Lifestyle Portrait and Wedding Photographer located in Western Kentucky
This little ball of cuteness. She is the grand daughter of one of my mom’s dearest friends. We’d been trying to arrange a day to get together so that I could photograph the darling Saylor and finally made it when she was turning 6 months. Better late than never!
Growing up, I was a bit of a shy child. There really wasn’t a reason and thankfully, I grew out of it. Otherwise, I would have never had the pleasure of working with such a great couple! I met Britney while shopping in The Limited one afternoon. She was, in fact, working there and was the one to assist me in trying on a few outfits. She had some great ideas, I loved her style, and she was so sweet! Just when I thought she couldn’t get any better, I noticed she had an engagement ring on… but no wedding band! Lightbulb! I started chatting her up about her wedding and after I was positive that she was the bride for me, I casually asked if she had a photographer. She didn’t! I handed her my card and let her know that I would LOVE to talk more about her wedding and the possibility of working together. Fast forward a few weeks and her mom calls me. They wanted to book me! Now, if I were still that shy person none of that story would have happened and I wouldn’t be sharing their engagement session with you today!
I arrived at the Kentucky Dam Village Convention Center on the first spring-like day of 2013. Gorgeous could not describe the weather. It was truly a blessing because, since the wedding and reception were inside, I wanted to grab a few outside shots. I started inside the convention center, where both the ceremony and reception would take place later that afternoon.
Then I met up with the girls at their cabin down the road. Sunni was already glowing!
I just love cute touches – like matching shirts for the girls!
I got my wish! We headed out behind the cabin to this perfect tree line for portraits.
The boys were patiently waiting for me when I arrived at their cabin. We grabbed a couple shots at the tree line behind their cabin as well.
I love love love first looks! Sunni & Cody’s was extra special <3
Sunni, you are gorgeous!!
Of course there was a cake, but also, there was a candy/treat bar! These are my kind of people!
Married!! Gotta love a wedding party with attitude!
Their first dance brought tears to my eyes. Seeing a couple, so in love, just being together like they are the only ones in the room <3
Sunni and her dad started and ended their dance the traditional way, but the middle was quite a surprise!
Thank you SO much Sunni & Cody! You started my wedding season off in the best way possible!
A couple days ago, my younger brother commented on a Facebook post that I made about a recent blog post. In the comment, he told me that I need to do a portrait session of our parents’ dogs. In other words, he doesn’t care to read about whether a bride and groom should purchase a wedding album or not, but would like to see me blog about his dogs. SO this here blog post is for you, John
It was a beautiful EARLY spring day, probably the prettiest one yet, when I went to my mom’s house to let her dogs out for a mid day sunbathing. My little Benny joined my mom’s two bassets, Daisy and Lilly. Enjoy the cuteness
Even though March was technically the beginning of the season for me, I’m starting this particular monthly blog post in April because it begins my full time photographer status. Which means I have more time to dedicate to my blog and keeping organized. Yay for all!
April also kicks off the month when, from here until November, I have zero weekends open. CRAZY! So crazy, because my business was NOWHERE close this busy last year. It’s definitely going to be a challenge, but a challenge I know I am SO ready to face! God’s been preparing my heart for this for a long time, I can feel it.
Personal Goals:
- Finish our bathroom renovation, finally!
- Take a break on house projects
- Plant some flowers
- Start cooking dinner again!
- Start exercising again
- Walk the dogs more
Like I mentioned before, April starts my busy season:
- 2 weddings
- 1 wedding as a second shooter
- 5 engagement sessions
- 2 portrait sessions
- Listen in on the Amazing Life Together, More Time for Love marriage webinar
- Attend the CONNECT Retreat in Georgia at the end of the month
And last but not least, my 27th birthday is in April! Woohoo! Still not sure how excited I am about turning 27 but it’s happening, whether I like it or not! We’ll be hosting a little get together at the house so it’s an even bigger reason to get our bathrooms done… the other reason is because I’m tired of living in a construction zone!
Thanks so much for sharing the More Time for Love Webinar!!! We are so excited to have you join us! And happy early birthday!!