Back in May, I had the sweetest evening photographing the Siefert family at Tower Grove Park. It was one of those absolutely perfect nights for pictures—the kind where the sun glows golden through the trees and the greens of the park feel extra bold and beautiful.

I’ve known Holly since high school (and we even went to college together!), so it was such a joy to reconnect and capture this season of her life with Tyler and their sweet toddler, Kyle. He kept us busy running, playing, and making sure there was never a dull moment. His binky was his favorite accessory of the night, so we got a little creative—turning “taking it out” into a fun game. He did amazing, and the end result was such a playful and joy-filled gallery.

One of the most exciting parts of the evening was celebrating Holly’s big news—she’s expecting baby #2! We took a few special moments to highlight her growing bump, and it was so special to document this next chapter for their family.

Sessions like this remind me why I love what I do: chasing toddlers, soaking up golden hour light, and celebrating the beautiful milestones families are living through right now.