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I am so excited to be adding an AWESOME product to my online purchasing options.  I recently discovered these awesome wooden prints and have fallen in love with them.  They are so earthy and organic and really add a new and fun element to your standard wall-hangings.  I recently got one as a gift for my first bride and groom of the wedding season and now I am waiting for just the right personal picture to order my own.

You will have the option of ordering square prints from 5 x 5-20 x 20 starting at $35.99…Check them out! Let me know what you think!!

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It was such an honor to be a part of Katie and Matt’s wedding day.  It’s always refreshing to have a bride that is nervous, but completely laid back and go-with-the-flow.  In the same respect, I’m always a little nervous when my brides book me without meeting face-to-face and forgo the engagement session that I include with all my wedding packages.  Excitement about the first wedding of my season overtook any nerves I usually have the night before their big day, but walking up to the door to meet Katie before getting ready a wave of nerves overtook me.  I took and deep breath to calm the nerves, and knocked, and as soon as the door opened they went away.  I was greeted by the Jr. maid of honor, Maddy and I knew it would be a great day.  And it was.  We had to dodge spotty sun, and move a lot to stay warm but the sun was shining and the love that emulated from family and loved ones made it feel like a hot summer day.

Someone asked me recently what my favorite thing to shoot was, and I sort of laughed at myself, because every time I get done with a session I say “that is my favorite thing to shoot.”  But being put on the spot made me quickly thumb through my catalogue of photography moments, and the thing that always stands out to me is the wedding reception.  Family, kind words, emotions, joy, dancing, singing, silliness.  All the things that make life worth it.  Katie and Matt confirmed that for me.  Just how awesome family is.  I was blown away by the closeness and connections that Katie and Matt have with their close family and friends.  And when I say close, I mean, during the speeches I heard a guest lean over to another and say “man, should I be calling my family more?!”

I was truly humbled by the number of guests and family members whom thanked me, and offered me their kindness and go-get-em attitude without even have seen my work.  I’ve always believed that wedding photos were a number one priority when planning your day–the moments come and go, and memories begin to fade with time, but your pictures? Forever.  It was so nice to hear so many family members felt the same way.  I know these photos will be cherished, and that makes my heart sing.

Congratulations Matt, Katie, Brett and Maeve.  You four make a beautiful family, and I wish you many many more years of love and happiness!

 

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It’s been a really hard week for my family.  We lost a loved one tragically and unexpectedly, very young.  It’s sent everyone into a state of pondering their own life decisions, and reflecting on their closest relationships–making calls just to say “I love you” and trying to make sense of this world, life, and all the uncertainties that come along with it.  I’ve been holding my baby tighter, and cuddling a little longer before bed.  But also, reminding me to be grateful for all that I have.  All that I’ve experienced.  And to appreciate this life that I have been given just a little bit more, all of it.  Even the distance that I hate to much, between myself and my family.

My sister in-law posted a photo of my niece today, she’s already 3 months old.  How did that happen?!  I hate missing out on moments with her, with them.  I hate the miles between us.  But I’m so thankful for the moments I do get with them.  Maddison was born in February, and I finally got to meet her just short of a month afterward.  She is perfect. It was really amazing to see my brother with his two daughters.  To watch him with his first newborn baby girl–I get goosebumps thinking about it.  They live in Florida, so I didn’t have my normal newborn set-up, but I really wanted to get a few shots for them to have, and after taking photos of my niece Olivia (click to read more) I learned just how special it was to have the opportunity to take pictures for family members.  (nieces and nephews in particular!)

I’m really behind on blogging my sessions (obviously), but I think it is about time I posted these–and upon reflecting on all the good in my life amongst the bad, and sad, I’d say this is really the epitome of it all.  New life, new love, it’s all part of the inevitable…but man am I glad I get one.  A life, to love, to laugh, to cry.  We all do, and our story is our own.  Jayson, Ashley, Kayla, and Maddy, I’m SO happy you are a part of mine!!

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This session made me ALMOST decide it was time to move back to Florida.  ALMOST.  I love where I live, so that’d be a hard thing to make me do–but the light, oh the light…

I had the honor of capturing Kaylee’s senior pictures during my last trip to Florida, and while we were at it we got some family photos too!  I had so much fun hanging out with these guys on a BEAUTIFUL March evening if Florida.  I am trying to get Kaylee’s photos published, so the family photos will have to do for now.   But this is not really a consolation prize because my god aren’t they gorgeous!?!?

Heather, thanks for letting me hang out with you guys and capture this special time in Kaylee’s life!  It was a real pleasure and I hope to see you again in a future trip to the south!  Good luck chasing your dreams Kaylee, you’re going to be great at anything you do–it’s obvious.  😉

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