A classroom full of energetic four-year-olds may seem like chaos, but for a photographer it can also be a place full of genuine moments. These candid portraits capture the curiosity, personality, and honesty that make childhood so memorable.

A wet and misty September afternoon. Mud on the field. Faces bright with victory and rain. These candid portraits capture the raw energy of youth sports and the realness found in moments that linger after the game.

*In the spring of 2006, I photographed a spirited little girl named Tegan, dressed in traditional Irish attire and full of charm. She played with her doll, smiled at her mother, and lit up the room without ever noticing the camera.