Fun Family of Five

These three adventurous boys took their parents and myself, husband, and son on an action-packed adventure through a nearby restored downtown. I love these old towns that have been given a new look - it helps us have a new appreciation for the towns full of old stories and reveals the character that was there all along. Of course these brothers know how to make it an adventure wherever they are.
My son helped me wrangle the guys together and keep their focus near the camera for me - it helps when they think another lil'guy their age is so entertaining. Paul and Tara have big hearts for their family and others and their gentle guidance and love with these guys shines through their great personalities. Here is some of the action for the day.

Love Bug

Katie is the daughter of friends of ours who smile is contagious. She is one curious cat and had so much fun exploring during her shoot amongst all the other events that were happening in the same place - a wedding, homecoming portraits, wow - a popular spot. We think she stole the show, and mommy and daddy, Julie and Tim, hang in there great too. This is her session of Katie as she turns one year old in a dress someone special made for her. Her daddy wasn't thrilled when she played "He loves me, he loves me not," with the flowers. Tim, remember, you'll be back there for her homecoming and wedding one day - it all flys by way too fast!

Life is an ever-changing adventure

I have shot professionally for over six years, but I've now come to a different season. I have taken a step of faith and surrendered my business a month ago as God has asked me to and await for whatever He has in store - after all, He knows I need a creative outlet. I will continue to grow my natural love for seeing everyday life from a unique perspective through the lens eye. I have always loved getting to really know the people I shoot for and have made some friends along the way. Until I feel the nudge I will continue to treat my passion as art and pure enjoyment; I just won't be consumed with marketing my work or being bogged down keeping up a twitter, Facebook, and blog. Follow along with me in my journey.


Immediately after I decided to walk through this difficult step of obedience, I got immediate confirmation as I opened up my Bible to Ecclesiastes as I knew it talks about seasons of life:


Ecclesiastes 3:11 "Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end."


Ecclesiastes 4:6 "Better to have one handful with quietness than two handfuls with hard work and chasing the wind."


Ecclesiastes 5:19-20 "And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life – this is indeed a gift from God. God keeps such people so busy enjoying life that they take no time to brood over the past."

Horse Play and Senioritis

I had so much fun getting dirty on the farm with a sweet friend who's graduating in less than a year. Her love for horses is evident and the shoot went smooth because her pony trusts her like a dear friend. Thanks Jennifer for a great time exploring the farm on a gorgeous day with me. I so wish I could do that no-smile-sexy look, it's just not in me. You got it girl and I know you will do amazing on your ventures to continue riding in KY when you graduate in 2011!

Tiny Dancer Session

Savannah and her mom and dear friend and fun playing dress up with all the beautiful, colorful dance costumes while shooting her TinyDancer Session at Buford School of Ballet studio. We had lots of moving with the lights, the accordian walls, the reflections in the mirrors to watch out for, and all the moves Savannah busted out for us. It was a lot of fun, and it makes me wish I stuck with it. Too bad at four I was shy on stage - I think I could make a few moves of my own out there now. Oh well, I have to live through Savannah and got to do a few of my own while helping her pose - if only I had stretched first! Savannah makes a beautiful ballerina and I wish her a successful career.