Sam | LIFESTYLE

Whoaaa, I haven't blogged in nearly three weeks. Sorry for my absence. These last few weeks have been about school, school, school. It's been a hard quarter. Anyway, gracing my blog this morning is my friend Sam, who happens to turn 19 TODAY! Happy birthday Sam! I know, he's a young'un, but that's fantastic because this kid is full of energy and life and passion. Sam's a musician, loves Jesus and knows how to have a good time. We decided to take some photos for fun a few weeks ago and I told him he'd have to wait 'til his birthday, so here is me fulfilling that promise amidst my insane life right now ;) Enjoy these photos and if you have a twitter, wish Sam a very merry, happy birthday!

Christine & Matt | Wedding

Photographing this day was such a joy for me. It really was. I felt honored to be welcomed at this wedding as not only Christine and Matt's photographer, but as a friend. Christine and Matt were married a few weeks ago at the Olympia Mansion. It is a 100-yr-old home and when you walked up and down the stairs, floors creaked. It was a great venue for this small, but love- filled wedding. I'll be honest, I teared up as Christine and Matt were exchanging vows. If you know me at all, I don't cry easily. It was definitely a very relaxed day and guests came before the ceremony began to talk and to catch up. Matt and Christine really wanted their guests to enjoy their time. There wasn't any pressure to rush through the 'list' of things you're supposed to do. I loved that.

I would also like to thank my friend and assistant for the day, Shelby for coming along!