Jake + Andrea | Wedding | Sacramento Wedding Photographer

The first of the year I was lucky enough to be flown to Sunny Cali to photograph a wedding of an amazing couple with an Ah-mazing love story!!  He went to Mexico on a Mission for his church and met this sweet young lady...just friends!  He then got home, they found each other on FB, messaged each other, started chatting, then skyping and then he soon found himself in Mexico visiting her.  He knew she was the one so he proposed.  What truly makes their story so romantic is what they have sacrificed to be together.  He's worked day and night to save money to get his beautiful fiance to the USA, they've dealt with all the nightmare that comes along with immigration and she packed her life up into 2 suitcases and said goodbye to her family...all for him! :)  Sweet, right?

The main reason I love photographing weddings is because you can really tell when two people are totally in love they way they are...seriously, it's adorably obnoxious!  Just kidding!  You know we all make fun of newlyweds just because we're jealous!  haha!

Anyway, Cali didn't let me down, it was so pretty and sunny out that day.  They were married in the LDS Sacramento California Temple, so I wasn't able to take pics of the ceremony, but I am so excited about all the beautiful pics I got.  They are all such a great family.  Their fun personalities sure came out in all the pics which makes these memories even better! :)

Mr. Charles Valentine | 90th Birthday Celebration | Atlanta Event Photographer

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of photographing a 90th birthday celebration at Southern Oaks here in Fayetteville, GA.  I had the best time.  All of his children, grandchildren, and even great children were there.  Many families even flew in from all over the United States.  It was quite the event.  They all had a great time, great food, and made some great memories.  I felt like I was part of the family by the end of the night! :)

Mr. Valentine should be proud, he has created a great family over his lifetime.  Also, I have to say, I was so impressed with Mr. Valentine (aka "Pops").  Nothing can hold that man down.  Age has not slowed him down for a bit!! I wish him and his family the very best and hope the see them for his 100th birthday celebration!! :)

The {H} Family | Holiday Mini Sessions | Atlanta Family Portrait Photographer

I wasn't planning on posting Holiday mini sessions until closer to Christmas b/c I didn't want to ruin an Christmas card surprises.  But I noticed this lovely family posted pics to their FB page so I'm thrilled that I can share them!!! Their session was so great!  They are truly a great family They had never met me before, but I'm so glad they trusted me with their family pics!

The {W} Family | Fayetteville Family Photographer

Meet the sweetest little family!!  Since they have 5 kiddos, we decided to make it easy on the parents and have their session at their home. When I got there, I was shocked at how relaxed I was.  All the kids were doing some last minute preparations and in the same area of the house and it was so QUIET!!  No screaming, no fighting, and they were all helping each other.  I don't know how they do it, but those kids are AWESOME!!    If you were to walk into my house with my 3 little girls there would almost always be screaming and squealing, and probably fighting!!  LOL!  

Anyway, these kids are the cutest and their parents are too!  Take a look for yourselves...

The {V} Family ~ Fayetteville, GA Family Photographer

I just loved everything about this session!!  Such a cute loving family, beautiful scenery, and a beautiful night.  I loved this wheat field and the barn was perfect!  And what's more??  My clients picked out their location!!   See, you guys have a great eye for what looks good.  I love challenging my clients to find their own session locations.  I'll have to touch on that more later...but for now, enjoy the pics of the awesome little family! :)