Canine photographer, I am not. Yes, I can certainly capture the cuteness of a pooch and I have lots of fun snapping pics of families with their beloved dogs. But it’s safe to say I’m not going to set up a pet photography studio anytime soon as I’m more passionate about people than pets right now.

The reason I’m showing an image of this pet above is because that’s pretty much all I can show from a photo shoot a few weeks ago. On a surprisingly mild day in August, my friends met me on another friend’s acreage for a family portrait session. It was beautiful. The kids were hilarious and super cute, and even as I edited the session, I found myself laughing out loud at their antics.

But you will not see these shots published online because the children are currently wards of the state. And, as you can imagine, their privacy is an utter necessity.

Spending time with foster families and taking family photos is a huge pleasure for me. I hope I get more and more jobs capturing the love of foster families across Nebraska. The only drawback is that I can’t share the shots here with you!

I’m putting this info on my blog for my own family as well. It’s no secret that we’re certified foster parents awaiting the placement of a child. When the day comes that our household grows a bit, I won’t be able to put his/her face on the blog. And that’s okay. Maybe Shiloh will end up getting more moments in the spotlight.