So thankful!

Man, the thanksgiving feasts were ON this year! Everything was so good! It was nice to take a break from work and just relax. We went to both sides of our families on thanksgiving day, then on saturday we had my dad's whole side of the family down in Baxley. I loved catching up with people I haven't seen a awhile. I hope everyone else had a great time. I really am so blessed to have who and what I have in my life. God is sooooo good! (can I get an amen?!?) I just can't believe it sometimes. To be born in America, in a family that loves me, and never have to worry about food or clothes....I have so many reasons to give back.

p.s. that corn bread was my favorite dish....it has real corn and cheese in it. oh, such greasy goodness. My confession is I think I had at least 5 pieces of it. Don't judge me! :)

Jenna & Jason (are in LOVE!)

It's been so great getting to know Jason and Jenna this past year. They are a newlywed, newly re-located to Augusta couple who dove right into ministry at my church (very talented musicians!). They are a great couple who I want to know even more! When Jenna and I were brainstorming ideas for their shoot she mentioned the library because it was close to her work....and I was like, "yes, please!! thanks for your creativity!" So, last week we utilized Jenna's lunch break and had an awesome shoot at the library--and yes, we had permission to shoot! It was so much fun!! I love getting out of the box! I love being pushed creatively!

Jenna and Jason, I know you guys have family coming in this week so I hope this sneak peak is fun for you guys to look over!

Kurtz Family

Man, we had such a great time this week....me and the Kurtz family! I LOVE shooting families! I just can't talk about it enough....I could just explode with excitement when I think about photographing families! And this one was no disappointment! Their 3 boys were hilarious! They had me laughing so much it was hard to steady my camera! I'm thrilled with how this session turned out and I'm considering using it for one of my new products! Thanks, guys!!





Everybody's gone surfin'.....


what life is like for the mother of 3 boys!

Shoot the Staff

I was shakin' in my shoes for this one! Not because I was afraid of it but because I wanted to do the best job I could on these. You see, these people mean so much to me. I love them. They are in charge of running one of the best places in the world: My church! This place has changed my life and my ways of thinking. I wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for this place. Because I know that the church body is not a building, I wanted these photos to be extra special. I want the world to know how incredible these people are and the rest of the body at my church.

I give you, the staff of New Hope Worship Center!




Senior Pastors, Rich and Faye Bowen


church secretaries (Linda, Dot, & Natalie)


Youth Pastor, Scott Franklin


Church Administrator, Keith Griffis


School Administrator, Wayne Gaines


Financial Records, Carolyn Coule


Assistant to the Youth Dept., Ben Johnson (launching into the mission field-2009!)


Ministry of Evangelism (Bridge Pastor), Roger Gardner


Minister of Music, Steve Candler


Pastoral Care, Mike Claire


Worship Arts Director, Carrie Bowen


Missions Pastor, Brad Bowen

Yippee!

Flippin' Out with the Flippo's!

Last week I had the best time getting to photograph Renee and her family! We all work close together in ministry so I felt so comfortable being able to ask them to do anything. It was a privilege to capture the bond between them. We really had so much fun and I think you can tell in the photos! Love you guys!!



told you we were having fun!


hello gorgeous!


check out Mr. Suave on the left :)

Party People!

I'm so happy to announce that the images from the Portrait Party are up and ready in the client galleries. Hope everyone enjoys them! Thank you for a successful first party!
p.s. I will send out a big email when I am back in Augusta today---do not have everyone's email with me! Pass the word along!

Off to a great start!

New Hope for the Nations '08 kicked off the first night with a bang! The worship, the dance team, drama, and Pastor Biju Thampy from India came together smoothly. We still have 3 more days left of the conference, and believe me, it's life-changing!

Friday night @ 7pm: David Perkins from New Life (where the Desperation Band is from!)

Saturday Night @ 7pm: Ps. Don Matheny from Nairobi Kenya

Sunday in all services: Ps. Jack Hanes from Sydney, Australia

You won't want to miss this awesome event!




www.worshipandmissions.com

Portrait Party: Preview 2

Here's another sampling from the fabulous party at Joy's! Also, I wanted to go ahead and announce the winner from the door-prize drawing......

drum roll, please.......
ELIZABETH G.

Also, I was feeling kind generous so I made another give-away (it consists of 2 images on disc, 1- 8x10, 1- 5x7).....which goes to....
LINDA G. (of no relation to the above!) Hope you ladies enjoy! The gallery should be live very soon!



Also, beginning tonight at my church is our 3rd annual missions conference and I am beyond excited!! If you are in the Augusta area, I strongly encourage you to try and attend. This is God's heartbeat!! It goes from tonight all the way to sunday night. Of course, I'll be posting photos about it!

For more information about this exciting event click here--> www.worshipandmissions.com