Baby Sam

A few weeks ago I was able to make my way down south to Georgia for some quality time with family and friends. I'd been missing "home" and was glad to take a few days making my rounds seeing everyone. It never seems long enough though!

One big (yet tiny) reason for my trip was to see my new friend, Sam. I've been anticipating Sam's arrival since last December. I won't lie - I had pretty high expectations on cuteness, cuddle-bility, and all around baby awesomeness. Sam did not disappoint. In fact, he may or may not have raised the bar. So you future babies out there (mine included)...you better work on your game.

Sam is the son of one of my very best friends, Jessica.  I love Virginia, but one thing Virginia just doesn't have is Jessica. I loved all of our time catching up, hanging out with Sam, watching Project Runway and daytime soaps. 

Jessica was nice enough to let me whip out my camera and document some of her and Sam's daily life.  I don't have any babies, but I have heard from mothers out there that sometimes you catch yourself wondering where those newborn days went. Well Jessica, here's a little keepsake of these special days for you to look back on! 

{to best friends with the best babies)

-jbw-

Even his cries are adorable!

Kalie & Evan - Sneak Peek

The early autumn, Virginia mountain backdrop did not disappoint for Kalie and Evan's wedding this past Saturday. With a balance of sunshine and shade, turning leaves and the fall breeze - one couldn't have prayed for a better day. 

Perfectly matched in beauty by the ceremony, this wedding day was nothing short of stunning. 

I can't wait to finish working on their images so I can tell you the full story of this lovely day! 

Until then, here are a few shots to keep you hanging on. 

{to turning seasons & new seasons of love}

-jbw-

Without seeing each other, Kalie & Evan shared a beautiful moment in prayer together before the ceremony. Being allowed in on such personal, special moments like this is what makes me love my job more than I knew I could. 

10,000 Clicks Strong!

Overwhelmed. Over joyed. Over the moon. 

Today I realized that this site has just surpassed 

10,000 views since I started it last fall. 

TEN THOUSAND. 

My work isn't just "work". My photos aren't just pictures. 

To me, the images I create are artful heirlooms that I want people to cherish, 

to look back on in 50 years and be able to say:

"see, that's how much we loved each other"

to their wide eyed grandchildren. 

I don't have many images of my grandparents or even my parents when they were younger. The images I do have are treasures that I store in my heart, reminding me of the love I come from.

Thank you so, so, so much. To my clients - for choosing to allow me to create those treasures for you. To those who follow this blog, thank you, for choosing to cherish those images too. 

Ten thousand. Ten. Thousand. 

So, cheers - not to me, but to you. And here's to hoping that in another ten thousand views I will be able to create heirloom images & treasures for many, many more families. 

{with humble gratitude to you}

-jbw-

Senior Model - Charly

I just have to introduce you to Charly!

She is my CCHS Senior Model for the class of 2013 and is featured today on the senior blog. 

An outstanding young lady, I just had to share a little bit of her here on the main page. 

To see Charly's full session, be sure to click on over to the senior blog!

{to senior year}

-jbw-