These two.  They give their lives to serve our country. Thank you, Inga and Jonathan (and the countless other men and women) for serving our country in our armed forces.  This life has kept the two of you long distance.  It’s required the sacrifice of time and long distance and your own safety.  And we […]

This past year I’ve looked long and hard at the life God and I are creating.  What are the things He made me to do? Though I have a lifetime to learn the fullness of that answer – I do know this – I was made to slow down and SEE people.  To see who […]

Kelly and Joe, I look at this first image of the two of you and it’s beyond obvious.  Love.  It’s the first thing that comes to mind when I think of the two of you.  Love for each other.  Love for your families.  Love for your friends.  It’s not just a characteristic for the two […]

Dear Naomi and Eric, YOU TWO.  You speak joy and kindness into every moment.  You have encouraged my heart on so many occasions with your love for people, your kindness towards me and your passion for growing. And then…on top of it all – you gave me the crazy huge privilege of documenting this moment […]

Sweet KJ and Chris, I remember begging my parents for a sister.  It was on my Christmas list for a few years.  For years, those prayers and pleadings remained unanswered.  Until…as my brothers grew up and met amazing women and married them – I gained some.  Then, I met Ted.  And gained two more brothers.  […]

It’s that time. Finally – you can walk outside and not instantaneously feel as though you are about to become a puddle on the ground.  The leaves are taking their cue.  School rhythms are starting to take hold.  And for those of you who are WAY ahead of the game – it’s time to start […]

Gather your people.  Your love.  And let’s come together to make some beautiful memories and capture your love and a part of your story. I’m opening up an afternoon of short story sessions on April 18th.  What’s a short story session?  It’s a chance to document your story in 25 minutes.  Because my heart for […]

Let’s come together and create good.  And beauty.  And laughter. On Saturday, November 29 I’m opening up 4 short story (mini) sessions at Little Mulberry Park to make Christmas a little brighter for some families. These are 25 minute sessions in length and will include the digital media.  These session fees are going DIRECTLY to […]

I lost sight of him. Depression, dirty dishes, a list of things he “wasn’t” and a pile of heaping hurts clouded everything. I saw him everyday – but I didn’t see him.  I saw all the things he wasn’t.  All the things that hurt. Honestly, at one point, I gave up.  I decided that I’d […]

These two. They’ve left me laughing harder than I thought possible.  They bless my heart every time I’m with them.  (Truth.)  And they are a gift to the world.  (You can fall in love with them HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.) Lindsey and Rob, I love you both to pieces and you have my heart […]