I had such a great time photographing the Nardone family. Avery and Addison are twin 5-year-olds and although their personalities could not be more different, I could definitely see that twin connection that people talk about. They love each other so much! Know mom and dad only hope this won’t change in the teenage years. We had great light and locations for this sweet session and the Nardone family did not hesitate to have fun together, which is what I always hope for in a session. Enjoy this adorable family!
Gale is an old friend from high school and I was so excited when she contacted me to schedule a 3 month session for her new baby girl, Scarlett. This little girl was one of the easiest babies to photograph. She was so content the entire time and even gave us some sweet smiles from time to time. Gail and Rob are so blessed to have such a sweet thing join their family. Enjoy!
Susan and Curt are one of my favorites couples ever. Susan is a friend from college and the first time I met Curt was when him and Susan got re-dressed in their wedding clothes for a portrait session, when my business was just getting off the ground. Since then, these 2 have stayed in touch and stayed loyal to me for their photography needs. Such a wonderful way to keep up with their growing family! Susan and Curt are expecting their first little one come December and I can’t wait to meet him or her (they are finding out gender)! It is so clear how much these 2 love each other and Susan is just glowing in these images. Their dog Ruby even made a debut in these first few photos. Enjoy.
I LOOVVVEE Alyssa and David’s engagement session. These two were a breeze to get to know and that made photographing them incredibly easy. It is so clear how in love with one another they are, and the combination of that love and the gorgeous light we were blessed with gives these images such a romantic feel. This is definitely one of my favorites engagement sessions to date! Enjoy this beautiful couple.
Newborn sessions are some of my very favorite things to shoot. I never really know what to expect when I go to a home and into the baby’s nursery. This makes every session different and I love that. Sweet baby Luke’s dad is a fireman for the CMFD so naturally his room was geared around this as well as our session. It was so fun using some of Ray’s real firefighter gear and it was amazing to see how small Luke was in comparison to the heavy items that we used. Lindsey and Ray are doing such a great job with this little guy and I love these images of their sweet family. Enjoy. 🙂
Sarah and Josh are just great. Sarah has such an infectious smile, and you can see how much Josh cares for her just by the look in his eyes. I can imagine that they are both going to be completely smitten when their first baby, a sweet little girl, arrives in the next couple months. I had such a great time with these two and I love all the warm light and love that is displayed in these images.
Enjoy this gorgeous session!
Devon and Jonathan are such a sweet couple and they are expecting their first little babe coming soon. I am always shocked to hear when people are not finding out the gender because I can’t stand not knowing something that I could potentially know! But Devon and Jonathan are doing just that and I admire them so much for being able to hold out for such a fun surprise! One thing I do know is that whether this baby is a boy or girl, he/she will have amazing parents. D&J, I had such a great time with you two and I can’t wait for your little one to arrive!
Sam is such a cutie and I can’t beleive how fast time has flown since I shot his newborn session. He just recently turned one year old and is a ball of energy and fun like any boy should be. Enjoy this sweet session!
Joey and Lindsay Smith are friends of Matt and mine from collage, so I was excited when they reconnected with me to schedule a family shoot. This was not just going to be any shoot though. See, Lindsay and Joey have been dealing with the heartbreaking struggle of infertility for 7 years. They have a huge heart for the ministry of adoption and have gone on to adopt their precious Hannah and Hunter who you see pictured. True blessings from the Lord. Lindsay’s attitude about her infertility struggles have been such an encouragement to me. She has accepted this as what the Lord has for their family and is so excited to be an advocate for adoption. So you can imagine how shocked this family was when Lindsay finally took that positive pregnancy test. Yep, positive. What a blessing it was for me to be in on capturing this incredible time in their lives, to announce the beautiful news that Lindsay was pregnant.
I have thought so much about how to share the 2nd chapter of this story, but I think it is best coming from Lindsay herself. Everything is perfectly explained in this blog post. Please read it. What amazes me most about this story is Lindsay and Joey’s unwavering hope in God’s sovereign plan for their lives. Her perspective as she wrote about their heartbreak truly astounds me.
So this shoot is not just any shoot to me. It captures a family’s love for one another and the celebration of something so sacred, something they thought they might never experience. Again, what a joy it was for me to be apart of such a meaningful time. Thanks, Lindsay and Joey for allowing me to take part in your celebration of #3. I am praying for you and I know many of the people that look at these images are praying too.
Not a single detail was left out of Hannah and Billy’s wedding. Ashley of The Graceful Host did a fabulous job and made my life so easy. Hannah and Billy were both beaming with love for one another and so excited about their big day. Our day started out with a beautiful ceremony at the lovely Dilworth United Methodist Church and then we headed to the oh-so-elegant Bonterra Dining and Wine Room for the reception. It is clear through these images how well loved Hannah and Billy are and I know they will not forget this incredible day for years to come. Congrats you two! It was such a blessing to be apart of your incredible wedding.
Wedding Day Vendors
Florist- New Creations, Event Planning- The Graceful Host, Ceremony Venue- Dilworth United Methodist Church, Reception Venue- Bonterra Dining & Wine Room, Dress- Anjolique , Shoes- Badgley Mischka, Hair- Emily Hopkins, Make-up- Josiah Reed, Ceremony Music- Jay Thompson, Reception Band- The Walrus, Cake- Expressions by Lisa , Invitations- Papaya Papers, Transportation- Sunway Charters & Tours, Menswear- Men’s Warehouse