end of my shift And give you every second I can find And hope it isn’t me who’s left behind” . If we were Vampires, Jason Isbell. . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Up next: @rachel.keohane

She begged me to let her hold her baby sister “standing up” – full circle, my first baby holding my last baby. My heart could just burst.

This girl has been sick all weekend. She has sores in her mouth from hand,foot and mouth and she is miserable. Sink baths helped! . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @sarrahhkaayy

She is already hiding from my camera! . . #WHPhidden @instagram

This was the last picture I took before Tessa was born. This girl has taken to being a big sister like a champ and she is still as silly and spunky as ever. . . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Weekly prompt : From the Heart . . . Up next: @therealdanaleigh

We made it to the beach! My sister and niece have been here for the last 6 days from NZ and all the girls have had such a great time. They just left for the airport and I am 😭😭😭. It never gets easier having the people you love living far away.

All that hair! Do you think it will stay brown or turn blonde? . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @sarrahhkaayy

We moved into our new house 3 weeks ago and 6 days later we had a baby. So many blessings but also so much upheaval. So glad these two have each other- sisters and best friends. @instagram #WHPbestfriends

I am excited to share these talented artists with you today. They capture childhood, light and location with such skill and beauty! Please go check them out and give them some love! TL: @juliefloyd_ck TR: @smittenandswoon BL: @vera_schilly BR: @cindypronkphotography

When I was pregnant and told people I was having my third girl I often heard “oh, your poor husband” – this is not the face of a man who is sad about having a 3rd girl. #girlsrule #girldad . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Weekly prompt : From the Heart . . . Up next: @lynzeeouellette

Peace ✌🏻 and strawberries 🍓! Not a bad combo! . 🍉🍦🌞 The tans will fade, but the memories will last a lifetime! Welcome to #thisisoursummerloop! Follow along with our warm weather fun; next up is @seasalt.and.evergreens 🌞🍦🍉

It has been hot here lately. I am missing the cooler, overcast days. Also, this was taken in Dana Point a few minutes from the @clickawayconference 2019 location. Who is going? . For more faceless fun, follow the #project_faceless loop. . Next up @analiciaherrmann . Check out the hub inspired by this loop – @project_faceless.

This image is not going to win any awards but those sweet newborn details – the stretch, her umbilical cord and those leg rolls are things I never want to forget. . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @ambertalbertphotography

Not your “typical” Summer shot but this is our Summer. With moving to a new house and having a new baby in the same week we are taking fewer trips to the beach and spending more time loving on each other at home! . 🍉🍦🌞 The tans will fade, but the memories will last a lifetime! Welcome to #thisisoursummerloop! Follow along with our warm weather fun; next up is @rebecca_lundin 🌞🍦🍉

She was born very quickly and as a result kept spitting up amniotic fluid and she would blow these tiny bubbles in it from time to time. . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @bluehillimages

My three girls, meeting each other only hours after their new sister Tessa made her entrance into this world. We are all so in love!

Her little bottom in her swimsuit makes me so happy. If I’m being honest I took this shot a while ago. I am way to pregnant to hike down to this beach at the moment. 39 and a bit weeks over here. 😬 Officially more pregnant than I have ever been before! . 🍉🍦🌞 The tans will fade, but the memories will last a lifetime! Welcome to #thisisoursummerloop! Follow along with our warm weather fun; next up is @amandamedrowmyers 🌞🍦🍉

She is my brave one. Her older sister Wouldn’t hold the baby lizard that snuck into the house but this one couldn’t wait. . For more faceless fun, follow the #project_faceless loop. . Next up @rachel.keohane . Check out the hub inspired by this loop – @project_faceless

This photo was taken last week before the temperature went way up, I got really uncomfortably pregnant and I had to actually move house. I feel completely out of control but I keep looking at this shot and reminding myself it will all be worth it. . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Weekly prompt : From the Heart . . . Up next: @breefriesenphoto

My very best photography friend @therealdanaleigh is constantly inspiring me with her use of light! She has started a new hub called @theilluminatedartist where she is featuring others beautiful work! This shot was taken at f16 – I love how the cool flare can make an otherwise uninteresting shot so beautiful! Be sure to tag #theilluminatedartist !

Our local beach got a new slide! We were both pretty excited!! If you look really close my youngest is in the far right corner pushing her doll on the swing! . 🍉🍦🌞 The tans will fade, but the memories will last a lifetime! Welcome to #thisisoursummerloop! Follow along with our warm weather fun; next up is @life_of_glow 🌞🍦🍉

This girl is officially 3! She is spunky, clever and so full of joy. I count my blessings every day that she is mine – even when she is throwing toys around the room because she can’t make them work the way she wants them to. . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @sarrahhkaayy

This sweet girl turns 3 today! Her favorite color is purple, her favorite animal is a flamingo, her favorite food is watermelon and she loves to play babies, ponies and barbies with her sister! She is such a joy and I know she will make the most amazing big sister! . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Weekly prompt : From the Heart . . . Up next: @katiemetka

🇺🇸 When you are in the middle of moving on the 4th of July you decorate the biggest box you can find, paint yourselves and then tickle your sister! 🇺🇸

✌️- Do you see the peace sign this little fishy is giving? I had no idea she smiled while she swam until I saw these underwater shots!

🍋 🍋 🍋 We are moving in less than 2 weeks (yup, pretty much exactly when the baby is due 😬) and the thing I’m going to miss the most about our current house is all the lemons. This is just a fraction of them and they were falling out of the bowl! 🍋 🍋 🍋 . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @boy_like_cassius

From amazing use of light to epic scenery, these ladies have it all. Tap the image to check out each of their beautiful feeds. I promise you will not regret it! #followfriday #followfridaymamas

This will be my last pregnancy. Knowing that is both a blessing and a curse. I feel sad about all the lasts but happy that I know I need to capture and savor them. So, here is my completely un-photoshopped baby belly with less than a month left to go – so I never forget. . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Weekly prompt : From the Heart . . . Up next: @brandimarkham

There is nothing quite like a good snuggle with your dog!

We stayed up late and colored with chalk in front of our house. Messy Summer nights and her smiling face are my favorite. 🌈 . 🍉🍦🌞 The tans will fade, but the memories will last a lifetime! Welcome to #thisisoursummerloop! Follow along with our warm weather fun; next up is @jamieeilts 🌞🍦🍉

Always jumping into life! Love watching this girl grow more beautiful and confident by the day. . For more faceless fun, follow the #project_faceless loop. . Next up @samantha_covert . Check out the hub inspired by this loop – @project_faceless

Happy Friday! I am so excited to share these talented ladies with you today. I am honored to know them and be inspired by them on a daily basis. Please go check out their beautiful work and give them a follow and some love!

We found a dandelion- seriously, just one – but she was still so excited! . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Weekly prompt : From the Heart . . . Up next: @katiemetka

My California girl!! . 🍉🍦🌞 The tans will fade, but the memories will last a lifetime! Welcome to #thisisoursummerloop! Follow along with our warm weather fun; next up is @courtneyathome 🌞🍦🍉

Let the sun shine in, face it with a camera! A grin would work too!! . For more faceless fun, follow the #project_faceless loop. . Next up @brandimarkham . Check out the hub inspired by this loop – @project_faceless

I debated sharing this but I promised myself I would get in the frame more this pregnancy and I was inspired by @mamadrey88 and how amazingly she rocked her bump in her feed. Plus, my girls thought this was HILARIOUS and that is always a win!

She napped until 515pm the other day so I took advantage and we stayed at the beach until golden hour. I never want to forget those soft, blonde curls or how she smiles when her big sister tickles her toes! . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @angie_mahlke

“Fathers, be good to your daughters. For daughters will love like you do.” – This song lyric has always touched my heart and watching my husband love our girls leaves me no doubt that they will love fiercely and completely. Happy Father’s Day to this Daddy and all the others, biological and otherwise.

Today is the LAST day to buy my online photography class/breakout THE OPTIMISTIC PHOTOGRAPHER for $25. Link is in my profile! . “It is unbelievable how much of her talent and wisdom Karlee shares for a mere $25” . I could not have created and marketed this class without the help of so many people in the amazing photography community. I’ve tagged just a few of the friends who have made this journey easier for me! Thank you to everyone who bought, shared, supported, advised, inspired and cheered me on. I am one lucky girl!

Want to learn how I edit in BW? Plus, learn about how I incorporate props, emotion and story into an image as I did here? Join in my online class “The Optimistic Photographer” – Only $25 until tomorrow (link in my bio)! . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Weekly prompt : From the Heart . . . Up next: @beautifullyimperfectlife #theoptimisticphotographer

Run (don’t walk) over to the link in my profile and check out my online photography class with @clickinmoms! Only one more day to buy at $25! . Not convinced – check out a few reviews… . “This is an incredible breakout, worth every penny and then some.” . “Karlee really shows you that you do not need an incredible location to produce beautiful images.” . “If you need some inspiration you will definitely want to do this breakout!”

That smile! Every childhood should be this filled of joy! Swipe right to see the pullback of this shot! . If you want to learn more about how I maximize every location at every time of day please join me in my online breakout class “The Optimistic Photographer”! (Link in Profile) – only 2 days left at $25! . 🍉🍦🌞 The tans will fade, but the memories will last a lifetime! Welcome to #thisisoursummerloop! Follow along with our warm weather fun; next up is @life_of_glow 🌞🍦🍉

He isn’t going to be able to hold them like this much longer! 😭 . Join in my online class “The Optimistic Photographer” to see a detailed shooting video of this session – link in my bio and only $25 until June 15! . For more faceless fun, follow the #project_faceless loop. . Next up @rachel.keohane . Check out the hub inspired by this loop – @project_faceless

“Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” Helen Keller . You will not believe where I took this image! I include a pullback and SOOC of this in the 150 page PDF for my breakout “The Optimistic Photographer”! Only 3 more days to join in at the $25 price (link in profile)!

Flowers and my beautiful girl! I include a pullback of this shot as well as an editing video (swipe left to see SOOC) in my breakout “The Optimistic Photographer” – there is still 4 days to join in for $25 (link in profile)! . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @the.vintage.wheel

We grew this butterfly from a tiny caterpillar (thanks Amazon) and when we released it my girls giggled and screamed “fly little butterfly, have lots of babies” – it was a magical moment for them. I have been having a lot of magical moments myself. Being contacted by students taking my breakout telling me they feel inspired and that they are finding beauty in everyday places they had previously overlooked is so heartwarming to me. I want to giggle and scream “run and take lots of pictures”.

GIVEAWAY – WIN A PORTFOLIO REVIEW WITH ME! . I’ve had a lot of new people joining me here lately 🎉 and I just wanted to take a second to say thank you, hi and to introduce myself. I’m Karlee, I am currently 34 weeks pregnant with my third daughter. I love really cold drinks, chocolate chip cookies and hugs! I am also obsessed with taking photos and I am currently teaching a breakout class @clickphotoschool called “The Optimistic Photographer”! I am passionate about helping others make every moment and location an opportunity to take a beautiful photo. I’d especially love to work one on one with one of my lovely followers so I am giving away a portfolio review with me! To enter, please follow me @karleehooperphotography and tag friends in the comments, each friend tagged is a separate entry. Only one tag per comment please! Giveaway open until Sunday June 10 at 6PM PST.

Final Edit – SOOC – Pullback (Swipe Right to see)! I include 50 if these in the bonus PDF that comes with my breakout “The Optimistic Photographer” (link in Bio – only $25) so you can see the reality behind the final shot! #theoptimisticphotographer

I love adding movement to an image to take it to the next level! Check out my stories to see a video of me shooting this image! . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Weekly prompt : From the Heart . . . Up next: @michellelourencophotography

GIVEAWAY TIME! I am so excited to offer one of my fabulous followers a copy of my @clickinmoms Breakout “The Optimistic Photographer”. It is a perfect class for anyone who wants to make the most of any location at any time of day. You will get a PDF, shooting videos at over 15 locations, as well as numerous editing videos. To enter, please make sure you follow me @karleehooperphotography and tag friends in the comments, each friend tagged is a separate entry. Only one tag per comment please! Giveaway open until 7AM PST on June 8! #theoptimisticphotographer PS – If you have already bought a copy or want to buy one before I choose a winner you can get your $ refunded or gift this copy to someone else.

This shot was taken minutes before my last post. I turned around and used open shade from this yellow building. If you want to learn more about how I maximize every location at every time of day please join me in my online breakout class “The Optimistic Photographer”! (Link in Profile) . 🍉🍦🌞 The tans will fade, but the memories will last a lifetime! Welcome to #thisisoursummerloop! Follow along with our warm weather fun; next up is @in_thislight 🌞🍦🍉

Do you avoid shooting in full sun? Learn how to embrace it, like I did in this shot, in my new online class “The Optimistic Photographer” – link in my bio and only $25 until June 15! . For more faceless fun, follow the #project_faceless loop. . Next up @hollynicoletimekeeper . Check out the hub inspired by this loop – @project_faceless

My online photography class #theoptimisticphotographer starts today, which means that you can download all the material (2 PDFs, shooting videos and editing videos) and have them to keep forever! Also, starting today you can jump onto the class forum at @clickinmoms where you get to chat photography with me until June 15! Only $25 and the link to purchase is in my profile!

Ice Cream and rainbow colors are the perfect combo in my books! 🍦 + 🌈 . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @bluehillimages

A sister really is the greatest gift. My sister just told me she is coming all the way from New Zealand to visit and help when the new baby arrives. I couldn’t be more excited! . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Weekly prompt : From the Heart . . . Up next: @akcline

How often do you crank your aperture way up? It makes for the most amazing flare. This image was shot at f22. . I hope you will join me in my breakout that starts in 6 days where I talk all about how I make the most of any situation at any time of day. Link in profile to pre-order! . For more faceless fun, follow the #project_faceless loop. . Next up @annarasphoto . Check out the hub inspired by this loop – @project_faceless

Going to the strawberry fields has become an annual adventure! 🍓🍓🍓

HELP – I don’t know what to name my new baby girl that is due in 9 weeks. This little daredevil is Margaret (Maggie) and my oldest is Rosalee (Rosie). Any suggestions that fit with those? . Also, pullback and SOOC of this shot is included in my breakout “The Optimistic Photographer” (link in my bio). This was the side of a car wash! I am so excited to share with you all how to capture beauty in the most unexpected places! #theoptimisticphotographer

These two love to dance and turns out they also love to perform on stage. They must get that from their Dad. 😂 Here’s the final installation of the #takemebackproject. I’ve joined a group of photographers to collect photographs from our pasts as inspiration in new photo creation. 2018: My girls before their ballet concert 1987: Me dancing in a ballet show (far left) Swipe left to see the photograph from childhood that inspired this image and then follow the loop around to see more past and present images from my incredibly talented friends. Next up: @amandamcclellan_

I really wish this was me right now. Having a serious case of the Mondays! . . Pullback and SOOC of this shot as well as more than 50 others are included in my breakout “The Optimistic Photographer” that is available for pre-sale now (link in my bio). . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @hollynicoletimekeeper

I seriously wish I had these windows in my house! . If you want to see video of me shooting and editing this image join me in my @clickinmoms breakout class “The Optimistic Photographer” – Link in Bio . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Weekly prompt : From the Heart . . . Up next: @brandimarkham

When I grow up I want to be Toby. He naps , cuddles, eats and gets protected from the rain by these two. Not a bad gig! . For more faceless fun, follow the #project_faceless loop. . Next up @jessie.b.photo . Check out the hub inspired by this loop – @project_faceless

Does anyone else go out of their way to take a pic when you see a wall with repetition and texture? Here’s another installation of the #takemebackproject. I’ve joined a group of photographers to collect photographs from our pasts as inspiration in new photo creation. 2018: Maggie at almost 3 with her favorite doll 1985: Me at about the same age with my dolls Swipe left to see the photograph from childhood that inspired this image and then follow the loop around to see more past and present images from my incredibly talented friends. Next up: @laurinpatton

Sometimes it is fun to try something new and embrace the quirky and imperfect results. . . This shot was taken using a circular chandelier crystal! . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @taravphoto

All I can ever remember wanting to be when I grew up was a mother. I became a scientist (helping other women to become mothers) but raising these girls is certainly my calling. #30weekspregnant #mothersday

Running into the weekend as fast as we can! Anyone else have a LONG week?

She was completely convinced that she could climb up that huge rock! Love her determination! . For more faceless fun, follow the #project_faceless loop. . Next up @annarasphoto . Check out the hub inspired by this loop – @project_faceless

It’s #takemebackproject Tuesday! The project where a group of us decided to recreate photos from our childhoods, with our kids. . First photo: My girls! Inspiration photo: My sister and I (1987ish). . {Swipe} to see the photo from my past that inspired this one, and follow the loop to see more inspiration photos and their recreations! Next up: @i.am.jess.louise

Peek! . . Often I have to work to create a moment. Here I hung up two pieces of bubble wrap in my back sliding door to add texture and interest to this shot. Including pullback in my stories. . . “I crave a life filled with magic in the smallest of things” . . Minute by minute, day by day, life passes us quickly. We often over look the small details that make up our big picture. A group of photographer friends have come together to ensure we don’t miss the little things. . . Travel the loops of these amazing artists as we share our lives in “detail” #storyofdetails . . next artist: @sarahkossakgupta

Pinch me, my breakout for @clickinmoms “The Optimistic Photographer” is available for pre-sale (link in my bio)! To celebrate this I am giving away 2 of the toy cameras pictured in this image (my girls LOVE these things). Make sure you follow me, like this post and tag a friend (each tag is an entry). Contest is limited to US mailing address and winners will be chosen late May 7!

Sometimes you just need a hug from your Dad to make everything seem better with the world. . . . Welcome to our #clickininmonochrome loop! Tap the photo & follow the link to the next image. Keep tapping the images, following and leaving some love, until you get back here! . . . Weekly prompt : From the Heart . . . Up next: @jamieolsen7

Today myself and a group of fellow photographers are gathering together to send love out into the world in support of those affected by Hurricane Harvey. #clickloveforharvey So many people, including many of our photographer friends, have been affected by this catastrophic storm. I have been so impressed by the strength and positivity the survivors of this storm are showing. I hope you will join me in finding ways to send love, give back, and rally together to support them. Click on the link on my bio for ideas on how you can help! My girl literally making lemonade out of lemons seemed an appropriate image to share. 🍋. To see the other amazing photographers participating press the link on my photo and follow the loop until you are back here. Next @katiewoodardphotography

Pretty pink petals and a flower press my sweet friend @therealdanaleigh sent to my girl!

Watching the sun set through a cool sculpture!

She will sit and play with her little dolls for ages which is impressive for a just barely 2 year old. I love watching her imagination grow! Also, I want to live in her dollhouse!!!

My saucy little Rose wearing a dress my dear friend @mavis.and.olive repurposed out of my mother-in-laws old line dress against a green door because green always makes me happy!

Our sweet Toby makes a great pillow. He is sweetest and most patient dog! #nationaldogday

My first baby started her last day of preschool this week and it has been a bit hard on this Mama. I love watching her grow but at the same time want her to stay little forever.

Golden Light! Check out my stories for how I achieved this flare. Such a fabulous accidental surprise!

I was feeling pretty sad yesterday that I didn’t get any cool eclipse photos but after this girl got home from school we all went to the beach and it put it all into perspective for me.

If you go out in the woods today…

Last beach sunset before preschool starts up again for this little one.

I love the way a little bit of movement can add so much interest to an image!

She is so curious. She bent over this rock and watched the ants on the rocks for ages. 🐜

I took my girls back to my hometown in Canada for two weeks this Summer while my husband stayed home and worked. My girls were sure happy to see him when we got home.

She was running her hand along the corrugated iron. Don’t you just love that feeling?

Seriously, there is beauty EVERYWHERE. This was in a parking garage!

Pretty light and carrots straight from the garden! Thanks for letting us raid your garden @kimberlyknudsenphotography! 🥕 🥕 🥕

My heart! Watching them love each other really is the greatest gift!

Getting acquainted with more animals! Rosie was much braver with the cows this year. I am amazed at how curious and friendly these heifers are!

Rosie was so in love with this barn cat. So wish I wasn’t allergic to cats or I am sure we would have a few!

I wasn’t fast enough getting her yogurt for breakfast so little miss bed head went in for it herself!

I have met some of the most amazing people though photography and I was lucky enough to visit @kimberlyknudsenphotography’s farm for the second year in a row! Rosie had a blast. Get ready for lots more farm pics when I get home to my computer!

Sister stroller races are the best! So is wearing your pajamas all day!

This girl! She is fiercely independent, has zero patience and pretty much only listens to me if what I am telling her is what she wants to do anyhow but I wouldn’t trade her for the world. Really thankful for the two hour break I get at nap time though. #tiredmama

Negative space, interesting light, and my girl! Everything about this makes me happy! I ❤️ taking photos in parkades!

Washing sand off their hands over and over again! Love watching my girls play at the beach!

Ah Summer! When you get to stay up late playing on the street in your pool because the light is pretty and Mama wants to take pictures! 😂

My sunshine! When she is tired she plays with her ears, she is lifting her hand up to do just that here.

She does this ALL the time!! I often consider doing it!

Finding a stage wherever she goes! Love watching her personality blossom! Also, she carried that huge pink ball everywhere with her this entire day! 😂

This moment makes all the hard moments worth while and I am blessed enough to have it preserved forever! These girls are happy, healthy and love each other so very much! I am currently working through @gingerunzueta’s breakout “Expressions of Motherhood” and it is not only filled with amazing images and words but it is reminding me to reconnect with why I take all these photos! If you haven’t yet, I highly recommend checking it out!

My girl, under the 5 freeway, just skipping her way into the sunset! Love spending one-on-one time with my big girl!

This one is my adventurer. Always climbing and exploring things that are not really appropriate. My oldest was never that way. Anyone else have kids with such different personalities?

Delaying bedtime by watching the sunset. She has definitely figured out my weakness!

Heading home after a great July 4th celebration with friends who are like family!

Some Red, White and Blue fun! These girls love to paint so this seemed like great pre-July 4th activity!

We went on an adventure to a fish market this morning! This little lady loved exploring and touching the fish! 🐟 Thanks for inviting us @Vironica!

Lazy Saturday!! Who else is having a relaxing day?

She is constantly trying to keep up with her big sister! I just love watching their relationship develop!

Into the great wide open!

It is the little things that I never want to forget!

Her big sister was tying to give her Eskimo kisses. She didn’t quite understand but it turned out cute anyhow!

“Just lift up your face, feel the wind in your hair. That’s me, my sweet baby, my love is right there!” Nancy Tillman

She serenaded us with “The Unicorn Song” while strumming the uke. She is loving having two best friends staying at or house this week! Thank you so much @therealdanaleigh for coming to stay with us!

Mr. Sun!! Do any g you ever buy your kids totally ridiculous things because you know hey will look cool in photos? ☀️☀️

Sometimes it is fun to play with light and do something a little different!

Fun with the hose on which ur street!

“Unicorn Family” might be my favorite piece of hers yet. This girl loves to create and we have made an art wall but what do you all do with the multitude of masterpieces your littles produce??

Orange Lollipop!

We are in the midst of June Gloom around here. Very overcast! I miss the sun but there is something so great about moody skies too!

Her smile here just melts me! So god my girls get to grow up with this sweet dog!

“Girl Sliding Down A Rainbow” – this killed a solid hour – best use of seamless paper I have found yet!

New Hula Hoop! Except I bought one that comes with water in it (what is this craziness) by accident and it is impossible to hula with (or I’m getting old)!

Strawberry sisters! 🍓🍓🍓

My babies! The dog is yawning here – it is tiring living with these two!!

Visiting Daddy’s work is always fun!

Y’all – one of my very favorite people @therealdanaleigh is bringing her two littlest ones and coming to stay with me in less than a month! I am SO excited! Who else has met the most amazing people through photography?

What we see depends mainly on what we look for!

I hear “Maggie do it” at least a hundred times a day. So independent and determined.

Looking out the window and waiting for Daddy to get home. Plus, shadows and reflections! Who else gets excited when the light in your house changes and you find cool new shadows?

This little lady really enjoyed swimming at @vironica’s pool but only in the shallow end. 😂

Anticipating her Ice Cream!! 🍦

Me and my babies! Wishing all you Mama’s a Happy Mother’s Day!

Nudie run to the tubby! What are the things you never want to forget about your little ones? Mine is how one pig tail is always only by the end of the day which I am so happy I captured here!

My little sidekick at #clickinwalk2017! #clickinwalk2017sealbeach

Had a lovely time with my girl at #clickinwalk2017. The rain stayed away and we had a blast meeting some great So Cal photographers. #clickinwalk2017sealbeach

SPLASH!!!! Summer is coming!!

Seriously, baby feet just do it for me every time!

I take dozens of photos of her running, splashing and chasing birds and this is my favorite. There is something about the quiet moments I between that uh on my heartstrings.

I’m struggling this morning and wish I could just put my feet up like these two. Need more caffeine ASAP.

A shot from a year ago when we were in Joshua Tree that I never edited.

This dog is getting naughty in his old age, he stole food right off the table today but boy do we love him!

Her sweet little tootsies! Here is #onefromthecutringroomfloor for @mroseillier. I am so glad you inspired me to find and edit this shot Marissa. @therealdanaleigh @celiasloan @vironica would you ladies like to participate?

Happy Friday People! I love the way these talented photographers use movement and light in their photos. Please go check out their work and give them some love! #followfridaymamas #followfriday

My girl watching the sunset from the garage window! I can not believe how quickly she is growing. Anyone else shocked by how fast their kids are growing up?

My girl practicing for her trike-a-thon this week!

Her first top knot!!

I love watching her explore the world!

This kid. Her sisters backpack is nearly as big as she is but it doesn’t slow her down. 😂

I have been taking photos daily but am so behind on editing. Anyone else in the same boat?

Brushing off the sand.

Heading home to this sweet face tomorrow and I am so very excited!

Missing these two like crazy while so am traveling in Germany, especially since today is my birthday!

Perfectly reasonable way to eat a doughnut! 🍩

Her hair is so long it touches her undies! Adore this girl so very much.

Made it to Munich safe and sound, now off to channel my little adventurer!

Warmer weather is here which means more playing in water in the sunshine! 💦 ☀️

I’m leaving this girl on Sunday for 9 nights! Her Nana will be watching her and her sister but I am starting to freak out. Please tell me it will be ok!

She picked this orange after swim class and boy was it yummy!

She is a drop your umbrella and run in the rain kinda girl and I love that about her!

It always amazes me what some pretty light (and pretty wild flowers) can do to make a otherwise boring location look magical! Plus, her little hand pushing away her hair from her face. 😍

Put your right foot in! I am so drawn to lines in images and for that reason I always check out stair wells in parking garages just to see if they have pretty light too!

She is always feeding him, no wonder he likes her so much and isn’t as thin as he used to be!

Bed jumping hair! 😍 🐒

One last “Super Bloom” photo because it was seriously a “super pain” to get to it.

Clasped hands, long hair and pretty poppies!

Made an epic drive with both girls to check out the “Super Bloom” of California Poppies. Glad this little one had so much fun ducking flowers and tucking them in her overalls.

Spray Happy! 😜

My baby girl and her bun. I really do love detail shots.

Yay!!! Tomorrow is Friday.

Dog, best friend, table.

I bought a hammock to hang between the palm trees in our yard and both girls love it. Any tips on weaning a 20 month old? 😳

Playing in the backyard jungle.

This kid would brush her teeth all day every day.

My wanderer, turns everything into an adventure!

Often,but especially today, I need to remind myself to “Choose Happy” because so often it really is a choice.

My little bubble blower! Good call on bringing the bubbles @vironica

Who needs Uber?

She adores her Daddy!

She adores him and he does whatever she wants even though he is still taller than her!

Sending fellow photographer @alixmartinez light and warmth today in her fight against cancer! #alixslemon

Me and my girls! I never tire of the Canadian Rockies even when it is seriously cold!

Me and my girls! I never tire of the Canadian Rockies even when it is freezing!

Shadows and lines!

It is cold at the moment (-25C /-14F) but when this is the view in the back alley you stop for one quick photo!

We got to take just our big girl up tot the top of the Calgary Tower and point out the places Mommy and Daddy lived when they met from way up high!

It is the little things, like the wisps on her braid at the end of the day, that I always want to remember.

This girl has been difficult lately – she is getting teeth, isn’t sleeping well and is the queen of tantrums. Give me strength.

This girl is loving the snow and ice but not the cold. Shame they generally go together!

She has had this on for over a week now and calls it her “big girl tattoo” – really hoping it is not a sign of things to come!

My girls!

We made it to Canada and I got to go on a date with my big girl to the ice falls. I don’t have my computer here with me but with help from the talented and kind @justbethwithaj I was able to use the @enlightapp to edit this photo on my phone. I still missed my iMac and Lr but it was fun to learn something new!

Sometimes the mistakes end up being life’s greatest gifts.

Crazy hair don’t care! Also, really missing pretty, warm light at the moment.

Unaware.

My sweet baby girl. I have no doubt she will grow into a strong and determined woman.

My girls love their Daddy so very much and they are so lucky to have such a devoted and loving father.

“Just lift up your face, feel the wind in your hair, that’s me my sweet baby, my love is right there.” Nancy Tillman

Always twirling, can’t help it in @aliceandames dresses!

Bear Butt 🐻

Going back through my Lightroom catalogue to edit old images to submit to #Offset and finding new favorites!

It has been gloomy and rainy here but when you spot some giant, colorful wall art and it matches your kid, you stop and take a shot photo!

Perfect 18 month old tootsies!

She is 18 months old and I do not know how that happened so quickly so I am determined to get in the frame more – time flies, I want them to see that I was there too.

Playing behind the drop cloth!

Couldn’t resist the shadow of my big girl helping my little girl get a drink of water!

It makes her so happy to pull her hat down over her eyes and try to walk around! That smile makes me happy too!

Painting the box, themselves, each other….

Exploring our little beach town today. After a very short nap I was feeling a little frazzled with this little one but nothing some pretty light can’t fix!

Hot Chocolate break!

Oh hello there!

The little things – pretty flowers and golden light! #bougainvillea

Happy New Year! My resolution this year is to be more happy with my everyday. I think finding joy in the little mundane things is key!

Pretty light and tree climbing, not a bad end to 2016!

I took this photo on Jan 1, 2016 and it is still one of my favorites of the year. I love the light and mystery surrounding my sweet girl!

Her hair looks so cute in piggies but moments after I put them in that little hand reaches up to pull them out!

My masked superhero picking up litter from the beach!

I hope she always explores and plays, no matter where she is!

She won’t go anywhere without her stuffed wombat!

Where the sidewalk ends!

Hope you day has been Merry and Bright!

Watching for Santa! 🎅

Even when it is rainy and wet like it is here today, the beach makes everything better!

My baby insists on doing everything herself so after she saw me cut a window in the box with a Stanley knife she had to try too only it doesn’t work so well once Mommy locked the sharp part away.

She always asks if we can stay until the sunsets like I would ever say no to that request! 🌅

There really is nothing better than having a sister!

My first Christmas in Australia I was feeling terribly homesick for home and snow. My husband made dozens of snowflakes and hung them up all over our house. Ever since, paper snowflakes have become a bit of a tradition in our house!

Drawing on the morning dew on the car window with some cool light and shadows!

We went to the beach yesterday and this girl explored and the dog chased giant pelicans and separately the images weren’t quite perfect but together they make my heart happy!

I’m not going to lie, I offered to give this girl to my sister today but then we went to the beach and it looked like this and she explored in boots that were way to big for her and now I think I will keep her.

We finally found fall leaves in December. Oh California, get your act together!

I am not a political person but reading today of the horrors in East Aleppo hurts my heart and makes me so grateful that this girl has never seen any pain and suffering. Praying for those that are suffering now.

Did you ask Santa for a subscription to Click Magazine for Christmas? If so, Christmas might just be coming a bit early. @clickinmoms and @click.magazine have given me a one year subscription to give away to one of my followers. Just comment here and be sure you have followed my page and my little Santa and I will announce the winner tomorrow!

A little pretty pier sunset light to make Monday a bit more bearable!

My baby is 17 months old and almost never stops moving so when something makes her stop and stare it must be pretty special!

We got our Christmas tree this afternoon! My husband caved and let us get it before his birthday this year. 🎄

So, I was feeling a little bit bummed today that we have no snow and that it doesn’t feel Christmasy. But then we went for a walk to the beach and it was cool enough for the girls to wear pompom toques and I felt much better!

Not a bad spot for breakfast! I really enjoy getting to spend some alone time with this girl when her big sister is at pre-school.

“If you look for it I’ve got a sneaky feeling that you’ll find that LOVE ACTUALLY is all around.” My favorite movie to watch this time of year! What is yours?

Making a mess if the best part about baking when you don’t have to clean it up!

Look out Frosty!

Finally getting some toque weather in California!

Throw back to an epic beach day this past Summer with @celiasloan!

Why do they always love the box the most? 📦

Playing in purple and pink puddles!

Getting a better look!

Tiny adventurer!

My first born turned 4 today. She could not wait to be 4 but all I want her to do is slow down!

I am so very thankful for these two little ladies and they joy they bring to each other and to everyone who knows them! Happy 🦃 day!

Kinda obsessed with rain on windows lately and it doesn’t happen very often around here so I take advantage every chance I get.

Run, run as fast as you can…

We went to visit Daddy’s office and she got to touch he sky!

I want to hide too and have the weekend start over!

Sisters! I am lucky enough to have a sister and so glad my girls have that too!

That smile!

Throw back to our trip to Cannon Beach! I can not wait to go back!

My little adventurer!

Kids were here!!

Happy as a kid in a tree!

She calls for her big sister repeatedly when she is at school. I am constantly amazed by how much they love each other!

He is always close to her!

I can’t vote 🇨🇦 but one day she will be able to 🇺🇸! #vote #election2016 #electionday #imwithher

I found some pretty red leaves in SoCal! 🍁

We have all been sick in our house for a few weeks! Hoping for a healthier November and no more tears and sad faces from this little lady.

Reaching back for her little sister! 😍😍

She likes exploring in tunnels and I like sun flare! Win win!

I was so impressed that she added to the rock piles instead of knocking them down!

I know I will appreciate the fact that she marches to the beat of her own drum when she is older but man is it ever tricky sometimes in a 3 year old.

I’m one lucky lady! Always have my own button pusher right by my side!

Sometimes you just have to jump!