Archive for January, 2010

Traci: Maternity

January 14, 2010

When I take pictures of women who are going to have a baby, I never cease to be amazed at the miracles that God can do. The fact that a little tiny human is growing inside a belly is the craziest thing to me. I mean seriously. Think about it. It’s insane. I also LOVE the way a future mother glows when they talk about their baby. Traci definitely was glowing. Traci and Sam are going to have little baby boy, Britton, in a little over a month. I’m 100% positive when I say that he will have amazing parents. Yes, he definitely will.

Not only will he receive all the love, comfort, and wisdom any child needs while growing up, he will also have two parents who know what to do when a little boy gets hurt (and we all know that little boys WILL get hurt). Traci is a nurse and Sam is a paramedic, which means they will know how to treat every “ow-ies” and “boo-boos” that comes along the way.  I know that little Britton will have a heck of a time convincing his parents that he might to live when he gets a scraped knee. :)

Traci and Sam, thank you so much for letting me tag along in your adventure. It’s so exciting to get to photograph such a miracle from the Lord. You both are going to be such amazing parents and I can’t wait to meet Britton!

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Kellen & Stephanie: Married

January 12, 2010

What an honor it was for me to photograph Kellen and Stephanie’s Christmas week wedding. I went to high school with these two lovebirds (they’ve been dating since high school) and I haven’t gotten to catch up with them in several years. Their wedding day was so special and fun. Stephanie was an ideal bride. She was SO calm and relaxed the entire day. Just sweetly glided throughout the day, it seemed. Kellen was great, too. He and his groomsmen spent the afternoon laughing and joking with each other. Kellen and Stephanie are a sweet match and I’m so glad I get to call them friends! At the wedding, I got to see lots of people that I haven’t seen in a long time. A lot of which had no idea I was doing photography. It’s definitely crazy where my life has gone in the last couple of years, but I’m so excited about this journey!

Congratulations to Stephanie and Kellen. I wish you both the best in your marriage. I hope that I can document all the different stages in your life! Ya’ll are precious!!

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This is just a taste of how silly the boys were together…

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They were cracking him up… LOL!

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Isn’t she just stunning?

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Here is the only time Stephanie was anxious throughout the day. I really think that she was just excited more than anything… Kellen was nervously looking at the guests arriving…

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BUT, everything is better the instant they are together!

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MARRIED!

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Their first dance was so sweet!

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I’ve been super busy lately, but I’m working on post processing Stephanie and Kellen’s wedding from late December. Here is a quick sneak peek of a picture from their special day! Check back soon for the full wedding post!

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Julie and John Mark had quite a party after the wedding. My second shooter Micah and I had an awesome time photographing all the laughing, dancing, and partying that happened at this reception. Like I said before, I really enjoyed getting to see all my cheerleading buddies again (we took a picture together, so be looking for it)! Also, get ready for a dancing reception entrance, a sweet father/daughter dance, and a grandpa who was passing around his flask!

Here are some details of the wedding!

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Tarleton Texan Cheerleaders

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Kate: The dance entrance is SO cute! I've never seen that before... they look like a fun group. :) Great pics Ashley!!!