a girl and her camera

my photography has been an outward manifestation of an inward journey. the journey to be seen fresh and anew as the rising sun of each day. glowing in brilliance, with the past behind me, and the excitement of a future unknown. we all long to be seen through the lens of another that won’t judge us, but accept us for the vision and beauty that we possess, right here, right now. with every image, we carry the power to make the ordinary extraordinary, and breathe new life into that which otherwise may be overlooked.


i thank God for the unique opportunity to change the world around me by showing you the world that i see. my vision is an instrument of change, memorializing the precious details in life for all times. just like every image has angles that abound, each different from the rest, so too do people have many sides to them, unique in their own right. may all of our eyes be open enough to also see their beauty.


Sunday, February 1, 2009

Cassie & Tom: Summer Love braves Winter Cold

Well, I must say that the heavens smiled on us for Cassie and Tom's engagement shoot on Saturday. Having just endured inches of snow earlier in the week, we were blessed with a fabulous 48 degrees (and that is fabulous in January) weather and a bright sun as we sloshed our way around the Landing to take pictures. I've said it once, and I'll say it again - my favorite couples are those that just let my imagination flow, and Cassie and Tom are definitely one of my favorite couples. After trying to find a parking spot, the three of us walked all over the Landing, without coats I might add, and had a really good time.

I look forward to their upcoming wedding on March 28 in St. Louis, MO. Family and friends to whom they've given their password, may view their entire client gallery below. You can also enjoy a fun Slideshow of our day together.