Archive for Feb 2012

Courtney and Brendan

February 28, 2012

I love this couple. I have been wanting to do a shoot with them since Brendan was deployed to Afghanistan last year. He just got back home, and we are overjoyed to have him back. Courtney is one of the strongest women I have ever met. As hard as it was for them to be apart for so long, she kept positive (and sane!) and was such an encouragement. Back

Hope

February 27, 2012

I love hearing people's stories. How life takes turns and puts people in places where they never thought they'd be. How people take risks and have an incredible life because of it. I had the opportunity to photograph 3 families that were being interviewed about their experiences with Family Life Pregnancy Center in Tehachapi. Each story was about a time of hopelessness that transformed beautifully into a story of life and

As many of you know, I went to the WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) Convention in Las Vegas this past week. It was an incredible experience. I met some well known photographers that I follow, learned a ton, and am so ready to make some changes in how I run things around here. I went with Lindsey of Left Coast Design Studio and Natalie of NYFotography. They are both

Cupcake Love

February 25, 2012

I went to my great friend Kristen's bridal shower last weekend. Everything was decorated beautifully, and my absolute favorite part was the cupcakes. I am a lover of all things sweet, and these cupcakes were to die for! They also matched Kristen perfectly. She is rarely not wearing pink, and the ring on the top was a perfect addition. If Kristen was a cupcake, this would be it. Inspired by this lovely

The Twins Are 2!

February 7, 2012

My cousin's little girls are already two! I wasn't able to make it to their birthday party, but they came to Tehachapi to visit my parents last weekend, so we went up for a couple days to spend some time with them. They have changed so much, and their personalities are starting to show so much more. Happy Birthday Jade and Micah! I love these girls so much.