Another Celebration

Posted on January 24, 2016June 12, 2021 by Heather

The first time I photographed Anne-Marie it was in celebration of her work being published. We did head shots in order for her to submit it for her book. It was exciting to be able to capture her for such an important event. However, I think this one probably trumps the head shots. She contacted me again this time to celebrate her engagement! It was my pleasure to document some of her and her fiance Nick’s favorite places. I hardly had to give them any directions at all which makes for some wonderful moments captured.

In the Trenches

Posted on November 9, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

Marcy is a in the trenches kind of friend. She sees me at my worst and hopefully at my best. She knows the pains and the joys. She gets to remind me often to not believe lies that easily slip into my head. We have someone how have managed despite living apart for over 3 years to keep sharing daily life together. I love having the excuse at least once a year to photograph her beautiful family. I love how each of her girls have their own beauty and personality. My favorite photo of the session was the last one posted. It shows, her follow the directions oldest, her easy going daydreamer second, and her take off and conquer third. I am privileged to watch these girls grow up in front of my lens and to have such a great friend in their mom.

Before My Eyes

Posted on November 6, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

David’s family is very dear to mine. I feel like I have literally watched him grow up before my eyes. I am not sure who was in more shocked that it was time to schedule senior session his mom or I. Just doesn’t seem possible! David is an excellent story teller. I often found myself caught up in his story and forgetting to also take photographs. It was a fun session and I think we got some great images.

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Another Photographer

Posted on October 20, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

When another photographer, who happens to be very talented, asks you to photograph her family, you feel honored and scared at the same moment. A million questions flood my head; style, technique, locations, creativity, etc. However, my very wise husband reminded me “do me”. So that is what I did. I was able to fully enjoy photographing this family. They are goofy, full of energy and love each other. It’s a great combo! I am so privileged to create photographs of their family. DSCF8079

Juggling

Posted on October 4, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

Michaela is an excellent student. She is dedicated to her role in student council. She loves the Fourth of July. She can not pass up a swing. She is a caring sister. She loves her friends. She is assured of herself. She loves to laugh. She has high ambition. She has the respect of many. She is the pride of her parents. Not to forget, beautiful As she described her daily routine to me I was in awe of what she gets accomplished in one day. She is juggling many balls at the moment, including senior in high school. It was so much fun to try to capture her and showcase some of what she juggles so well.

Beauty

Posted on September 15, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

I see beauty here. I see it beyond the obvious beauty of this sweet precious gift of a baby. I see beauty in the care and attention her nursery has. I see it in how her mommy has embraced her new role in a way she looks like she has done it for years. I see it in the way her parents are working as a team to meet her needs. I see it in the contagious smile of her parents every time they lay eyes on her. I see it in the new found love and respect her daddy now has for her mommy. I see it in the creation of a family. It’s all over the place and it was my privilege to capture it.

To See Her This Way

Posted on July 11, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

About 12 years ago I meet for the first time this vibrant, tell it how it is, full of laughter lady. She became my sister-in-law a year later. She is till all those things but now she is also in love. It is so much fun to see her this way. To watch her trust and give herself to Terrill is precious. It does my heart well to see the glow and demonstrations of satisfaction and contentment. It was my privilege to capture their sweet love.

Beyond Gorgeous

Posted on June 29, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

I know GORGEOUS is probably the first word that comes to mind with this couple. Which they absolutely are! However they go beyond gorgeous! They are genuine, kind and sweet. You can’t help but smile after being around them. They are over the moon about the arrival of their baby girl. We had so much fun at their session. I love when I am given the freedom to create freely and when I have such amazing subjects. I can not wait to get my hands on the beauty of what is assured their baby girl will be.

Becoming Home

Posted on June 1, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

The Moseley’s moved here about a year ago when John took over as head basketball coach at Lincoln University. I have enjoyed getting to know them better over the last year. I have watched as they have made the transition to small town living and embraced the busy life of a head basketball coach’s family. I know the transition has not always been the easiest. However, I appreciate how Crystal loves and supports John. I love that the LU Tigers biggest fan is little Miss J. This is a family obviously has much love for each other. I am glad that Jefferson City is becoming home and we have become friends.

Bittersweet

Posted on May 18, 2015June 12, 2021 by Heather

It’s for bittersweet reasons I had the opportunity to photograph this family. This family is moving. For this I am sad. I am sad because my youngest walks around the house yelling Lulu, my son is full of excitement after an adventure with Finley, and my oldest recalls the giggles shared between her, Emerson, and Harper. I am sad because we exchange babysitting. I am sad because Lydsay gets me. I am sad because this family has become every so dear to my family. So all of that is the bitter in the bittersweet. The sweet is watching them having a calling on their life and not being afraid to act on it. The sweet is knowing another family doing the hard work of ministry, walking that same journey even if it has to be so far away. The sweet is knowing lifelong friendships have been formed and for this I am so grateful. The sweet is also having the chance to capture their family before we part ways. I love them dearly and so glad to call them friends.