Baby Skylar

"She is beautiful."

Those were the words that kept floating through my mind during this session. Skylar is so beautiful, patient and calm-just like her mom, Shanna. Shanna is so creative and fun to be around. I am always amazed when a baby can be comforted in the arms of her mother...and Shanna does just that: she comforts her little girl. It is incredible.

I loved spending time with Shanna and her mom for this amazing session. 

such a sweet little girl.

I love this smile. I just LOVE it!!!

precious little Skylar...

and the hair and toes! I love newborns!!

Happy Wednesday!

Grant: {SENIOR}

During Grant's senior session, I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with the Glor family. And let me be completely honest-they are amazing. Grant's parents and girlfriend came along laughing and smiling the whole way! Grant is blessed to be surrounded by such a supportive group.

One of my favorite things about my clients is that they are free. Grant is no exception to this rule. He is free to be him. and people love him for it.

lots and lots of laughing...

and Dr Pepper completes every senior session...

I LOVE this sitting hammock!

so sweet!

we headed out to the lake to wrap things up before dark... 

This was all Grant and it turned out great!

Happy Tuesday!

Shae : {Miss Missouri Sweetheart}

She loves to dance and tumble. She loves to be with her family and friends. She plays softball in the summer and she loves to make people smile.

Shae is a sweetheart, the Miss Missouri Sweetheart that is. After spending just a little bit of time with Shae you find yourself smiling because she is funny, kind, and joyful. I could go on and on about just how sweet this little girl is, but I am afraid that my writing would overtake the blog. She is that sweet.

Shae, you are GORGEOUS.

simply sweet...

it is always a good time with Shae.

 Shae is just as sweet as her mom, who supports her along the way.

So beautiful!

Shae also loves to collect things... including the pine-cone on the right.

Blessings today!

happy father's day!

It was so much fun to film this video! I love working with kids and I LOVE creating memories! 

Thank you to Dee Dee Blankenship for the amazing music! Be sure to check out her facebook page and "like" it while you're there!

lines

Where do we draw the line between personal and professional?

I could pretend that all that matters to me is photography, but I know that isn't true. The ONLY reason I should do anything is for His glory. In fact, the only reason I WANT to do anything is for His glory. So, to me, it would be a waste not to speak the words He has given me to speak.

I want to share with the world what God has done in my life because I know that He doesn't waste anything. I know that God is good and that He loves more deeply than I can even imagine. When you read this blog and when you look through the images. I want you to see Him, not me. So be blessed and enriched in the Glory of God.

Happy Thursday!

{ Isaac }

I think back to the Colorado and all of the great memories from that trip. Isaac and I went with the youth group to paint walls, lead Vacation Bible School, and build relationships. As I worked along side him I realized that I had a good thing. a very good thing. I had a good man.

He is my best friend and the most amazing husband in the world. I have learned so much about God because of the relationship that I have with Isaac. He pursues what God wants for him and for us. He is able to see something in me that I can't quite see myself. He is selfless and loving and I am so thankful that I get to spend the rest of my life with him. He is a great man.

Happy Birthday Isaac.

green + silver

Over the past few months I have been working on branding. When people visit the website or the blog, I want them to see a theme. And I want that theme to tell a story. As I continue to brainstorm my branding, I think about the type of images that I give my clients. I want my branding to match those images.

After receiving some business cards in the mail today (and photographing them, of course!) I realized just how much I love green and silver... so maybe, just maybe you will see that theme when the website goes up!

Happy Thursday!

Share

It seems as thought I often begin my blog posts with some variation of "I am so excited." I know it probably gets old so I really will work on changing it up a bit, but let me explain. 

I love being able to enjoy the gifts of God. I really do. I am encouraged and inspired when I am able to share gifts with others and when others are able to share gifts with me. Be blessed today.

2 months to go!

I could not be more excited for Lydia and John as they get ready to welcome their little girl! 

I have known Lydia for a long time so I feel like it is okay for me to tell you... she is amazing. Lydia is creative and loving and kind and sweet. Once you get to know Lydia, there is no going back because you can't help but want to be around her.

Congratulations Lydia and John! I can't wait to see you baby girl!

adorable Baby Shower decorations are a must!

 Lydia holding her niece...

The decorations were so cute! Be sure to check out the diaper in the bouquet on the right!

 and of course there were many, many games.

Lewis + Kara : { ENGAGED }

Kara and Lewis started dating about a year ago and Kara describes it as "love at first question." Kara and Lewis are so much fun to be around. He makes her laugh and smile and he looks at her with such a sincere love. She show him respect with everything that she does.

After looking through a series of images, you should know that person better. I love it when images reflect who people really are. These images of Kara and Lewis tell a story of great love.

Look at this wonderful light! 

so much love. really guys, you are awesome.

 

completely stunning, Kara.

completely relaxed with each other...

Kara brought her hat and boots! 

I love this hazy light because it brings so much emotion to this picture!

Kara, you are GORGEOUS. completely gorgeous.

I could go on and on about this image, but I won't. Because it speaks for itself. I love you both for letting me be part of this special time in your life!