the journal

The nerves that surround a wedding day are both exhilarating and scary. You are about to marry the love of your life. You spent all this money, got your hair and makeup done, bought the beautiful dress you’ve dreamt of since you were a little girl. The butterflies in your stomach are going crazy moments […]

When you think of a love story, what do you think of? Chipotle? Me too! That’s also how Angie and Adam feel, as that’s how they first met was working there as management. Now, if you ask me, that’s the best way! Fun little snippet, my husband and I had one of our first dates […]

A prayer. The silence. The serenity that washes over all that are present. A moment to take the day in and rejoice in what is to come. The voice of Jesus telling you that He has brought you the one your soul desires and will cherish for eternity. This moment was such a pure and […]

A courthouse. Fresh Flowers. A marriage certificate. Masks. Wait, what?! Why do we need masks to get married? Oh, that’s right, COVID-19. Weddings from March until just recently in August, look a tad different than they normally would at the start of the year. As a wedding and portrait photographer, I have been hit with […]

Losing someone never gets easier. Missing them and love them so deeply once they are gone never gets easier. None of it is easier. We just find a new normal without them, even though none of it is ever “normal” again. Losing a sibling is one of the worst pains I’m sure there ever was, […]

Such kind and gentle love. The sweet tears that rolled down Ana’s face as she spoke her vows to her groom. Scott looking so lovingly at his bride. Their love was so pure, so beautiful. It was true. As I listened to their vows, I could feel the emotions fill their bodies as the words […]