9 Years: A Personal Post // Lifestyle Wedding Photography // Gainesville, FL

“We’re all a little weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness—and call it love—true love.”    ― Robert Fulghum, True Love

I have this quote in an album of photos from the earlier years in my marriage. And isn't it oh so true?

I love that this quote applies to me and my husband. We are very different people with similar goals and desires. He is an introvert. I am an extrovert. He is a hermit. I am a social butterfly. He loves sports and I... tolerate sports. I love to dance and he tolerates my moves. (And this girl has some moves!)

Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.

Franz Schubert 

(the night it all began in 2000)

Keeping God in the forefront of our marriage has been, and will always be, the main reason why our marriage works. God has a design for marriage. He has a specific plan for our relationship. Our goal is to always honor Him in how we handle and love each other. Our love for Jesus is what brought us together as friends originally and this growing love is what will keep us together.

Don't marry the person you think you can live with; marry only the individual you think you can't live without.
James C. Dobson 

Yesterday was our 9th wedding anniversary. NINE. YEARS. I don't know how we got here. I don't know how that amount of time can feel so short and so long at the same time. Having been together for 13 years, almost half my life, it feels as if I have always been with my husband. We have had a few small speed bumps along the way. But man, how we have been blessed! 

I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.
Rita Rudner 

I now think about what God has in store for us this coming year...a baby? progress for an adoption? new places to see? All of these are being prayed for. I wonder if His timing is soon. Whatever it may be, I know this, that I will be by my husband's side and holding his hand as we embrace whatever is in store. Here's to another love and adventure filled year babe! XOXO

A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.
Mignon McLaughlin 

Guest Blogging // Lifestyle Wedding and Portrait Photography // Gainesville, FL

I was so excited this week to get the awesome opportunity to guest blog for Danielle of Danielle Brooks Photography out of St. Augustine. She has started this year with a blog series with tips and tricks for photographers by photographers. I would love for you to go check that out and comment on the posts with any of your own tips or what you learned from the blog. Just click on the link to check out the whole series!


Danielle Brooks Photography

Red // Life & Style Photographer // Gainesville, FL

I guess you would consider this post for "Throwback Thursday". It's more so a "get your butt in gear and catch up" post. ;) This was a shoot that was sparked when my friend bought a red coat...a gorgeous, attention grabbing, red coat. (this past winter, b-t-dubs) I had no idea how this would turn out. So glad I have gorgeous friends who love me. :) Because this is what happens when it's cold outside and you grab a couple of friends and their dog and a tulle skirt and go out into a section of Florida Pine forest with a camera. Ok, so maybe this is just what I do. Hope you love them!

Sun Flare // RTS Entry // Gainesville Lifestyle Photographer

Over at www.rocktheshotforum.com they are having a July Photo contest. This month's theme is "Sun Flare". Below is my entry.

My shoot with Josh and Rachael was fun and tricky. We were climbing across muck and water on thin shaky logs to get to this secluded, beautiful wooded area right in the heart of Gainesville. I loved the light we were getting through the trees, especially with this sun flare. :)

Summer Fun // RTS Entry // Lifestyle Photography, Gainesville, FL

Over at www.rocktheshotforum.com they are having a June Photo contest. This month's theme is "Summer Fun". Below is my entry. I love this shot of my niece blowing bubbles directly at me. We had too much fun with those things! Check out the other contestants by clicking the button below.

ThumbTack // Lifestyle Photography // Gainesville, FL

Just wanted to pop in and say that you can find me over at ThumbTack.com now. ThumbTack is a cool place where you can look up local services and get quotes from vendors. It makes it easy for you to choose who you want to work with. Everyone is on a budget and time crunch so this makes it really simple to handle finding those local services you need.

You can find me here: Lifestyle Wedding & Family Photography