Happy "Hallo-weenie". Okay, so I am a sucker for anything that involves weiner dogs. And, look at what my sister got me...how cute is he? Which, brings me to what today is. Halloween.

I'll also be the first to admit that when it comes time for trick-or-treating, I have never been that creative for dressing up my kids. However, when you have four nephews and a niece and a mother who happens to save every Halloween costume ever bought...it is super easy just to have your kids raid their Nana's attic 20 minutes before it's time to go.

And, lucky for me, they came up with some great outfits.

And, I definitely got some good laughs out of it.

Happy Halloween!!!

I don’t know what lies around the bend, but I’m going to believe that the best does. L.M. Montgomery

Celebrate. We celebrated two special birthday's this weekend. One of them being my newphew who is now officially a teenager...yikes!! And, that is scary because that just means how much older I am getting.

And, once again, all the credit goes to my mom who definitely knows how to throw a party with ice cream sundaes and root beer floats. Yum, yum.

...Happy Birthday, boys!!

Her. She totally cracks me up. There is never a dull moment with her. I love her personality, her quirkiness, her sense of humor. She always keeps me on my toes. Always asking questions and giving her opinions so freely.

"It's impossible to protect your kids against disappointment in life.” ~Nicholas Sparks

She reminds me on a daily basis that I need to be a little more carefree and just go with the flow. She makes me giggle and I adore her.

Some more autumn. It rained this morning.

A promise. God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain, but...

He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

Kelly + Jason ~ Married. I guess you can say....I have waited a long time for this wedding to happen. And, I can honestly say...it was most definitely worth the wait. Hurry and click play below for the most beautiful outdoor wedding held at one of the most unique venues located in Warrior's Mark, Spring Mount Farms. Kelly and Jason it was truly an honor to have been the one able to capture this long awaited day. I am so happy for the both of you!!!! Congrats!!!

Autumn blur. One photo out of focus is a mistake, ten photos out of foucs are an experimentation, one hundred photos out of focus are a style. ~Author Unknown.

Isn't this time of year just fantastic??

{wedding day} ~a sneak peak. I am so anxiously awaiting for this bride's images to be delivered in the mail.....

....just another quick sneak peak of some goodness to come!!

Life unscripted.

"While we try to teach our childred all about life, it is our children that teach us what life is all about."

Behind my lens. In the beginning, I was paranoid about following all the "rules" to photography. Reading into all of the right ways of making that "perfect" image. The thing I have come to realize by doing this 365 project is I loved learning the rules. Most time I follow the rules. But, I also like breaking the rules. Being able to step out of my comfort zone a little more each day.

I absolutely LOVE photography. It lets me express myself in a way I see things. And, most recently, I have to come realize even if nobody else likes the image...in the end it really only matters that I do. Because behind my lens, it is the way I see the world.

Dale + Josh ~09.15.12 To simply put it.....their day was amazing. To view some of their awesomeness click below to see a quick slideshow. Thank you so much Dale and Josh for allowing me to capture your amazing day!

The dress. It's usually the first main detail found and purchased after the enagement. And, one of the first main details photographed on wedding day. It is the most important dress she'll ever wear, and undeniably, the most beautiful. She must always remember how it made her feel to be the most beautiful woman ever to exist. And, it is absolutely one of the main reasons I love photographing weddings. It is simply magical.

"I deserve to be photographed as much as time allows, because she deserves to remember how beautiful she made me look..."

Dream big. Wherever you are in your dreams and whatever it is that you're working for...