Spirit Lake, IA | Family Photography

friends.
family.
they are gifts, aren't they?
they give you a moment to take a deep breath and to be understood, as only a friend can.
this group of friends took some time to meet at the beach, enjoy the evening and each other.
to say goodbye to a season, a family best friend (fletch) and to welcome in the new.
time, it's a gift...it's the gift that you never regret giving but always regret not giving. 
the gift of time is something that is so valuable...in both directions.  giving and receiving this gift is precious.


Family Photography | Algona, IA

I absolutely loved following Matt, Hilary and their beautiful son Charlie as they did their normal evening stroll around the farm.
Passing on the love of family, land, work & time to Charlie.
This is the Heartland.  
Still.
Well guys...I'm thinking Charlie is going to be a farmer...he smiled at a tractor tire like it was his best friend. 
The sweetest thing.