Lauren and Aaron, and their closest family and friends, traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for their destination wedding.  They have a love for travel and decided on a location they had been wanting to visit.  They made a week of it and enjoyed quality time with their loved ones.  Lauren is a dear friend of mine, and I was so honored when she asked me to accompany them.  Karina of Sweet Roots Photography traveled with me and I am so grateful for her being there!  Villa Celeste was the place they stayed all week and it’s also where they had their wedding.  Days leading up to their wedding, we got together for their engagement session and walked the streets of the villa.  With the luscious greenery and vibrant colors, it was a photographer’s dream!  I should also mention Lauren is the owner and founder of Travel Patterns, which embodies her love of travel and imported handicrafts.  She works with artisan cooperatives around the world, and together they design modern-day lifestyle accessories using traditional, handcrafted techniques.  Be sure to check out her online shop!  I just love Lauren’s style, and she brought it during their engagement session!  Thank you, Lauren and Aaron, for allowing me to travel along!  It was a trip of a lifetime and one I’ll always cherish.

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Callie is the adorable younger sister to Caitlin, who I had the pleasure of photographing in 2014 for her high school senior portraits.  Time has flown!  I was so honored that Callie reached out and so excited to see their family again.  Callie, congratulations on your graduation!  You’ve entered your next chapter in life and I’m thrilled for your new venture!  Thank you for allowing me to share in and document you in this beautiful time in your life!

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Katie and Ryan have become such dear friends, and this past weekend we shared in their sweet baby girl, Austin’s, first birthday party and dedication.  With Austin’s first birthday coming up this week, it made me think back on this past year and all the moments leading up to Austin’s arrival.  Katie shared her story on her blog, Still + Know, about the struggle she had with getting pregnant, and my heart goes out to anyone who has had this struggle or loss.  Their little girl, Austin, has been such a blessing to them, and to see them now as parents, and to look back at these images, fills my heart with so much joy.

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Hair and Makeup //  The Transformation

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Tori and Drew have always been near and dear to me!  Their wedding was the very first wedding I photographed when I moved to Huntsville.  They have become like family!  Tori and Drew are now parents to the sweetest baby boy, Gannon!  I love being able to share in such beautiful milestones and chapters of life.  We got together when Gannon turned 6 months old, which is easily one of my favorite ages as they begin discovering new things! 🙂

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