St. Augustine Glamour | Coming soon...

I love this time of year for engagement sessions, especially in such beautiful surroundings. I traveled back to my beloved city, St. Augustine for a gorgeous engagement session.I can't wait to share more of these two glamourous love birds! We've been busy traveling and setting up our new home...thus, the quietness on the blog. I have so much to post in the next few weeks! I hope to share a little house tour as well. Stay tuned!

Comparison won't make me a better mom...

Comparison won't make me a better mom...

t's such a big thing, bringing a person into the world. Just over 23 weeks into this journey, my heart feels the strain between what matters and what doesn't. Having a little one is so much more than buying cute mini clothes and decorating a room. Children are a gift, yes, but they are also a huge responsibility. Very soon our little girl will arrive and we will be entrusted to raise her, provide for her, teach her and so much more. She will depend on us and we will help shape her life. That's an enormous undertaking that we don't enter into lightly. God has a unique plan for our girl and it's our job to help guide her on the path to find it. What a task! We know it will be a tremendous joy and challenge...and probably more on the challenging side. She may not do what we have done. She may not have our same weaknesses and strengths, accomplish what we have accomplished, or even take interest in the things we love. Our bigger picture is to raise her in God's ways, however that plays out for her unique person. Period. Even when she's just a baby I hope I have eternity in mind every single day.

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Jon, Amy & Luca McLaughlin

Jon, Amy & Luca McLaughlin

A few months ago I had the privilege of traveling up to Indiana to photograph Jon and Amy McLaughlin and their sweet little girl Luca. It was for the 2nd issue of The Influence Magazine. The fabulously talented lady in charge, Hayley, invited me up to collaborate for the magazine. Amy and Jon were so gracious to welcome us into their beautiful home! I'm warning you that you're going to fall in love with their cute place! If my husband would let me paint our floors white I'd to it in a heart beat. I loved seeing how they created such a chic and cozy home. It's also a pleasant surprise to meet people in the music industry who are so down to earth and authentic. Jon is an incredibly talented singer-songwriter and is coming out with a new album soon! (You can check it out here!) I remember listening to his songs as a music major in college. I have to admit that I was so jealous of his talent on the piano. I used to think listening might motivate me to practice my classical pieces, but alas it did not. I still enjoyed listening nevertheless. Industry has to be my favorites. The beginning piano part gets me every time!

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Jacob & Katelin | Romance at the Cà d'Zan

J&K blog (17 of 20)

J&K blog (17 of 20)

There is nothing more enthralling to me than romance by the seaside. For Jacob and Katelin's session we had the best of both worlds: walking the grounds of a mansion by the bay and dancing as the sun set over the sea's horizon. If you can't tell by these images, they are the sweetest and most adorable couple. They were perfectly lovely in every way.

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J&K blog (7 of 20)

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J&K blog (1 of 20)

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J&K blog (14 of 20)

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J&K blog (8 of 20)

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J&K blog (11 of 20)

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J&K blog (20 of 20)

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J&K blog (12 of 20)

When He bestows and withholds...

When He bestows and withholds...

"I trust in You, O LORD; I say, 'You are my God. My times are in Your hand." Oh, how abundant is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who fear You, and worked for those who take refuge in You, in the sight of the children of mankind! Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!" (Psalm 31:14, 15, 19, 24)

Right now I am sitting in my office space in our  new house. I gaze at through our big windows and see our big, blooming Camellia bushes, the sun shining on our deck and little Robins flitting from one tree to another. My heart is overcome with thankfulness for this beautiful home. We don't deserve this; it is above and beyond all we hoped for or dreamed. It is grace poured out into our lap. Of course, it's not perfect. I could make a fairly long list of all that others might change, but it's just right for us. We think it is incredibly beautiful, and a perfect place for our little family to grow. The day we got the keys we came in to look at our then empty home. Sitting on the edge of the bathtub we thanked God for this lavish blessing and gave it back to Him. We know it's not really ours, even though that's what the deed says.

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