Hannah Gloria - Senior 2018

I had so much fun with this sweet couple. They visited Denver over spring break and stopped by to see me and have a photoshoot! We had such a good time catching up during the session and over breakfast afterwards. I met Hannah when she was 3 at Vacation Bible School. Its hard to believe she is already old enough to be going off to College in the fall!

Hannah, I am so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! I know you are going to do great things in this world! 

Here are a few of my favorites...

Mr & Mrs. Lightbourne

Words cannot express how thankful I am for Brian & Britta (all my couples really) for letting me be apart of and witness the joining of their covenant in marriage. They literally made my job SO EASY. They lived in each moment as the day passed by, which is clear to see from the photographs. They were relaxed, easy going and just excited to spend forever with one another. Their joy and excitement was contagious in every since of the word.

Mr. & Mrs. Hodgson

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Do you know that feeling you get when you just know you are in the presence of pure happiness and love? There are no two sweeter, more down-to-earth people than Josh and Kelsey. I couldn’t stop smiling. In fact, my cheeks still hurt from all the smiling while editing.

Thank you so much for allowing me to  photograph all the awesome moments of your beautiful day.

Congratulations!!

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Loren & Kayla

When Kayla first messaged me about shooting her wedding in Florida I was beyond excited!  I have known Kayla since we were in middle school and it truly meant the world to me that she would think of me to be her photographer. I met Loren in Florida the day of the wedding but he welcomed me in like one of the family and it took no time for me to see how great they were as a couple!

The wedding took place on the beach in West Palm, Florida and eventhough it did rain right before the ceremony it passed over just in time....like right before the pastor began! It was such a beautiful sight to see their family and friends come from near and far to watch them get hitched.
As one of my friends, I dont think there is a better match for Kayla. In each picture it is evident how much love they possess for one another and it was such an honor to be their photographer. Here are a few of my favorites...

Grayson Rhett

Meet Grayson, Kayleigh’s new baby! Haha but really, this sweet girl could not get enough kisses off her new baby brother! These two are only 15 months apart so watching them grow up together is going to be so fun. Can you imagine the sweet sibling bond they will share (fingers crossed 🤣)?

This little guy was a dream to photograph and snuggle for the short time I was able to visit. Olivia and I have been friends for several years now so I was beyond excited to be visiting Arkansas just a week after he was born! I am so excited to see this family grow again and to watch these two grow up!

Beau Ryan

Beau Ryan is one loved little boy.

When his mama and I met we were in middle school and to this day she is one of my very best friends. I am so proud of the person she has become, but as a mother she blows me away! The struggles her and Jamie have endured to have their beautiful family are beyond anything I can imagine. When their oldest, Avery was born she was extremely pre mature weighing in at a little over 1 pound. She is a walking miracle and has a personality out of this world. When I did her “newborn” photos she was a tiny 5 pound, four month old who was just released to go home.

A few years later they found out they were expecting a little boy, Jameson. They were thrilled with the news and expected everything to be great especially after passing the 27 week mark (when Avery was born). Sadly, he past away at 33 weeks. He was absolutely perfect, too perfect for this world. I can’t begin to understand the pain that goes along with the loss of a child and I hope I never do. Several things that happened after that showed the incredible strength Sarah and Jamie has, but to me, nothing proved how brave they were than trying again!

When Sarah told me she was pregnant with Haddie Jaymes I was beyond happy for her, but also so scared. They have had such a difficult road to parenthood that I couldn’t understand the risk they were taking again, but along came Haddie and she taught me a huge lesson in faith. When she was born, I shot the birth! It was a magical day! She was a perfect baby and I’ve never experienced so much joy in a delivery room! It was a different kind of joy than what I usually experience. Tears of happiness and relief filled the room. Even the nurses and the doctor were emotional. So here they are 6 years after they started this journey welcoming their little boy, Beau. A rainbow baby. When I had the opportunity to go home and meet him, it was a no brainer and I’m so grateful I was able to. He is the perfect addition to a very deserving family. A family that I’m so grateful and happy for! Congratulations 🎉

Vining Reception

Mr. & Mrs. Vining eloped in May at Anna Maria island, Florida but wanted to still celebrate their love with family and friends. On a perfect July night in Hot Springs, Arkansas that's what they did! They ate barbecue, cut cake, and toasted to the love they share! The couple danced to "I Can't help falling in love with you" by Elvis Presley, for their first dance as a married couple. The connection these two have is inspiring to watch. So glad I had the opportunity to not only witness it, but photograph it!