I'm Going to Africa! {Personal Post}

So the Hubs and I are going on a mission trip to Durban, South Africa, and we leave TOMORROW!!! God helped us raise all of the money, and just that has made my faith grow so much. I am soooo very excited to see what God is going to do over there, because I know it's going to be something huge! If you think of us, please say a prayer :) If you email/fb/message or comment, I won't be able to respond until around August 8th, so don't get mad, ok?

I've been "pimping" out my ipod for the 15 hour plane ride, so I'll leave you with my African playlist :) Enjoy!

1. "Waka Waka (This time for Africa)" ~Shakira

2. "Our God" ~Chris Tomlin

3. "Hey, Soul Sister" ~Train

4. "Be OK" ~Ingrid Michaelson

5. "Valentine" ~Kina Grannis

6. "Secrets" ~OneRepublic

7. "After Tonight" ~Justin Nozuka

8. "Hold On" ~KT Tunstall

9. "The Bird and The Worm" ~Owl City

10. "It's Gonna Be" ~Norah Jones

11. "Goodnight" ~Melody Gardot

12. "Relator" ~Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johannson

13. "Downtown" ~Chris Cole Band

14. "Closer To Love" ~Matt Kearney

15. "The Lost Get Found" ~Britt Nicole

Elijah {Newborn Session}

I had my first official newborn shoot with Baby Eli! He is also my first "Baby's First Year" client, so will be showing up often! I looooove these images-they are so SWEET! He just kept sleeping through it all-little cutie :)

Daniel and Andrea {Wedding Day}

Daniel and Andrea's wedding was BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE outdoor weddings, and this venue was gorgeous! The Bridal Party was hilarious and so fun to work with :D Bride and Groom were so sweet and had great, creative ideas. The dancing was off the CHARTS!!! haha! Great wedding, great night! I have so many images that I want to show you, so I'm directing you to my facebook album of the wedding! Enjoy!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=197680&id=34962650815

Jake and Ally {Engagement Session}

I was totally inspired by this Engagement Session. I'm not sure why I loved it sooo very much, but we just kept shooting-I couldn't stop! They were down for anything--lay in the grass? sure! Go down a rickety bridge? sure! Hang out in a creepy warehouse? sure! I absolutely love these images. Big thanks to my beautiful couple, Ally and Jake!

Mariah {Senior Session}

Everything was in Beautiful Bloom whenever we took Mariah's pictures! I looove the colors in these pics! Her boyfriend (who I got to photograph last year) came along for some pics together, and a cap and gown shot. We had a great time, until we almost ran into some snakes! YIKES!

Rachel and Friends! {Prom/ Family Session}

I had the pleasure of taking Rachel's Senior Portraits, then, they asked me to come before prom and take group/family pictures! This was actually my first time doing something like this, and I loved it! Boutonnieres, corsages, manicures, limousines--love it all! Manicures these days are so much cooler than when I was in highschool--hot pink tips with black lines and little diamond rhinestones....amazing! Many of you know, but I teach high school full time, so when I was done with the pics, I had to go chaperone the dance-haha!

Kayleigh {Senior/ Family Session}

Kayleigh and I always have fun together, and this was no exception! We did a previous Senior Shoot, but she wanted to do some cap and gown pics. She brought her sisters along on this shoot. I love watching sisters together! Lots of laughs, giggles and picking on each other-- Reminds me of my sisters and I :D