Adam & Katie | Summer 2010

Adam & Katie

Entrance to the yard of this family home passed down through generations

Katie kept beautiful flowers!

 Main road off of the house, secluded quiet and beautiful.

Newly married, I do believe for just a year or so before these photos were taken:)

Their garden was a labor of love for Adam and he was proud of the crop he had grown and Katie was too! So we incorporated this in the shoot.:)

 Such a cute couple!

 Entrance to the garden.

 This was an old, broken down pick up truck on the property that turned into an awesome photo opportunity!! Love this picture!

Adam & Katie had no formal photos taken for them as a couple and this was one of my very first shoots. I shot everything in manual versus auto which was so challenging as a new photographer. I learned quickly though! In order to capture the shot, you have to know your equipment. These two were AMAZING to work with! We had many many more photos we took. Some in a field of wheat grass, tall and gold. I used a stool and they turned out so awesome! We also shot some photos by his beloved tractor, a family heirloom! Where are these photos? Gone. Yes, you heard me right. This blog is about my journey as a photographer and I would be dishonest to omit the highs and lows. When I showed up to Brandy's to edit the photos, I noticed when I pulled them up there weren't as many as I thought I took. I scrolled, frantically, down through all the photos. Opened every folder on my flash drive. Brandy checked her hard drive...they were gone. I cried, a little. I must have some how deleted them -in camera- while reviewing them with Katie. Devastation would be a good word to use to explain my demeanor over the week following that. I assure you, it has never happened again. Lesson learned. I. take. my. time. I was still able to salvage some of this beautiful couples photos. Katie was very understanding. Through out this whole process that is one thing I have learned about people, they understand. They are patient and kind. I am sure not everyone will be, but my clients have been the best. I am so grateful to have met Katie and Adam and I wish them the absolute best for their future. Let me know what you think! As always, thanks for reading and peace to you friends. Danielle

Holland Family | Fall 2009

Holland Family :)

This is possibly the sweetest little boy I've met!

He was always smiling! And he listened so well to my instructions.

 What an absolute joy he was to work with:)

This darling girl has such a beautiful spirit and was so peaceful, calm and happy.

She happily posed with her family and had such a curious nature.

She really seemed to be the glue that bonded this family together even more.:)

This handsome, coy little boy finally posed for me and by golly I took tons of photos! He was very hesitant in the beginning and would run and run, which just made me laugh. I like to capture the candid, so it fit my fancy just fine. He was as free as a bird.:) Though, in following the steps of his big brother he ended up posing for a few photos for me. He just threw his shirt over his shoulder and started walking through the flowering bushes. What a natural model! :)

Her eyes are beautiful, she is truly a sweet spirit. What a wonderful little human she was to meet.

This one touched my heart.

This couple has been together since high school, about 15 years at best guess?

Either way, they've stood the test of time.

I am proud of them and the sweet family they've made for themselves.

These boys were the best to work with. This was my very first family shoot and it could not have been a better experience. Special thank you to the Holland family for being willing and patient with me as I learned the camera and everything involved! God Bless you guys and thank you for your support.