Beautiful Young Lady

Celebrating a monumental day in the life of a teenager, takes planning and preparation and none on the details were left up to last minute. Everything was perfect, the weather, the traffic, the shoot, and the environment. Thank you Leah for allowing me to share with you and your family on this wonderful day, as you celebrated your Sixteenth Birthday.

                 Pre-party attire shots. Just a fun and carefree time before the guests arrived.

Enjoying the moment before the celebration begins

enjoying a special moment with dad

Gift of Roses from Mom and Dad

         Party placements and decorations, Nothing was left unplanned. An was an absolutely beautiful day.

                                                               More decorations

                                                                 Beautiful Birthday Girl

                                              Birthday girl holding gift of flowers from her parents

 

The girls were all beautiful. Perfect all of them.

   Almost time for the celebration to begin. Last few shots before they are off to their party destination in the awesome and most fabulous limo.

52 Years and Counting

One week ago I witnessed humility and love at its best as my in-laws celebrated their 52nd Wedding Anniversary. Whenever I utter the words 52nd anniversary mouths tend to drop in complete amazement that two people would remain together for such an extended period honoring every commitment they've made to love and respect each other.

The celebration of their Love, Life and Legacy was hosted by their ten children, with and numerous friends and other family members on hand to witness a marriage built on a solid foundation cemented with Love, Trust, Grace, Forgiveness and Perseverance.

 To those of us just starting out on the journey of life dream, and dream big the way my father in law did. To those entering into the bonds of marriage be encourage as there is hope.


Marriage was designed and blessed by God and through struggles, successes, joys and sorrow my in-laws are a shining example that the challenges, are worth.


The love and the value they instilled and modeled before their children was returned one hundred fold as they were crowned with  honor and affection by their children and grandchildren.

Proverbs 31: 10 - 13 gives a vivid description of the woman that captured the heart of a young Mr. Robin, 52 years ago. It reads, "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts in her, and lacks nothing of value. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life." Well done Mr. and Mrs. Robin, well done. 

                                                                   Mr. and Mrs. Robin

                                                                        Their awesome children
                                                                          

 

A prayer for the couple.

                                                           

                                                                       A model of Love and Perseverance.

                                                            The couple being adored by their daughter.

                                                           Staying Power, a vision of strength and togetherness.

                                                                                Beauty and Honor

                                                                         A father's crown, his children

Priceless

Family Love

On Easter Sunday not only did I celebrate in the victory and celebration of the Resurrection of Christ but I got to spend time photographing some of the most beautiful people on the PLANET. Don't believe me? check it out for yourself.

The Graduate

For four years, she was my niece in high school. In less than a week, she'll be my niece who graduated from high school and soon to be college bound. Oh the pain, of letting go.

A Joyful Time With Baby

I had the pleasure to photography this lovely little beauty with lots of personality. She was very involved in the entire process. I have to tell you at 7 weeks she was ready for her close ups.

She looked at me when she needed and took breaks when she was ready.

such a beautiful baby

 Baby Olivia enjoying the spotlight

This little princess was such a joy to photograph

Towards the end she fell asleep, I have tons of sleeping baby Olivia shots, I'll post one as soon as I choose one. They are all my favorites. hahahhahahahah

Celebrating 25 years of Marriage

In a world where things are fast, temporary and disposable this couple lives the dream that many long to experience.  It was an awesome experience to share in their celebration and love story of encouragment and  commitment to each other.

Join in on the celebration with Fitzroy and Anelia!

 Thank you for the bestest marriage celebration ever!

I Play Basketball

my bball shoes

Yesterday I played competitive basketball for the first time since high school(HS).. So you're probably wondering, so how old are you? well frankly my dear, that is none of your business, there you have it. But if you really want to know i'm entering the new 20's or so they say. I'll let you know when I get there. Where was I? oh yes, I played hard and aggressive only after I was literally knocked down on my tuckus twice. Then, it all came back to me, that this was a physical game and these ladies weren't playing for fun. 

Did I mention that we are the Thundercats, yeah baby from back in the day. I thought I would have had to shine my cat call light to summons the help of Liono to help me off the court. Surprisingly, I was able to walk off on my own after playing two twenty minute halves.
Another surprise? I am not sore but I tell you what, I am MOTIVATED. Tomorrow I will be out running in order to get fit! I'm staying in this game, 7 more weeks to go and I am pumped! My goal is to be able to run up and down without being as winded as I was during the first game.
I promise, I'll keep you posted.