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Every year I try to get our own family portraits taken and I love the way it allows me to see how fast our family is changing. My trouble is running out of space to display all my favorites! This year, though, my Fall was so busy taking other family portraits and weddings that I […]
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We got to connect with the Coert family through our church with my husband, Abe, and Matt playing in band together. And Julie and I got to serve alongside each other in our children’s ministry. We have so loved getting to know their family better and we’ve discovered a shared love for board games (which […]
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One of the best things about being a family photographer is not only meeting so many amazing families, but getting to explore new places, too! I just knew we were in for a special time when Sam called me up and asked about taking Fall portraits up in the mountains. And even to do an […]
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I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude. – Brene Brown Those special moments are truly all around us as moms raising little ones, all we need do is slow down to see them. Which oftentimes is easier said […]
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“Alright, ya’ll! I want you to look at each other and laugh!” I moved back as I gave my instructions to Art and Kathy. Without hesitation the two of them just started laughing, “Well that’s not hard for us!” they exclaimed with full smiles and laughs (just wait til you see!). In fact everyone was […]
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Well hello there! Tuesday Tidbits is my place for sharing about the goings on in my day to day life because honestly I love to connect with you all on here! So some tidbits from my last few weeks – I had the privilege of capturing a wedding day a few weeks ago! I was […]
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I waved as they drove up into the parking lot and found a spot in the sea of cars. It was a gorgeous Fall day with plentiful sunshine and no shortage of other groups taking pictures, too! The Counts family all piled out, hair beautifully styled and smiles at the ready for their first ever […]
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Laura’s hands were full when she knocked on my door, arms loaded with the most precious cargo – her baby boy and a backpack filled with all the baby necessities like diapers, clothes, and (most importantly, sometimes!, food). You can go no where with a baby boy without food! Her hair was beautifully curled and […]
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I’m SO excited to share our own family portraits taken by my sweet friend and the amazingly talented Becky Nuttal! I’ve been dreaming these up this last year since our Adeline was born and we got to take these the same weekend she turned one. I’ve admired Becky’s work for so many years and watched […]
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Jordan and David’s love story is one for the movies! This couple’s meet cute happened when they were just 13 years old, across the Atlantic, in beautiful England. It was there that Jordan and David shared their first kiss in the rain and parted ways not knowing if they would see each other again. And […]
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Sekrit Theater was our first stop down in Austin for Jordan and David’s engagement session in Austin, TX! I was so surprised at how much space we had to work with – we didn’t even explore the whole area before we headed off to our second location. But talk about variety – greenhouse, fences, trees, […]
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Crane Hollow Farm Wedding venue is a wonderful mix of a picturesque countryside meets Colorado’s mountains meets a lakeside. Add a beautiful white tent under the summer nighttime sky, and you have a recipe for one gorgeous Colorado wedding! This venue is family owned and operated and has a wonderful history of being a family […]
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This mountaintop engagement had to be earned! Allison and Dan’s session had to be divided in two when the weather decided to roll fog in and take our mountain views. But it made the perfect timing for capturing both their three pets in one of their favorite walking spots and capturing them both on the […]
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These countryside maternity pictures were such a sweet celebration of this beautiful family eagerly awaiting their sweet little boy’s arrival! I so love this season of expectation and the joy of all that is about to change. I remember the bittersweetness of each of my own pregnancies ending and the knowledge that it was coming […]
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Chelsea and JD knew from the start they wanted their day to be a celebration of family and it was just that! Their Cheyenne Mountain Resort wedding was also the perfect way to share their love of Colorado and the mountains with their friends and family. The views from the resort are unforgettable and one […]
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Having amazing portraits from your wedding day doesn’t just happen on accident, you’ve got to PLAN enough TIME for them!
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I noticed young couples and parents of little ones looking for their once in a lifetime moments to be captured in a comfortable, story-telling way that would show off their story and their personalities.
Getting brave and letting yourself be seen and captured isn’t for the faint of heart—being the center of attention also means having flaws and insecurities exposed—even if you’re feeling amazing decked out in hair and makeup, even when you’re looking like you’ve got everything together.
That’s exactly why I got into what I do.
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