Long lost film.

I found these sitting around in my ridiculously huge "To-do" pile of stuff. I never actually looked through them after I got them back from when I developed them over the summer (I think half because I was too busy with my weddings and half because I was scared of the outcome--I hadn't ever shot on a Holga before and it had been over 2 years since I'd played around with a hasselblad)...it takes me back to my days in the darkroom. Oh how I miss those days!! If only I could have a darkroom of my very own ... what am I saying? I feel like I LIVE in a darkroom/cave (for those of you who have lived in the married student housing at the U, you understand, right?).

 ^ This is my new favorite picture of my handsome man!

Missing the Beach.

I've been so busy with my photography business that I have been neglecting so many things in my personal life, one being this blog! I use to be pretty good at keeping up. Where did the days go that I could multitask at a million things? 

These are from mine and DJ's trip to Georgia and Florida back in June. It was such a great trip, I want to do it again! 

 

Meeting mister Roman for the first time.

 Sorry about the nakey pictures...she's just too cute, I couldn't resist.

 Sweet little Ruby wanted red nails like her Auntie Mari :) We were twins for a day!

 We got to experience a Florida storm. Pretty crazy how rainy it gets in so little time!

 Of course we couldn't go to the beach without our kite. 

More to come! (Probably not too soon due to my other stack of things I need to post...crazy busy life!) 

Thank You...

So, this blog needs serious attention. My last post was in January?...?! All I can say is my life has been so busy I can hardly keep up.  But this has been the best kind of  "busy" I could ask for. My photography business literally just took off this year. I was not expecting it to be as busy as it is, but I couldn't be happier. It has been so much fun!! I absolutely 100% love love LOVE my job.

I feel so thankful right now...Here are a few Thank-You's to name a few: 

First off, I owe a big thank you to all my wonderful clients--I have been blessed to have some of the funnest people to work with. Yes, I said funnest.

A rockin' *internet-high-five* goes to the lovely Heather Nan and Sarah Knight for being the greatest mentors and friends I could ask for.

I owe my pops the tightest bear hug for supporting me and sharing his awesome lenses with me. Such a cool dude.

And the biggest *smoo~~ch* goes to my wonderful husband who, without him, I definitely would not be where I am with my business today. 

He is 

My second shooter,

My reflector man for superb lighting,

My accountant to keep track of all my numbers,

My Marketing and Advertising department, 

My psychiatrist when I become stressed and overwhelmed,

My personal chef when I have too much work and have no time to cook,

My dishwasher and vacuumer when I fall behind,

...

I could go on and on.

Basically, he is my "Go-To" guy. 

Recently we were able to take a vacation from this crazy life, and I am so grateful he booked those flights to Georgia/Florida when I was a little hesitant to take a week off during this busy time. It was exactly what we needed.

Life is good.

(Here is our cute little niece Ruby. She was such a hoot anytime the camera turned on. Can't wait to share the rest!)