They were freshman in high school. A time that seems like forever ago, and yet, at the same time… just yesterday. He was the cute boy in her Spanish class. And she, the sweet, well-liked beauty of the ninth grade. Upon meeting, they just clicked, and throughout the year, their friendship continued to grow. By […]

When you’re in an industry like this it would be easy to feel alone since you don’t have “co-workers” that you can pop your head over a cubicle to talk to and bounce ideas off of. ;) That’s why I’m so thankful for the relationships I’ve built with fellow photographers, both nationally, and right here […]

I think that sometimes it’s easy when you’re building a business, growing as a photographer, AND chasing your dreams, to lose sight of your “why” amidst the busyness all around you. WHY it is you do what you do? Justin + Mary talk a lot about this; defining, knowing, and OWNING what it is that […]

It was just after my first Dominican Republic team planning meeting, prior to the trip. I was sharing with my one friend about it, listing the students in our church that were going, most of whom I really didn’t know very well. But when I mentioned Emily Bardell, my friend immediately interrupted me, saying, “Emily […]

A gifted singer, a diligent student, a caring friend. She gives her all in everything she does. She’s warm, authentic, genuine, and fun… but that’s just the beginning. No really, Cayla truly brings SUNSHINE to those around her and when you’re with her you just can’t help but be happy too. :) Cayla is a […]