Austin and Amanda

These are just a couple of my favorites from the wedding I shot on September 4th. Austin and Amanda put together a lovely event from beginning to end, and I am so glad they wanted me to be part of it :) Not only was the wedding beautiful, but it was so much fun. I loved that this wedding was a celebration; you just got the sense that these two people loved life and were excited to begin their marriage. Trevor and I love these two and are so thrilled for them. You can see a few more of the pictures here and here. 

I am blogging from Littleton, Colorado. I flew here yesterday for School of Theology, and will be joining with friends to drive to Winter Park later today. This is a big shift of gears for me, friends. I went from going full throttle to being alone and away from my work. I am doing some thinking this week about my life and what my plans are... I know for sure that I am going to cut back. I thought I would wait until after the baby is born, but I am seeing that I need to start now. I have some loose ends to finish when I get back into town, and will still be doing some photography, but I need to make some changes. I love my work, but it is starting to take over my life and I am unbalanced. I feel in some ways like life is passing me by.

This week will be about meeting with God, friends, his Book, rest, and being outside in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. I'll be blogging about the week when I have time, and sharing some photos. Bye for now, sweet friends.

xo

hi!!

Hi friends, I have missed you all so much!

My little blog has been so quiet.

I have been working hard to finish ICP orders, edit pictures

from two weddings, keep my household running,

and take care of sweet Piper. Things are going well with

baby #2-- we're at 22 weeks and starting to get bigger :)

I will share a picture soon.

For now, here are a couple of film shots--

Portra 400 on my Minolta x370.

I'll be back today or tomorrow with some wedding pictures

and a follow-up to Indie Craft Parade.

xoxo

Indie Craft Parade is TODAY

I can't believe it has been two weeks since I updated my blog, but life has been rich and full. I have been hard at work, often with Tyler sewing here next to me (super fun), getting ready for Indie Craft Parade. The market starts TODAY and lasts through Sunday! I am so  excited, honored, encouraged to be part of this event. 

I shot weddings two weekends in a row, but I want to write about the most recent one because it is fresh! It was an amazing wedding- Amanda Kay and Austin got hitched with a circus-themed wedding in Columbia, SC. It was so much fun. The bride did a fabulous job of including her friends in making the wedding HER day. I had the opportunity to shoot the wedding and make the bridesmaid's dresses, Mari Smith made the hairpieces and sang in the wedding (along with some other super talented folks), Hollis Wright coordinated the big day, her mother made many of the details like the fabric flags adorning the reception venue. I'll do a more detailed post next week on the wedding, and share some of the pictures. For now, this is a shot of Trevor and I in the photobooth. The bride's mom chose the props, I provided the lights and the camera, the guests provided the fun. I LOVED doing a photobooth. It's great on many levels. I'll talk more about that in my next post and share more pics (but first I have to edit them! Sorry for the delay, everyone.)

We are twenty weeks now, halfway!! And we have decided on a name.   I am debating whether or not to share it on my blog before she is born. She is such a gift to our family already. I am thankful :)

I hate taking so long between posts, because there are so many things I've wanted to write about and share, but simply have not had the time. This is just a season, but it really is busy. We have too much going on right now, but they are all great things. I am looking forward to some rest in the coming weeks. And more blogging :)

Be back soon with shots of my booth at ICP and more wedding pics!