Something Fun...

As the sun was setting today I snapped this shot. This is my favorite time of day when the sky is a rainbow of colors and daylight is just trying to hang on. I showed this image in both color and black and white. I think they are both great.

Memories of Memaw Josie

I've spent most of the day cooking in the kitchen getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. It seems that in my family so much tradition has been passed down with recipes and dishes that every time I go to cook a meal like this I can't help but remember those I love. Every time I make corn bread I am reminded of my Memaw Josie. I remember standing next to her in the kitchen learning how to make what was one of her favorite dishes. I remember her saying "now you pour the buttermilk in there until its thick like cake batter. Not to thin and not to thick. Be careful". And today every time I'm pouring in the butter milk I think of her saying that to me. I can even still hear the sound of her voice. I couldn't even to tell you today how to make the corn bread without showing you because its recipe like so many others she shared with me were not written - they were made with the eyes or the feeling of a spoon. I dumped this pan of corn bread out and instantly thought of her - it looked just like the bread she use to make and it smelled perfect. I could almost hear her saying good job with her coy little smile across her face - I know she would be proud. The other amazing part of this story is I make the corn bread in the same iron pan that she used - it honors me to carry on such a tradition. I took the hot pan over to the sink and put the cold water on it and watched the steam blow up - something I had to wait until I was a big girl to do and I turned and found my son watching me. I wonder if he'll have the same memories of me one day that I have of my family. I can only pray that he does and that he to will carry on tradition.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope that everyone takes the time to reflect and be grateful for the blessings we have in everyday life. God Bless!

Meet My Pets

So between housework today I've manage to take a couple of shots and I wanted everyone to meet our pets - Samantha the Rottweiler, Romeo the pug and Sia (sigh) the cat!

A couple of pictures from this weekend's trip...

We went down and saw my father over the weekend. He is doing okay, but not in the best shape. He is ready to go home and I completely understand where he is coming from. I didn't get a lot of play time this weekend with the new camera, but I did manage to get a couple of shots. The first one is of a base ball American flag that we saw in a Red Robin restaurant and the other is Tommy looking out the back door wishing it wasn't so cold out side. I'll post more exploring pictures as the week progresses and I continue to play.

Take my picture.... PLEASE !!!

I had a portrait session tonight and as always when I lug out the light studio equipment Tommy begs to have his picture taken. Mind you tonight he wanted a "tough" look. I think we achieved something....cute :)

I also posted a sample pic from tonight's portrait session. Enjoy!

I'm SOOO excited

I am getting my new toy in the mail on Friday - Its Canon's latest release the 50D! I've worked REALLY hard to save to get this camera and I can't wait to spend next week taking pictures with it. Look for the updates over the next couple of weeks. I'm going to be having a blast!!!

Couldn't Resist...

I just wanted to share a few more photos from Niki and Lawrence's Wedding. As usual I am working on their album and finding myself having a difficult time choosing what photos to use. So many beautiful pictures!

Katherine's Photo Shoot

Its been a busy weekend but a successful one! I wanted to share a few images from a photo shoot I did last weekend. We took these shots at a horse barn and didn't have a lot of props, but I am very satisfied with the results.

Hope everyone has a great week! Enjoy!

Niki and Lawrence's Pictures are Complete

With so much sickness running around in my family, voting, Halloween and work its been a challenge to complete this wedding, but happily the photo editing is complete. I thought I'd share another photo with everyone to celebrate. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I'll be working on building wedding albums :)

Just a Thought that Stuck My Mind Tonight...

I think one of the advantages of doing wedding photography is that you find yourself in situations where the presence of God is very strong. I don't feel this way at every wedding, but those that are built around God and set the foundation of marriage as it was intended to be set you defiantly feel an en ate presence. There has been a lot of things on my mind lately - the election, the economy, my job and my future, but when I pray I hear that calming voice in my ear whispering - Do not fear - I have a plan - Trust me - I won't let you fall. I believe that fully, but the mortal side of me sometimes trembles and makes me feel panicked. I know many of you feel the same way and I pray that you can rest in the same comfort that I do every night - That He has me in the palm of His hand and He knows my worries, but He has a plan. I also find it funny how my studies of scripture seem to always point out the answers that I need at that point in my life. He always finds a way to show me the right path.

I was editing pictures tonight (surprise!) and this picture of this couple praying really pulled at my heart strings. When we have nothing we always have prayer. We always have God. He has been there to listen from the beginning and He will be there to listen to the end. There is an urgency like never before now to lean on him - to pray - to get back to our foundations and trust in Him like never before. We will find our answers and our comfort in prayer and the study of His word. God Bless you all!