" Housekeeping"

Gracious. Loving. Considerate. Spunky. Loyal. Grateful.

Danielle & Juan have one of those stories you just love to hear. They've known each other for, well, a while. Juan told me he had to ask Danielle out somewhere over ten times before she finally surprised him by saying 'OK'. They are the kind of people that love from deep in their gut and just can't help the fact that it spills out on those they touch.

Mother Nature tried to play a little trick on us for this shoot, but don't worry, we won that game. There was quite a bit of rain the morning of their engagement session--- enough to send a sense of panic through all of us--- but the clouds blew off and left us with such a gorgeous night!

My favorite part of this whole night? Well, oh wait- I can't share that yet... You'll have to wait and see. Let's just say it involves an awesomely Orange Boxter Porsche and the cutest old man driving it: well equipped with his Cowboy hat and ORANGE boots. Only in the South!

Ain't No Sunshine

Ruffles & Bows

God is awesome! He knows just how to package up so much wonderfulness into one very small little object.

These kids were something else. We spent the day running around new territory for me: Ft. Smith, AR. We dodged a little rain, ate some snowcones, rode an awesomly bumpy train and soaked up all that was good on a Saturday afternoon.

The mother of these three beautiful kiddos use to be my bible study leader in high school. She has an amazing spirit about her... the kind you are automatically drawn to and love from the first moment you meet her. She is also one of the most tallented designer for children's clothes... ever. She owns Brown Bag Bebe which not only is a rockin name for a clothing line, but also has some stinkin' sweet kids clothes that come along with it. She walked me through her 'design' room before we started shooting, and all I have to say is, WoW! Designing & sewing clothes is something I could never do. I think I'd be one of those people who end up sewing the sleeve to the bottom of the shirt or something. God definitly did not grant me with that gift. Andrea, on the other hand is fan-TASTIC! Check her out.

Now, go ahead, meet Andrea & Steve's little babes.

Happily Ever After

Laura and Chris are two incredible people. I gave you all a peak into their beautiful day, but I could not wait to share a little more. I absolutly love these two people. They have the most vibrant love for one another that pours out of them and onto everyone around them.

Everything about this day was perfect. It started out a little cloudy, but by the time the ceremony came around everything had cleared off and we all were able to enjoy a perfect 105 degree night... with a little sweat mixed in.

From the endless amounts of Carrie Underwood playing while Laura got ready, to the beautiful ceremony by the lake, it was perfect.

Laura and Chris, I've said it before, but truly, everyone knew your story would end up just the way it did. Your day was flawless.

Chance & Pinky

If there is one thing this guy is passionate about, it's racing. Before this shoot I had no idea this sort of thing even existed, but now I am proud to say I am well-educated... or maybe I should say well-educated for someone who is clueless about this sort of thing.

We spent this beautiful evening running around downtown, well, simply because Chance loved having his picture taken that much! Ok, maybe not, but I at least tried to make him love it!

Here are a few shots from our evening session...

Glover Wedding

Photographing someone you know is something special, but photographing the wedding of someone you know is ten times more amazing. I had the opportunity to photograph Laura, whom I have known since elementary school, on her wedding day. She had a glow about her that only comes when it is your wedding day. She was completely composed and simply excited to marry her best friend.

I remember Chris & Laura dating all through high school and I think at that time everyone knew their relationship would end up exactly as it did.

Here is a preview into Laura & Chris's wedding.