I put an ad in the yearly magazine put out by Mansfield University – thanks to David VanLoon for asking me!

Melissa Wiles is the model in this photo – she had a just because session this year – and I love how this picture turned out!

Congrats Melissa on being the face of barden photography!

Thanks again Dave for asking me to be a part of the magazine!

I need something to keep my mind off not getting pregnant. I’ve decided to take up running – which I hate!

I’ve never been one of those girls that was concerned with their weight – but I never really had to – I went through the typical chubby stage in middle school but have always managed to stay in the “normal” range.

I’m not all about the numbers – I hardly ever step on a scale – it’s more about how I feel and how that favorite pair of jeans fits!

So – I figured since I write about nearly everything on this blog – why not keep up with my new goal – to lose twenty pounds.

I plan on walking 3 miles with Schrute everyday. My friend Serena and I are going to take up running. We are going to start slow with walking and then move to jogging and running. I would love to be able to run 3 miles without stopping.

I don’t think that skinniness = happiness. I don’t think it’s healthy to be obsessed with a number on a scale. I don’t count halves and quarters of pounds. I would love to be able to fit in my wedding dress again and those jeans that I LOVE and fit so perfectly – when they fit!

I would love to lose 20 pounds and would be ecstatic about 30 – and 40 would mean I would be at my wedding weight!

My Aunt L came with me to the *F* wedding as my second – I LOVE having her come along to weddings with me!

Here are some of her great shots!

I LOVE that shot!

She was a sweet, old girl!

Sometimes – I love the mishaps!

Thank you again Aunt L for coming with me – I love the shots you got!

I met Korey through the BRIDAL EXPO in 2009. We had met in February of 2009 to go over the details and figure out a contract!

My aunt L and I met Korey at the salon and knew right away that we were going to have a GREAT time!

Korey & Jason – THANK YOU so much for allowing me to capture your day! We had a GREAT time!!!

Ashley is smitten with a handsome little boy – her son Clayton – who just turned TWO!

He is such a mover!

How gorgeous is she?

LOVE THAT ONE!!

HE IS TOO CUTE!

Ashley – THANK YOU so much for getting together with me – can’t wait till next time!

I have a dream. To get published in National Geographic.

Someday I will have a photograph in National Geographic!

How do I get into National Geographic?

I may not know how or when – but it will happen!

Ashley has become a forever client! I took her senior pictures last year and then Clayton’s 1 year portraits and party pictures last spring.

Clayton is a cutie – and I love capturing his birthday parties!

Thanks so much for having me over! I can’t wait for our official session!

I met Amy through former clients – who I love!

We met a few Saturdays ago and took some shots of her family!

Thank you so much Amy for welcoming me into your home and lives!

Dierks Bentley played @ MU earlier this month and Jared and I were given press passes – which let us get in the show early and get close seats!

I’ve seen Dierks before – a few years ago – and his show just got better!

Yes, he was looking RIGHT at me!!

He put on a great show!

Last year I offered coverage at sporting events for parents to capture their kids in action!

I will be doing the same again this spring – based on availability!

Contact me @ dcbarden@gmail.com for rates and details!