From the moment Ericka giggled as she glanced out into the crowd during the ceremony, I knew this wedding was going to be so special. It was such a perfectly her moment, a little burst of joy that broke through the emotion of it all. And somehow, that one small moment summed up their whole day. Everything […]

Every year when I see the Stine family pop up on my calendar, I can’t help but smile. It’s hard to believe how many years have passed since the very first fall family session we did. Somehow it feels like no time has passed at all but watching the kids have grow & change is […]

From the moment I met Chelsea & Sam, I felt like I was reconnecting with old friends. I couldn’t stop telling Chelsea how great she looked (because look at her!) — from her hair to their perfectly coordinated outfits — and every single time, Sam would immediately chime in to agree. He had me smiling […]

For a moment, everyone held their breath. Time slowed down. The sound of worship music filled their hearts, as Amanda and John wrapped their arms around each other. This was a moment they prayed and planned for. And for one song, they got to look at each other, take it in, and share the tears […]

Her eyes filled with tears. Tears she hadn’t anticipated. This was supposed to be a joyful day; a day to celebrate, dance, and smile. But the words struck her to her core. The officiant reminded her sister and soon-to-be brother-in-law to look at each other’s hands. She explained that these were the same hands that […]

When you’re a parent, there’s so many moments that catch you off guard–From the first time your baby smilies at you, to the time they to step out into the world on their own. You find yourself watching them with a mix of pride and sadness, realizing that the little hand that once reached for […]

When I think back to Kourtney & Micah’s engagement session, the first thing that comes to mind is how easy it was to be around them. From the very beginning, it felt like I had known them for years. I remembering leaving that night with my cheeks sore from smiling. That’s why I was so excited for […]

Juliana and Grant’s wedding day at Deer Creek was nothing short of a dream. From the very beginning, the story of their love is full of beauty and intention—their first date in a garden, their engagement session surrounded by blooms, and now, a wedding day that felt like everything had been leading here. I’m so […]

His hand shook as he held the microphone. He took a deep breath and looked at his oldest daughter. She was looking into the eyes of her new husband. Completely and utterly swept up in the moment and enjoying the fact that they are now one. He raised the microphone to his trembling lips and […]

There are some people you meet and immediately feel like you’ve known them forever, and that was exactly how it felt with Mackenzie and Ethan. This was our first time meeting in person, but the way they joked, told stories, and even asked about my pregnancy, it was like we were all just catching up […]