Wednesday Sessions | Kelce & Austin Engagement

i have a few friendships that just happened along the way and i am not sure when they started or how they started but i am forever grateful that they did. Kelce has been one of my dearest friends for years. we have laughed so much, had many sleepovers, so many giggles, so many tears and so, so much sisterhood. i get a little teary thinking about her getting married because it feels just the same as my own sister's wedding. its always wonderful to see how the Lord brings two people together but this has been so extra special because when we were young and had all our pillow talks about relationships i don't know if either of us every guessed the way God would work it all out. and isn't that such a comfort that he did? he works it out for the best! not the eh, its okay. its always the best. he wants the best for his children and if we trust, that's what he will do.

amen.

okay now that i'm finished preaching let me just tell you these two gems are so much fun to photograph! it was an absolute privilege to be a part of these special moments and once we got Kelce's giggles out it went even better! the lighting was perfect, the weather wasn't too cold. i'm telling you winter has been such a pal this year. what do you think?

Janiel & Greg | Engagement Session

there are so many good moments that make up a life. i wish we could have and relive those moments always and i guess thats why i love the art of photography. moments like, when you got engaged get to live on forever and that is a very beautiful thing.

i am so happy and excited for my friend, freshman roommate, and sister in Christ! Janeil you are getting married and every time i think of it i get more excited! you are a beautiful person and i think you are getting one heck of a guy. congrats to you both!

this session had a photographers dream light (the sunrise!) and was in such a beautiful spot! thank you Greg for letting me be a part of your special day! here are just a few of my favorites!

The Price Ladies -Family Session

i'm not sure if there is anything in this world more beautiful than a family that loves each other. this family session was probably the best (and most fun!) one i've ever been a part of. there was so much laughter and joy and the price ladies were all so darn good looking, i couldn't help but get magic with a lens. here are just a few of my favorites from our time at smith mountain lake!

Coffee and Community

i suppose that today i am missing my community. or maybe its because i'm sitting in a coffee shop alone and when i did this before i would end up seeing at least three people i knew. people are so important for growth. this is coming from a (somewhat) introvert. i have found nothing in this world like the friendships of that past seven years of my life. virginia was so good for me, and even though i fought it tooth and nail, it ended up being the right place for me each time i moved. i think thats why i am not fighting this one either. i do miss my people. i do miss my community. but i know without a doubt that God has purpose behind everything he sends my way. i look forward to looking back at this time and seeing what he was doing.

speaking of community (and coffee) i was able to have a coffee date with my friend Joy last time i was in fredericksburg. i took her to blackstone coffee. (thank you mel for the tip!) and we enjoyed frozen treats. for one of the first times ever i didn't get a mocha! i had the turtle and Joy had the mocha. both were super delicious but neither of us finished ours. (too much!) the best part of the whole time was the conversation. oh how good it is to be around like minded people. we laughed and told stories, talked about our struggles and i walked away refreshed. and isn't that how a friendship should be? refreshing?

i love you Joy, thank you for sticking with me all these years. you are a gem. also i'm still holding out for you to move to nashville. okay? okay.