Lifestyle Favorites of 2017

I have had the incredible privilege of photographing so many special events and memories for people this year! As I started pulling my favorites I realized I had to break it down into lifestyle favorites and bridal, wedding, and engagement favorites. There are just too many to pick from! I have gotten to photograph several births, siblings meeting for the first time, newborn snuggles, special announcements, and the sweetest families! I am so grateful for those who have continued to allow me to photograph their special memories and those who let me in for the first time! Honestly, it has been an incredible year and such a privilege for me!! I am so grateful, and I cannot wait to see what 2018 has in store for this little business! 

The Dean Family

I got to take photos of this family when that oldest little boy was really little! I can't believe how much Joshua has grown, and now they have added Kathryn to their family. They are about to have their third and decided not to find out what they are having! I cannot wait to take pictures when they are officially a family of five! They are such a beautiful family, and Carrie looks so precious with her baby bump! In just a few weeks we will take newborn photos of baby number three, and I am so excited!! James and Carrie, enjoy your last couple of weeks with just two kiddos! :)  

Favorites from 2016

I cannot adequately express my gratitude to all of my sweet clients in 2016. I have truly been so blessed by so many. As I was going through all of the many sessions, weddings, and special events I had the privilege of photographing this year, I felt so thankful. I had the opportunity to shoot countless families, lots of weddings, a few births, and so many other special memories. 

This was my first full year both working and being a mama. So many of my first weddings in 2016 I spent breaks in the back of my car pumping (haha). Many of you were kind enough to reschedule if my little one was sick. I cannot get over the grace that I was shown. 

Thank you so much to those of you who have allowed me to be a small part of your memories. Thank you to those who have come back year after year to let me take photos of your precious families. Thank you to those who let me be in the room as you gave birth. Thank you to my sweet couples who allowed me to be with you through your engagement and your wedding days. I am overwhelmed by how this little business has grown. 

To those of you that I get the privilege of serving in 2017, I am so excited!! Thank you for entrusting me to capture  your most priceless memories! 

Enjoy a few of my favorites from this year......It was tough to narrow it down! :) 

Hunter Family

I have known Whitney and her family ever since I was a little girl! I got to capture her maternity photos when they were waiting for that big boy in her arms to join their family, and now they have had another baby boy (his newborn photos to come soon!!)! It is truly such an honor when families are willing to let me capture some of the sweetest memories as their little ones grow, and they have more little ones! :) As you can tell, Whitney was glowing, although I am certain that having that baby boy in her arms now is even better! Hunter family, y'all are so precious! Thank you for letting me take pictures of your growing family! 

Waiting on Baby Emelia

This couple is so precious. Their story is one of tears, patience, and how the Lord has blessed them. I taught third grade with Meg this year. She became such an incredible friend that I am so grateful for. Finding out that these two were expecting was one of the best things. There was so much joy and anticipation. It was such an honor to take these maternity pictures for she and Chris, and also photos of their new baby girl, which I can't wait to share! Chris and Meg, I know you have never experienced any kind of joy like the one of holding Emelia in your arms! She is such a doll, and you guys are amazing parents!