Holiday Card templates

Season's Greetings!

With my holiday photo sessions in full swing I wanted to show you some examples of cards I can help you create for your family.

Aren't they adorable?

I have many many more for you to choose from, but here are a few to help you get an idea!

I sell the cards in flat or folded and they come in packs of 25.

Better Late Than Never--Louisville Shoot October 2009,

For a couple of years, friends from home have asked to let them know when I'm coming back to Louisville so I can photograph their families. I kept putting it off and now that I have so much time on my hands, lol, I decided better late than never. It was a nice excuse to see my brother and his family and do what I love.

It was a perfect weekend for the photos. The leaves were screaming in colors of gold, and red and despite a cold rainy morning we made some gorgeous photos of these incredible children and parents.

So, here is a mish mosh of some of the my favorite photos of the nine families. I plan to go back in the spring to do another round of mini sessions.

Let me know if you want in!

Sharing and Blessings

Today is a very special day in our house. Eight years ago my husband, Jimmy and I tied the knot.

Life has definitely handed us many hills and valleys in our ten years together as a couple, but with faith, family and friends, we are happier and more in love today than we were the day we said, I do! I'm so thankful for many blessings.

This is a link to a recent article written about my husband and I's separation in 2007.

http://www.redbookmag.com/love-sex/advice/save-your-marriage

I was nervous about telling our story, worried people would leave rude comments or think it was fake, but, I thought if our struggles and triumphs can help just one couple to try harder and not give up, it was worth it. I'm thankful to my husband that he didn't give up on me, and our love.

Our wedding day. We look so young!!

Two years later we were blessed with our first child, Cate, aka The Bug!

This little gem is the light of my life. This spunky, precocious, smart, daring, athletic, caring, strong willed, wonder girl is 6 today.

When she was born I accepted the best job in the world, Mom! I love you baby girl!

Sara and Matt, Sonoma, Ca.

I get heckled by my husband daily about my facebook obsession, but sometimes it pays off.

Last summer was my 15 year high school reunion. Ok, I'm dating myself, but well, yes, I graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1993. It was a fun four years at an all girls Catholic school. I made so many friends but had lost touch with most of them over the years. Occasionally, I'd run into one or two when I was back in the Ville, but for the most part I only really kept in touch with a handful. After the reunion most of them got on fb. Even though I didn't make it back to SHA I was fortunate enough to get the chance to reconnect with them there. It has been amazing seeing them all grown up and now mothers, and lawyers, and teachers. Awesome women!

Well, that brings me to how I got to shoot a wedding in Sonoma. A friend, fellow classmate and field hockey team mate Sara Chapman is now living in San Francisco. She got engaged and noticed on fb I was a photographer. She liked my style of photography, documentary or photo journalism and asked me how to hire someone like that for her upcoming wedding. We went back and forth with questions and answers and finally the idea came into play that I should come out and shoot their wedding. We were able to work out all the details and in early October my hubby, I mean Assistant, and I headed west to photograph Sara and Matt's big day and also have some much needed alone time.

Their wedding was set up on a hill at the Viansa Winery. It was absolutely breathtaking. Everything was so gorgeous, especially Sara. I can't believe I was there to witness her special day and also to shoot the photographs. I need to thank Sara and Matt for a wonderful weekend.

Here are a few of my favorites from the day!

And next time I hear from Jimmy that I spend too much time on fb, I'll forward him the link to this post(;

Happy Halloween

I hope everyone had a fantastic Halloween.

My kids had a great time with their friends trick-o-treating. Cate was Super Girl and Liam was Super Baby. Here are a few photos of them in their costumes.

Be sure to check back this week for a post on Sara and Matt's amazing wedding in Sonoma, Ca, and also some very cute family photos from Louisville.