Well first of all, I try not to take myself too seriously, so it's hard for me to think about what I want to say about myself! I grew up in Florida with a very large family. My entire family has art running through their veins. My grandfather was a professional photographer, Mom and Dad both have artistic talents, and all of my siblings have a knack for being creative one way or another. so here I am, married with children and wondering how in the world I'm going to channel my passion for creativity into something beautiful, productive, fulfilling, and find joy all at the same time? So, photography became the answer and a much needed outlet.
I love people, I love love, and I love adorable little baby fat rolls! I have to be creating beautiful things at all times. Though being a full time mother and homemaker takes up most of my time, I just can't keep myself from dreaming about being an amazing wedding photographer.
Over the past five years in the wedding industry, I feel like I have become a regular wedding junkie! By recognizing the latest styles and trends, I am prepared to capture everything that is unique and fabulous at your wedding and wrap it all up into an amazing timeless package. And that amazing package is the work of art you will walk away with when the day is all said and done. How well do you want to remember it?
Recently I have also reached one of my ongoing goals of being published in a national wedding magazine. They are but two small pictures, but I am so blessed none the less (baby steps!). You may recognize some images from Kyle and Christina's Wedding at Gorge Crest Farms in Town & Country Weddings, Fall 2010 issue. I have also been featured in a few wedding inspiration blogs such as Style Me Pretty, Snippet & Ink, Style Unveiled, and Marry You Me!
…has been my worst enemy this year! I can’t stand all of the rain, it’s torture. BUT, we have had a few good moments, and if you can’t beat it, join it!
Michael LOVES being outside! Even if he is soaking wet…
Henry lives in a world of make-believe these days…so cute!
Here’s my Michael. He is getting so big at 1 year old already (It helps that he eats just as much if not more than his big brothers!). I think that the year between 1-2 is just the cutest! The chubby legs, belly, and arms stage. All the gibberish. The “I-understand-you-but-I’m-going-to-see-how-long-it-takes-for-you-to-realize-it” stage. It’s all my favorite. They are still sweet, still so innocent…
…but by the looks of this irresistible face, you know I’m in for it!
I was given the opportunity to photograph my friends newborn baby at two weeks old! She wanted to do it quick, because newborns seem to change every day! So, we did it the day before they left to visit family for Christmas, and when they got back, he looked so different. I am so glad we got it done…
Here are a couple of my favs…
I don’t do families that often, but I look forward to playing with these guys a couple times a year! This is just a sneak peek, but it was just one of those times when I can’t wait to get home to look at a certain series of images, ’cause I know there is just something great to be seen. We went and did this photo-shoot my backyard as well as downtown Salem, Oregon where I just had to get this shot in the parking garage! I love the light in parking garages. I’ve decided that it is a must in any urban-type photo-shoot…
This is Isaac, my Brother Marshal’s good friend, and my new “adopted brother”. Marshal has been living with Isaac’s Family for over a year now, maybe two, while he is working to save money for mission. Isaac has become like another brother to Marsh, as well as Issacs 6 other siblings! He has become a regular member in our family as well as we have all gotten to know him too. He comes to our family get togethers, and we will miss him while he and Marsh are both going to be on missions soon!
This is my “Isaac-needs-a-girlfriend shot…”
You can see Marsh and me in the glasses! Marsh was helping me think of cool manly poses the
whole time, since I don’t photograph guys that often…it was fun
Okay so I am having so much fun with these slide shows that I grabbed my sister Julianna the other day to do a photo shoot and make another slideshow! She helped with a lot of this session, picking out her own outfits, and helping me edit the pictures. Her style is so unique, and most definitely beautiful! She goes for over-sized shirts, in fact those two in this session are actually mine, and she likes to look a little grunge. I can’t believe she is only 10 years old…we are in for some real trouble!
