Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

While working in Bozeman, I have been given the opportunity to visit different towns.  I've enjoyed each one for different reasons but really enjoy the little town I've come to call, "my home away from home."  I biked around one afternoon and was drawn back to a location my boss and I had recently done a portrait session.  This little red barn reminded me a little of home with a Montana twist.

I LOVE Montana...do I have to go home?

I have wanted to go to Montana since I was a sophomore in High school.  Ten years later, I have been blessed with the opportunity to work in Montana for too short of a period of time.  I have fallen in love with this place.  While I have been here I had the opportunity to see Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons .  Here are just a couple of images that still can't hold a candle to the rugged beauty the West holds.

Two of My Friends

Vintage!

This session was so much fun!  My friends Laura and Andrew were great!  The couple decided to do something "out of the box." Laura chose her fabulous ensemble. Andrew,  laid back as always, informed us he would wear whatever we asked.  I did push for suspenders! They turned out great!  (Men you should wear these more often they look good!)  My friend and lab partner, Spencer, also did some shooting. Many thanks to my sister, Deidra, who did Laura's hair and makeup.  It was a day full of laughter, fun, and great photos! "Andrew and Laura, you guys were naturals! Thank you so much for one of my favorite shoots." Web gallery for online orders is coming SOON!

Julia the Miracle Baby

A few weeks ago this little girl would imprint herself right in my heart.  Julia is a little baby that is fighting the odds.  Julia survived a tough delivery and no oxygen for 15 minutes during the process.  Doctors ran numerous tests and told the family to be prepared for anything.  This faith filled family began to fill heaven with prayers over their beautiful new addition.  Miraculously, Julia's tests started coming back much more hopeful and the family watched and continued to pray.  I had the privilege of meeting Julia while she was still in Charlotte's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  Her and her family were an inspiration.  Julia is at home now but, still has to visit the doctors on a regular basis for more tests and observation.  This little one radiates peace and hope.  I felt like God was giving me this opportunity to use my love of photography to bless others, but I feel that I was the one who was blessed after meeting this family.  Please continue to pray for Julia and her family.

Devon is Engaged!

Devon and Ben are engaged to be married July 17, 2010.  Devon happens to be one of my best friends.  Ben and I were lab partners in our undergraduate years.  When Ben asked me about Devon I was overjoyed and gave him her phone number.  A couple years later the three of us are together again; shooting their engagement portraits. This session was so much fun!   In a few short months wedding bells will ring and this happy bridesmaid will watch two people that I love very much tie the knot!

"Who I am"

For my multimedia class we were given a quick turn around assignment that would show the viewer who we are as a photographer.  I believe who we are is where we come from, how we spend free time, and who we surround ourselves with.   All this influences my work.  I have always said, "You are what you shoot and you shoot what you want to be."   The  music by Nicklecreek: "When You Come Back Down."  It is significant to me because of all I had to say good bye to, to go to photography school.  As the song progresses I feel like I am the one "below" capturing people's moments.   I am there as others soar.  I am waiting for them to "come back down."  Here is what I ended up with for the short time we were given.  Hope you enjoy.



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