Baby Knox is almost here!

Knox Hudson is due any day now. I just love that name for boy! Alyssa was such a beautiful person to photograph. We strolled around Zenith Vineyards in West Salem. The scenery was awesome, as there was snow in hills surrounding us. Yes, I said SNOW...and yes mama is wearing a sleeveless dress. But isn't she dashing?!

Making My Move

Well, it is official! I am getting ready to make my move into a new office space. I am really excited, but nervous at the same time. I wouldn't really call the space a studio because I won't be doing any studio shoots there (for now), but it will hopefully get to the point where it feels like a studio. So it's time to bust out my interior design skills, with the help of my husband, Jeff! I will be sharing the space with a graphic designer named Benjamin Endicott. He is so talented and I know that we will be able to collaborate when it comes to sharing our creative ideas. The space is located at the IKE Box in downtown Salem.

I will post some photos of the space soon, but just to warn you, it is in a basement. Right now it's an empty space with concrete walls and floors but the potential for creating something warm and inviting is there. We will start working on painting and some small remodeling in about two weeks. I'll be sure to post updates as we progress. Once it's all done, I'm sure we'll have an open house for all our friends and family to come visit.

This is a big deal for me so prayers are gladly accepted. Thank you to everyone that has supported me! I hope this is just the beginning to something bigger than I can even imagine.

Here is a link to the IKE Box so you can check out what their story is.
http://isaacsroom.com/ikebox/

Photo Goddess

McKenzie is who I like to refer to as my Photo Goddess. You can see why here...

Leap of Faith

Have you ever felt like you were actually being pulled toward something? Well, I've always loved photography, but something inside me has begun to stir up like I've never felt before. It feels like there's a storm of creativity that is dying to get out. I'm ansi. I can't sit still. i can't shut my mind off. I have struggled with self confidence my whole photography career. I know what I want, and believe me it's WAY cool, but I've never fully believed in myself which has kept me from taking the leap of faith I would need to truly share my talent as a photographer. So many people call themselves a "photographer" that it has confused me and made me wonder what makes my images so special? All I can tell you is that I love what I do and I take this gift very seriously. I took a year off to spend with my son Benjamin. He is amazing and I've loved every minute of it. I've grown up a little bit and I feel like it might be my time to take a leap of faith. All I can really do is hope that the photos I take make people feel. Feel so happy that it makes them cry. Feel loved. Feel blessed. Just feel. If I can do that for even one person I am fulfilled. Here are a couple images of my new nephew. Some of the first images with my new camera and new outlook.