Can I just say how fantastic this session was? We laughed our heads off, particularly at the antics of the three adorable kids. I think we got what Mom was going for though…some amazing shots to remember this time in their lives.
Five years ago today, the ink was drying on my business license application, I had just hit “publish website”, and my dreams were becoming a reality. Those who have known me awhile know that photography has always been in my blood. I was the one who had a camera with me out with friends, the one who took every last photography class in high school and college (unfortunately there weren’t a whole lot to choose from at the college level), and the one who if anyone asked what I really wanted to be doing with my life responded with photography. I just didn’t think it was in the cards for me. In 2007, I had been married less than a year and was teaching special education at a middle school in Virginia. I knew kids were in my future and I wanted the chance to be with them as much as possible. So one day I decided to go for it…and here I am.
It’s been a bumpy ride, but I can honestly say that it’s been an amazing journey so far. Clients have turned into friends, weddings have turned into babies, and toothless grins have turned into beautiful smiles. I truly love working with families over and over, and meeting new people on a weekly basis! Those new baby snuggles aren’t too shabby either:)
For those of you who have supported me in one way or another over the past five years, thank you.
Just another example of how quickly time flies, especially since I’ve left Virginia and no longer around to see how much kids are growing. This family was one of my very first, five years ago. “G” was just barely a teenager, now he’s finishing up high school. “C” and “Z” were toddlers, playing with bubbles in their backyard. I saw them again right before I moved two years ago… “C” was missing her two front teeth; hers have grown in but now “Z” is missing his! It was so good to see these kids (and mom!) and have a little fun in the sunshine.