In honor of Valentine's here's two Valentine's who will be welcoming a third lil lover very very soon. After living with these two for a whole year, I'm so excited Jemma is going to grow up with lots of jokes, big laughter, random dance parties (her momma and daddy can shake their groove thang), really, really, nommytown, delish home cooked food, deep conversations, Saturday morning cartoons, snuggling (lots and lots of snuggling), space to be honest, true listening, conflict

A dream was kindled in me a couple years ago. It didn't originate with me, I can't take credit for it's birth. The match was struck by Melissa Millar. She talked of having a Young Life house for women. At the time I thought, "That's nice, for Melissa." I think she called it "Ruth's house", a place where women could grow and lean into life with Christ, on mission together. Then kindling was added by Anneleise Tremont. This time the gleam of a Young Life House began to catch a

There is magic in a wedding day, and that magic just flourishes when two people are so in love it's palpable. Rachel and Christopher's day was one of those beautiful, magical days. And of all days, it was Valentine's Day. There were no cliche chocolate boxes or irreverent build cards. Nope, it was sweet, simple love between a lady and her man. And these two were just plain FUN! It's no wonder they were in love. Rachel is spunky and Christopher is steady, but sweetly willing t

On a crisp winter day, one of my childhood friends, Drew, married the love of his life, Melissa. It was a sweet ceremony and reception of family and friends. So many moments during this day were so beautiful. It is such an honor to capture significant memories for people you love and have watched grow. It's a privilege to see the man and husband Drew has grown into, and it's been a delight to get to know Melissa. Witnessing their wedding and the intimate moments was a gift, a

As an artist, occassionally you can start feeling isolated, alone, and like all your doing is producing. Perhaps this is just an #artistprob, but one of the great tensions I've experienced as a creative is balancing work and play. One of the main reasons I delight in creating is because I have so much freedom, but there is a tension (and I say this instead of balance on purpose) between creating for someone else and creating for the sake of seeing what comes alive. The latter

One of the distinct privileges of capturing moments through a veiwfinder is seeing friends grow and change on the other side. I've grown up knowing Drew. We used to carpool to school together back in 3rd and 4th grade. He and my brother used to make fun of me while imitating Tony Hawk moves in high school and jr. high (those years were rough). Finally, I think we came to terms that we would be friends. One of the distinctions of Drew's story is watching him grow and transform

"Love is a touch of friendship and a handful of dreams." R. M. Drake One fresh, autumn morning I arrived at Woodsen and Danica's to peer into their morning routine and tiny home. I was paid in sourdough pancakes that were out of this world (Woodsen's family recipe). As unique as their names, their tiny home mathes their gentle disposition and sense of rare adventure. My peek was one I was privileged to behold. They've made a lovely space in the woods, just high enough above t

Remember my friend Hope who's a Noonday Ambassador? Well...the spring line is in, along with a few additional pieces from last season, so what to do? A photo shoot of course. DUH! So, this is a post of how all my friends are DROP.DEAD.GORGEOUS.SUPER.MODEL.STATUS and the best part is they're not jerks about how HAWT they are. No, but seriously, they don't even know how stunning they are. And to make this "amazing girl next door" tale even better, is they're not just fun to loo

Monday afternoon I got a call from a very excited excited friend of mine. Trevor Millar had been planning for months to ask Melissa to marry him. I was so excited I was nearly jumping on the bed. It's one thing to hear someone's getting engaged, it's another to hear two of your favorite people are getting engaged and it's TOTALLY bed jumping material. Not only that, but THEN Trevor asked me to photograph their engagement. Um...let me think, DUH! Heck yes I will! So Tuesday ni

One of my dearest hearts is Grace Adams! She and I have shared many adventures together, braved matters of the heart, and witnessed our stories unfold. Her little growing bump has been the greatest joy and miracle to witness. Proof before our very eyes that God sees, knows, and delights to give us gifts. One Sunday afternoon when the leaves were in golden splendor Grace and I embarked on an adventure. I had wanted to take some film shots of her baby bump before it was too lat