I've been keeping journals since I was in the 3rd grade and I'm so glad to share some of my most intimate life moments with you here! Here, you'll find inspirational and encouraging stories of me and other broken people like me. We are all jars of clay who have been afflicted in every way, but not crushed...struck down by not destroyed. Here, you do NOT have the right to remain silent, so as you read, grab your favorite snack and drink and leave a comment...share YOUR story. I can't wait to connect with you in this beautiful safe space.
From the moment I met them, I knew Stephanie and Brandon’s wedding was going to be something REALLY special. As I spent time with them during their engagement session and listened to them tell me stories of the books they love to read and how big of a role Jesus has played in their courtship, two […]
I really want to do a photo shoot BUT… 1. I need to lose 10 lbs 2. I can’t afford it 3. I have nothing fancy to wear 4. I don’t know how to pose 5. I don’t look like the ladies on your website 6. I want to hit the gym and tone up more…I’m […]
Every single time I photograph a newly engaged couple, I’m reminded of how powerful and beautiful love really is. It’s an unexplainable gift from God that can be pushed to any limit and will still be standing at the end because of its unconditional nature. The love between Brandon and Stephanie is so undeniable! They really […]
I woke up this morning in THE most cheerful mood. Sure it was raining outside and I wasn’t physically feeling 100% like myself, but the joy in my heart was undeniable. Life is hard. There are all kinds of roadblocks, twists and turns that we all have endured, are enduring right now and will endure. […]
I have been dreaming of shooting someone in the snow since the first time I visited Alaska! Sure it’s cold (like…disrespectfully cold), but I didn’t care!! Shooting in the snow is so….MAGICAL! Surprisingly enough, it’s been a pretty mild winter in Alaska, but Virginia got SLAMMED with snow, bringing my winter wonderland to the east […]