It's February, already.?

Really?  February.  So much has happened since my last blog post, and I hardly know where to begin.  The truth is that life has been very, very busy, and my blog has taken a back burner.  Pardon the cliche.  The past several months have been filled with wonderful time with my family, a delightful Thanksgiving and Christmas, holiday parties, church ministry, amazing portrait sessions and weddings, and lots of editing and album designing.  

Through all this, my business has taken quite an exciting turn.  Allow me to share a part of what's been happening...

1. Every photographer experiences their "ah ha" moment. It's that moment when you suddenly know what you love, and I've had my "ah ha" moment. Up until now, I've sort of floated around with many different styles of photography, but I've now found my niche. My niche is...Vintage. Timeless, classic, vintage. There is something about a photograph that is reminiscent of older days that reaches me unlike any other. Not super saturated blue skies. Not bright vivid reds. My husband, on the other hand, thinks that a photograph finds it's beginning and end with blue and red. He can't get enough color. Not me. I love dark wood, a fire in the fireplace, and an old crystal chandelier overhead. I've had an affair with hunting antiques since the first year I was married, which was twelve years ago. I love the vintage black Remington Rand typewriter that sits boastfully in my living room. And the scratchy sound of old vinyl records. Old, old books. I love dark and romantic. This is me.

You've perhaps been noticing some changes around here. For example, Nat King Cole's soft voice on my website. You'll be seeing more changes soon, and a whole lot more vintage. It's all in the works...so stay tuned.

While you are waiting, please enjoy this image of Emily with the love of her life, Cory. I'll have a full post of their incredible wedding in the next few days.

2.  Betsy and John's beautiful wedding has been selected as a featured "real wedding" in the upcoming Fall/Winter issue of Bride's Florida magazine!!  This is an incredible honor, and I really can't say how thrilled I am.  Shannon Wilson of Table 6 Productions did a wonderful job of seeing Betsy's vision for her wedding and making it happen, and Ian Prosser of Botanica International Design Studio contributed tremendously with his simple, chic floral design.  Thank you to both of you!  And thank you to the Brides Florida team!  

Here is one of my favorite images from their special day.

I know it's been quite awhile since you've heard from me.  I probably don't deserve much in the way of blog love, but I'd love to hear from you if you're in a forgiving mood.  I've been missing all of my blog friends!  Many blessings to you all.