FAMILIES | Carpenter Family Maternity Session

Back when I was a Resident Assistant at Liberty University, my partner, Amber and I, remember interviewing Anna for our Spiritual Life Director position and thinking - THIS IS THE GIRL FOR US!  We were on pins and needles waiting to see if she felt the same way about us and our hall!  It turns our she did and Anna has been a blessing to me ever since!

Anna was a perfect fit for our leadership team and it was during those late nights on the hall that Anna first shared about this guy she had met, Jason.  They both had paths the Lord wanted them to walk but when He finally brought the two of them together, they fell in love and were married last year!  I coordinated their big day and my husband even took some pictures of their ceremony.  You can check out some of the images on my Facebook page! 

Anna has a graceful strength she has always worn with quiet confidence.  She knew that she belonged to the Lord and found her worth in Him.  It is that knowledge that has enabled her strength and her ability to be an amazing wife to Jason and I know will carry her through the joys and trials of motherhood.  

WEDDINGS | Scott & Lindsey - a windy November wedding with purple accents

Jessica of Jessica Mae Photography asked me to be the official second shooter for this day and I was blessed to have that privilege!  Lindsey and Scott were so excited to get married, the air was just full of anticipation!  Their day did not disappoint!  They chose to do a first look and their bridal party joined them shortly after for all their portraits!  They were such troopers - it was a really blustery day!

Their ceremony was beautiful and heartfelt.  They were married at their church and held the reception in the hall downstairs.  They had beautifully decorated the room and had mood lighting in the purple hue of their wedding colors!  When the sun sank a little lower, Jessica stole Lindsey and Scott away for some portraits during the sunset.  We had previously scouted a small field on a ridge near the church.  The light was fantastic and the portraits came out gorgeous!  So many family members and friends danced the night away alongside them and then saw them off to their honeymoon!

Here are some of my favorite images from their wedding!

WEDDING | Matthew & Lara - a fall country club wedding in Pennsylvania

In October of 2012, I had the privilege of attending my cousin Matt's wedding.   I can't believe that it's almost been a year now!  Matt is about a year older than me and I met him when his dad got married my aunt almost fifteen years ago now.  They all live in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area and so we see them a few times per year, especially around Thanksgiving.

A few years ago, this girl Lara started showing up more and more during our visits.  Lara just fit so well into our family and more importantly, she is perfect for Matt! So, it was no surprise when Matt popped the question and the planning began for their big day!  No detail was left out! The weather was gorgeous that day for their ceremony at Calvary United Methodist Church and reception at the picturesque Shannopin Country Club. 

It was nice to attend as a guest rather because I got to spend time with all of my family that attended!  But I did have my camera with me and managed to capture a few shots from the day!  Our family ALWAYS has a good time at weddings, which you will see later :-)!  Congratulations Matt and Lara!