I feel like I have so much to share, but so little time to do it (seeing how it’s already 12:30am). This weekend was packed full of wonderful things. I had an amazing time this weekend meeting new, expecting, and desired parents at the Lourdes Baby Fest Expo. I also had a fabulous meeting with a bride and groom, took more pictures then I know what to do with, and last, but certainly not least I spent some great quality time with my friends and family. It’s amazing how fast the weekend goes by when you are having such a wonderful time. I am truly blessed for all the support I have in my family, friends, clients, and all those who keep me uplifted. So, to end such a wonderful weekend, I wanted to share my expo booth with you all. It’s nothing special, but I had so much fun meeting so many great people, that I just had share it with you. (Please note how cool it was to get a pink table skirt to go with all my pink branding…thanks for the hook up Lourdes!)

There is so much more to come from this weekend, so make sure to stay tuned this week. Have a wonderful Monday morning!!

How many times have we downloaded photos into our computer and left them in a folder under the title “New Folder.” Or can you easily say that you have actually downloaded the couple hundred photos that are currently in your camera right now. I am and have been guilty of this so many times in my life. It’s unfortunate that we continually go without displaying or showing these photos that we love and admire so much. I hope through this blog and interactions with my clients and friends to inspire them to display their photos in their homes, offices, and rooms they enjoy to spend their time.

My challenge to you this weekend is to take the time to develop a photo (atleast just one) that has been sitting in your computer or camera for some time now. After it’s been developed, find your photo a home; not in a drawer or box, but on a wall, desk, or photo album. Put it in a place where you are able to enjoy the moment that was captured and the memory that goes along with it.

As I sit on my couch writing this post, these are the photos and wall I enjoy the most…

It’s been snowing like crazy here since early yesterday morning…I believe we’ve gotten over a good foot and a half (so far)! This morning I decided to get out and brave the deep snow to take some pictures of my little man’s short adventure playing outside…lol! His hands got too cold and he could barely move in it. Maybe in the next couple of years, he’ll get to enjoy it as we did as kids. Hope you all are enjoying your weekend!

A photo is not just a click of a camera or a portrait to have on a wall. A photo is soooo much more! A photograph tells a story, stops a moment in time, and allows that moment to live on forever. A picture is like a time capsule. One you can look back on and remember those special times in your life where that moment you clicked the camera or placed a photo on a wall truly meant something.

The last couple of weeks on facebook have been a look back on “old school photos.” I have enjoyed very much looking through everyone’s photos because they all individually tell a story about someone that I may not have known at that time in their life. Some have been funny to look back and remember the time when flipped bangs and tie die shirts were in. It has also been a walk down memory lane as many of the photos I have seen were of people passed or of those I have lost touch with over the years. What really struck me was the other day when my sister posted some photos of us when we were kids. Talk about having your heart stop…

Here in this picture is my sister Christy (5) and I (7).We were and still are very close growing up only 18mo. apart. When she posted these photos it struck me how quickly life goes by and how much fun we had when we were kids. It brought me back to a place where I remember as a child living in our old home selling lemonade at the mailbox and running around with all the neighbor kids. It was a time in life where there were no responsibilities or worries to be concerned of…what great moments to look back on!

This picture was me at three…It’s so amazing to look at this photo and see my son who is currently two. I had lots of people comment on this photo and make note of my “bowl” haircut…lol!

My sister Christy just over one in this picture…They didn’t call her the Michelin Baby for nothing…Love you Sis!!

Anyhow, enough down memory lane. The point of this post is to express the importance of making and remembering moments in your life. Photography on any level whether it’s professional or not is important to have in your life. You want to be able to look back and remember the smiles, hugs, laughter, and milestones in your life. I know I have loved looking back on these moments in my life this week. Thanks for sharing these photos Christy…It has truly meant a lot to me!!

When thinking back on where this last year has gone, I quickly remember how hard I have worked to get to this moment. There have been many times where I wanted to set my camera down and call it good, but my love and passion for photography always brought me back to why I truly love to capture the moments. It’s the expressions, emotions, and reactions you get when you are looking through your lens that I love. It’s knowing when you look through your photos, that yes, I got the “one” photo. The one that makes your heart jump; even at a glance. Now that I am looking back on 2009 and looking forward to whats to come in 2010, I thought I would share my most favorite images of 2009. In no particular order, here is the reason why I love what I do and am passionate for capturing the moments!

It’s the connection, the emotions, the light, and the moments that make a photo come alive…

Trust me…I have so many pictures I would love to share in this post, but there is not enough space to show all the photos that have truly impacted my journey thus far. I hope to share more soon, but for now, that will do…Good night to all!