Laurie and I were friends way back before either of us were photographers. Fast-forward four and a half years and here we are, both photographing weddings professionally and living out our dreams. I am always flattered when other photographers hire me to take their photos, but with Laurie and Everett, it was so much more than that.

1/14/13 1/14/13

David & Gillian's Elegant Powel Crosley Estate Wedding

I have a slight girl-crush on this bride. Could she be any more classically beautiful? I think no. Everything about this day was a dream. First of all, outdoor weddings are always a fave, especially at my favorite West Coast venue with my favorite West Coast florist, and did you see those flower girls? Just Smitten.

1/12/13 1/12/13

New Zealand Elopement

I have to extend a huge thank you to my friend Kat Braman for inviting me to tag along to NEW ZEALAND to photograph Chris & Laura's elopement. For ten years, I have dreamed of one day visiting this incredible country. She gave me that chance and I will never be the same.

1/7/13 1/7/13

2012 in Review

These images are a selection from 30 weddings, four countries, seven states and who-knows-how many sessions. As I look back at the 2012 I was given, my heart overflows with gratitude. It is incredibly humbling to receive such an outpouring of love when you know you deserve nothing.Â That is how I view the past year. The couples I photographed, the places I traveled, the moments I got to experience, all blessings from a God that delights in giving great gifts to His children. I am just so fortunate to be one of them.

This year I had the honor of seeing my work featured in five magazines, on more than ten blogs and I even did my first-ever podcast. I was also fortunate enough to shoot alongside a few incredible photographers, one of which being my dear friend Kat Braman. Several of these images would not have been possible without her or my talented stylist friends Jessica Sloane and Kasey D.

Dave. How you have put up with me for another year, I have no idea. Your patience and grace teaches me more about love than you will ever know. Thank you for your caring tenderness and for being the strongest part of who I am. I love you.

12/31/12 12/31/12

Honored

Seeing my images on these gorgeous pages brings me so much joy and gratefulness. Loving my job...

12/10/12 12/10/12

Ian & Briana's Wedding at The Southernmost House Key West

Ian and Briana are of those couples that I just can't get enough of. I won't even admit how many times I have watched their wedding slideshow covered in goosebumps. But I will say that witnessing their wedding day was one of the most humbling and refreshing experiences I had this year. The love they have for one another and share with their friends and family is so genuinely tender and kind, I am a bit surprised it still exist in today's world. I am so thankful to have been their photographer and encouraged to be a little more tender and a little more kind towards my loved ones as a result.

9/5/12 9/5/12

Thomas & Shannon's Spruce Head Maine DIY Wedding

Thomas & Shannon, I cannot express in words how much I love you and how much it meant to me to be a part of your wedding. The above is my way of trying to do it with pictures. Every frame was truly my gift and expression of love to you. You hold such a precious and unique place in my heart and I am overjoyed that you have chosen to spend your lives together.

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