Sometimes the stars align and I get a double blessings -- this was one of those times! Last spring A Latere Academy was having a silent auction fundraiser and asked for donations from the families. I love the school and the positive and encouraging environment there and our family has benefitted so much from their love and support, that I was excited to offer my talents to support them back. As a result, I got to know Katie and her family! Another blessing. Aren't they they cutest?!!

It's personal.


I've known Shanna since both of us were little. Our moms were wonderful friends and I have great memories of their family coming up to stay with ours and having all kinds of adventures, whether we were sledding in the field or playing barbies. Slumber parties for days was an annual tradition for our families.

When Shanna asked me to be her wedding photographer I was so excited to be a part of their wedding day and share this moment with her and Hodge. Of course, because of this crazy year they have had to be unbelievably flexible and change their wedding date several times, but they have handled it with grace. Instead of seeing wedding sneak peeks this weekend as originally planned, we'll just enjoy these instead.

There are moments in life that seem to stop you in your tracks, and this has been one of them for me. This year I had a "significant" birthday, but few things make me acknowledge the passing of time like taking Taylor's senior pictures. Why you ask?

Because.

This.

It's true. My favorite thing to photograph is love. I adore the comfort and beauty of 50 years spent together, as well as freshest love-at-first-sight when a mother meets her new baby.

This weekend I was blessed to photograph the celebration of 50 years of marriage for Rodney and Audrey Williams. It is so inspirational to see couples walk through the good times and the bad side by side. I can only hope that some day it will be us celebrating 50, 60, even 70 years side by side.

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Williams! Here's to many more.