the moment it all began with a wedding . . .

Around five years ago my dear friend Ginnie married her middle school sweetheart.  Ginnie and I have been friends since we were in the first grade and now I had the opportunity to stand by her side as her maid of honor.  We have travelled through life together - playing dolls for hours, trading stickers (not baseball cards like our brothers), crushes on boys, breakups, dances, long-distance phone calls, and now her wedding -  I was truly honored.  I have always loved weddings.  It was at this wedding though that I realized how much I loved capturing every moment of the special day.  Being there while the bride was getting ready was an emotion that I just can't describe and seeing the two get a glimpse of each other before the ceremony made my heart flutter.  Knowing their story made capturing these moments so special.

the moment it all began with a baby . . .

As I stood behind the camera over five years ago capturing these precious moments, I remember thinking that I would love to do this for everyone. What a special gift this was to capture these moments. At this time in my life most of my friends were getting married and having babies and there was no place I'd rather be than by their side as a bridesmaid (I've now been in 14 weddings) or in the delivery room minutes after the sweet baby arrived.  Five years ago is when this dream really found its home inside my head and heart.

Meet Henry my 6th nephew.  

I LOVE this picture for so many reasons. I see Henry laying on Ashley's hospital bed, just days old. I can only imagine the feelings that Aaron and Ashley were feeling at that time. I love seeing both of their hands touching him like they just can't get enough of his cuteness. Their two hands tell a story and Henry's laid back look and focused eyes tell another. Precious.