December highlights!

Three states. Eight cities. One whirlwind month of travel.

To all my clients, old and new, who invited me into their lives these past few weeks, thank you. It was an honor.

Here are just a few favorites from recent sessions. If this is any indication of what 2012 will be like, I could not be more excited for what's in store! 

Happy New Year! :)

  

 

 

 

Anytime session: my parents! :)

Capturing the love and admiration two people have for each other is a huge part of my job, and I truly believe I know what to look for behind the lens now because of the example my parents set as I was growing up.

Their marriage has helped mold how I see the world and the relationships in it, and for that I couldn't be more grateful. 

I don't make it home as often as I'd like, but this recent trip I  was thankful to have time to get them in front of my camera... Here are a few of my favorites! Aren't they cute?! :) 

Reflect. Remember. Rejoice.

It's been a busy ten days. :) 

Ten days of traveling, new clients and new experiences. 

Ten days worth of affirmation, as I find myself falling more in love with what I do with every session and each person I meet.

I returned home last night to a beautiful gift from an incredibly thoughtful client/friend, and I couldn't have asked for a better reminder as I return to normalcy. The new normalcy. (which may involve occasionally working from home in sweatpants :)

Reflect. Remember. Rejoice. The catchphrase of my business. Words that inspire how I shoot. Words I try to live by.

These next few days will be filled with Photoshop, new blog posts, way too much caffeine (gas station coffee made me want to hug my Keurig when I got home) and gratefulness. 

To all my clients and friends, thank you. I appreciate you more than coffee and sweatpants. Combined. 

RE: Chapter 2

• At 5 pm, I will log off my computer, clear out my desk and head back home to start a new chapter in my life.
• This is my very last day working a corporate America job. Tomorrow, I will wake up a full-time photographer.
• Just over two years ago, I was picking out my first DSLR camera and entertaining the idea of one day becoming a professional photographer. It was a pipe dream amidst college classes pushing me towards a safe career. Today, I am closing the door to my safety net and opening one that leads to that pipe dream, now a tangible reality within my grasp. 
• This is a huge leap, but regardless of the outcome, I am at peace knowing I am following my passion and what I feel I have been called to do.
• I look back and I'm amazed. In the midst of the frustrations, the self-doubt, the "what should I do with my life" questions, I can see God's hands in everything, building a framework around me of what would become an incredibly valuable network of encouragement. Friendships would form, doors would be opened, and opportunities would present themselves in such a way that would leave little room to doubt that everything was happening exactly when it was supposed to, and not a moment sooner. 
• I am overwhelmed, appreciative and blessed beyond what I deserve.
• A heartfelt thank you goes out to anyone who has ever booked me, recommended me or simply stopped by this blog. I would not be at this point without you.
• Speaking of my blog, expect a ton of catch-up posts, as well as some BIG marketing and branding changes! :)
• Here's to risk, adventure and chasing your dreams..

**Kicking off the marketing changes is a promotional video created by the ridiculously talented AJ Production Company. The above photo is a still from the video, which you can watch here!

Benefit for Brayden

This weekend I had the honor of meeting the Lewis family. 

At just six months, Brayden has gone through more than what most of us will in a lifetime, but through it all, has kept that big, beautiful smile. 

If you are in the Omaha area, I encourage you to attend the Benefit for Brayden on November 13th; a spaghetti dinner, raffle and silent auction (see link below) I'm thrilled at the opportunity to participate in this auction and hope to see you there! 




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summer, sunshine and small-town charm

I had such a fun time taking these! Beautiful locations and even more beautiful families! Here are a few of my personal favorites from recent family sessions..