Penny Dukes

Your growing family is all that matters in life. Everything else is done for them. I love having my family portraits on my walls at home to remind me how much I love them every day.

Being a senior is a great time in one's life. You are no longer a teenager. You take everything you have learned up to this point and then head off on your own into the world at the end of the year. You may not know what you will become, but you do know that your passions will take you far. Capture who you were at this moment in time and remember who you were when you jumped in feet first into the deep end.

Just dad time

Just mommy time.

Getting outside for fresh air with people you love can make a world of difference in how you feel. Make time to go out. Drop everything and just enjoy life every once and a while.

All the mom and dad love ❤️ Cherish these times with your kids while they are little and love all of the snuggles and play time. They grow up fast and the snuggles get replaced with other amazing things, but there’s nothing quite like the play time you get with your little toddler.

They grow up so fast. Time flies, especially when they are this young. In just a few years, your little ones look so different. Capture every moment you can.

Sometimes you just have to Rock Out for your yearly holiday card photos.

When we say we do family photos and video, we mean the whole family. That includes the pups! Such a fun session. And thank you to the pup wrangler for helping to make this session such a success!

The time you get with your newborn baby is one of the most surreal and precious moments you will ever have in your life.

Watching the incredible growth of children during the initial months fills my heart with overwhelming joy. They are in a constant state of transformation, growing with each passing day. Each day unveils a new skill or discovery they've mastered. These cherished moments hold such significance, and I am determined not to let them slip away. I find comfort in capturing every single detail, knowing that one day, when they embark on their own life’s journey, I can revisit these treasured memories and relive the joy they brought.

As a parent, I have come to realize how fleeting this precious stage is. It's amazing how quickly they change and grow, and every day brings a new transformation. I feel it's important to capture those early moments, to preserve those memories forever. It's a small window of time, but the images we capture during this period will be cherished for a lifetime.

Pulling out a classic pose on this one.

I love up close and personal images. It takes trust to let someone get inside your bubble. I appreciate all the trust you give me to capture parts of your life so you can look back at how beautiful your life has been. Every moment is a gift.

Getting engagement photos is a big deal. You are one step closer to the final step when you say the magic words I Do. But when you know they are the one, every step feels like the right one. Getting to see couples that you know have that spark is so amazing and makes my work feel easy. Thanks for letting me be a part of these moments.

Rule #1 of a couples engagement session: Take amazing pictures. Rule #2 of the session: Have lots of fun. I love it when the couple is having so much fun that doing a session doesn’t feel like work, just joy.

I love doing nature sessions. Hopping on a trail, finding the perfect background, framing, and having fun with the couples. Sessions like these don’t ever feel like work!

Finding your forever person who understands you and can make you laugh is one of the greatest feelings in the world. These two have that spark and I’m so glad I got to see it in action.

Graduation is an amazing time. The hype from everything the future holds. Don’t rush things too much. Remember to live in the moment, take a break to soak in everything you’ve just accomplished.

When your pooch graduates the same time you do, it’s a good day! Share the love with your favorite animal.

Graduation is an amazing time. There is a massive weight of your shoulders and exciting prospects ahead. With many graduating in the coming months, it’s sure to be an exciting time!