Elaina & Ryan | Looooove

Elaina and Ryan are AHHHDORABLE. They truly are head over feet in love and I loved seeing how they interacted with each other. He looks after her and she brings out his best smiles. They laugh so much together and I think I spent part of our time together trying to get myself together from their moments. I am so excited for their November brunch wedding....so, until then, their love session to hold you over :)

.Peace and Love. | A Tribute

My beautiful friend Cari lost her husband Eric a few weeks ago to a form of leukemia. I'm sure you've all seen his name floating around the internet and, if you haven't, his story is amazing. 

I have, truthfully, been putting off this blog post as I was completely unsure as to what I would say. I met some amazing families for some photos on a Sunday afternoon and everything I earned went to L.I.F.E....it was all I could do. I couldn't stop the cancer from attacking or keep him here longer but I could pray and I could donate....so, these amazingly generous people met me and we had some fun. It had just poured rain and we ended up rescheduling due to a number of cancellations but I loved how eager and willing these people were. Our community has truly rallied around this cause and I am proud to have been such a tiny part of it. It is true...we all will die but how will we spend these precious days...how will we make this L.I.F.E something we are proud of? Not a single day of Eric's life was wasted and that truly is a victory.

It is my greatest hope and prayer that we never forget...never stop talking...and never stop fighting for Eric. I ask that you continue to pray for comfort and strength as his family continues to move on without him. Tonight, these are for him. 

Mark & Crystal | Wedding

Mark and Crystal got married on a beautiful August day. Separately, they are amazing individuals and together they are a dynamic team. I love how they laugh together...how they connect with each other and the ease at which they communicate. They love without question...unconditionally....and they've created a life that I don't think each of them would have ever imagined happening. I remember the moments where I stood in awe at them...just so madly in love with each other...and I felt as if I was right where I was supposed to be. Capturing these moments is something that I take seriously--absolutely none of the details are overlooked and it is a true blessing to be able to share these with you. 

Jill | Best Friend

It is altogether amazing that I have been able to share the last seven years of my life with this amazing woman. She shows me in her actions and in her words what true loyalty is. I have laughed harder with her than with anyone else in the world. She has picked up my pieces, held them for as long as I've needed her to and has never complained once. I don't know what a best friend is for everyone but for me, it's someone who listens to you, loves you in spite of yourself, puts up with your dog jumping on her when she walks in the door, someone who reminds you to stop before you burn out, dreams with you, never gives up on you, and is there no matter the time. Jill is all of that and more to me...and she's just a remarkable woman. I am so very blessed to have her in my life and I thank God that I get to call her my very best friend. 

Pickel | Family Session

This family is one of my absolute favorites. They were my FIRST family session when I launched Oh! Photography and have been some of my greatest supporters ever since. Their daughters are as sweet as the day is long and Ben even puts up with me for at least 7.5 minutes. Here are a few of my favorites from their session :)