Going Home

We traveled home for Christmas like we do every year. It's about a 13 hour drive to Dallas (where my family is) and then another 3 hours to Oklahoma. It's a haul but it's worth it for so many reasons!

One of the highlights is getting to drive out to the Wildlife Refuge.

I love going to the Wildlife Refuge when we're home, even in the winter. People think of the prairie as being sort of barren but even in the winter it's so alive. The neon green lichens stand out even more than they do in the summer or spring. And I always forget how much easier it is to spot birds on the prairie. In Georgia we have tall thick forests (which I love) that make it difficult to find the source of a bird call.

I just love it. I'll always love it. Those little mountains are why I fell in love with nature and they'll always be home.

SHADECATION

Hey guys! Just got back from Cali so I'm nice and tan and maybe still a little jet lagged...
We took a trip with our best friends (also the other two members of our band, Cool Shades) Justin and Rachel, to see Bon Iver at the Hollywood Bowl. We spent 4 days in L.A. living, loving, and losing the rental car.

My camera died half way through the trip and I forgot to bring a charger and/or another battery. #fail BUT such is life...

I love California. There really is such a vibe about that place. I think I'm more inspired artistically when I'm there, which makes sense I guess.

Anywho...here are some shots from our trip!

The City of Love

Y'all. Let's talk about Paris.

To be honest, I was expecting to be disappointed by Paris, which I realize sounds really stupid but let me explain.

Everyone talks about Paris like it's the most magical thing in the world, like a heaven on Earth, the greatest city in the world, etc, etc. So I was thinking "there's no way Paris can actually live up to the hype".

Welp. I was wrong. It's all that and more.

I really didn't take a lot of pictures while we were in Paris. I think it's because I was too busy being in total awe of literally every thing. We stayed in the 6th arrondissement and could walk to basically everything! I will definitely be seeing Paris again, it's just a matter of when. :)

Allison + Micah: Part II

Allison + Micah

I still have a lot of editing to do for this wedding but I was getting so excited that I decided to share a few of my faves of the happy couple!

Seriously the most beautiful wedding and people! Thanks for letting me capture your special day, guys!!

I'll share some more as I go!

-Listening to Coldplay: Magic-

The Williamson Family

I was so glad I got to take pictures of this lovely bunch before they (and we) move off! They're the most precious group of gingers you ever saw! I can't wait to meet the new addition! 

Case and point! They are wonderful inside and out! I'm so glad I got to break from the craziness of moving preparation to spend some time with the Williamsons!

In other news: WE FOUND A HOUSE!! We spent last week in Kennesaw house hunting and I can't wait to get all moved in and share our new home with you guys! What an excellent new adventure this is going to be!! 

Y'all enjoy your independence day by the way! 

Thanks for stopping by! 

-Listening to Sufjan Stevens: Age of Adz-

Jason + Alana: MARRIED!!!

What a great spring break it has been! What better way to kick off a vacation than with the holy union of two wonderful friends??? I recently shared Jason and Alana's engagement pics and was so honored to get to shoot their wedding! Everything was so perfect, including the weather!! (thanks spring!).
Here are some of my favorites from the big day!

 

Just beautiful all around. I know I've gotten all sappy about weddings before but I just love them SO MUCH!! What is more beautiful than spending life with your best friend?!

Jason and Alana; LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

More spring break adventures coming soon!

-Listening to Iron Maiden: Run to the Hills-

Jason + Alana: Engaged!

I got to spend the weekend with some dear friends and take some engagement pictures for them! These two hate to have their picture taken so that makes things interesting but we still had a great time (at least I did..lol).

Love you guys!! :)

I've been really content with life in general lately and just really taking the time to thank God for all of the amazing things I get to do. Life is good. That is all.

Thanks for stopping by!

-Listening to Mumford & Sons: Hold On To What You Believe-