Friends in Love

Friends in love. Knowing they will serve God. Inspired by their journey. Grateful to witness.

Brittany and Anthony will affect more lives than they may know just by chasing after God. Pouring the love they receive from Him out to all those around them, may their cups be multiplied in their relationship with one another.

I am proud to have met and witnessed such growth in both of them not only as friends but also as a roommate and teammate. My life has been truly blessed by them.

I hope these brief moments do their journey and their relationship justice, and I am sure there will be many more opportunities for their love to be shared. I am super excited to see these two as a married couple and I know they will run hard after Jesus together and their relationship will bring glory to God.

In hearing their hearts desires over the years and watching them grow up from college to now in what seemed to me as very dramatic fashion, their love and their journey seem so perfectly matched. Now as they support, encourage, and challenge each other, it is clear to me of their love and dedication.

Anthony and Brittany, I ask God to continue to anchor you to His love and provide for you, and bless your ensuing marriage as you go out in to this world together and bring Glory to God's Kingdom on Earth as it is in Heaven!

Congratulations!

Melanie

A friend of mine, Melanie Rinaldi, whom I dove with when I was in college recently retired. She asked me to take some photos to capture her in her peak shape and abilities as an athlete. I have been fortunate enough to witness Melanie work so hard for so long and work through injuries, and be her friend through it all that I know the strength she has displayed rubs off on those around her. Just to hear of her journey from the point I met her is inspirational.

In tribute to the start of the Olympics I am making this sports post. As athletes from all over the world come together to compete at this level, I am reminded of the blood, sweat, and tears that these individuals endure to get to that point in their athletic career. I have been fortunate enough to rub elbows with Olympic athletes and see their dedication and commitment first hand. It is not just the personal effort and drive of the individual but the team, the family, and the community of supporters that contribute to their success. I am grateful to be a part of that community and have friends at these Olympics. I am excited to watch them compete!

Enjoy the Olympics!

Jaime + Diana

This beautiful wedding, was one of the first times I had to deal with an extremely strict priest who warned me that if I moved outside of my square, he would ask me to leave. I think I actually enjoyed the restrictive nature of this ceremony because it challenged me. If you follow my blog, you know I love being challenged!

As you can see, this couple was extremely photogenic and for our outdoor portrait session they really allowed me to take my time and get some really great portraits. Clients who love pictures and want to take pictures are the best! Diana was such a trooper during our portrait session to get all of these beautiful shots despite of the pending storm, and the extremely windy conditions. I hope you enjoy our efforts because to me this was well worth it.