Category: Love Stories

Inspiring Women


A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege of photographing Denise McLeod and her daughter, Kylie.  Denise and Kylie have a wonderful relationship that you can’t help but notice as soon as you walk into a room where they both are. They are virtual twins to look at…separated only by a generation.  They are kindred…read more.

We Don’t Do Weddings


I have been asked repeatedly if I shoot weddings…and the answer is a resounding “No!” I have helped with weddings for years and years…flowers, organization, planning, sewing…you name it. I know what a very big and SPECIAL day it is for the bride and groom and their families. But, when it comes to photographing those…read more.

Special Moments – Special Memories


A little less than a year ago, I accompanied my daughter and her hubby and son to take pictures for their second baby’s gender announcement. We ended up in downtown Seville Quarter and found beautiful locations for shot after shot. It was miserably hot…for non-pregnant people…but overwhelmingly so for a 7-month pregnant mommy and 2…read more.

You Find What You Look For


I recently viewed this video and it captures such a positive perspective.  I love that this wife, mother, businesswoman, shared this adventure with her family. What a great message to impact on her children’s minds. What a great perspective to adopt and build our everyday lives around. If we look for the negative, it will…read more.

Not Skinny Enough …


Dissatisfaction with our bodies…what woman do you know who is totally satisfied with her body, her face, her hair…her looks overall? I recall worrying about my nose as a pre-teen.  Innocent teasing had made me think it was too large.  And the thought didn’t escape me until I was in my mid-twenties.  When I did…read more.

Jen and Chris…a love story


I met Jen several months ago when she became manager of the Starbucks near my home.  If you know me at all, you probably know that I seldom indulge in the common female vices of weekly manicures, monthly hair color touch-ups or the like.  Rather, my little indulgence is a Starbucks venti peppermint white mocha…read more.