I’ve been slacking on the blog lately so I belatedly bring you the Family Friday Saturday post. This week has been wild for our family. One of those weeks where you drink in how blessed you are and look at your children with new, bright eyes. My husband came home from New York last night and seeing my babes fly at him, as he descended the escalator, was overwhelming. I am so lucky and I hope I never get used to that fact. And all this schmoopy babbling after I had my identity stolen and our account wiped out by some idiot buying electronics in California. Those things are so minor when there is so much out there left to discover, and stand in awe of. *blissfulsigh*

The entire wedding day, I was a bit worried at what the weather would hold for Stephani & Travis. But the rain cleared up just in time for a gorgeous beach ceremony and we still a bit afterward for some down time before the reception. Thank you two so much for being open to whatever I asked! Anna and I had such a wonderful time shooting with you!

Stephani and Travis were married this past weekend at the Westin St. John Resort in the USVI. I really can not say enough wonderful things about this couple, who were so gracious and kind to us. St. John and St. Thomas were absolutely amazing….thanks S & T for flying Anna and I in for your “special day”! (hehehe Steph hates that phrase so I had to throw it in, just for fun)









Michelle, the Westin’s wedding specialist, was such a joy to work with…as were all of the fabulous vendors.






More to come in a minute! You can also check out our behind the scenes adventures on our travel blog!

Honestly, I struggled when my son turned five. Not sure what it is about that age that screams “no more baby” but that’s the marker in my mind. Next week my baby girl will turn 5 and we’re throwing her big birthday bash tomorrow. Princesses, princesses everywhere. Think happy thoughts for me, so that I may avoid an emotional meltdown.

Happy birthday my sweet, vivacious, hilarious, ornery, wild little Gemini. You are such a joy and I will always be thankful for your place in my life. I’m so sad the baby days are behind you but I can’t wait to see the beautiful things that lie in your future. I love you to the moon and back.
“Tisses” and PINK SHOES to you!
Love Mom

Rosemary Beach, Florida is the perfect background for a couple’s session. Randy and I loved wandering the streets with Bridget & Karl. Look for more images from their wedding soon!

Another Friday… Saturday Family post (next Friday I’ll be back home, without limited upload speed)! This time just a simple quote that one of my dear friends sent to me, about wonder, and a few images from the Kids Rock The Block Party at Rosemary Beach.

“Do you allow yourself to feel wonder about the amazing things the universe has to offer? Children do it with no problem. A cloud becomes a giraffe; a bug is diligently followed with incredible intensity; an ice cream cone is an exercise in sheer delight. Don’t allow life to take away those magical feelings because you’re too busy or stressed out. It’s what makes life worthwhile!” ~ Loretta LaRoche

R and I have so many images to pour through from the wedding we captured on Saturday and a regular blog post wouldn’t do it justice. Look for a full slideshow soon! Until then, here’s a few quick teaser images from this weekend’s trip!

I’m seriously behind on blogging, so let’s cram in a catch up post of recent sessions! I love playing with kidletts and the energy and personality that they bring to sessions. *swoon*

And voting closes tonight, at midnight, for the contest! If you get the chance, cast a vote for your favorite image! Ours is “Carnival Love”. Pacific Weddings Voting Link

Whoops, my Monday post accidentally slipped into a Tuesday post! A few years ago my dear friend Kate Monroe drove in at the last minute to assist me at a wedding and this past weekend I had the pleasure of returning the favor! Everything fell perfectly into place for Leslie & Bruce’s big day at the North Carolina Arboretum and the skies cleared up just in time for their outdoor wedding. I adore having the opportunity to focus on my main love, pure photojournalism, and Asheville is absolutely gorgeous!







Thanks for having me along, Kate-love! Can’t wait to see you again soon!

Friday Family post! It’s no secret that my husband and I wrestling with the “where should we live?” idea. With both of us working from home, we could really be anywhere in the country…or even overseas. Currently we’re searching all over Tennessee, as well as places like Florida (the beach, my love!), Montana and Wisconsin. Chattanooga or Sewanee are quite high up on the ranking because both of us love the outdoors and living in an art community, and I’m still accepting weddings in that area. Below are a few images from a Sewanee engagement session…I love their campus!
Any other suggestions of areas around the country that you all love?