Anna: Class of 2014

This senior is a very special person to me. Anna is my baby sister, and she graduates in just a few short months. Seriously, how is this even possible?

To reminisce a bit, Anna was my little minion when we were younger, always wanting to do whatever I did. Thankfully we're past the point of her crying whenever I wouldn't let her play with me and my friends, and on to the fun part of being sisters where we do things like coffee dates and midnight movie premieres. She never fails to make me laugh, and I always admire how hard she's working to become a teacher. She also enjoys singing and theatre, and she can really ham it up which is probably quite obvious in some of these photos. All in all, she's the best little sister in the world, and I'm so proud of the young woman she's grown into!

Sarah: Class of 2014

Sarah is one of the happiest people you'll ever meet. She just exudes joy, and I love being around her! She also has a very whimsical side to her, which was both fun and a bit of a challenge to portray in her photos. She gave me the opportunity to try some new things and experiment a little.

All in all, her session was ton of fun! We had to spread it over two days because we specifically wanted sunlight for some of her photos. We spent the first morning at a softball field, and then a few days later, we traipsed around the forest, and then found a beautiful open field. When you have an already gorgeous subject and then add some great locations and beautiful magic hour light, it makes for some awesome photos!

Last, but not least, thanks to the lovely Johanna Martin for being my assistant. She writes an awesome blog over at The Dreamer's Day Job. Check it out!

Jordan: Class of 2013

Jordan's senior photos are some of my favorites! We did his photos in the woods surrounding his house, and it was a blast trekking around and finding some great spots for photos. Initially, we had a bit of delay thanks to the incessant rain showers plaguing our area, but we got the photos without getting soaked, which is always a good thing. Plus, Jordan is a mechanic, so we got to play around with some welding equipment for his photos. That was super fun! 

Rebekah and Stacey

While in Colorado, I had the blessing and pleasure of working with Rebekah Cook and Stacey Bradshaw. Rebekah played Virginia Page, and Stacey played Loreen, and both did such a great job!

I want to brag on both of these sweet ladies for a moment. I worked with Rebekah both last year and this year, and I'm so thankful that God put her in my path. She has been a fountain of advice and encouragement as I begin the long road of filmmaking. Day to day, when we were on set (and I was usually somewhat stressed out), she was always right there with a smile and a word of encouragement. Seriously, she's such a blessing!  

As for Stacey, she's one of the most dedicated people I know! We only worked together for a few weeks, but she really impressed me as someone who really cares about her craft. Most importantly, she really desires to glorify God with her talents, and it's cool to see the opportunities He's giving her! She's such a sweet person, and I really enjoyed getting to know her back in May.

Clearly, these ladies are beautiful both inside and out! The last week of filming, I did some head shots for Rebekah and Stacey. The following photos are from the photo shoot--

Rebekah Cook

If you'd like to know more about Rebekah and her work in film, check out her Facebook page and her website!

Stacey Bradshaw

For more information about Stacey's work as an actress, check out her Facebook page, as well as her website!

In His Steps

The main reason for going to Colorado this spring was to finish filming the feature length film, In His Steps. After leaving Grand Junction, we went to Montrose where we spent the next three weeks filming the rest of the scenes for In His Steps. I had the blessing of working with some incredibly talented people. There's something special about being with a group of people who love Jesus more than anything and truly desire to use their talents to glorify Him. We had such a fun time during production!

One of my favorite scenes that we filmed was set in an old western town. We shot it on location in Montrose at the Museum of The Mountain West. It was a perfect location for the scene!

It was a fun scene for everyone, but I think the actors especially enjoyed it!

I did some promo shots while we were on set, and these are some of my favorite photos from the day!

Rachel Winslow, played by Laura Seabrook

Jasper Chase, played by Samuel Carr

In His Steps is now in post-production with a projected release in November/December 2013. For current information about the movie, visit the website and like the Facebook page! 

Colorado: Land of Rainbows and Ponies

This year was the second year in a row that I've spent a good part of my spring in Colorado. I love so much about it-- the striking landscape, the gorgeous mountains, the fresh air. There's so much to see and experience! 

I stayed in Grand Junction for the first three weeks I was there. My friend and I were finishing up preproduction for In His Steps, but we stole a few hours each week to do something fun and adventurous. We went on a hike one evening, and got lost trying to find the trail we wanted. It all worked out when we stumbled upon another path with gorgeous scenery.

A couple days before we left Grand Junction, we decided to see if we could find the wild mustangs in the nearby Book Cliffs. After three hours, two different routes, twenty cows, and a million pot holes, we found the wild horses! 

A thunderstorm was rolling in as we arrived, and we got a glimpse of this gorgeous double rainbows. 

As we rounded the bend, we saw this sight!

One of my favorite things about photography is that I can go into a shoot with an ideal shot in my head, and then walk away with a completely different (and even better) shot. For the above photo, I think this was a once in a lifetime shot. There's no way I could have planned or even imagined a photo like this. It was unpredictable, and I think unpredictability is the heart of Colorado!

Kwende and Heather

I met both Kwende and Heather at a film camp I did a few years ago, and in the years since then, it's been incredible to see how God has brought them together. For my first solo wedding, I couldn't have asked for a better or sweeter couple to photograph. Enjoy!