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 […]

the past two days have been full. of beauty. wonder. photos. memories. stories. snuggles. kisses. running. tag. the zoo. the flying biscuit. photo-scouting trips with a young, handsome model. discovering what is hopefully our new church home. and learning what animal my kids would sneak out of the zoo if they had to bring one […]

Yep, I’m punny. Okay…I must stop. It’s crazy to think that this was less than two weeks ago…  But this is a glimpse into our lives over the past two weeks….  Though it was hard to pick up a camera during that time, I’m so glad I have these moments.  Forever. Our story.  In pictures.  […]

Today… I’m pretty sure I reached and exceeded every emotional limit I’ve ever had. My precious little baby decided to abstain from his naps and cry for most of the day.  (Poor little buddy) J grabbed the cactus in our back yard.  (Yep.  A cactus.  In our backyard.  In ATLANTA.) I pulled spikes out of […]

Following your dreams. It sounds so inspiring, freeing, beautiful.  And the truth is?  It’s all of those things.  And more… But the more?  That can be the “holy crap, what-were-we-thinking/can-we-even-do-this” moment. That moment hit last night.  Honestly, there have been several moments throughout the process, but last night it hit a lot harder. . The […]