Nothing's Impossible

Yesterday, I went to visit my brothers, and I found them at the park playing with some neighbor kids. They had been running and playing so by the time I got there they were out of breath. I started watching Sam. He was standing at the bottom of the spiral slide - trying to roll a soccer ball up it, all the way to the top. I watched him try probably twenty times, each a failure in my eyes because it kept getting stuck at the first turn. But, he kept on trying - rolling it harder each time, then slower because it was bouncing back at him, then with a spin. Finally I said, "Just stop Sam, it is impossible." He looked at me, with complete seriousness and without hesitation said, "Nothing's impossible."

As I stood there in complete aw and realization, he continued to keep trying. I try so hard to be the sister that always says that they can do anything. I believe that everyone should go for their dreams, no matter what stage in life, because it would make them truly happy. I have told people multiple times to follow their heart, even when it would be easier not to. I have followed my own advice in that I have started my own photography business. It was not the easiest thing to do at the time and continues to not be easy. But, lately, I have been labeling things as impossible. I have been creating roadblocks for myself simply because it feels as if no matter how many times I try, the ball will just never reach the top. My brother reminding me yesterday of my own lesson. With those two words, he reminded me how I have achieved my dreams so far and how I will continue to do it each day, one at a time. Nothing's impossible.

Merry-Go-Round

As a photographer, I am willing to do anything to get the shot that I want. I get so excited about it that I don't always think things through the way I would normally. Recently, I have come close to getting hit by a truck. I have pulled a muscle in my leg climbing up on a bail of hay. I have also climbed on top of my parents' 12-passenger van - which didn't feel that stupid until I tried to get back down. I have slowly almost backed into a pond and into a pool. But I have never regretted doing anything as much as what I just recently attempted.

While taking photos of my brothers, I decided that it would be great if I took some images of them playing on the merry-go-round. Of course I had to climb aboard with one of the boys, while the other spun us as hard as he possibly could. I was completely caught up in the moment because I was so excited by the fun, playful shots I was getting of them. So caught up that I did not realize how sick I was getting until I pulled my camera away from my eye. In that instant, I knew it wasn't going to be good. I didn't lose my lunch, but I did have to take them home so that I could rest awhile before I photographed my other two brothers. I cannot say that I will never do this again, but I will definitely make sure it is at the end of the shoot.

Hopefully you can enjoy these images!











I get sick to my stomach just looking at them!

County Fair

I am so extremely lucky that I was introduced to Amy (C Studios). She has had a huge impact on my life in the past few years. Not only did she photograph my wedding, but she jump-started my business and has been there for me every step of the way. I am thankful to be able to call her my friend.

I was honored to have her photograph Trevor and I this past week at the Fulton County Fair. We all had such a great time together! I am grateful to have these precious images of us at this early time in our marriage. Thank you, Amy, for capturing our love.

Go to C Studios' blog to see more!

Trevor

Trevor was the youngest child for a while, and better yet had two older sisters taking care of him constantly. I cannot count how many times we dressed him up as a girl - dress, hair, make-up, shoes and purse - the whole thing. But, for fear of my life, those pictures will not be seen here. I did find this photo though, and I just have to say he is so cute!



I love my brother, even if he did pee on all of our barbie dolls one afternoon. Let's just say we have plenty of stories when we all get together. Enjoy the images of him all grown up!

Jace

I have said it before, and I will say it again. I absolutely love photographing children because they do not know how to be anything but themselves. It is the ultimate to capture their pure and unaltered personalities. Jace's character shows in each of these images. From being silly to serious, content to curious, you get to see it all. Enjoy!