Oh 2011.  You brought some people into my life for whom I will ALWAYS be grateful.  I remember every moment I had the privilege of spending with them and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. For you precious couples that entrusted me with this moment in your lives – of planning, loving, bridesmaids’ dresses, […]

A few days ago I uncovered a journal from two years ago.  I read through my prayers, my fears, the words God had spoken into me and everything else.  I came across an entry that stopped me.  And spoke truth into me again. Today, I just wanted to share that with you.  It’s my story.  […]

The moment she rolled through the door and he saw her face, he couldn’t control his smile.  In bits and pieces, he started putting together sentences.  And he squeezed her hand, rubbing his thumb over her wedding ring. Amidst stitches, wheel-chairs, nurses, IVs and a host of other hospital room paraphernalia, love filled the room. […]

Sweet baby A,   Oh little man…  Your mommy and daddy are amazing.  AMAZING. Those two love you with everything they’ve got.  Please don’t ever forget it. Your mommy was a rockstar.  She focused through contractions and your daddy was always there, supporting her, encouraging her and excitedly awaiting your arrival. For some reason though…you […]

I have been meaning to write this post for nearly a year. Yep, an entire year. I find that sometimes – when something means SO much to me…when it transforms who I am…when it literally is a part of changing my life – I can’t find words that begin to express all that is going […]

First of all, thank you to the moon and back for your patience.  And for your prayers for Ryan and Kalyn… Just now, I cranked out an old school drawing and we have some winners:   The Atlanta Couples’ Session goes to: Torie MacDonald (and her husband) The itunes gift card goes to: Lisa Schulz […]

yesterday I held her hand.  there was nothing else I could do. one of my precious couples had their worlds turned upside down. they were in a car accident. precious Kalyn has a broken collar bone and lots of bruises. Ryan was ejected from the car and is currently in the ICU with serious head […]

Two people. With a love that’s contagious. With a strength built from grace, humility and dedication. With a kindness that I’m convinced will change the world of anyone who has the privilege of meeting them. Brandon and Marissa, thank you beyond measure for including me in your road trip.  For your patience as I tried […]

This picture…this moment…changed my life. Yes, that’s a bold statement.  But it’s true. Towards the end of our couples’ session, I asked a question that comes up in most of my couples’ sessions.  I asked them to each think back through their 10 years together.  And to share something they had seen change or grow […]

I have this passion… You see, once people get married, they HARDLY EVER get their pictures taken.  There’s this big moment with the wedding…and then…NOTHING. You doubt me?  Go over to a friend’s house and see if you can find even ONE professional picture taken AFTER their wedding.  (that wasn’t a part of a family […]