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Amazing how mild the winter has been this year. There has been so much sunshine! It's fun to just go out and play, with no vision or goal, just to explore and photograph whatever I find along the way. I'm not generally big into shooting in direct sun or at high noon, but I changed my mind. It was fun messing to see the different bokeh effects with the sun shining and reflecting off the water. Focal length makes a huge difference with toning down the harsh shadows of the sun.
14 February, 2012
As I was driving today, I couldn't help but be overtaken by how beautiful everything was with all the snow dripping off the branches and the grasses. It was and is a sight to behold. Christmas is such a busy time and while I tried so hard to take time out to rest in Jesus, I was only left wanting more, but thankful for His grace in always meeting me where I am. Yesterday I photographed a family who is loosing their mother. I took this couples wedding photos this past July and her mother was just fine, but she was diagnosed with lou gehrig's disease and is quickly loosing all mobility and in a wheel chair. Through mumbles as her daughter listened intently she asked for her lip gloss so she could look pretty for the pictures and my heart just continued to break little by little. While the family is trying to remain joyful, I was reminded of how quickly our life is here on earth and how in the blink of an eye the ones we love most could be gone. Every. Moment. Counts.
27 December, 2011

With the holiday rush and things all bustling, when I sit at night my mind is still hustling. So much to do, things to wrap, packages to ship, cards, labels, boxes, bags, bows, ribbons, and each night I want to crash. As of a late a still small voice pulls...

16 December, 2010

With each passing year, I realize more and more just how precious my family is. This year my parent's celebrated 30 years and my grandparents celebrated 60 years of marriage! I have such great examples in my life of the love, hardship, endurance and sacrifice...

09 August, 2010

It's not a surprise that I love nature and can spend hours walking the same property, and have, and I have tons of photos from just that one area. Somehow, I always look at things in a new way and new things grow and blossom...

07 June, 2010

This summer is full of super fun family sessions and weddings! Our hours are going to be a bit different in the summer to accommodate our clients in shooting in different locations outdoors, and lots of evenings and weekends; however we will be in the...

10 May, 2010

Today was such a great day with my family. I am so blessed to have both grandmother's. I think they become more beautiful every single year. Of course my mother truly is my best friend though thick and thin and I am more thankful for...

09 May, 2010