Family: Malins Family

The Malins Family is one of the sweetest. They are all so kind and loving and extra stylish. They were a joy to photograph and fun to spend time with. When Tiffany contacted me to meet up with her, her husband, parents and siblings, I was at the very least nervous. She is a very talented photographer and I knew I would need to be on my A game. But really, I had nothing to worry about because there are very few ways to go wrong when shooting such a beautiful family. I really enjoyed it and wish all seven of you a very Merry Christmas!

Family: Gilson Family

I. Love. My. Family. They are so near and dear to me and when they asked me to figure out a way to take family pictures for our Christmas card, I was more than honored and a little nervous. It was so much fun. I set up a tripod and was running around like a crazy person, but I couldn't be more thankful for the family I have been blessed with. My parents are still so in love, which I think is obvious from these pictures and I have the most handsome little brother ever. I hope you enjoy these I much as I do. Happy December!

Family: Cruz Family

The Cruz family is one of those exquisite families that everyone loves to be around. They love each other in a way that comes from respect of one another and growing together through thick and thin. Alyssa was one of the first people I shot when I was first starting out in the business and that photo session has stood out to me even now as one of my favorite ones. I was blessed to spend time with her, her two siblings and her two cousins. We mostly laughed and had fun and took a few pictures on the side. They are that sort of family- fun and fun loving! Oh and this family is FIERCE! You'd think these kids had been modeling since childhood but they are just that good looking and comfortable in front of the camera... all of them! So enjoy the pictures, hopefully they'll let you take a peak into the fun day I had with this wonderful family!

Giving Thanks!

This Thanksgiving was a special one. Not only was I blessed to celebrate with family and friends over turkey and cranberry sauce, but as my dad pointed out, it was my last Thanksgiving as an unmarried woman. It was fun to sit back for one more year and not have to worry about how long to cook the green beans for and whether to make apple pie or cherry. My Mama, as always, put out a great spread and make a huge feast for us. Shes a great cook, let me tell you! I also got to go celebrate with Christian's family for the first time this year which was such a blessing. I couldn't be more thankful for the two families God has blessed me with.

My Engagement Pictures

When Christian and I first got engaged, we decided that a good photographer was a huge priority. We were willing to spend a majority of our budget on having great pictures. I remember saying I would rather have a simple wedding with a great photographer to capture it beautifully then an extravagant one with mediocre photos to remember it by. Let me tell you, I have a feeling its going to be the best decision we made. Bethany Belle is a phenomenal photographer. Not only is she talented beyond belief, but she is also unbelievably fun. We made memories yesterday that I will remember far after this 'wedding season' I am currently in. And I cannot tell you how much I learned from her as a photographer by getting to watch the way she works. I now know what its like to be on the other side of a camera and how to best interact with a client to make them comfortable. For all of my clients, past and future, you guys are great. I never realized how much work it is to model for a camera thats right up in your face! So, enjoy and then go check her out.