Inspiration. Inspiration. Inspiration….is a beautiful thing! =)

All it took was lunch with mutual friends and a game of Frisbee….and he knew he wanted to marry her.

But then the semester ended at college and they both left college for the summer without spending more time together. Then Facebook stepped in. Abby stumbled across Dan on Facebook, asked to be his friend, he accepted…quite eagerly. Long emails began, which turned into long phone calls. Increasingly long and longer. The fall semester began and Dan and Abby headed back to college. A few months later a summer wedding was being planned! Romantic? I think so. =)

She says, “He has a great sense of humor and I love that Dan can make me laugh every single day. I  may be a little more reserved, but he has a way of bringing out the best of me. =) He has a strong sense of confidence and stands strong in what he believes…I love this.” He says, “She makes me so happy. I just loving spending as much time as I can with her.”

Dan is a management consultant and Abby is a nurse. When they are not working, they love hiking, biking, cooking a great meal together, watching movies, and just being together.

Dan and Abby just celebrated their one year anniversary. I loved that they wanted to remember this time of their life with photos. They both have such kind, gentle spirits and were so fun to meet and work with.

See their slideshow here.

Dan and Abby both love music and I loved their idea of including his guitar in the shoot.

So pretty Abby…

Thanks Dan and Abby for allowing me to capture this time of your life. Many, many more happy years to you.

Angela…

Animals are a BIG part of Angel’s life. In fact, she cannot imagine life without her animals. Her and her family compete with their horses and live on a beautiful horse farm.

Pretty, expressive eyes..

Silhouette shots is not something I do very often. But I grabbed this because I loved the way the barn door framed Angela and her horse….it turned out to be their favorite. =)

And I am feeling happy that I have a free Saturday. A sunny, October Saturday at that.

More images from this shoot soon.

Happy  sunny, October Saturday!

Kelsey, dear. =)

So let me tell you a little about Kelsey….

Loves being a field hockey goalie and the adrenaline rush that comes with it. Free time? She’s rather be busy! Is all about traveling and going to the beach. Adores photography. Has been a gymnast almost all her life. Fun-loving and easy-going. Forever 21. Nuff said. Has been to NYC a thousand times and would love to live there someday. Has seen the Eiffel Tower and Leaning Tower of Pisa but never the Statue of Liberty. Always has her phone and always has her camera. Her dream job is to work for National Geographic.

Kelsey is planning on attending college for photo-journalism.

From there? Kelsey says….we  will see where life takes me. And that is so Kelsey!

Kelsey’s shoes and camera strap both in zebra stripes!

Loved this bright orange color….

This was the first time I had the opportunity to photograph twins and I could not have had more fun with Devon and Kayla. Identical? Um, yes. Seriously, the only way I know them apart is by their outfits. When I met them again for the the ordering meeting, I had to find out which was Devon and which was Kayla and then remember who wore which outfits. =)

This is Kayla….

Kayla is bubbly, outgoing and ready to go! She has been a cheerleader for 10 years, adores shopping, and loves being around people. Free time? Curling up with a blanket and reading a book. Favorite magazine? Cosmopoliton. An extra $1000? Shopping spree! So where does she shop? American Eagle, J.Crew (My fave!), Forever 21, Gap, and Francescas (everybody is talking about this store!). Must have or possibly die? Cell phone. Kayla loves kids and is planning on attending college to become an elementary teacher. Someday she would love to get her masters in psychology and become a guidance counselor. Her dream job is to someday own a bakery or restaurant.

And Devon, dear…

Devon is always up for a good time, bubbly, loves smiling and helping others. She has been cheering for 10 years and can’t remember when was the last time she watched a sport from the stands. On the go, Kayla is also president of the Keys Club. Free time? Nothing beats curling up with a good read on a cold day. Favorite magazine? Cosmopoliton or People’s. Extra $1000? Shopping spree, of course! I am pretty sure Devon and Kayla shop together….they both love the same stores. Always gotta have? Cell phone, unless everybody she wanted to talk to was with her. =) Fave snack? Sweet candy peach rings or salty Fritos. Devon plans on attending college to become an elementary teacher and eventually a school principal. Her dream job is to someday own a restaurant with her sister….something to represent their “twinness”.

You can tell these two are best friends and spend lots of time together by how similar their interests are. They told me they have never spent more than a weekend without the other!

Meet these beautiful sisters…

Devon rocking her heels!

Loved the bright colors of Kayla’s dress.

Their fave “together” photo…

Kayla…

And Devon…

It has gotta be great having a twin sister as a best friend….

Thanks for fun shoot, guys…loved meeting you both! =)

I said it before, but I will again…I love my seniors. I have such a heart for these guys. I consider half of my job to be connecting, learning about them…who are they, what do they love, giving them permission to feel great about themselves.

Abbie was another senior I adored…

See? How can you not love that? Abbie, you may not love this image, but I do because it captures your heart.

Abbie’s had some heartaches in her life, but she continues to shine and put her heart into life.

So pretty…

Have a great weekend everybody!

My baby belly these days…

Is growing. This is good, right? I am now counting the days. We are down to only 3 and a half weeks. Can somebody tell me where summer went? It feels bizarre to realize that later today is my last shoot for this year. I look at September’s schedule and there is “things” jotted everywhere. I flip the page to October and see a month of mostly empty little boxes.

My “to do” lists now includes editing, fulfilling orders, always emailing, organize nursery, applesauce day, coffee dates friends….but no shoots.  I am hoping baby dear gives me three weeks to tackle all this. =) It felt a little sad to say “no” to lots of seniors this fall, but it is good. It is time. My boys are anticipating “new baby’ and have started asking how many days left. I am anticipating also. I love my boys…cannot wait to add another baby to the mix. I am ready for a quiet winter. Ready to refocus. Look ahead. Reflect. Plan. Dream. Snuggle. Okay, along with lots of dirty diapers and sleepless nights…I am not naive. =)

So looking forward to my shoot later today. I feel blessed that my last shoot will be one I know I will love. Soft clouds today. It is suppose rain and rain tomorrow. Prefect.

Sweet something….

Her name is Claire Elizabeth.

Don’t you love the way a child’s eyes sparkle? It’s like life’s heartaches have not touched them yet….

Each day is a new adventure….something to experience to the fullest.

Claire is beautiful. Loved her outfits! Thanks to her sweet mother for patiently waiting until this summer for the shoot.

Kirsten is a sweetheart!

Kirsten is outgoing unless meeting new people, then she can be a little shy. She laughs easily. She tells me she gets hyper when she is tired and this brings out the giggles! =) She thrives on hanging out with friends and going to movies or out to lunch with her girls. She absolutely loves to swim and being around water. Someday you may find her living at the beach.

What makes her happy? People magazine. Shopping lots of places but especially Forever 21 and Franchescas (I gotta check out this place. I have never been there, but I have heard rave reviews from lots of my senior girls.) A must have? Hair straightener. Something she never did? Visit NYC, but will someday.

After graduation, Kirsten is hoping to attend West Chester University to major in nursing. Her dream job is to work at Womens and Babies Hospital in the NICU. As sweet and genuine as Kirsten is, I know she would make an excellent nurse!