I was super excited and honored to be able to photograph Dustin and Lydia's family photos with the official new addition of Ellee! After a long and at times uncertain journey of adoption, the Ours family grew one more member. 


Being early spring, the James H. McBride arboretum was the perfect location for the outdoor session. Located just behind the Firelands campus of BGSU, the small ponds and flowering trees seem to pop with color during the spring. 


Dustin and Lydia had created some fun signs and brought some props to help announce their exciting news. The weather and location came together to help create some fantastic images. Congratulations on your new family Ellee!

Family photo on wooden bench with matching yellow handprint shirts and chalkboard sign announcing adoption.
Family walks together holding hands on wooden footbridge in park setting.
Young child in blue dress plays joyfully in park next to chalkboard sign.
Stuffed elephant and tiger toys sit beside chalkboard sign on grass.
Close-up of plush elephant and tiger toys with chalkboard sign on grass.
Family group photo in park wearing matching white t-shirts with yellow handprints.
Family walking together on wooden bridge surrounded by spring greenery.