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May 6, 2015

Nathan, Emily’s younger brother, just graduated from Florida State University with a degree in international affairs. Em asked me if i would snap a few pics for his graduation announcement and for their sweet momma, of course. Naturally, we headed to the famous Doak Campbell Stadium because tradition rules, y’all. Nathan claimed he wasn’t as […]

Finally got around to sharing some of my favorite images from 2014. Some highlights of my year… – this stunning greenhouse wedding (a friend of mine said it looked like a sparkling bubble!) – the Summer of Yes!  – getting to stand by the side of 2 of my best friends as they tied the […]

it’s hard to describe the gift that photography is to me. the joy that i literally feel as i look through that lens. as i see the world for what feels like the first time. the power to capture a moment in time – to write with light. it’s magical, really. as i look through […]

I recently moved into a new house. It’s a small box shaped house built in the 50’s with shiny wood floors, glass door knobs, and an oven that looks like an antique. For the past two weeks, my friend (and roomie!) Emily and I have worked hard painting, decorating, and making the house our home. […]

This girl. Her smile is contagious, her laugh ridiculous, and her love for serving unmatched. I’m a lucky older sister to get to learn from her. What an honor it was to get to photograph her senior photos! Here’s what I saw on a sunny winter day in Florida: