Weddings weddings and more weddings

I have been excited to be doing more weddings lately. I have my first "traveling" wedding in August. I am seriously looking forward to it.  I am praying protection over all my equipment, flights, etc... I think that's pretty much the only thing I am feeling nervous about, someone's big day depending solely on me to capture these memories in a one time shot, and if anything goes wrong with the equipment aaaaahhhhhh!!!!! But I love how the more weddings and photo shoots I do the more comfortable I feel each time. More free to express myself  through my photos more creativity flowing, nerves chilling out. It's wonderful! :)

Bring on the weddings baby! :)

Flower Photography

OOOOOOOH How I love flowers! They make me soooooo happy. Thank you Lord for Your glorious creation. Fun fun fun! I used lightroom to add some pizzazz to these lovely photos. Enjoy, summer really is coming right!??

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Zane and Marlenes Big Wedding Day!

Zane and Marlene

What a precious couple! I had such a nice time capturing all the special moments through out this wonderful day. Marlene was such a kind and gentle bride, she was absolutely stunning in her very unique and exquisite gown. I completely loved her hair and hair piece.  Thank you Marlene and Zane for the privilege of shooting your wedding. I can't wait to show you the rest!

Sister photo shoot

This was so much fun, drawing out my lovely sister Autumn through photography, and helping her to see and be reminded of the beauty she has inside and out! Love you sis.

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Back at it (Wedding Photography and More)

Don't ever ever ever ever give up.  I keep telling myself that, because it doesn't cease to amaze me at how easily I want to do that when I don't see results immediately with things.  I am learning now with photography to keep pushing through as I face the frustrating part of marketing.  Someone can have a great gift but if no one sees it, how will it be shared.  I recognize a STRONG theme of FAITH in my life right now, and so I am taking that leap, especially in writing this blog to, what feels like, no one.

It's been a long long time.....

Yeah, I have had "photo block" I guess. Just working through pregnancy and motivation to believe in something, I don't see much fruit in yet (my photography), I definitely start to see the fruit of my womb :).  
Well, I have found the truth that motivation comes from action, as much as I don't like that truth. It's still the truth. :(  Anyway, here are a few favorites.  Have a lovely fun filled day! 




Eugene Wedding Photography and more!

Life through Photography

 Yes, that's me, I did have my husband take one.  He's practicing for our next wedding shoot. ;)

I really enjoy the freedom of digital.  You can really just click and decide after you have taken the shot. I have had so much fun just experimenting with whatever catches my eye.  I know my children are so used to me shooting photos with them in every stage of life. If they aren't comfortable behind the camera, I don't know who can be.

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Discouraged...a little ;)

I know it's probably not very businesslike to blog about your discouragement, but I also want to be realistic. So I wanted to explain why I hadn't blogged for a while. First of all we found out the exciting news, that we have a new little LIFE on it's way! I am only 7 weeks along, but feeling all the symptoms, emotions, tiredness (can't live with out my nap!), not much motivation to do anything, except clean the house (barely) make 2 meals a day (thank goodness for cereal for breakfast) get through the day with out biting anyone's head off.



Therefore, I haven't felt much motivation to blog either, which I feel bad about, but see that I just need to make time for it. So I am back and hope to stay on track. :)

Speaking of pregnancy! This is the lovely Atasha and Will MacGivor 

A fun mentoring session with ANP photography

I had the privilege of working with Anne Nunn and Jaymie Starr as Anne taught us some basics of photography and the business side of photography.  It was great fun! And such a joy.  I walked away from the session thinking, "Wow what a different perspective, to support each other and not be in competition with one another." I felt so supported and not alone, it felt wonderful.  So much how the kingdom is run, way to bring heaven to earth Anne and Jaymie! Thanks girls!

This little darling got to watch us from in the house the whole time.

These are the lovely: Cienna and Elise what fun little gals

Elise is a little energizer bunny!

Cienna and those eyes!

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