Sugarland Barn Wedding // Friday Frames // Maybe it means a bit more

"Maybe Christmas, he thought... doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps... means a little bit more!" ~Dr. Suess

Christmas isn't about gifts, We hear it all the time. Truth is, Christmas has been about gifts all along. The gift of family, friends, and people who cross your path on your journey through life. The gift of togetherness, gatherings and celebrations. Those little wrapped boxes under the tree are simply a bonus, a surprise, a way of showing someone you care. I love giving gifts and I know Christmas doesn't come from a store and I know it means a whole lot more. But the spirit of giving is special to me. One small meaningful gift can make someone feel so good, so special. 

Remember these two, Jennie & Travis Braga an AMAZING couple who have made me feel extremely special since the day I met them. 

They sent me this and my heart is warmed by this special and unexpected surprise. It's one of the most meaningful gifts I have ever received and I truly love it and them. I am so blessed by the couples who choose me. I am so thankful for this gift of photography, it has brought me countless, priceless gifts, so many I can't even count. 

So, Christmas may not be from a store, but the spirit of giving and making people feel warm and special and loved is something very real and wonderful. I can only hope all of you feel the same this season. 

(Black) Friday Frames // The best gift

Happy Black Friday! Only 28 shopping days till Christmas! Obviously Christmas is so much more than that but if your like me, I ADORE the season of giving. I actually told a family member once who wanted to do the "no gifts" Christmas "I can do without receiving gifts but I can't do without giving them".  Honestly, I LOVE to find the perfect gift, something meaningful, even small. One of my favorite gifts to give is photos.  A lasting gift forever. 

Did you know we are the most photographed generation ever but we have no photos to show for it? All of our photos are on computers or smart phones. Bad! We need to print photos!  Frame them or put into albums, even put in a shoebox and go through them in 10 years and laugh at your hairstyles, your moms glasses or dads mustache (something my sister and I do annually) Whatever you do, print your photos!

Here's my 5 year old holding one of my favorite photos, me (HUGELY) pregnant with my first baby. Such a beautiful moment. I look at it everyday. He thinks it's weird that's him in there, I always say "thats me and you bud". 

Above picture is my boys holding our wedding photo, they think it's so funny mom and dad got married. 

Every Black Friday I shop online, there are good deals out there! I have already saved well over $200! Since I'm a BIG believer in savings (and online shopping) I always have an annual print sale in my Instaproofs gallery.  If you haven't made prints of your wedding photos g today and save 15% off of $50 or 20% off $100 (todays the last day!) or print off some for gifts! Everyone will love to open a gift and see your smiling faces. It's a no brainer. 

Also running a sessions and Gift Certificate special!  I am only taking VERY limited sessions next year, this would be a for sure way you get one!  Fill out this form and I will return your email with the details and specials!!!!

Don't say I didn't warn you!! my family sessions will probably be down to the once a year mini's!

Happy Shopping!

Knadles Christmas Tree Hunting

Winter is here! Like it or not. Although I was not entirely ready for it to be here for "real" and stay put, It's starting to wear on me, I mean just look at this session! The Knadles, amazing people, the kind of people who I instantly felt like we were friends. I shot their wedding, maternity session, family sessions.  There is nothing better for me than to have return wedding couples continue to have me document their lives.  It's the type of relationship I want to built with all my weddings clients.  I am shooting less and less sessions these days which is why past wedding clients get first dibs on Mini sessions and extra special treatment like me always finding time for their sessions.  This year the Knadles decided on a winter family session and of course, it's adorable so I wanted to share it with all of you. I kept out a few special ones so I didn't ruin their Christmas Cards  though!  Enjoy this fun session, I hope it gets you in the Holiday Spirit!  

If your interested in a session with me or a Gift Certificate, be sure to check at the bottom of this page for session information! 

Inquire about Winter Lifestyle Sessions, At Home Sessions or a Gift Certificate by filling out this form below! I will contact you with details AND a special Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal!