JUST BECAUSE

Filed under: just because,love,portraits — admin at 12:32 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Sierra has a BEAUTIFUL spirit and loves Jesus so much! I am so happy that she’s found Alec!

Sierra is SUCH an encouragement to people and I wanted to bless her with some memories!

GORGEOUS!

I LOVE those last shots!

Sierra – I am SO happy for you!

 

IF YOU HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY …

Filed under: at work,bardenisms,friends,just because,my family — admin at 1:35 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013

You know the rest right?

Then don’t say anything at all.

It’s my goal for 2013. Seriously. NO – SERIOUSLY.

I see SO many people on FACEBOOK whining and complaining about everybody else. The latest one was an area photographer complaining about the fact that EVERYONE is a photographer. Saying that the only people that deserve to be photographers are people with the right education and training. Other people joined in and named names about who they don’t like – who they don’t think deserves to be a photographer.

I’ve learned something recently when it comes to this business. PAY ATTENTION TO YOURSELF.

There will always be more and more people popping up and creating competition. There will always be clients that leave and go to another photographer – clients you thought were VERY happy with your work. It sucks. It will continue to suck. But why are you in this business in the first place?

For me – it’s not about money. It’s great that I can supplement our income with this job – but for me it’s about connecting.

It’s about creating a beautiful memory for someone. A moment captured in time that will never happen again – not EXACTLY the same anyway. I believe that God has given me a gift – an eye for moments. Some of you might not agree – and that’s PERFECTLY fine.

It’s about creating a connection with someone – capturing your emotion with my lens.

While I need clients to make my business run and work – I also don’t need to convince everyone to choose me. If you are unhappy with the work I’ve given you – I’m truly sorry. It breaks my heart. If you are using a different photographer and you are happy – then I am happy.

In October I took the month off from FACEBOOK – it helped my work SO MUCH! I wasn’t focused on what everyone else was shooting – I was focused on what I was shooting. I wasn’t comparing myself to anyone. While I truly believe that we need to push ourselves and strive to be better – comparing ourselves does nothing but bring us down.

Instead of complaining about everyone else out there – GET OUT THERE! Push yourself. Know your strengths. Admit your weaknesses. Network with other photographers in your area – ones that you personally enjoy. I have a handful of people I refer to when I am unavailable. I would NEVER refer a client to someone I didn’t trust to do my own photos.

We are all in this together – this crazy thing called life. We can either fight and argue with each other (which believe me – I’ve done more than my fair share of) OR we can support and encourage each other. It’s YOUR choice.

I still suggest we all listen to the advice that Thumper’s dad told him in Bambi – “If you can’t say something nice – don’t say nothing at all.”

*W* FAMILY

Filed under: babes,family,just because,kiddos,love,portraits — admin at 1:43 pm on Sunday, January 6, 2013

I went to high school and college with Casey!

I’ve been praying for her and her hubbie to be blessed with a sweet one. She was WELL worth the wait!

What a PRECIOUS bundle of Christmas joy!

Look at that sweet smile!

Hannah – you are loved!

Casey & Dan – thanks SO much for asking me to photograph your miracle!

*T* FAMILY

Filed under: babes,family,holiday,just because,kiddos,portraits — admin at 1:43 pm on Saturday, January 5, 2013

Cody & Missy have become great friends of ours! Their little guy *A* was the first of 5 babies (to be born) that we prayed for last year!

I can’t believe he is ONE already!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE those shots!

OH SWEET BOY!

We love you guys SO MUCH!

*E* FAMILY

Filed under: babes,family,holiday,just because,kiddos,portraits — admin at 2:29 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013

Adrianne and I were great friends in high school – we’ve stayed in touch through FACEBOOK and I took her engagement pictures two years ago – September 3rd to be exact! It was the day I found out I was pregnant with Fitzy!

She and her hubbie have a little sweetie of their own now!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE those pictures!

OH MY WORD!

I cannot even deal with the cuteness in those photos!

Adrianne – I had such a great time with you guys! Can’t wait to watch AJ grow! She is SO cute!

NINETEEN

Filed under: babes,baby barden,bardenisms,holiday,just because,kiddos,my family — admin at 1:33 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013

As I write this – Fitzy is 20 months! CRAZINESS!

I took these the week after thanksgiving to mark his 19th month!

I am so happy to call you mine – while God lends you to me!

*S* FAMILY

Filed under: babes,expecting,family,holiday,just because,kiddos,love,newsworthy — admin at 1:38 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013

This family holds a special place in my heart! I’ve known them since little *E * was in his momma’s belly! I’ve photographed them at least once every 6 months since then (usually every 3 months) and it’s gonna start all over again with a new baby on the way!

Dustin is serving our country and won’t be home for Christmas – so they celebrated over Thanksgiving.

I am so BLESSED to be capturing this year for you while Dustin is serving! It’s bittersweet for sure – but I’m glad you’ll be in front of my lens so often!

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