I normally don’t photograph seniors, but when your best friend’s little sister is graduating and asks you to shoot her senior portraits, how do you say no? Especially when she’s as absolutely stunning as Liz. I had an amazing time trudging through the cold to help her commemorate this exciting time in her life! Isn’t she drop dead gorgeous? If she was taller, I totally think she would be top model material.

I love my job. LOVE it! I have the opportunity to express my creativity and work with clients who inspire and encourage me. I get to travel to exotic places, and I get to see my work featured in print. God has been to good to me this year, and I couldn’t be more thankful to Him for all that He has done in and through me. The following are pages from I Do for Brides magazine’s Fall 2009 issue which features a collection of my images. The first spread is a cake feature which includes images from several weddings I shot in 2008 and 2009, including Edoardo and Christy, Jonathan and Lora, Chris and Danielle, Tj and Libby, Eric and Shannon, Ed and Amanda, Michael and Elizabeth, Matt and Lisa, Shane and Emily, and Ian and Jenna.

The second spread is a feature on the Governor’s House, where I photographed Amy and Gino’s wedding last summer.

2009 was quite an adventure, and I couldn’t be more excited to see what 2010 holds!

I dream of simple things.

Holding my love’s hand as we confidently promise to love and to cherish.

Pulling him close as we share our first dance.

Laughing as I step all over his feet (I’m not a good dancing partner.)

Feeling the wind brush through my hair from the deck of a cruise ship.

Peering through the glassy water of the ocean and wondering how it got so clear and blue.

Unpacking way too many boxes as we settle in to our first apartment.

Filling our home with the lovely scent of garden roses, tulips and peonies.

Pretending to be Martha Stewart as I busy myself in the kitchen.

Laughing with Robert as we dial the number for Domino’s pizza (Apparently, wearing a cute apron does not make me Martha Stewart)

Snuggling on the couch as we decide whether to watch Pawn Stars or LOST.

Opening my heart to my Sunday School class as we excitedly dig through God’s word.

Relying on the Holy Spirit to change my heart and direct my path.

I know life isn’t all sweet moments and cute stories, but I also know that my days look brighter when I choose to celebrate the small and beautiful moments in life. It keeps me smiling.