I met Pam in college – she needed a ride home one weekend and since we are both from the valley – I was happy to help!

We reconnected on FACEBOOK and then again at the BRIDAL EXPO last January! She was the only bride to book on the spot! I have been waiting for this wedding since January!

Pam & Carl – your wedding was beautiful – and I pray for the best throughout your marriage!

Thanks again Carl & Pam!

I met Jennifer at youth group and we’ve had this session scheduled for quite some time! She wanted her senior photos at the local blueberry farm – what a GREAT idea!

Thanks again Jennifer! I had a great time!

I met with Ean at 9.30 on Saturday morning – the 14th. His mom wanted a few nice shots for his senior pictures!

Thanks again Ean!!

With Thanksgiving coming up I have been trying to think of THANKFULNESS.

I know that I have tons to be thankful for – but this past year has brought nothing but heartache, grief, and despair into our lives – or so it seems.

In January I was a vendor at my first BRIDAL EXPO – I had wonderful friends and family that volunteered their time with me. I met over 100 brides and booked more than a dozen weddings because of the EXPO. We also brought home our sweet puppy Schrute – who has brought more joy into our lives than I can explain.

In February we found out for the first time that we would be parents – the fear, the joy, the excitement, the anxiousness was overwhelming. We prayed for our child every day – praying the God’s will would be done in our child’s life, that our baby would be safe and know Jesus. We traveled to Florida for a dear friend’s wedding and made some new friends. My husband invested in a computer and PHOTOSHOP for me and my business – transforming my work.

In March our child was ushered into heaven – having never felt any pain, any grief, any sadness – knowing only happiness and joy and love – the love of a Father – the love of God.

In April – barden photography went full-time. At the beginning of the month, I was invited to CAREER DAY at Mansfield High School – where I met the 10th graders from the 3 local schools – handing out my business cards and getting to know my target audience.

In May – wedding season started. barden photography had 4 weddings in May!

In June – weddings continued strong with family photos thrown into the mix! My June 13th bride became a friend instead of just a client.

In July – KT & Chase were married! Jared & I had a great time at their wedding weekend extravaganza!

In August – the weddings continued and we made our annual trip to the PA REN FAIRE!

In September my sister got married and I had a wedding every weekend! The senior pictures started pouring in. KT & I started brainstorming a partnership with planning and coordinating weddings and events.

In October I had 5 weddings and a session or two or three nearly every day of the month. I met a woman who was a God appointment. KT & I started expanding. I made the decision to have a long-term goal for my business.

Thus far in November – I’ve had a session nearly every day again – with more bookings coming up! Our sweet puppy will be a year old tomorrow!

In December we are going on a cruise with J’s parents.

We are warm. We are healthy. We are in love. We are loved. We have a house. We have food. We have a relationship with Jesus – a relationship that has been tested this year – and as a result has brought us closer to Him. We know that our child is in heaven – safe – surrounded by love.

We are praying that we will be happy with whatever life brings us – with whatever God blesses us with.

We are praying for more love – more babies – and more business!

I photographed Ashley as a senior last year – this is her brother Tyler!

Thanks again Tyler – I had a great time!

I took a trip to Galeton to photograph *S* for his senior pictures – there are so many great locations in Galeton!

Thanks again *S* – I had a great time!

Jenny & Lynn have CUTE kiddos and a SWEET little pup! I met up with them on Sunday – the 8th of November for a family session in the leaves!

Thanks again*K* family!

Stacy called me and set up an appointment for her kids and their cousins. It was a BEAUTIFUL afternoon!

Thanks again guys! You were tons of fun!

Raelynne has two sisters – two sisters that scheduled appointments with me to take photos of their families!

Heidi and  her daughter *C* were visiting on Monday and we set up a session at Raelynne’s house!

I love those last shots of *C* – what a SWEETIE!