Second month in and I already nearly failed at my monthly self portrait project! But I WILL do better in December. I just know it. And while I’m being honest, I guess these wouldn’t even be considered self portraits since my little helper in the photo? …well, he did the button pushing. But I knew it would make him happy and willing, so we went with it. November was packed full of stuff, yet when…

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I love wedding photos as much as the next person. Well actually, I might love them just slightly less. Wedding photos are incredibly special, don’t get me wrong. I adore weddings. But personally, I’d take a photo of a sweet family cuddling in bed together over a photo of a bride and groom dressed up in something they’ll only wear once. I love the everyday. I love the normal life moments. The ones that happen…

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they met in the fourth grade. the bridal party was made up of long time friends. and the wedding ceremony took place at his family’s cabin. to top it off, the weather was perfect. and yes, that’s my brother in law, and new sister in law. ;) xoxo, donya   ps. I took nearly 2 years off of weddings (towards the end of my pregnancy, up until this one), but I am opening up my…

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Let’s take a moment to talk about Custom Photography.  What is Custom Photography?  How does it differ from your standard department store studio?  Well let me ask you this: Do you have a favorite photo from your childhood?  One that gives you a little ‘butterfly in the stomach’ feeling?  Was it taken in a studio, maybe a colorful backdrop, while you were being asked to say ‘cheese’ and turn your chin a bit more to…

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