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      Summer Camp Wedding | Ashland, North Carolina

      Camp Pinnacle entrance.
      Two people diving into a lake, Camp Pinnacle, NC.
      Man floating on pizza tube in lake.
      Face in a tree.
      Children and family processional to ceremony site.
      Women dressed in camp attire. Very 'Wes Anderson' themed.
      black and white photo pouring champagne.
      Two brides pet their dog before their ceremony.
      Bouquet partially in shadow.
      Two women hold hands and laugh as they get married.
      Friends read a poem during ceremony.
      Black and white photo of emotional mother during ceremony.
      Married! Two very excited women.
      Black and white portrait of newlywed women.
      fern leaf.
      Newly weds get into raft to make their exit.
      Newly wed women high five with raft paddles.
      Raft and newly weds paddle away.
      Portrait of two newly weds and their cute dog.
      Family portrait on the dock of the lake.
      Double exposure of brides silhouette with nature.
      Brides kiss during sunset on the lake boardwalk.
      Man dressed as lonely bride in a green raft.
      Vintage lanterns and handpicked flowers.
      Reception seating is fishing fly tag.
      The couple laughs during toast at their reception.
      Brides embrace on the gym floor before first dance.
      Friends dancing during reception.
      Summer camp photo booth a la Wes Anderson props. Black and white image.

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      Working on something exciting over here. ⚡️ F Working on something exciting over here. ⚡️

From a recent shoot for @oldmilldistrict  @vapianovineyards. 

Did you know they serve bubbles now?! 🥂

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      Howdy World! Still over here trying to wrap my h Howdy World! 

Still over here trying to wrap my head around the fact it is 2023. I’ve decided this is the year for BIG change. . . New year, NEW me! Meaning after 13 years of owning my photography business I am going full FULL time!! ⚡️ 
 
It’s pretty wild to me that all these years I’ve had another type of job: part-time,full-time, seasonal work in Antarctica. Not the way I originally planned when I began my business in 2010 but ya know what, life happens and sometimes you have to travel a long, winding road to get where you want to be all while experiencing a full and juicy life. Doing this has sure kept life interesting. I hold strong that everything happens the way it is meant to be. Life is out of your control (and for this control freak, that is hard to let go of). 

Anyhoo, this is just a silly heartfelt post to share my gratitude for the Old Mill District, (and the flexibility they allowed me with my biz) where I’ve worked for the last 4+ years and to share my excitement for this new chapter. It’s been a wild ride and ultimately one that has given me a sense of community, so many laughs, and moments of growth. The time felt right to step away so I could focus on my health (working two jobs is stressful y’all), focus on my clients and give them the best experience possible. I am forever grateful for the friendships made, the people I’ve photographed while working at the OMD and I’m excited to continue photographing for them. 

The last two years have been full of reminders that life is short and it’s time I make the most of it doing what I love. Our trip to Italy this fall was a much needed breath of fresh air and an eye-opener that I needed to work less, enjoy life more and make space for things to come. Also! Thank you to my hubs @brendty who is always my biggest supporter. 

As a badass friend said, “We have to create space for ourselves to be ourselves and to grow.” 

I’ve created that space now. ✨

#italy #bendoregonphotographer #makingspace #gratitude #ramblingmomentoftheday #fujifilmx100v #fuji #islandofcapri
      The request was for a snowy scene and after variou The request was for a snowy scene and after various weather delays I think we nailed it. ❄️❄️❄️

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      Happy New Year, Beauties! ⚡️ Here’s to a ne Happy New Year, Beauties! ⚡️

Here’s to a new year— being open, vulnerable, confident and soaking up all that the universe offers. 

Friday I got to work with these stellar, badass women. Creating imagery to showcase their uniqueness individually and together. Being in front of the camera is not easy and each one of them BROUGHT IT!! ✨

What a treat!! More of this in 2023, y’all. 🤍

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      Holidaze. Christmas night used to be my favorite Holidaze. 

Christmas night used to be my favorite time to fly. Is this chaos due to weather delays and cancellations or the new norm? 
Either way I smuggled a margarita out of the lounge and am ready to be home. Our flight has been delayed three times. 
May your evening be filled with peace, love and no cancellations. ✨

P.s. Why do people choose to listen to their phones on full volume speaker in public?!? 
Merry Christmas y’all. 
#denver #travel #christmastravel
      Small business owners: now is the perfect time to Small business owners: now is the perfect time to book your 2023 branding session. One last tax write-off. Reach out to get a session booked! 

Shot for @wooltownbend. ✨

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