Whitney: Just Because

There are a million and one AMAZING things I could share about Whitney. I've known her a long time....her entire life. Crazy right? She's 21. Now before you go thinking I'm old...I was 7 when she was born.

Whitney is just as beautiful inside as she is on the outside. She would be quite the catch for ANY guy...though you'd have to get past her daddy for that one! She likes sports, outdoors, music, and more. She's really the total package...and if that's not enough....SHE'S STUNNING! NO joke! I could have photographed her all day!

Her sweet momma, Ms. Vicki, came along! It was so fun to be around them...I laughed the day away! I can't wait to do this again!




People should not be allowed to be this pretty!







Killer eyes!
I love the brightness of the sun in this one. Her hair and face look so golden!

Sneak Peek and a birth announcement!

Happy Christmas Eve! I am sitting here at my parent's place in Augusta with my sweet Oli in my lap! I drove down yesterday with Daniel with coming today! I had a shoot yesterday with the beautiful Whitney Tomberlin...more about her soon....but here's a sweet sneak peak of her...


Also...CONGRATS to our friends and small group homies John & Diane....on the birth of their sweet baby girl, Gracen. I got to see her when we dropped off a meal! Take a look at her...(I had to sneak some pictures of her....)

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....

Storm, rainbow, storm

Rainbow 3
Originally uploaded by Whitley

It's been raining all day and for the past few days. Gray skies and gloom. I have to be honest...after a while...it starts to get to you.

Then just moments ago, Daniel called from work saying, "Hey...go outside a minute. There's a rainbow outside." So Oli and I head outside and I don't see it.

Daniel: We can see the whole rainbow from here. Back up some and look towards the south.

Me: Umm..Don't see it.

Daniel: Keep looking.

Me: OH....I see it. Pretty. I didn't even realize it had stopped raining and that the sun had come out.

Daniel: Yup. Well, I had better get back to work, love you.

Me: Love you.

Oli and I gazed at it for a moment and as the wind blew, the dark clouds came over and it began to sprinkle again. However, as I was walking inside...there was still a smile left lingering on my face.

Almost instantly this parallel came to mind:
Sometimes we can be going through our darkest times. Day after day after day it's dark, gloomy and rainy!

While living in the gloomy...God gives you a glimpse of a rainbow and the skies clear. Sometimes you don't even notice that the rainbow is outside and that the skies have taken a breath. Often, God has to say:

"(enter your name here) take a look outside...the rain has stopped and a rainbow has been sent for you to gaze upon."

You say: Where, I don't see it.

God: Just take a couple steps back. You are way too close...you need a fresh perspective.

You say: I still don't see it. Oh...wait...now I see it. Wow...that's really amazing.

Sometimes the clear skies and rainbows last for a while and sometimes for only a moment. But as you walk by you've seen the rainbows and clear skies. You know that the gray skies won't last forever. You go back inside...and a smile lingers.

Isn't God good? He uses the ordinary things to speak to us. I'm so thankful..he speaks to us on a regular basis....but are we listening. (Check out Pastor Steven's message from this past Sunday at Elevation Church's website. Click here.)

2 for 1

So you get TWO blog posts in ONE day today! Your day can be complete! *wink*...

I'm excited. So excited. Why? I have a fresh perspective and goodness is coming your way. Here's what you can expect....

* A new blog look and location. This means bigger pictures and a VERY professional look. Coming January 09 (maybe sooner if we're lucky!)

* ADVERTISING. Yes, ladies and gentleman...Daniel and I are going to be advertising with a very reputable website. I can't wait to share with you the site. In about 48 hours...I'll share it!

*Albums, Albums & Albums! We are designing a ton of sample wedding albums, family albums, guest sign-in albums and more for all brides and families to touch-see-feel. All of that goodness will be available January '09. We use Couture Book as our vendor. Their hand-bound yummy-ness should be held by all.

*Our new office REVEAL! Daniel, my brother and I have worked tirelessly and have completed putting NEW hardwood floors down in our house. We've completely redecorated and relocated our office! Why? So we can meet with YOU...our favorite clients to go over album designs and more! Mi casa es su casa! Coming soon!

* A new website....in 09. Kids. Hold onto your seat belts...cause it's going to be one wild ride!

*The best news. . . . . .we are going to donate our time to ONE bride and groom to photograph their special day!! This will go to a VERY deserving couple that would not necessarily be able to afford all the bells and whistles. Be thinking of your friends for this one girls and guys...and tell them about this OR you can tell their story for them! All details are coming soon. . .

*If you are interested in booking your special day with us...it's not TOO late! We still have limited availability for the 2009 wedding season! We are available for travel...and can't wait to hear from you! E-mail at candice.lanning@gmail.com.

Don't forget to check out the post below...you wouldn't want to miss Jeremiah's sweet face!

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!!