This year is the year of HOPE – 2010.

Last year started off AMAZING – my 1st BRIDAL EXPO was a success (I got 1 booking at the show and 12 overall) – we got our 1st puppy – we found out that we were pregnant with our 1st child – made our 1st flying trip together – got my 1st MAC computer …

Then we lost our 1st child – had our 1st real test of faith – had our 1st absolutely horrible year while we’ve been together. UGH!

I felt like Job – like I was losing everything – my trust – my hope – my sanity – my baby – but I felt that God had told satan to not touch my photography – that was off limits.

2009 with barden photography was AMAZING – more than I could have even imagined – more than I wanted it to be! I had prayed for 24 weddings – and God gave me 24 weddings. I wanted to expand my senior portfolio – and EXPAND it did!

I am so thankful to God for His blessings this past year!

This year I am hoping.

I am hoping for a much better 2010 – I am hoping that I don’t lose my hope.

I asked God for specifics again with weddings and seniors and He has already gone beyond my furthest hopes.

This year at the BRIDAL EXPO we booked 8 weddings – with 5 more in the works! I have 24 weddings for this year and KT has 9!

We met with a bride and groom Tuesday night about their 2011 wedding in SAN ANTONIO! Our 1st destination wedding!

I am hoping and praying for another year of 1st’s – the 1st year of more than 24 weddings – the 1st year of more than 30 seniors – the 1st year of diving into newborn photography – the 1st time we get to see our baby on an ultrasound – feel our child move inside me – hold our newborn baby in our arms.

I am so thankful to God for His blessings in this coming year!

I HOPE that your year will be AMAZING – and that above all else you will know the love of Jesus and the healing that only He can give!

I took photos of Allison and Jeff with their son *B* this fall! They had another sweet baby boy right before Christmas – *O* – such a cutie! Jeff is serving our country and left right after Christmas! Allison & Jeff – I am praying for you both!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!!

Thanks again Allison for opening up your home to me! Can’t wait till our next session!

Yesterday was GREAT! We didn’t see as many couples as we would have liked to but it was a Friday and the weather was a little shady.

We got there at 9.30ish and set up the booth – WHICH LOOKS SO SHARP! I will TRY to remember to take my camera and get some shots!

We had 17 brides register for our FREE SWAG!

We booked a wedding on 9.25.2010 for KT – thanks again Miranda!

We booked another wedding for me on 6.13.2010 – a Sunday wedding at … BELHURST CASTLE! AHHHHHHH!!!! Thanks again so much Elizabeth!!!!!!

The coordinators from the mall told me that our booth looked really sharp and they would make a note in their books for next year about it!

We got home around 10.15ish where I promptly lost my voice – waking up to realize that I have INDEED lost it for sure – I cannot speak above a whisper – thank goodness for KT and her translating!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE SUPPORT FROM MY FORMER CLIENTS that stopped by – you guys are AMAZING!

Special thanks to Mandy for bringing her sweetness Leah and letting me yoink her for a bit!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE TODAY OR TOMORROW!

The BRIDAL EXPO is here again! I cannot believe this is the 2nd year I have been a vendor! SO EXCITING!

My booth is in the same place it was last year – across from Things Remembered and Gertrude Hawk – more toward the BOY SCOUT store.

This year I wanted to sharpen up my booth. I bought three black tablecloths and had my logo attached in hot pink! I got a 52″ square black cloth with my logo and contact information – phone number – website – email – in hot pink.

I have a 24 x 36 canvas of Chris & Clarissa to hang from the backdrop – along with 2 – 16 x 20 canvas prints of Jason & Mandy. I have a 20 X 30 canvas of Meghan to stand on the table with another 16 x 20 of Bill & Cheryl. I am displaying all my albums along with the prints – including my SENIOR portfolio. It is going to look SHARP! I cannot wait!

KT will be there too – with her portfolio and any questions for her brides.

The EXPO runs Friday (10 to 9.30) – Saturday (10 to 9.30) – Sunday (11 to 6). KT and I will be there everyday all day!

I gave a free engagement and free after the wedding session to the mall to raffle off for brides. I will also be giving away one of each at my table – when you sign up with your email.

If you book a wedding and put down a deposit AT the EXPO – you get to choose 2 barden photography GIFT CERTIFICATES – we have them available for family sessions – after the wedding sessions – kiddo sessions – senior sessions – belly sessions!

Stop by and see us!

As of today our wedding schedule is:

2010 …

1.16.2010 – O WEDDING

1.23.2010 – T WEDDING

3.20.2010 – G WEDDING

4.17.2010 – P WEDDING

5.15.2010 – H WEDDING

5.22.2010 – H WEDDING

5.29.2010 – L WEDDING

6.5.2010 – DANIELLE UNAVAILABLE – KT AVAILABLE

6.12.2010 – F WEDDING and S WEDDING (KT)

6.19.2010 – DANIELLE UNAVAILABLE – KT AVAILABLE

6.26.2010 – W WEDDING

7.10.2010 – T WEDDING and P WEDDING (KT)

7.17.2010 – P WEDDING and C WEDDING (KT)

7.24.2010 – DANIELLE UNAVAILABLE – KT AVAILABLE

7.31.2010 – B WEDDING

8.7.2010 – DANIELLE UNAVAILABLE – KT AVAILABLE

8.8.2010 – O WEDDING

8.14.2010 – F WEDDING

8.21.2010 – S WEDDING – V WEDDING INTEREST (KT)

8.28.2010 – B WEDDING

9.4.2010 – B WEDDING – D WEDDING (KT)

9.25.2010 – P WEDDING – K WEDDING INTEREST (KT)

10.2.2010 – P WEDDING – L WEDDING (KT)

10.9.2010 – D WEDDING

12.11.2010 – C WEDDING INTEREST

2011 …

5.14.2011 – V WEDDING

6.4.2011 – L WEDDING

8.6.2011 – R WEDDING

Rebeka and Jimmy met with me yesterday at the MU library for their engagement session. It is such a beautiful place to take pictures!

I love that one!

I love that one too!

Thanks so much guys! I wish I could be there to capture your California wedding tomorrow!

I met Kait last week when I took Shay & Britney’s photos. She loved them and made an appointment for Monday – luckily it was not as windy and chilly as it has been.

Kait – thanks so much for booking a session with me!

CLASS OF 2010!

LOVE THAT SHOT!

That might be my favorite!

Thanks again Kait! Have a GREAT senior year!

Laura contacted me about getting some family pictures of her boyfriend’s family. We met at Hills Creek for a FREEZING Saturday shoot – then we quickly moved into their house! BRRR!

That shot is my favorite from the session!

Laura & Luke’s mom and sister!

And one last shot of Laura & Luke …

Thanks *S* family for sticking it out in FREEZING weather and opening your home to me!

I met Kathy when I took her son’s wedding photos in September of 2008. She wanted to set up a session with her side of the family while they were all home for Christmas!

Thanks again *T* family!