Long Time No See | Canyon Texas Photographer, Amarillo Texas Photographer

Man oh man. The neglected blog. It happens. Life happens, kids happen, junk just HAPPENS. I want to get back to posting in this space. I have shot so many beautiful people that I have not even shared. It’s tough to carve out the time to not only create and edit, but to share in this space.

I’m not gonna promise, but I am going to TRY and be better. Scrolling through past posts today was so fun. I want to add more here!

How’s this for a session to blog? Jana and Joshua. Sigh. Two gorgeous people in love. Not only did I get to photograph an engaged couple (one of my favorite things to shoot), but I got to travel to shoot (traveling is on that list of favorites too). Have y’all ever been to Turner Falls in Oklahoma? It’s sooooooo cool. Jana was a trooper because the weather was NOT warm, but she pushed through. I’ll be sharing some these sweet people’s wedding here soon (hopefully lol), but for ow here they are looking all in love and so engaged (see what I did there?).

US | Canyon, Texas Photographer

I handed my camera off to Gracie (why do I always forget to do this?). She grabbed this shot for me. We cute. And old. lol

More from our summer vacay to Rocky Mountain National Park laters. But for now, I’m leaving this right here as proof I DO step in front of the camera sometimes.

Sky + Anna Wedding Day | Denton, Texas Wedding Photographer

This day could not have been any more gorgeous. Barnett Estates is a gorgeous little wedding venue tucked away between Denton and Krum, Texas. This day in December was FRIGID, and an outdoor wedding turned quickly to an indoor ceremony and reception, but the event staff were AMAZING and everything went off without a hitch. We braved the cold and 30 mph winds (well, those girls with exposed arms and shoulders did...I just shivered in my heavy sweater and coat! lol) and got some of my favorite wedding party photos EVER! I was honored to witness and document such a fun and beautiful day. The smiles you see in these photos are genuine. The love that you feel from these photos is genuine. These families were genuine...and loving...and....I cannot say ENOUGH about them! Sky and Anna, I am so incredibly happy for the two of you!

If you want to see more of this beautiful couple click here to see their engagement session at Barnett Estates.

If you want to see more of this beautiful couple click here to see their engagement session at Barnett Estates.

Goodbye Summer | Amarillo and Canyon Family Photographer

I have never ever EVER been a huge fan of hot weather. I am much more suited to cozy flannels, warm fuzzy boots and a oversized cardigan wrapped around me. I would much rather spend my days wrapped in a blanket sipping coffee, watching the snow fall. Now that I am a mama, I do enjoy these warm months more. I can appreciate the heat when I have cuties in wedgie-laden swimsuits with popsicle faces to photograph. Living in the panhandle of Texas has given us a whole new set of weather patterns to look forward to. Nights are cool even when the days are their hottest. Rain is scarce, but wind is powerful! We have thoroughly enjoyed it. This passed summer we traveled back and forth from Canyon, Texas to the Dallas Fort Worth area to see friends and family.

These images are part of my everyday shooting (my personal project) and were taken on a hot summer day at Ms. Jan's house. Ms. Jan is like a grandmother to my babies. She is as free of a spirit as my babies are. We find so much comfort in being near her. She is real, she is fun, she is kind, and she has a servant heart. You WANT to be near her. She is woven into the fabric of my family....we are grateful. Ms. Jan's house is one place where my kiddos let loose and get dirty and do all the things that kiddos ought to be doing. I had my camera out this day and was feeling especially inspired. I wanted to share this day with you, friends. I hope these images bring a smile to your face like they do mine. These kind of wild and free, day-to-day happenings of childhood are some of my very favorite to capture. They are timeless and relatable, and evoke such joy. I can look at them and remember what it was like to run through the sprinklers on a hot summer day in 1986.