Here We Go....

Meet my new baby....the Canon 5d Mark II! After much research, debate, and thought.....I took the plunge and bought a full frame professional grade camera. My sub-frame Nikon is an awesome camera and has been so great....but as I dive more into my photography venture, my needs for a full frame pro-grade camera are increasing. Claire has been so great to counsel me and refer me to the right camera shop(s) that could help me with buying my new equipment. I am so excited....although I will say it was still a little hard to hand that credit card over when it was time to buy! Not only because pro-grade equipment is so expensive, but also because this means that this IS happening. I am diving more into photography.... hoping it goes somewhere and all makes it worth investing in this oh so expensive equipment!! All so exciting and scary at the same time. But, then I remind myself that God has a plan....I am not in control....and am just along for the ride. Not to mention, I am so lucky to have a wonderful husband who has been so supportive and encouraging as I go forward with this. I look forward to working more with Claire and learning as much as I can....since I still have far to go. I also pray that with this new endeavor, that I can find out how it can also be used as a ministry outlet. How can I use opportunity this ultimately glorify God and bring others closer to him? Your prayers are appreciated as I step into this new, exciting, and a little scary adventure! :-)

Bryant Wedding

Here is a small glimpse of the wedding that I shot with Claire recently. I had such a fun time working with Claire and being a part of Josh and Laynie's special day. They are such a fun couple!

To see a few more pics from the wedding you can go to Claire's blog : http://clairemccormack.wordpress.com/2011/05/10/sneak-peek-laynie-josh/

P.S. Thanks to my friend Jonathan for letting me borrow his canon for this wedding! Since I was planning on getting a new camera and possibly switching brands, I wanted to work with a canon for this wedding. Thanks again J!

Birthday Girl

HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY TO JULIA MARIE!!! I am so very blessed and lucky to be Aunt ("KK") to this sweet little girl! I so enjoy her fun-loving, kind, and playful spirit. Three years has sure flown by, but I have loved every moment of watching her grow whether it is through skype (while her family is in China) or during her long visits to the States! Jules, we wish we could be with you on this special day....but KK and Uncle Ry are sending you lots of hugs and kisses from afar!!!  Wo Ai Ni, Julia Marie! ("I love you" in Mandarin)