Gus our Little Piglet

In June we adopted our little Gus, a Puggle with way too much energy, but an adorable personality you just can't resist. He's been quite the hand full, but totally worth it. This weekend he conquered going up and down the stairs for the first time ever. It was very exciting and Jake even captured it on film. We kind of know what parents feel like when their human children walk for the first time! So, in honor of Gus' big weekend, I captured some fun shots of him this afternoon. Our little boy is growing up...

The Nelson

I miss summer ... especially as a photographer! I did a shoot last week and it was a quick, 30 minutes, but my fingers were so numb that I couldn't even push the buttons on my cam! Anyway, I thought I'd highlight some shots I took this summer of the gorgeous Nelson Atkins Museum. I can't wait for it to be warm outside again so I can go venturing around my wonderful city for more shoots like this...

Kayden & Alexis

I started my morning with a photo shoot of the very loved (not too mention adorable) little Kayden and Alexis. They were both so great about letting me snap away despite the fun playground within site. I'm still rummaging through the pics, but so far these are among my faves...

K & A - Thanks for letting me take your pictures! You are both so beautiful! :)

the union of carrie & zac

A few weekends ago I had the pleasure of helping shoot the wedding of Carrie and Zac. It was so awesome to witness the union of two individuals so deeply in love the way these two are.

C&Z - Thanks so much for letting me be a part of your day. Your love and respect for one another is exactly how I believe God intended marriage to be.


My favorite part of this pic is Zac's dad throwing up the peace sign ... so stinking cute!


Carrie's mom and dad are the sweetest people on earth (explaining why Carrie is so amazing) ... and I just love this close up of their hands.






Check out those happy faces :) ... more from this big day to be posted on my website soon!

I've been slacking ... but for good reasons!?

It's been FOREVER since I updated my poor blog; however, my absence is due to good reason! I've been planning my wedding! Woo hoo. I've already updated my blog name/address ... what can I say, I'm so eager to become Mrs. Jacob Albers! I've also had the pleasure of shooting some wonderful people lately. SO, I promise to get back in the blogging mode immediately ... so stay tuned!

In the meantime, here is a pic of me and my amazing fiance taken by my wonderful friend, Taylor Saalfield.

The LaFaver Family

It was my pleasure to return to beautiful Lawrence for a quick shoot of the LaFaver Fam: Molly, Sean, Gertie and Stoney. These two are a pair after my own heart -- their pets are definitely their children! I was especially fond of Gertie, a female version of my boy O'Malley!!

Molly & Sean - It was great meeting you both! Thanks so much for being troopers in the extreme heat!

Taylor: Coming Soon!

Carrie & Zac: Engaged

Before I took Carrie & Zac's photos I prayed that I could capture just how in love these two are. They are so head over heels in love with each other -- it's absolutely adorable. And if anyone deserves an amazing person in their life, it's Carrie.

C&Z - I'm so happy for you both and I know that your marriage will be extremely blessed. Love, Andie

Rock the Frock: Liz Griz

Liz aka "Anna" - I had an absolute BLAST photographing you rock your wedding dress around KC. You are awesome and gorgeous -- inside and out. Picking my favorites for this was super tough -- you are such a rockstar! Thank you for being YOU! Love, "Dre" :)

There's no place like home...

San Diego - March 2010