Monday, October 14, 2013

Love Wins

Where to start?  A few months ago I came across a Facebook page for a local family- Team Taylor.  Taylor suffered a traumatic brain injury last year, and his mom documents his progress, trials, and successes through the Team Taylor page.  The more I read about Team Taylor, the more I felt the need to do something... something meaningful... for this family I was praying for everyday.  Nicole, Taylor's mom, has three sons.  They have roughly the same age gap between them as my boys do.  Of course I was drawn to this family!

Life can change in an instant.  One of the main reasons I am in love with photography is what it can do for a person's soul.  Capturing that moment you can never get back.  In the spirit of The Olivia Act, named for a girl who was killed in the Sandy Hook shootings last year,  I wanted to capture the family who was capturing my heart.

Words can not come close to describing how beautiful and miraculous this family is!  The love between each of them... you can feel it in these photographs.  I could have spent all day on that porch... talking to Nicole about this & that... listening to Avery and Tanner playing their guitars (you would not believe the talent these two have vocally AND instrumentally!)  Taylor made me laugh!  The gut-busting kind of laughter. These conversations I will never forget.  From making fun of my "Ford" vehicle, to welcoming me to "the gun show" by showing off the muscles, Taylor made me truly smile. 

Watching the three guys with their mom & dad was emotional.  You see, I can see us in them.  I can see my three boys.  I hope and pray they are as close as these three brothers.  Taylor, Avery, & Tanner are the ultimate role models.  My boys love superheros like Batman, Superman, & Green Lantern.  There are three real life superheros living right here among us.

Working through their session had my nerves a mess!  I truly wanted this family's amazing strength and love to show through.  Nicole told me her motto is "Love Wins."  She couldn't be closer to the truth.  Through tears and laughter... Love really does win.
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You can find more information about The Olivia Act on my website.  Just click on the "Giving Back" link!

Friday, September 20, 2013

Meet the Mowrys!

Becky & David came to me last fall for their engagement session.  We had such a fun time goofing around in a cornfield, and staying out until we couldn't see anymore.  If I thought the engagement session was fun... I had no clue what was in store for me at the wedding!

Thank you both, so much, for having me be a part of your incredible day!!  Becky, you looked stunning!  David, I will never, ever, forget your dancing!!

Best wishes to a beautiful life together!! XO
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The "R" Family

Meet the "R" family!  You may remember the two kiddos from last fall.  That super cute baby boy with the bluest eyes (and the Halloween lights!)  Yeah... this is them!  I can not believe how much he has grown!  Their daughter had me giggling most of the evening.  She even hand picked some flowers for me.  What a sweetheart!

 It has been a great pleasure working with you guys.  You have an absolutely wonder family!
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Riley, Owen, Connor, & Greyson

These four kiddos hold a VERY special place in my heart.  Their mommy is one of my best friends... since our oldest boys were wee little ones!  I love you guys... always!
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Now that you have had the opportunity to get to know a little about the girl behind the lens, I'd like to get to know a little about you. Comments, questions, and general chit chat are always welcome. Please enjoy the following photo shoot teasers of some pretty amazing people and beautiful subjects.

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