2017 Wrapped Up
2017 you sure did surprise me. You were full of new and amazing changes. I look back and see so much growth in myself as well as my work. I was challenged by my friends, family, and an injury. How else could you grow better than being challenged? As some many know I got a concussion the first week of September. I was out my entire sophomore season and had symptoms until December. I continue to struggle getting back into the swing of life. This injury was the hardest thing I've ever had to overcome. Through all the pain I managed to learn so much about myself. It forced me to completely lean on God like we often forget to do. Whether life is amazing right now or throwing us a curveball, we need to lean on God.
On the work side of things, I am overwhelmed with everyone who trusted in my vision. I am excited to see what God has in store for me in 2018. I am so so thankful for this year and all the opportunities I've had. I hope that 2018 is best year yet. To all the clients I will meet and work with this year I cannot wait to meet you!
Below are my top 17 photos of 2017! Included are personal and work photos. It was hard picking just a few of my favorite shoots and memories but I managed to narrow it down to the ones that stood out the most! Enjoy looking back at this past year with me. Thank you for reading!
02/16/17 : This shoot was the first time I had ever met model, Alexis Landers. Since then we have shot 2 other times and she is easily one of the best people to work with! I cannot wait to continue to shoot with her down the road.
02/23/17 : I shot Jordan Hunt at sunrise before our 9 am class. We literally chased the sunrise as we drove to a lake 20 away from campus. As you can see she was an amazing model but she also does wonders behind the camera!
03/12/17 : On a freezing March morning I had the incredible opportunity to shoot a bridal alongside photographer, April Walsh. We found the most beautiful location, spring flowers blooming with snow all around us. If that doesn't explain Arkansas weather than I don't know what does!
05/09/17 : Meeting and working with Natalie Mallory was a dream. The shoot fell in place so easily. On a warm spring morning, we explored the waters of this creek and had some fun with the light!
05/23/17 : The love Justin and Deborah share is undeniable. Although I do not have as much experience shooting weddings, these two trusted me on their special day and I am very satisfied with the outcome!
06/24/17 : Ashley and Price are even more beautiful on the inside than they are on the outside. This shot was chosen as a finalist for the 2017 AR Photo contest in the Arkansas Bride Magazine. That was such a huge honor and I couldn't have done it without these two love birds!
06/26/17 : On this day the most loving, spoiled, joyful little puppy came into Brandon and I's life. Luca you will be forever loved by us and we are so grateful to have found you. Although he is 50 lbs bigger now than he was in this photo we love you that much more!
07/31/17 : I will always be in love with this senior shoot with Lauren Lumpkin because we had an amazing ride for her to model in. Her dad fixes up old cars and he happened to finish this beautiful 1957 Chevy just in time for our shoot!
08/05/17 : I shot Jamie and Davis out at my family lake house right before I went off to school. This was such a great shoot to end the summer on. We laughed the entire time and wouldn't have wanted it any other way.
09/01/17 : Hey Spencer Arnold! Remember that one time we were the only ones at the state fair & you climbed halfway up the Fun Slide?? Yeah that shoot was definitely one for the books! Hands down.
09/03/17 : The day I got my concussion. Long story short I got it in the most embarrassing way. These girls were there when it happened and they were there through my recovery. Wouldn't have made it through without you all!
09/12/17 : Brandon and I celebrated being together for 4 years. It seems like it's been forever but at the same time it feels like we just met. Everyday I wonder how I got so lucky! Wouldn't want anyone else by my side.
10/16/17 : We had this crazy idea to bring a 5 month 45lb puppy to a pumpkin patch. Thankfully we ran into the sweetest photographer from Springfield who offered to snag a picture of all of us. I'm sure glad she did! It made the craziness worth it for this picture.
11/24/17 : This photo of my youngest sister, Natalie, is so special to me because she's not so little anymore. She turned 16 last week but I still picture her as the little 5 year old running around. I love this picture because the joy in this picture is real and genuine. She has a heart of gold and I am so thankful she is in my life.
12/01/17 : Elizabeth DeYoung and I met through mutual friends and I am sure glad we did because we had a party in front of Old Main! As you can see she was a bit excited to graduate!
12/01/17 : With the help of our photographer friend, Bailey Sager, my best friends and I were able to have a photoshoot in downtown Siloam! Spending life with these girls is something special. You girls made my year incredible and I cannot wait to spend 2018 with you all too! Love you all so much.
12/08/17 : On this cold Friday afternoon Alexis and Spencer turned my vision of a Holiday shoot into reality! It literally felt like there was magic in the air. Always love working with these incredible girls!