{Luana & Andres | Family}

So after yeeeeaaaaarrrrrsss of trying to plan a photo shoot with Luana, we finally did it! And I LOVE how it came out! Thank you so much for letting me try some ideas with you guys. 

Enjoy!

:)

 

{Reuben & Vivian | Family}

The last three months of the year is the best time for many reasons.
The weather (slightly) changes, girls start wearing boots, and families start contacting me for shoots. And I love family shoots! Reuben and Vivian's family was no different. I've known Reuben since high school, so I was thrilled when he asked me to photograph his engagement five years ago. You can only imagine my excitement when they contacted me about his family session.
Their little kids were so adorable in their costumes, I just couldn't stop taking pictures of them!
Here are some of my faves from the day!
Enjoy :)

{Bekah & Paul | Engagement}

One of the sweetest couples I've met is Bekah and Paul. 

They were near the end of their engagement (when we met, they were 3 weeks away from their wedding) and still having a blast through the whole process. The two of them were just excited to be together and trying to figure out the next part of their lives. 

Also, I got to shoot at Lake Mirror and Lake Morton, which I just looooovvvveeeee. 

Beautiful couple and beautiful location makes my job easy :)

{Amanda & Brandon | Family}

My dearest friend Amanda came to visit me so naturally we did a mini-photo shoot ;) 

This is one of the couples that make Rochester just a sweet place for me. I miss them terribly, but I'm happy about all the great things that are happening in their lives right now. 

I can't forget to mention my first nephew, Chewie, who was basically the star of the show! He did such a good job posing for us! 

Manda, did we give him a treat for doing so well???? 

Enjoy!

1 year (and some months) later

So March of 2012 was the last time I updated my blog. 

Wow. 

The only explanation I can give is that teaching has gotten in the way and that's ok. Teaching is my first love and if everything else nearly falls to the wayside, then I know that I'm giving my students everything I can. :) However, that doesn't mean I didn't get a chance to photograph some big moments this past year, it only means I haven't blogged them. Does that make sense? I hope so! I'm terrible at blogging...

It's been a crazy year, but I've had fun! I got to travel and try some new things,  personally and in teaching/photography. I'm going to attempt to bring you up to date with all of the photo sessions and life moments I've had the privilege to be apart of over the next couple blog posts and I hope you enjoy!

I'm going to showcase three pictures that basically wraps up my year. Just three pictures.

So let's start with...TEACHING!

This is my beautiful classroom the week I moved in :) Nothing short of a hot mess. Last year, I taught 6th grade in a class that once belonged to the crazy teacher on campus. This year I moved to the 8th grade. The closet was such a mess from the previous teacher that my class looked like this the whole first week back for teachers. Today, that closet is my pride and joy!

Next, my favorite part of the year...

Isn't he precious??????? 

My baby nephew was born in May 2012 and just turned a year old :) I love his little face! Being an aunt has been quite an adventure even though he lives a few states away. Funny how someone can be all you think of when they weren't even part of your life a year ago. 

The last picture to sum up my year is basically about my students but I can't show you their photos since I'll be breaking 100 different laws. My students drove me up a wall, made me laugh and kept me on my toes every second they were with me. I'll miss my babies as they start high school in a few months. This is my classroom as I left for summer vacation in June. Clean, organized, and ready for me to return in August.

This year was unlike any I've had before, but it'll definitely go down as one of the bests :)

{Khadja & Adam | Anniversary}

Isn't this one of the cutest couples you've ever seen?? I mean seriously! They're one of those couples you just want to watch because they're so sweet with each other. They recently celebrated 1 year of being married and asked me to take their anniversary photos. We got to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon walking around Lake Hollingsworth before the rain came. They were so sweet and I had such a good time with them. Plus, I loved getting a chance to catch up with family!
:)