Love.

Have I ever mentioned how much I love maternity sessions? I especially love them when the mom-to-be indulges me by tromping through tall grass and bugs. Thanks for playing along with me Lindsay, I had a great time! Can't wait to meet your little ballerina next month!

Bishop/Richards "Wedding" Reception

How do I even begin this post? This past Saturday, I drove down to Bay Springs, MS to photograph the wedding of Hope Bishop to Ron Richards. When I arrived at her parents home (aka "Bishop Hill" where she chose to have both the ceremony and reception) I was greeted by 200+ acres of the most beautiful farm pasture. As I was walking up their driveway, I stopped to speak to two of her friends who informed me that there wasn't going to be a wedding today. As she began to tell me the story as to why there wouldn't be a sunset ceremony overlooking this beautiful pond, accented by chandeliers hanging in the ivy covered oak trees, my heart just broke for both Hope and Ron. That morning, while hunting with his groomsmen, Ron's shot gun barrel exploded and a piece of the barrel was lodged in his throat, nearly missing his carotid artery. After 2 hours of emergency surgery, he was well on his way to making a full recovery.

Since Hope and Ron were unable to get married, but guests were still going to be arriving, Hope insisted that the reception continue on as planned. Tables were set with the linens that Hope and her grandmother sewed by hand, centerpieces were put together, and the live band began warming up. Their guests arrived as expected, and the most beautiful wedding reception was underway. I stayed to photograph as much as I could for Hope and Ron, trying to preserve as much as the day as possible. Later on that evening, Hope arrived to see all of her guests, and her hard work put together. The sun had set, but her spirits hadn't. Ron was to be released on Sunday, and they planned on getting married under the ivy covered oak trees, overlooking the pond, atop Bishop Hill, only 1 day later. Here are a few of the pictures I captured that day. More to come very soon!

Not just a photography prop anymore...

Had my ultrasound today. Looks like I'll finally be able to use these! Although, I despise everything "princess," there's no doubt that she'll be anything less.