Kim and Cathy!

Thanksgiving!

This Thanksgiving has taken on a completely new meaning for me. My brother finally graduated from Marine boot camp yesterday, after being away since August. He has changed so much (that's probably an understatement), but it's wonderful to see. I am so proud of him!

My other brother, Josh (pictured below in the camo-colored hoodie) also leaves for Marine boot camp in just a few weeks. This thanksgiving, I am so thankful to God that He has blessed me with a wonderful family and that we can spend the holiday together, because we are growing up and being together won't always be possible.

What are you thankful for?

Other things I am thankful for?

-God (but I think that's a given)

-the fact that it's Thanksgiving and tomorrow, I can listen to Christmas music without being teased.

-that school is nearly over.

-wonderful friends.

-photography!

Yes, I'm still here!

I sincerely apologize for disappearing once again. It seems to be normal for me these days. I'm currently in North Carolina and am headed to South Carolina for my brother's graduation from Marine boot camp.

Fall ended weeks ago in Michigan, but it's in full swing here in the south. LOVE the fact that I'm living through two autumn seasons. North Carolina is absolutely beautiful! I will be sure to share lots of pictures when I return!

Kim and Cath teaser!

This afternoon, I had the honor of taking pictures of Kim and Cath of Kim 'n Cath Bags. They make the most fantastic unique purses and bags and are such fun! They are about to be featured in two prominent magazines. In addition to taking new website pictures, I also took photos of Kim's sewing studio; all of which will appear in both magazines. I'm just as excited as they are :)

More fall photos (and an update)!

I apologize for the lack of posts recently! October is always a busy month for me and I have a hard time keeping up on sleep even! I plan on returning emails, answering questions and posting more photos within the next month or two. Please bear with me!

School has been going wonderfully. I am just finishing up midterms, which is a relief! I'm excited because in 29 days, my brother graduates from boot camp! He was able to call home (rare) the other day because he won an obstacle course competition. He is also a squad leader, which means added responsibility. Although boot camp is very hard, he's doing well!

I ran a half marathon!

All 13.1 miles of it (and I did it in 2 hours, 8 minutes)! As many of you know, I run cross country and while I like my 5ks and 6ks, I LOVE running longer distances much better! I'm so excited for my next half (probably in April).

Fall!

Well, fall is in full swing and leaves are fluttering to the ground all the time. This is my favorite season, so I've been busy soaking up every minute (while writing papers and reading stacks of books). I hope everyone is having a lovely fall so far! Stay tuned for lots of pictures!

Laura Irving: seniors

I am so behind in blogging shoots, it's ridiculous. Nevertheless, here are the photos of Laura!

Updates

-We saw my brother off a week and a half ago. It was a bittersweet time, but he was more than thrilled to board his bus for Parris Island!

-I will be blogging the remainder of Laura I's pictures (teaser here) this week. Stay tuned!

-My family recently had photos done and for once, I wasn't behind the lens. If you're on facebook, you can view a bunch of them here.

-I also started school this week, which is exciting (yes, I'm a nerd!). I have one year left (!!!) and I'm wondering where the time has gone. It seems like yesterday I was a freshman and terrified of setting foot on a college campus...and here I am, ready to finish and feeling a tad sad. I am still seriously considering graduate school because I love learning so much. However, we'll have to see where God leads!

-With the beginning of school also comes cross-country season! I have already been training for the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon, so practice hasn't been too rough ;) I'm pretty excited for this season because I'm the historian, which means I get to document everything through photos! Yipee!

Goodbye, Jason!

My brother, Jason, leaves for Parris Island this afternoon. Yesterday, I took him out with his wonderful girlfriend for some pictures. I've also included some other shots with various family members (also, my other brother, Josh, also joined the Marine Corps but doesn't leave until May). Gonna miss you, bro!

Laura I. (teaser)

Took this lovely girl's photos this week. My computer is going to the Apple store for a tune up, so look for more photos towards the end of August!

Kristin Anderson - modeling!

My dear friend, Kristin Anderson (you may recognize her from last year), is starting an Etsy shop soon and I was honored to take some product pictures for her. She made the flowers, the skirt and the shirt in the following photos!