{Desiree: Class of 2014}

The month of February welcomed me with a new style of photo shoot that I have never done- Seniors! 

Thinking back on when I was in high school, I can remember the excitement of choosing which designs I wanted on my class ring, ordering my cap and gown, and getting Senior pictures taken. I also remember trying to enjoying my last year of high school, whilst dealing with the anxiousness that comes with wanting to graduate and start college. It is such an interesting and fun season of life. 

I would like to introduce you to Desiree...isn't she beautiful? Desiree is JanRay's sister (remember him and Kimvy?). I had so much fun hanging out with Desiree during this photo shoot and getting to know her. Desiree sings in her school choir and although she is excited about going to college, she said she is sad to leave high school. I wish her the very best and I know that she is going to do great in college!

 

{A Sweet Reveal}

I had the pleasure of taking pregnancy reveal pictures for one of my dearest friends a few weekends ago. Jill and her husband Dan are expecting their sweet baby in July.  I first met Jill a little over a year ago and the moment I tasted one of her delicious cupcakes, I knew we would be instant friends! :)

Not only does Jill  make the most delicious cupcakes, but she is an amazing friend and co-worker. It has been fun to share in her excitement and pregnancy journey not only in our personal lives, but at work as well.

I am so grateful for her friendship and I know she and Dan are going to be awesome parents! I can't wait to meet Baby N in July!

 
 

 

{The Calpito Family}

Yesterday I had the pleasure of taking maternity pictures for my sweet friend Kimvy. I have the pleasure of working with Kimvy and she is always so fun and encouraging. I just love her personality! 

Kimvy and her husband JanRay are expecting their first baby at the end of March, and you can tell that sweet baby Charlotte is already dearly loved. They are going to be such wonderful, caring parents. I hope you enjoy taking a sneak peek of their maternity pictures...

And I have never made an appearance on this blog before, but Kimvy had a great idea to take a girl picture with us and baby Charlotte. How sweet is she? I love that she suggested doing that..I will definitely treasure this picture!

{The Copus Family}

Today's photo session was very short and sweet thanks to the "freezing" cold temperatures.  I feel bad complaining, but 44 degrees is pretty cold for this Florida girl! :)

Kyle, Amanda, and brothers Lance and Bryce wanted to squeeze in a family photo shoot before Kyle leaves town for work tomorrow. The family is expecting sweet sister Arielle late next month and I can already tell that Lance and Bryce are going to be such good older brothers.

Enjoy taking a peek at their family session...

{Alex & Brittany}

Happy New Year everyone! With this being the first post of 2014, I spent a lot of time thinking about last year. Wow, I feel so blessed! I have always had a love for photography, but I never would have imagined that this little hobby would bring me so much joy. I am thankful to have photographed such special moments for some of my best friends and family, thankful to have met some really awesome new people, and even more thankful to use the talents that the Lord has so graciously provided. I am very excited to see what 2014 has in store. I hope you enjoy the first blog post of the new year...meet Alex and Brittany!


My brother Alex and his girlfriend Brittany first met this past summer in Puerto Rico on a Campus Outreach summer project. They had a chance to really get to know each other during the summer abroad and started dating in July.

This photo shoot was the first time that I had ever met Brittany and let me tell you...it does not get much sweeter than her! She has a heart of gold and I am so incredibly happy that she is now in our lives. I can't wait to see how God uses their relationship to bring glory to Him as they keep walking with Jesus and putting Him first in their relationship. I love you Al and Britt! Hope you enjoy your sneak peek...

{Kierra Y.}

It has been such a blessing to have spent the last couple of weeks with family, but I am equally as grateful to be back behind the lens! 

I would like to introduce you to my friend Kierra. I have known Kierra for about 2 years now. In those two years, I have seen her work hard and devote so much time and energy to pursue her degree in Nursing. Well, her time has come and she will be graduating in about a week..I am beyond excited for her! She has worked so hard for this and I am so happy to see her dreams come true.

I hope you enjoy taking a sneak peek at her pictures. She is a beautiful lady!

{Christmas Mini Session- Sneak Peeks}

Well, today was the BIG day! My first ever Christmas card mini sessions were in full swing :) Jill and I had so much fun planning sessions and getting to spend time with the families that took part in them. We had a blast...and we got to enjoy some delicious cookies made by my friend Lauren. Aren't they adorable?

First up is the Dawkins Family. Josh, Laura, and Nathan are a fellow Air Force family and they are so sweet! Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of taking pictures of the Dawkins for Josh's welcome home from deployment. I am so thankful that he will be home this Christmas and that he will get to spend it with Laura, Nathan, and the rest of their family.

 

 The second sweet family we got to photograph today is The Spencer Family. Justin, Ellen and Lydia (and baby Kelsey too!) are also a part of our Air Force Family. They are precious! Lydia is so full of smiles. And can you believe that Justin skipped some of the Auburn game to take family photos? What a guy! His sweetness paid off too because Auburn ended up beating Georgia!

The Christmas Mini Sessions were so fun that I am already looking forward to doing them again next year! I hope you all have a blessed Christmas season and a joyful New Year!