Thanks so much to everyone who has been following this little journey…this is the last post for the year!    I’d like to thank everyone again who has had a part in this, my family, friends and clients…I’m so grateful for everything I’ve been able to do and experience this year.  THANK YOU!

As I wrap up my new sessions this year, I will be posting my favorite shots from this first year of business, with thanks and immense gratitude for all of my clients, friends, and family for all of the support they have given me.  As I was chatting with a client online a few weeks ago, my heart swelled with the thought of all of the wonderful people that I have met and the friends that I have made.  I’m grateful to all of you for putting your trust in me to hire me as your photographer, to capture your family as they are.  I feel lucky to say that I have found something that makes my soul happy…there’s nothing like that feeling of knowing you captured a perfect moment, racing home to download that picture and staring at it with a happy sigh…and it’s addicting!  I’m always thinking about that next picture..the one in my head that I’m *going* to take.

I want to take a second to thank a few people…my family, who have put up with endless amounts of time of me being on the computer, out shooting and running a business in general.  They have been nothing but supportive of my dream, and I’m forever grateful for that.  My dear husband who is there for the ups and the downs, the disappointments and successes…I wouldn’t be able to do this without you.  My mom for all of the babysitting hours she put in while I was out having a blast with you all, and for instilling in me the belief that I can do anything I want to if I just put my mind to it.

To my clients/friends who trusted me when I wanted to try something a little different, striving to fulfill that vision, to finally take the picture that only lives in my head.

To Aubrey of AubMarie Productions, who worked with me all year in making some beautiful videos for some clients and my own family. It has been such a privilege to work with her, and to have her with me as I shoot.  The videos that she makes are the most beautiful things, and I believe every family should have one!

And lastly to all of you, the readers of my blog!  A comment on my pictures makes my day, and I appreciate you coming to visit me!  Thank you so much!!

Without further babbling on, here are my favorites from each session this year.  And so this doesn’t turn into a monster blog post, I’m going to cut it into 5 posts.

Thanks again, everyone!!

To be continued tomorrow!

This is my mother in-law and her husband who signed up for one of my Christmas mini-session spots!  A mom that raised 10 kids and now a grandma to 25 grand babies…isn’t she beautiful!

In 4th grade,  I found myself playing alone at recess one day..the only one wanting to play 4-square (crazy, I know)…until Heather came along…and we’ve been friends ever since!  It’s amazing to look back and see how much we have changed over the years, but I’m glad to have had her friendship.

Her cute family:

Aren’t they gorgeous?   All with beautiful eyes!

My 2nd wedding from last weekend…my niece Chelsea and her new husband, Matt!  Congrats to them and best wishes for a happy life together!  Here are a few favorites from their day.

The following images were taken by the fabulouso Heather Mickey after I left to shoot Megan and Parker’s temple exit! Thanks Heather!

And onto their reception the next day in Blackfoot, Idaho:

They had candy dishes for the guests, which made a perfect place for a ring shot!

The bride with some of the cutest flower girls I’ve ever seen…I may or may not be biased.