Magical, colorful, breathtaking fall trees. A crisp breeze that keeps the tip of your nose, toes, and fingers chilly. The infectious laughter of two little girls. And the love between two best friends that started their family. Fernbank Park was in her full fall beauty this Saturday for the Harrigan family’s session!

Leah is my sister and was the one who actually pushed me to starting my business this time last year (I cannot believe I have been in business for just over a year, now)! She would let me practice on my hilarious and loving nieces, Emma + Lauren, and eventually gave me the last push I needed to start booking friends..and then friends of friends! So, for all of my beloved clients out there, you can thank Leah for being such a motivating genius!

I always have to sneak a few minutes away for Mom and Dad!! I am so grateful that I snapped these photos before they cut down the tall grasses–these are some of my favorite from this session!

One of the biggest blessings of learning how to use my professional camera has been the privilege of capturing my amazing nieces get older. And capturing their beautiful silliness!

Leah + Ray, you both mean so very much to me! You are both a) stunners, b) have stunners for kiddos, c) super lucky to have each other in this thing called life, and d) I am so lucky to have you enriching my life as well!

PS Thanks for hanging out with me and Jon afterwards at 13 Below…Emma’s favorite brewery! Love you 4-ever!

Rachel