I Love Daddy, 2011

The birth of my first niece inspired a barrage of candid photographs, and the purchase of my first external flash. My poor niece (and her poor mother) had to endure my unbridled enthusiasm for months, especially when, as pictured here, emotions ran wild. I always thought it was a funny addition to an already interesting juxtaposition that my niece's onesie read, "I Love Daddy."

Smith Kids, 2012

Had a fun time getting family pictures for my longtime friend Brian and his family out at Wheeler Farm in the summer of 2012. This may be one of my all-time favorite "groups of smiling kids" shots.

Happy Baby, 2013

For Christmas 2013, my sister wanted to frame a couple of surprise portraits of my nieces for my brother-in-law. I was only too happy to oblige.