the "H" family {family photographer}

i had the honor of photographing this family a few days before their hero deployed.  four amazing kiddos that are quite well behaved!  mom and dad were a HOOT!!  praying for dad's safe return and that mom and kiddos are doing well.  <3

CANCER SUCKS! {photographers giving back}

Avenue7 Photography is excited to announce a partnership with Shoots for a Cure (formerly known as Think Pink Photography). Think Pink Photography was founded in October 2007 to support individuals and their families who have been touched by breast cancer. We are a charitable organization that serves two main purposes – celebrating life and supporting the cause. Recently, we changed our name and our support. We now want to support ALL cancer patients, not just breast cancer.
Through our professional photographer network, we are helping cancer patients to celebrate life with charitable photography sessions. Individuals may choose to document their fight against the disease before or during treatment, or prefer to capture their victory by scheduling a session within 12 months after treatment is completed. Photographers world-wide are now available to donate time and talent to celebrate life and support the cause. There is no cost or obligation to the cancer patient. Clients participating in a Shoots for a Cure session will receive a complimentary photo session, as well as a set of 10 small prints from the session. They will also receive a discount on any additional portraits they wish to purchase, although there is absolutely no purchase required at any time.
To support the cause, we donate and fundraise for The American Cancer Society and the Susan G Komen Foundation. All funds generated through donations and various fundraising efforts are paid directly to The American Cancer Society, the Susan G Komen Foundation, in our name, or used 100% for marketing and awareness of our program.
Please subscribe to our blog (on the Shoots for a Cure website) and tell your friends and family about Shoots for a Cure. Awareness is everything and we can’t be successful without you.
I encourage you to view our website, make a donation, or hire a photographer that supports Shoots for a Cure! If you hire me, mention Shoots for a Cure and I will make a personal donation to the organization. If you, or someone you know, would like to schedule a Shoots for a Cure session, please contact me for details.
I am very proud to be a network photographer with Shoots for a Cure, and am anxious to get the word out about this amazing program. For more information, you can contact me, or you can visit the Shoots for a Cure website at http://shootsforacure.com

shoots for a cure {giving back}

somethings are just in my heart.  giving back is one that i hold dearest.  i am a believer and if you need it, HE will provide.  some have asked me how i have so much extra time dedicated to giving back?  i just make the time.  i skip tv a lot and i work late to edit but at the end of the day, when i see the smiles and emotions in my work, i'm happy.  there are days (like yesterday), when i'm so sick i can't get out of bed and there are days (like today), i'm slowly getting back to "normal" and can work more.  then i have amazing days where i can work for 12 plus hours and feel great!  anyone can give back to a cause...try it! it feels amazing!!

shoots for a cure

a baby story {maternity & newborn photographer}

well, let's just start by saying this young lady is our oldest daughter.  she is funny and full of spunk and with that comes her own rules.  it's amazing how you can go from totally disappointed to beyond excited when your very young and unmarried child tells you "they" are having baby.  this little blessing arrived several weeks early but managed to steal our hearts.  life is definitely blessed around this household!

The Gold Hope Project {Fighter's Photographer}

Do you know a family that has been affected by childhood cancer? If so, please tell them about The Gold Hope Project, where photographers are helping families dealing with childhood cancer capture precious memories ♥


Do you know a photographer willing to give a little bit of time and talent to a deserving child fighting for their life?  Give them the link below. 


The Gold Hope Project

Cancer SUCKS! {rest in peace Jen}

a fellow photog, artist, mom, wife, sister, daughter and friend lost her battle with cancer on friday.  i didn't know her personally but i feel like the world has lost something wonderful at too early.  i saw this video shortly after it posted last year.  i prayed for her then and when i heard the news on friday, i was saddened beyond belief.  i feel as though i've lost a friend and it hurts. 


my heart breaks for her husband and children who will endur life without her.  life is precious and we should all take every amazing blessing we've been given and thank our Lord Jesus Christ, for we never know when our time on this earth will be no more.  rest in peace jen. you are now an angel among us for always.

if you're on facebook, share the video on your page.  pray for her beautiful family.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150797038995459

you can also share this blog.  no matter how you share, just share.  God bless all who have had to endur any cancer.  all is horrific and rob so many of their futures.

Miss P is TWO {Child Photographer}

Well, little P is TWO years old!!  Her mommy says she is "spirited", I say she is a bundle of joy with a twist.....with a two year old you don't always get what you plan but that's why I am a lifestyle photographer!  LOVE LOVE!!