Christina

I am so excited to share these photos with you all! I met Christina a little over a year ago at a college church group we were both going to and since then we have had some fun hang outs and great conversation! When she texted me a few weeks ago to ask if I would take some updated pictures of her I was beyond excited! It's always extra fun to go on a photo shoot when its with someone your friends with and even more so when its with someone who's as photogenic as Christina is! 

 I suggested going to the Carillon at Byrd Park and her response was "The carillon is my favorite place in the world. That would be perfect!" Awesome! So it was decided! We met up at the Carillon early one morning and Christina was a trooper because it was cold and the wind made it even colder!

 Um HELLO! Can we just stop and talk about this girls eyes for a minute! They say a person's eyes are a window to their soul. I can say without a doubt that as beautiful as this girl is and as mesmerizing as her eyes are... and they are! Aren't they! They lead to an even more beautiful soul! 

 After getting a bunch of pictures around the Carillon we hopped down to Pump House Park- one of my favorite places- to grab a few more shots! 

Thanks for asking me to take you photo's Christina! It was a delight!

Week in Review via Instagram

Happy Tuesday! I'm a bit late in posting the weekly review.. but we had guests visiting this weekend and I didn't want to be rude by sitting on my computer writing a big ole post so instead I posted a few pictures of our Sunday Dinner! I'm also a bit busy this week attending some amazing classes on photography that I can't wait to implement in my future photo shoots! I seriously LOVE learning!

This past week...
I was sick,
Tried out another new hair style.. Maiden Knots and LOVED it!
Watched a stunning sunset from my back yard on Valentine's Day as it reflected in our pool!
Went to Ash Wednesday Service and wrote a little bit about Lent.
Had a good catch up with one of my closest friends which included some silly lamenting of our mutual singleness right now.
Was then promptly reminded right after in reading my devotional to not worry about being single, or anything else I that is a worldly worry but to focus on Christ and the everlasting.
Had some warm weather and took advantage by painting!!
Shared a Valentine's Day post of one of the cutest couple I know!
Let Fritz be my painting assistant (not really, he just watched).
And cooked some yummy meals, including  a new Spaghetti Squash Recipe!
And a 12 lb Chicken and homemade pasta for our Sunday Dinner! 

Sweet Valentine: Gillian & Michael

Last weekend I had the absolute pleasure of reconnecting with a wonderful friend from college who I had lost touch with! When Gillian saw my 30 for 30 that I started advertising last month she asked if I could take shots of her and her Valentine of 11 (I think) years and I was like YES! And we set a date.

They live up in Northern Virginia but drove all the way to Richmond just to have me take their pictures! (Hello, I'm super flattered!) And knowing that Mike proposed to Gillian at Maymont, I suggested that as the place for our shoot which Gillian seemed delighted with!

It was one of the prettiest days we'd had in a while what with all the dreary days of winter and while it was definitely blustery with the wind, the sun was shining! 

I tend to still doubt my self and my abilities behind the camera, even after having it attached to me for nearly 11 years so it is always really nice when God reminds me that he has given me this ability and has great plans for it! 

And let me just tell you, as I looked through Gillian and Michael's images as I uploaded them from the camera I almost wanted to cry! Not because I think I'm anything special, but because G&M are just such a beautiful couple and God gave me such an awesome opportunity to capture the beauty of their relationship! 

So Gillian and Michael.. I hope you two love birds have an especially happy and wonderful Valentine's Day celebrating life together and thank you so very very much for allowing me to capture the beautiful friendship of husband and wife that is between you two!