Outdoors and surrounded by plenty of natural light—this is the way Courtney Jefferson takes her portraits, immortalizing families' and couples' important moments as colorful, expressive images. The self-taught photographer prides herself on constantly updating her techniques and skill set, regularly learning the newest tricks of her trade as technology develops. And a trip through Courtney's extensive portfolio makes it clear how much she loves color and honest smiles—her experience coaxing relaxed laughs from toddlers results in happy portraits, even when fussy tots won't sit still or demand only green M&Ms in their trailers.