!! SURPRISE !! Another Photo Challenge

You'll find lots of 'surprises' over on I Heart Faces this week! This is my 'surprise' entry .... O' Rylie!  My sweet little niece, who is so fun to be with, and always brings a smile to everyone's faces.  Click the link above, or, the logo below, to see more amazing images .... they will bring a smile to your face as well!

Trent & Christina ... and so, it begins!

My first, official, E-Session! E = Engagement!  I'm so excited for these two!  You may remember Trent, and Christina, from the "fun-in-the-country-sun" photo session, I had posted on 11-1-09.  Well, since then, this sweet couple has become engaged!  I was so blessed to spend one Sunday afternoon with them, capturing the joy you couldn't help but see on their faces!  This past weekend, I presented their images to them, and I do believe they were happy with what they saw!  Here's is a sampling of some of their favorites ..... 

P.S. I'll be third shooter at their wedding in September!  They have a very talented photographer doing their main photos, along with my 'second' son ... I'm excited to be able to learn more from them both!

- THE BEGINNING -

Thank you, Trent, and, Christina, for letting me share in your joy!

I love you both, and I can't wait until your special day! 

I'm so excited to see what God has in store for your future! 

A Portrait of Emily

Emily is a very sweet girl, so helpful, kind, and considerate of others ... she comes from an amazing family!
I've always wanted to play the violin ... I have many younger friends, who do!
Always wanted to play the acoustic guitar, too ... *sigh, maybe someday, 
but, for now, I'm absorbing all I can about this thing called photography!
I added a bit of texture to this photo ... Emily was waiting to play at a ceremony
where some friends renewed their wedding vows ... it was a beautiful day!