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I love words. I really, really love words. And quite frankly, I believe, when handled wisely, words can change the world. Since I was a kid, I've been hopelessly infatuated with the English language. Words are compelling to me, and the Thesaurus (aka thesaurus.com) has long been a close companion of mine. I'm of the …
This past weekend, I had the honor of photographing the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Cranford. The venue was gorgeous, the weather was beautiful, and the ceremony was breathtaking. I think I might have enjoyed myself almost as much the bride/groom! When photographing, I always like to ask my couples how they met. I …
Lest one chapter first conclude its tale, another has yet to begin. 20. Twenty. Vingt. Veinte. Venti. Zwanzig. Yirmi. Yep. Twenty sounds just as mind-blowing in French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Turkish as it does in English. Great. Twenty, man. Where does the time go? It seems that just yesterday, my …
This past week, I had the honor of taking Chloe's birthday pictures. She's become like a little sister to me, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to capture her sweet (and spunky) personality on camera. Here are a few of my favorites from her gallery!
It's late. You've been crying. Another night of singleness has passed you by, and after seeing one engagement and two weddings on your social media feeds (all in the span of a few hours), you're feeling pretty darn broken. Your eyes are swollen. Your nose is puffy. And your heart is frustrated, confused, doubtful, and …
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To be chained by comparison Is to silence your song As you stare at another's reflection And feel you don't belong. - d.c. johnston
The Dunn family has been such a blessing in my life over the past few years, and it truly was an honor to capture these special moments for them. The love that they have for one another is incredibly evident, as it emanates from each photo. Here are a few of my favorites from their …
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of capturing Abby's graduation photos. The weather was beautiful, and the location was dreamy. We had a blast! Here are the highlights:
Contrary to my Instagram feed, I don't have it all together. I struggle, I doubt, I cry, and I question. My life is not perfect, no matter how curated my social media sites may appear. I get jealous; I grow frustrated. I become discouraged, and I get tired. It's not always mile-long smiles and …
Do you ever think about what it means to be truly unremarkable? I do . . . a lot, actually. In fact, one of my biggest fears is squandering influence for apathy. I fear becoming someone who doesn't touch lives. I don't ever want to be someone who doesn't make an impact. …
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