The year of 2018 seemed to go by in a blur, as I spent a lot of time behind my camera making sure people were in focus.

I had the great opportunity to take lots of photos of friends and family this year and enjoyed the laughs and fun that went with it. While I absolutely love taking photos with my feature stories I write for the paper, it was a new venture this year to try out some creative ideas on the portrait side of photography. I have to say I still feel my favorite pictures are the ones capturing a spontaneous moment between the people I'm photographing, blending portraits with my love of photojournalism. I had a wonderful time photographing several folks doing the things they love to do and others spending time with their family. I photographed a few newly engaged couples, an expecting momma, lots of families, a baseball and a softball player in action, a sweet one-year-old birthday girl, a wedding shower and a beautiful newborn baby. To my shear enjoyment several of my photographs included farm animals from horses to chickens and goats, I adored them all. 

Here's a look back at a few of my favorites from the start of 2018 to the end. As we start a new year, if you have a fun family activity you'd like photographed to capture your family story, along with some beautiful family portraits, keep me in mind! Cheers to 2019!

Who could ask for a better end to a year.. a baby wrapped in bow! Thanks all for letting me capture those memories!

R.C.P.