It is time

Today, I am legal. I can do a whole number of things that I've never been able to do before. Like get a hotel room, buy things off TV, adopt a puppy, and sign my own legal documents. In the eyes of the government, I am a semi-adult (real adulthood comes at 21... go figure.) In my eyes, I'm just one day older.

You know how you wait and wait for birthdays, assured that you'll feel older, feel different? I have been waiting for this one with such anticipation. I've been looking forward to the 'freedom' that comes with age, the later nights, the keys more often. While I was waiting for more more more fun, I forgot that responsibility comes with age.

There are so many areas where I am failing, miserably. So many sins that are flourishing in my life. But I'm not condemned, or brought low. Though it's going to be hard - like really hard - fighting my sinful nature, I know One stands beside me, ready to tackle these sins with me. It's going to be a year of great growth and change. I'm excited to see where/what God has for me.

One BIG change just happened last night. My dad accepted a job offer... in Charlotte. While Dad will be moving almost immediately, we'll be staying here until after graduation.It's also going to be hard. I've lived in this area for all eighteen years of my life. All my friends live here, all my everything is here! Charlotte is only three hours south, so it won't be like moving to another state, but it's too far to spend time with the people I love and appreciate. God is calling me to surrender my all to Him.

So pray with me. Pray that as I begin to place my future and trust in Him, that I will see His sovereign hand in all that I do.

God bless you all as He has blessed me: abundantly.

Nick and Ashley

Ashley. Nick. She kept a Monster Java by her side all day. He forgot his shoes. He took an accidental Polaroid of himself. She laughed. He dressed himself and helped someone else. She was assisted into her dress by four or five close friends. He barely hid his excitement. She stared off at nothing, smiling. Neither one stressed. Both completely in love. Anxiously, he waited at the end. Calmly, she entered and that was it. They were lost in one another. Forgetting the rest of us, they pledged themselves to one another, 'til death do them part. They smiled. They laughed. *They might have cried, but I'm not sure.* They are Mr. and Mrs. At last.

Nick and Ashley, it has been a pleasure watching you walk out your relationship and I'm so excited to see it blossom over the coming years. Thank you for letting me share your special day. May God continue to bless you and your marriage.

Ashley's hair and make-up was absolutely lovey, thanks to Hannah Crompton. Thanks to Jolene from the Apex Cultural Arts Center for all her help. It was the perfect venue for Nick and Ashley's reception dinner. And thanks to Christi Burton, the co-photographer. Love working with you.


I love downtown Apex here. It's so picturesque!Who knew the elevator would match the wedding colors? Per-fect. Ahh! Definitely a favorite. Reminds me of a Jasmine Star picture I saw once. Ha. I flatter myself.

Ruth Bibby

This is Ruth Bibby, my stylish friend. She is a senior (yay) and these are her portraits. :) We had the BEST time traipsing around downtown in the frigid wind, in physical contradiction to one another, asking for directions from an officer and being ignored, running across the streets despite the green lights, and eventually getting snowed out. When she asked me what she should wear, I said something to the effect of, 'Oh, cute? You got it, I'm sure.' I think I very vaguely suggested a gold dress I'd seen her wear before, but whatever I said, she planned the CUTEST outfits. Kudos to Ruth! Here are a *VERY* few of my favorite images from her session. I hope you enjoy them! Ruth is also pursuing photography and wanted a few shots with her Nikon. Haha. I told you we were a contradiction! *NOTE: I only shoot with the best ;)* I was going to say this is my favorite, but these are all my favorites! This one is one of my TOP favorites. A red wall. Oh. My. GAH!!!!!!!!!!! (stops. panting.) :) I like red walls. Mmhmm. That's what I'm talking about. I LOVE this - she's so amazing. We kept having the same ideas for shots and angles... I think she said she liked these ones. ;) You like? Click here to see more!

New and Exciting!

So.... I got this awesome package in the mail the other day:



WHOA! Says I. I'm so excited! I mean, John prepared my shipment AND he threw in a Tootsie Pop! Oh, and it's my new business cards. YES! But first, a brief look at the evolution of my business cards. Ugh. It's not always been cool.

I burned every copy of my first card, so here's Card #2 where I went with a vertical card:


Card #3: where I got all kinds of creative!


And now (drum roll) my uber cool newly branded business cards! There are three awesome designs but all three share the same front side:





So I hope you like them as much as I do! I'm in love! I have more awesome posts to show you, but for now I'm off to nap and then movie night with a pal!

Nathan J - Senior

Here are some of my favorite images from Nathan's senior shoot. We started at his house but then found so fabulous spots in downtown Apex and around our church.

Happy graduation - slightly early - Nathan!