Chico California Children's Photography: Ella Tease...

Ella is too sweet! I really am so blessed to work with cuties like her! Here is a tiny tease of Ella's four month session today -- she may have been a little camera shy in this photos, but I just love her expression!

Chico California Wedding Photography: David and Casey are Engaged!

This year, I have been able to focus much more on the wedding and engagement side of photography, and let me tell you, I am so loving it! Meet David and Casey, two amazing people who I had the privelege to capture a couple weeks ago. They met at Chico State University and will be working on staff with Campus Crusade next year. They serve other students so much and they both are just authentic and beautiful people.
Honestly, I wish I could document more of their story in word, because I know it is inspiring, but may these photos tell you a little bit about their life. I am so looking forward to their wedding in January!

Chico California Maternity Photography: Leah

Yancey and Leah have known each other for over seven years -- they have been married for a couple years and are so excited to meet their little son sometime this month. When I photographed these two, Leah was in her 37th week of pregnancy! Doesn't she look awesome? She was even wearing heels! I loved meeting Leah and Yancey and hearing some of their story. What a great photo session. My job gives me the opportunity to work with so many incredible people!

Chico California Wedding Photography: Ryan and Bridget

The day was gorgeous! Bridget and Ryan had waited years for this, and their wedding day certainly lived up to its expectations! As Bridget prepared to see her husband, I was touched by her emotion and anticipation of this day. They were both so excited to see each other and their years of dating would finally end up in a beautiful marriage!
They were surrounded by lots of family and dear friends and the celebration was just perfect! I am always so blessed to be a part of these days -- and as I edit each photo, reliving the moments of their special day, I can't help, but feel so grateful for knowing Ryan and Bridget!

Chico California Photography: A Day of Rest

These last three weeks have been wonderful and exhausting and full! I am so grateful for all of the work: So many beautiful weddings to capture and so many awesome clients to work with! With such a busy schedule, comes a lot of editing -- hours and hours, day and night, are spent in front of my computer.
While I enjoy this, today, our family needed a day off together. Now you should know that I actually really believe in a balanced life -- Weekends and rest are a normal part of our life, but in August, during the peak of my wedding season, I typically work six days a week.
Now Mondays are always our day off -- both of us! Today was an awesome day. We slept in, made a big breakfast with homemade smoothies, took a bike ride, went for a swim, and had a lovely afternoon. I am so thankful for the day of rest. We needed it!
So tomorrow, we are back to work -- and a lot of it. God has blessed us with great jobs, awesome mentors and so much encouragement. We praise Him for all of these things!
And because a post is not quite as good without a photo, here is a photo of my new favorite find: These heels were just too cute to pass up! I have been inspired by all of my brides lately -- a cute pair of shoes does wonders for a woman!

Chico California Wedding Photograpy: Jeff and Brianna Tease...

I love my job! What a great wedding today -- filled with so many stories! Here is a small tease of this cute couple! Congratulations Jeff and Brianna!

Chico California Child Photography: Caleb

A couple years ago, Kenny and I met Jeremy and Mari Lyn. They became good friends to us and I am so grateful for all the ways that they have been a part of our lives. Almost six months ago, they became parents to the handsome Caleb! I wrote about Caleb in this blog post, a couple months ago. He is a miracle indeed and I love to see the joy that he has brought to his parents. Jeremy and Mari Lyn -- you are such amazing parents. I am so proud of you and I love, love Caleb!