Nevada

This week was the annual Professional Photographers of America convention, and this year it was held in Phoenix, Arizona.  Becki, Elise, and I headed out there for some sun and some new photography knowledge.  We had an awesome time, and we learned a lot.  Before flying to Arizona, I decided to take a little detour to visit my aunt and uncle in Boulder City, Nevada.  While I was there, my aunt was nice enough to take me hiking around some of the slot canyons in the area.  I was blown away by the beauty of these places, and I wanted to share a few of my images with you all.  

Photos of Phoenix coming soon!

Christmas with the Family

For Christmas, my husband and I flew to Kansas to be with my family for a week.  I promise not to bore you with all 300 of the photos I took that week, but I wanted to share a few of my very  favorites from our time there.

My sister and I were raised with two other families, who aren't strictly related to us, but are family none the less.  These are the kids and their spouses, or soon to be spouses in a few cases.

And these are the people responsible for us. . . 

My beautiful sister, Stacey, and my perfect niece, Amelia Wren.

Amelia with her great-grandmother on Christmas day.

Deciding whether she prefers Jake's present to her own.

Amelia and my mother.

. . . and with my father.

One last photo of mom and dad on Christmas day.  

Emily and Slade

Last weekend, I drove down to Georgia to photograph Emily and Slade's engagement session.  We had an awesome time in the Atlanta aquarium, and by the end of the day, I felt as though we were old friends.  Here are a few of my favorites from the day.  This is Slade and Emily at the helm of the pirate ship in the center of the kid's play area.  (We were having way more fun than the kids.)

Petting the sharks and sting-rays.

Under the world's largest tank.

One last shot as the sun sets on the Atlanta sky-line.

Thank you, Emily and Slade, for showing me around Atlanta last weekend.  I had a fabulous time with you both, and I look forward to seeing you again soon!

Lily's Quinceańera

Elise and I drove to Durham over the weekend to photograph Lily's quinceańera, and man was it a fun night.  Those fifteen year-olds knew how to party, dancing the night away.  Here are a few of my favorite images from the night. 

Lily and her girlfriends in front of their stylin' stretch hummer.

Dancing with her father, Hector.

And dancing with her brother, Michael.

Dancing in her second dress of the evening.

Opening presents.

Blowing out the candles on her beautiful cake.

What an amazing evening.  Thank you all for allowing Elise and I to be a part of it.  We are truly honored.  

Lily

Earlier this week, Lily and I went up to Kitty Hawk to take a few photographs before her quinceañera.  It's an extremely important day for her, and I'm honored to be her photographer.  She was an awesome model, and we had a fabulous time.  Here are my favorites from the day.

Pam and Anthony

Last week, I had so much fun photographing Pam and Anthony's engagement session.  They brought along Bruno, who did his best to be the very picture of an obedient dog.  We traveled all over Greensboro, and they were up for anything.  Here are a few images from the day.

A family portrait. . .

He can walk himself, thank you very much.  

I had a great time, and I was so happy to meet Bruno.  Thank you both for spending the day with me!

Leigh Ellen and Derek

Yesterday, Leigh Ellen and Derek met me at Tanglewood Park for their engagement session.  They were willing to walk anywhere and do just about anything I asked of them, as long as it wasn't too close to the horses.  I had a fantastic time, and I hope they did, too.