matt+melinda

I had such a fun time with these two.  Yes, it was a WINTER, February day.  It was about 26 degrees out to be exact.  I guess you can call that a warm winter day since most of our winter has been in the negatives.  Needless to say, they did great and they showed up wearing  stunning outfits....a dress and cowboy boots for her and he had on a tie and cowboy boots....even the awesome belt buckle!:)  Yay...loved it.  Cannot wait for there outside May wedding.  Warm or cold...it won't stop us!

Welcome Back!!!!!

Hello Everyone and Happy New Year!....and yes I know, welcome back to my blog:)   It was an incredible 2013 for me.  Thanks to all of you!  Lots of changes in 2013.  As my business grew, the demand for more mommy and family time did too.  I went part time at my dental hygiene job in September, which has allowed me more mommy time.  LOVE it!!  I make my children breakfast and take them to school most days now.  I can't explain how happy that makes me feel.  I am here when they get off the bus and my 4 year old gets to spend more days with mommy.  Time is going by way to fast and I need to cherish my time with them because they are getting big and aren't going to want their mommy forever.  As far as my business goes, I am doing more weekday sessions and keeping open more weekends for family.  I will not be doing sessions every weekend.  I photographed 87 sessions last year around my full time job and family and 21 newborns.
I also announced that beginning in 2014, I will be photographing weddings.  I was a second photographer several times last year with other photographers to gain experience and confidence.  I am ready and excited to take on this journey as well.
I have lots of goals this year.  Both business and personal.  Have a healthier lifestyle....my hubby and I are exercising and dieting together....we just started last week:)  More family time.  Vacations, at least once a year and small getaway trips with my hubby to keep us sane.  1-2 photography workshops, lots of newborns cause I cannot live without them;) and my goal of taking on at least 5 weddings my first year.  Balance and oh, to blog lots more!

Here are my children....My life.