Welcome to my first ever photography blog. To be honest, I have no clue what I am doing or where this will take me but here we go….

My first blog. Where do I begin? If you know me, I love several areas of photography. I love my family sessions, kids, couples, seniors, and maternity but, I also love nature, travel and so much more. I’m gonna mix it up! All my loves! I think I can share it all. So I came up with a great idea for my first blog! Where better to start then in the beginning….

That one day, the day that made a difference in my life. My daughter asked me if I would take her engagement pictures. She knew I loved photography but my thoughts were I can’t do that… I am not a photographer. Lots of their friends were getting married and had professional photographers do their engagement pictures so I really hesitated with the decision.

October 8, 2011. I did Jessie and Trevor’s engagement session. I think some were blurry, some taken in auto mode and aperture priority but… I did it. AND I loved every second of it. I was hooked and inspired. I was addicted! I wanted to learn more, I wanted to take more pictures! Something happened that day that I can honestly say will be in my thoughts and in my heart forever.

In this type of business it’s hard, its hard not to compare yourself with others and their work. When you do let go of that hold it’s very freeing. Clients come to you for who YOU are and what your vision is and that makes my heart happy.

So I share with you my beginning, as simple as it is, it was monumental to me. Hope you enjoy some of my firsts, my sweet daughter and son in law. This blog is dedicated to Jessie, my inspiration then and now!