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Last summer I was reminded why I got into this crazy photography career.  It was because of the relationships, emotions and moments I saw I could capture forever.  As I watch my beautiful daughters grow, it’s bittersweet because I know the moment I’m enjoying will soon be gone forever.  But, through my camera, I can […]

Long ago a ballet teacher taught a precious little ginger named Sydney.  Fast forward almost 20 years…. that same, now beautiful, ginger gets engaged to the love of her life and calls that ballet teacher, now wedding photographer, to photograph her wedding.  The rest of the story was just as wonderful! It was a crisp, […]

One time I drove to a house to shoot the engagement session of a couple I had never met.  As I arrived I got very nervous… there were so many “what-ifs” in my head.  But as Mike opened the door and we chatted and then his beautiful fiance appeared, I relaxed.  We snuggled their cat […]

My baby sister got married on Saturday.  What a weird feeling!  The baby.  When she was little little we would say “Grace, why are you so cute?” and she would say “Because God made me cute.”  And now she’s honeymooning in Mexico.  Fleeting moments. I haven’t figured out how to be a bridesmaid AND a […]

Back before it was one million degrees outside, I got to go meet a brand new baby and see a sweet family that I’ve known since the parents were elementary schoolers.  Stephen and Mindy had been together, either dating or married, on the day their daughter Heidi was born.  What a celebration!  Seeing them as […]

Deidra and I have gotten to know each other at several weddings over the years.  She is part of a really tight knit group of girls that have included me in their SUPER FUN, beautiful weddings in Alexander City, AL.  At each wedding she was often the one looking after the bride and the details… […]

Several weeks ago I got to second shoot with the very talented Jennifer of Bang Images.  I love shooting weddings.  My big personality lends itself quite well to being bossy (in a winsome way I hope) as the main shooter at weddings, but there’s something so very wonderful about second shooting.  I get to wander […]

I have so many things to say… why I haven’t blogged lately, the exciting changes/return to the roots happening in my photography, and so so so many beautiful clients to catch up on.  But instead of boring you with all that, here’s a beautiful engagement session I just did. I’ve always dreamed of shooting a […]

I may have been as eager as the bride and groom to show off this wedding.  What’s amazing to me is that while the bride and groom considered eloping up until a month or so before the wedding, every detail was thought out and beautiful.  Rachel and Walt met years before they actually fell in […]

A few weeks ago, I enjoyed the loveliest hot, summer wedding day with David and Holly.  They had been together for a long time and I should have know by their intricate plans for the future that the wedding would be impeccable.  I know you’ll agree that she is just gorgeous (her bridal portrait session […]

Mariglenn and Peter were married on a steamy August day at Covenant Presbyterian Church.  Her smile speaks volumes about the tone of the day… just excitement.  They were very obviously so excited to be together forever from this day on.  It was a pleasure to be a part of!  From Mariglenn’s prep at her aunt’s […]

I really love my job.  I am finally going back and playing catch-up on the last year’s worth of weddings and smiling all the way. This beautiful day for Gordon and Leigh was at Trinity United Methodist, where I spend quite a few wedding Saturdays! One of my favorite things about looking through the viewfinder […]

I apologize in advance that I am about to totally geek out about this wedding.  Of course there were many beautiful details and the day and weather and the reception was a blast and everything went perfectly.  But the relationships, particularly the groom with his bride, just got me.  I even looked at Lauren, who […]

What a fun weekend I had with Hayden and Brittin and all of their people.  It started with a beautiful and really fun rehearsal dinner at The Ridge at Lake Martin catered by the very talented Rob McDaniel and Springhouse.  Hayden is from Alexander City and Brittin from New Orleans, so this evening was to […]

You really couldn’t have dreamed up a prettier day for a wedding… spring in full bloom, mild weather and all at the impeccable Shoal Creek .  Rachael is just as beautiful and joyful as can be.  Her dress was different than so many and elegant without taking away from her youthfulness.  I had spent time […]