Baby Bump Makes Four

Alia and Alex have the cutest little boy, Andre, and are getting ready to welcome yet another baby boy to the family. I couldn't be happier for them. Alia is such a sweet and kind person. Seeing her with her family today, showed me a different side of her I hadn't seen before. She showed patience and tenderness. I can't wait to see the newest addition to this already adorable family.

 

Movies in the Park

Beaufort, SC has a special place in my heart with its huge moss covered trees and old brick buildings. It's rustic and small town qualities instantly put me at ease. I would love to live in a place just like this one day with our kids running through empty fields. But for now I'm in sunny south florida with its unbearable humidity and packed roadways.

Last week I went to beautiful Beaufort to do a stylized shoot with my good friend and talented photographer, Misty Smith. She dreamt up this amazing idea of having a couple go on a date to watch movies in the park. I instantly fell in love with the concept and jumped on board. Her friends, Megan and Zack, were our fabulous models and faced the swarm of mosquitoes with smiles. These two are so in love and so beautiful together that it was a delight to be able to photograph them.

Until next time SC I will day dream of picnics in the breeze underneath your big beautiful trees...

Holiday Mini Sessions

October is just around the corner and marks the beginning of the holiday season. Get your family photos done early and beat the rush!

I can't wait to see you there!

Bridal Shoot

The lovely ladies at the Academy of Glam invited me out to photograph the newest class's bridal make-up. I love me some bride so of course I was excited. The make-up artists did a fabulous job. The weather gods were not cooperating with us at first, but toward the end there was a break in the clouds and the sun peeked through.

One of the artists got to do two models and since she did traditional bridal with her first model we decided to do a punk bride for her second look. And she totally rocked it! I LOVED the way everything pulled together. Thanks ladies for making it a great shoot and tons of fun!

Taking a Risk

I have been contemplating this for quite awhile. I've been unhappy and feeling stuck. I have been at the same job for seven years. I'm a receptionist at a day spa and I know it sounds wonderful, but it's no longer the job for me. Yes, I'm going to deeply miss getting services for next to nothing, but that just means I'll need to challenge myself and learn how to do my own nails and facials. My husband can handle the massage department. Ha ;)

I'm taking a risk.....I put in my two weeks this past friday. I don't have another job lined up and we have bills to pay, but I feel peaceful. I believe God spoke to me through a few people and told me it was going to be okay. I think this is the fresh start I need to pour my heart and soul into photography. I have no idea what lies ahead but I feel confident that in the end, even if I fail, I will be glad I took the risk.