The Path Ahead
There are often times during my senior sessions when I will capture a photo that makes me pause, pondering the lives in front of these wee ones.
Part child. Part adult. Ready to leave the nest but still in need of the security of home.
They are finishing high school and looking towards college. Often they are worried about exams and college applications or GPAs. But I look further down their path of life and wonder at the miracles God will perform for them. What adventures will he take them on? Who will they meet?
There is so much in front of them.
So much greatness.
So much love.
So much life.
I am blessed to have watched some of them find their wings and fly. I have loved and hugged them when they hurt. I have listened when they are finding their purpose, their gifts, their loves.
I love what I do. I love my seniors. I love my brides. The families lives who have touched mine......
I am living in my gift. I have purpose. I am blessed.
Caleb and Katya
Most of my weddings that I have been blessed to shoot have been with the most incredible people. From the other photographers to the families I shoot for I am always astounded by the way God fits all of life perfectly together.
Caleb and Katya's wedding was no different. Caleb's mom, Ann, is the sweetest lady on the planet. She found me by searching the internet and we connected through email. The fist time we met was at the wedding.
So this little slide show is for her as well as Caleb and Katya. May your lives be forever blessed with love and happiness.
Vendors:
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Reception
Alleycakes of Neptune Beach - Wedding Cake
First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville - Wedding Venue
My First Maternity Shoot!
I was so blessed to have my first maternity shoot a few weeks ago! I had shot the couple's wedding with one of my favorite photographers, Jamie Halstead two years ago.
When I saw their "We are pregnant" announcement I immediately messaged them asking to shoot their maternity photographs. I was thrilled when they said YES!
We had such a good time. Jeremy and Brittany are fantastic people!!!
He looks at her the same way he did on their wedding day!
I can't wait to meet Hailey!
They are going to make such great parents!
Congratulations Jeremy and Brittney!!! Thanks for letting me be a part of two super-duper special moments in your life!
Sarah
She can stare down my camera lens with a fierceness that is just crazy! Yet her heart and her spirit are as beautiful as dew on a field in the spring.
She makes me laugh as she states her "fun facts" as we peruse the place very dear to her heart.
Her smile lights up just as quickly as her eyes smolder.
And she marveled at the sunset with me. I am going to miss this sweet senior as she heads out of my Digital Photography class and into college life. I'm secretly hoping I'll get to photograph an engagement and wedding too (shhhh.....don't tell her mom or another sweet woman named Rae)
Thanks for sharing your last half of your senior year with me Sarah. Love you to pieces!!!
Unexpected Fog and a Gorgeous Senior
Abbi has a smile that will light up a room and a personality to go with it. She is an amazing senior getting ready for the new adventure of life as a college student. I will miss her in and out of our neighborhood with her bestie Bryanna.
Just look at those eyes!
Our favorite shots were when an unexpected fog bank rolled in.
The sunset turned into a mystery novel.
After testing out the still "freezing cold" Florida waters we set out towards home. But the next night ended up with just a few more shots in her prom dress.
Abbi - I wish you all of God's richest blessings as you walk into the life He has planned for you! You are amazing!!