i hope that...

EVERYONE has someone in their life that means as much to them as my sister does to me. i cannot begin to even put into words just how blessed i am to have her. this gal never ceases to amaze me. she is a constant source of support and inspiration. her hubby is one incredible guy too; clearly they were made for each other!  i think of him as an older brother; he always has good advice and so easy to talk to. i am blessed to have them both in my life.
i was ecstatic when she asked to do some christmas portraits. they kept the furbabies at home this year and we met at a local tree farm. this adorable couple was ready for any crazy idea i had. her hubby had some pretty awesome ideas too. i could not think of a better day than thanksgiving to share this session. i love you both, to the moon & back. oxxo

so i had an idea..

to do mini sessions at a local tree farm. i rescued a cozy coupe car & brought it back to life with some paint. i found a sweet little tree for the roof.  the only thing missing were the kiddos.
these two little guys were the first ones that came to mind when i was trying to bring my idea to life.
their awesome momma met me on short notice and had the cutest outfits for them. bow ties just make me melt! these two guys were hands down, INCREDIBLE. this had to be the coldest day of winter yet but these fellas were such good sports. landon is a charmingly smart & handsome guy. and little brother colson is on the heels of 2 years old and LOVES his momma. i was thrilled that i was able to capture even just a couple with the two of them.
thanks again momma! you have two amazing little guys!

i wish i knew...

what i did to be blessed with this incredible friendship. katie is an amazing person with a heart of gold. she is one of the most selfless people i know. katie is the kind of friend that will do ANYTHING for you without blinking an eye. we have been friends for quite a while and i always enjoy the time that we get to spend together. and the love of her life?! he is pretty awesome too! clearly these two are a perfect match for each other. life is crazy busy, but it is always so nice to take a slower pace and visit with this family. not only are they ridiculously nice, but they are hilarious and these handsome fellas keep the session rolling with laughter. and their furbabies are just the cutest little pint sizes of fun! so here's to a fabulous family that i am thankful to be able to capture.
and sometimes its the shots that are not posed, the ones that captured on a whim that speak volumes. the love that these two have for each other is undeniable.oxxo

new love, old car

and furbabies! what more could i want?! i have known this adorable couple for quite some time. i think i may have jumped up & down when i heard they were engaged. these two are just one of cutest couples and the love their share is undeniable. i was super stoked when chelsea contacted me for some save the date portraits.
her dad's home was the perfect location for their session. nestled back in the woods, we were able to take advantage of the gorgeous fall colors. chelsea had some great ideas that she wanted to try and she and mickey both were up for anything.
the session was rolling right along when she asked mickey if they should pull the old car out of the garage. and once they did, my jaw dropped. out rolled a '57 chevy bel air. (((my dream car))) and i even got to sit in it; how's that for awesome?!? enough about me, i was just estactic that we were able to include that gem in some of their portraits as well. congrats to this incredible couple; your wedding is going to be incredible! oxxo

'tis the season

for family and fun. i cannot believe the holidays are quickly approaching. i took a little trip to virginia to capture some christmas portraits for this sweet family. their home was the perfect spot! kudos to mom who did an awesome job decorating with all the christmas swag. these two little guys totally rocked. they were excellent listeners and never really stopped smiling. and their cuteness?!? through the roof! obviously they get it from their momma & papa. and it seems here lately, furbabies have waltzed their way into a shot or two; and of course that just makes my day. thanks again for inviting me into your home; you guys are one incredible little family! oxxo

girl with guns...

and i'm in LOVE! i first met megan when i photographed her sister's senior portraits a couple years ago. i could not believe it when her momma contacted me to schedule for megan's senior session. 2 years, already?!? WHOA. megan is still the charmingly athletic gal i remembered. we savored what seems to be the last bit of fall. megan's awesome momma chauffeured us around and had no problem pulling off on the side of the road when i saw a fun location. megan requested to have some more candid shots rather than posed; so i let her do her thing while i watched from behind the lens. the results were incredible! i knew we were in for a fun time when she asked if she could lay in the middle of the road. i love megan's sense of thrill and adventure. i am blessed to be able to capture such incredible people. megan, you ROCK! oxxo

2015 is shaping up...

to be spectacular! i have worked with some pretty awesome seniors this year. kaitlyn & i spent the morning together between solomons & sotterley.  oh the weather was just incredible. it was one of those oddly warm november days and we savored every last bit. anytime we can hang out on the beach in november, is a plus. i'm not sure which one of us had more fun; we shared a lot of laughs. kaitlyn has such an awesome personality. she was pleasure to capture in front of the lens. this gal has plans of going into the army reserves after graduation. pretty awesome if you ask me. kaitlyn, you were such a joy to hang out with! cheers to your senior year!