What a Difference a Year Makes!

Well, July was the 1 year anniversary since I took the leap of faith and started attempting photography. It's been quite and journey and a learning experience and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

I want to take this time to thank everyone from friends, family and clients (that were strangers and quickly became friends). Because of your faith in me I have learned that God has given me a specific talent and you have helped me learn and develop it. Trust me, it's still a work in progress! I have never taken a photography class in my life, so everything has been trial and error. But through your patience and encouragement, I have grown. Every person has a story and if I can take that brief moment in time and share that story, then I have done my job. I can only hope to further this gift to be able to give back.

Thank you again to everyone and enjoy the past year in pictures...

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Renee & Nitin

I have to say, I'm a huge fan of courthouse weddings. Nothing against people that have the whole-to-do, but my husband and I got hitched at the courthouse, so I guess it holds a special little place in my heart. So, when my mother-in-law announced that she was tying the knot at the courthouse it seemed pleasant and full of fond memories.

Getting to know Nitin has been a pleasure. Not only is he intelligent and shares a common hobby (can you guess what that might be? ;) ), but he is warm and friendly. We look forward to getting to know him even more as the years go by.

Congratulations to you both!

Sarah & Craig

My favorite weddings to attend are the ones where you can look at the bride and groom and just know that God created the both of them for each other. The wedding isn't an event, just a stepping stone so everyone can celebrate.

That is exactly how I feel about Sarah and Craig. I met Sarah at my little sister's bachelorette party a few years back. I remember thinking that she was incredibly quiet. Boy was I wrong! The more that I got to know Sarah, the more I realized that she is one of the happiest most outgoing and outrageous people (in the best sense of course!) I have ever met. Instantaneously you are welcomed into her little world of living life to the fullest and even though I have not been able to spend very much time with her, she has impacted my life with her love of it and her love for Jesus.

I met Craig 5 days before the wedding. I had no idea what he was like, but I figured if he loved Sarah, he must be pretty darn smart. I expected Craig to be reserved and slightly stand-offish seeing as he was dining with 3 giggling girls, but he joined right in and I knew I had a friend for life!

So, congratulations to you both and thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting me be able to share in your beautiful day!

Jolene & Jamie

Jolene and Jamie's wedding was amazing! Everything about it was just beautiful. This was my very first official wedding and there were definitely some nerves there. I think that if Jolene hadn't been so cool and calm, my nerves would have been shot! She was a wonderful bride and I thank both her and her husband for giving me such an extraordinary opportunity. Many days of happiness ahead for them!

Where in the world have I been?

So, if you only follow my blog and have no interest in Facebook, then you're probably wondering if I have thrown in the towel completely on my photography. The answer is.... (drum roll please!)... NO! Of course not! Quite the contrary actually. I have been so busy, I just haven't had a spare moment to post!

I will take a solemn vow to never leave you with another cliffhanger like that again! I was starting to wonder myself, "where in the world I have been?".

Are we all bracing ourselves and ready for a marathon posting? I know I am! So, hold on tight and prepare to be amazed!