I have become a frequent visitor to Washington over the years, and have met some amazing people while traveling to and fro. One of those individuals is Angela. She is a talented cosmetologist, and a fabulous human being with a heart as big as the ocean. So when I received an email from Alyson, mentioning […]

This little Miss holds a special place in my heart. You see, two short years ago, Evalyn was born…on my birthday! Yes, we are birthday twinsies!!! And although we are a few decades years apart in age, I love that I get to share this day with her!!! To document Evalyn turning two and all […]

I have been thinking about the word encourage lately. What it means, and specifically what it means to me, and those near and dear to me. My pondering derived as I listened to a friend contemplating a new career, but feeling crippled by fear of the unknown future. As I listened, I wondered what I […]

They met at church. Kim played the keyboard, while Andrew led the worship for their church’s youth group. Week after week, they gathered together for worship rehearsals, reviewing music notes as they prepared for upcoming worship. As he led the team each week, Kim couldn’t help but also take note of Andrew. His positive attitude […]

It’s a heartwarming tale of love, life, and adventure. The epic journey takes flight with a house, suspended by thousands of balloons, making its way to South America for an adventure of a lifetime. Ahhhh!!!! I heart UP, it’s hands-down one of my most favorite films…EVER!    So you can imagine my excitement when I […]

Look who turned ONE this last weekend!!! You might remember Ethan from his newborn portraits, and now this little guy is celebrating his first birthday!!! Boy oh boy, time sure flies! Ethan has grown SO much since I saw him last, and is now standing, FULL of expressions, and is almost walking!!!    I met […]

As if there wasn’t enough cuteness on Wednesday with Ethan turning one, you are about to get another dose today with the Lee Family! Their darling Karyss turned four this last weekend, so I met up with them a few weeks back to capture the occasion!     And what better way to celebrate turning […]

It was a day nine years in the making to be exact. Rebecca first met Dalton when she was eleven. He was in her older sister’s class, and she thought he was cute. Five years later and a drivers license in hand, the two started dating. Five years following, Dalton got down on one knee […]

Well, it’s official. If you are born into the Slate family, you are the inheritor of awesome dimples and a megawatt smile! It’s true!!! Over the years, I have had the privilege of documenting senior portraits for three Slate boys and they ALL have these killer smiles and or dimples for days. I love it! […]

When I was little, I had an imaginary friend. Her name was Teesa. Pronounced like Lisa, but with a “T”. Teesa and I went on all sorts of adventures together. She came on family vacations. She lived in a mint green house and ate dinner with us in the evenings. I’m not sure at what […]