Driving Award

It's not everyday that you get the opportunity to win a GOLD medal! Well, not to pat myself on the back or anything, but I won a gold medal. On our drive this past weekend to Toledo for Dave & Clarissa's wedding...is where this medal was acquired! I have scanned it in for you as proof.

It's proof that Daniel thinks I'm the BEST driver he knows (and I'll save this image in case he forgets! :)

The Massey Family

Full of life. Leaping. Jumping. Perpetual Motion. Sweet. Gentle. Fun. Smart. Articulate.

All of these things describe Jaylen, Jesiah, Jordan & Joshua. These 4 incredibly well-mannered children are amazing. It was a cold and dreary North Carolina day when we shot this family...and the kids were such troopers! Their personalities bubble over and are contagious! They are a wonderful representation of the awesome parenting they receive from Jamil & Dawn.

Seriously (let me see if I get the ages right....) 2 months, 3, 6 and 8 years old?!?! I'm amazed!

Ladies and Gentleman...I give you the incredible Massey family!



























...and the slideshow....song chosen by family....

Happy Birthday Brother!

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(picture courtesy of Haley Lamb)

Today is my little brother's 26th birthday! He was married this September...and we LOVE Katie to death.

I don't often do this...so here's my chance to tell you all of the amazing thing about Matthew that make me smile!
**He's the most generous person I know. If you are his friend or his family he's going to bend over backwards to help you. Don't even try to go out to eat with him and expect to pay! (He'll leave the whole price of the meal as a tip if you do. STUBBORN!)
**He freely gives of his talent and time. He's helped me move (pre-Daniel) countless times. He laid our wood floors FOR FREE. He's just a solid guy. Committed to the finish. He'd die for what he believes in.
**He's a natural comic. When we were little. I'd try and make people laugh...but I just wasn't funny. Matthew, however would just say something...and laughs all around would come for him.
**He likes fast cars. Enough said.
**We sing together to oldies songs in restaurants and public areas. We look at each other and just laugh. I love it!

There are many many more reasons why he's the best brother...but these are just a few! Matthew...thanks for being the best brother there is. You make me want to work harder and be a better human being. I love you! I can't wait for you and Katie to have a baby first !!! *wink wink*

The Carr Family

Amy & Ken are amazing parents! Their 3 sweet babies along with Amy & Ken came out on a COLD November morning to Frances Beaty Park to get some long awaited family shots of their sweet family. Will, Meredith & Mallory were so cute and such troopers! Here are a couple of our favorite shots....for you to view.



Mallory....
Mallory...close up...look at that BEAUTIFUL FACE!
I loved Mallory in her ballerina outfit!
Amy & Meredith...these girls are just so sweet!
Amy and Meredith...these girls adore their mommy!
Meredith in her tutu! Don't you just love the contrast and reflection on Meredith's face. This one is a fave from the day.
I could just melt in those eyes. They are such dark pools of love!

Will's ride....was stylin'!
The little man himself, WILL!
I love Amy and Will in this one. Why? Well, it's indicative of the protective love of a mother. I was in awe of it..and had to keep it!
Ladies and gentleman...I give you WILL!
Amy's family had come for the holidays....and of course, we snapped a shot of them too! Here's a picture of her niece!


Haven't had enough of this amazing family? Go see their slideshow here.

WORKING ON:
2 weddings
family shoot
Sunday Elevation Pictures
Shoot tomorrow Riley Watkins!!

Give Thanks.

Daniel and I are thankful for so many things. As the two of us sit here at my parent's house in Augusta...we are overwhelmed with how blessed we are. We are not naive enough to think we have so much because we have worked hard for it, or because we deserve it or...even because we are so so talented. No, we know that our blessings come from above. The Lord provides for us in all ways. In love, in grace, in forgiveness...and our finances.

Just wanted to take time to say thanks.

And we'll leave you with a picture of our little man from his first Thanksgiving...enjoy!

A Quiet Spell...

Hi there! It's been a crazy couple of days! I can't wait to tell you about it.... 1, 2, 3,....GO!

**I was sick this weekend and had wedding to shoot. I got through it...I have to honestly say...the Good Lord got me through it. It was a GORGEOUS wedding at Myers Park Methodist Church and Bentley's on 27th.
**Daniel and Matthew (my bro) are putting down my new floors right now! It is looking amazing...but everything's a wreck....and honestly....I can't edit when my brother's up for a visit!
**Tomorrow is Daniel's BIRTHDAY! My sweet husband is going to be 27!! (I know I know...a year and a half younger than me! More to come tomorrow...
**Is it wrong that I am loving 'Single' by NKOTB?
*Oli's had some setbacks. Seriously....just when you think you've got your sweet faced Maltese pup potty-trained...he poops, pees and pukes in your house. Thankfully all before the carpet came up....
*Editing...here's what I've been up to:
-Wei-Bowyer wedding (just finished--post coming soon)
-Taylor-Bollinger wedding
-Woody-Liles wedding
*Shoots coming up (so excited about these!) :
-Fisher-Watkins wedding
-Carr Family
-Milan Ford family and book shoot
-Massey family

Now that you've gotten my little list of what's going on...I'm sure you'll sleep better tonight...HA! I leave you with some personal pictures...

I've lost 11 lbs since this picture (above) taken in May. Awesomness. This comes from some pictures it's taken me forever to get to. We shot a Baltimore wedding. To see more random pictures from us just being silly...click here.
Here's a trip outside to our back yard (that backs up to a beautiful Jewish cemetary) for Oli to "potty." Yeah right.
Another shot from our downtown Baltimore experience. 'Misses Officer' anyone?
Done playing and ready to go back inside. He's so cute!
My sweet Daniel off to work!!! I love that man! More pictures from our fall lazy days here.

Tabler Family

This is the most fun and loving family to be around. Kara & Nate were in our small group when they lived here in Charlotte and we had the absolute honor of knowing them before they had their little miracle, Aiden. Well.....Kara and Nate came down from their new home of Nashville, TN, for a family shoot (and Kara's parents joined in for a couple of shots as well)...and we had a great time!

P.S. Daniel and I are shoe people...and these two do not disappoint!
P.P.S. (I posted twice today...if you make it to the end of this post...there is one more from today.)

Ladies and Gentlemen..I give you...the Tabler's. (If you are at work..well..there are about 20 pictures and a slideshow in this post...don't say I didn't warn you..*wink*)