Thanks! :)

There have been so many AMAZING changes in my life during the past year, including the move to Charlotte, NC!  To celebrate all these changes, I have one more to announce:  my new website is FINALLY LIVE!

I’ve been working around the clock for months redesigning, coding, rewriting, reediting…not going to lie, it’s been a lot of work.

But, I would like to think that everything is much more organized, easier to use {on the computer AND mobile phones}, and is much more me.

I also have to thank Cathie Hong of ampersandity for redesigning my new logo, which went live a few months ago.  Her calligraphy  is AMAZING, and she is SO great to work with.  Another thanks to Sarah Marshall {whose wedding will be on the blog soon!} and Brendan who have given a second eye every step of the way.  Alyse, {a fellow wedding photographer and friend} was AWESOME and helped test and give feedback, and Lisa {friend and super talented journalist} who helped me edit my about section {she also helps edit every major essay/grant proposal that I write! haha}.  I seriously have the best friends in the entire world.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Now, take it for a test ride {here}! and {here}!

{ My photojournalism site (linked off the personal tab) still needs an entire overhaul as well, but I’m going to take a little break for Christmas before I take on that beast! ;) }

There’s a lot of love in this family.

The Dillers moved to Muskegon a few years ago when they felt called by God to help start a young adults ministry at Forest Park Covenant Church.  Over time, the ministry became Renovate Church and also my home church until I moved to Charlotte.

The Dillers are AWESOME.  Misty and Dave are killer creative (which makes me feel like I can do my job without any boundaries!), and the kids are crazy fun.

Misty has the best, most amazing laugh EVER.

I think the kids loved this game…especially Caleb :)

You two are SO adorable!

Diller fam.,  thanks for inviting me to play on a cloudy afternoon :)  I had so much fun working with you all!  See you in a couple weeks!

Happy Birthday to the man who makes my day everyday :)

I took him to Bald Head Island, which is on the coast of North Carolina. The island is incredibly quiet and serene because no cars are allowed.  Definitely worth a visit!

GOD, who has blessed me with more than I could ever ask for.

Grandparents that are still alive.

Supportive, amazing parents (+ brother).

My aunt and uncle (above)  have had an incredibly difficult year involving the loss of their beloved dog and the loss of their home to a fire.  I’m thankful that they + my cousins are still alive and well :)

All of my friends and the boys that keep them happy :) + Brendan who makes me the happiest girl.

And, of course, all of my wonderful clients who have chosen me this year!

Happy {belated} Thanksgiving!

Ay, I don’t even know where to start with the Teller family.  They pretty much ROCKED my socks off.

Paul and Maxine touched base back in April after seeing Ellen and Travis’ wedding photos and inquired about setting up a family session the next time I passed through Washington, D.C.  I’m so thankful that we were able to cross paths while I was on my way to Charlotte!

Aviva and Joshua are hilarious.  Paul wasn’t sure how they would be on camera, but INSTANTLY they started posing, dancing, and laughing.  They were so much fun to work with.

Joshua does this little hula dance thing, and it is so cute.  I was cracking up during my edit.

Aviva can do a one-handed-cartwheel.  She’s way more talented than my ex-cheerleader self.

These two are so full of character.

I think this may be one of my favorite “film strip” collections.

Maxine and Aviva have the BEST hair.  Seriously.  And these two photos = two of my favorites.

Work it Maxine!  You are gorgeous!

Aww.  Two sweet moments.

Make that four…

P aul, Maxine, Aviva, and Joshua: thanks for choosing me to photograph your family.  I had an absolute BLAST working with all of you!

I’m one of those people that hates waiting to give someone a present or surprise (hence why [sneaks] get posted immediately after a wedding…even if it involves staying up until 3 a.m.!)

But, I have so many exciting things to post BEFORE Christmas….including a NEW WEBSITE!  Keep an eye out! ;)

Check out some new traditions you can incorporate into your wedding here!

I enjoyed exploring Central Park with Kristen and Greg about a month ago with the GORGEOUS fall weather in New York City.  Kristen and I were worried about the weather all week, but then we had a PERFECT day to shoot!  Praise God!

Even though Kristen was worried that she would hurt Greg when she got on his back, I think it ended up producing some of the best moments from the shoot :)  (and I’m sure you didn’t hurt him at all!)

We asked the front desk man if we could shoot in front of the window, and he said it was fine. Within 30 seconds, a security man rushed over and told us the manager of the building was coming downstairs…  I’m glad that we were able to get the above frame!

New York City has the best skyline…

Greg really wanted a photo of him and Kristen hanging out at The Oak Bar at The Plaza Hotel.  It’s really grand inside, but beware…they don’t like you shooting inside! ;)

Kristen & Greg, thanks for running around the city with me!  I hope you had as much fun as I did!