Portraits

Jauhien + Tasha // Culebra, Puerto Rico

Once upon a time I was on a mini vacation with my dear husband on our favorite tropical island. We had just finished shooting a gorgeous wedding in Ponce, on the mainland. I was thinking how awesome it would be to do a portrait session (we actually tried doing one of ourselves with much difficulty) And then I randomly saw a couple walk past holding a canon with a prime lens attached. A crazy idea flew into my head to run up and ask them if they wanted to do a session swap--but they had already past and I thought it would be really creepy to follow them and hunt them down. But I decided to watch for them to pass again and ask. Sure enough they walked back by. And me being the crazy that I am ran up, introduced myself, and asked them. They said, sure! And to top it off--they were both originally from Eastern Europe. Small world, for sure! We exchanged numbers and websites and planned to meet up that day. As soon as I saw Jauhien's first photo on his website I knew I was going to love his work. I wasn't wrong! See a few of our photos on his website, here. He also does film which is amazing. So all that to say, despite some pretty ominous clouds and downpours, we had an amazing session riding around on a golf cart. Full of laughs, stories, and ending with awesome tacos. What could be better than that? 

Jauhien and Tasha, it was such a blessing to meet you both. Thanks for a wonderful experience and being the kind of people that I absolutely love! I wish you all the best in travels and in life! 

Belote Family // Conway Arkansas Portrait Photographer

Niki Zimmerman was one of my best friends in college--from the moment I met her I knew she was quirky, fun, and going to be one of my best friends. Of course her family shares those traits! Jessica Belote is Niki's older sister, and her sweet precious family is just a hoot! From the moment Ry and Alex came running up to me to hug my neck and announce that they were Niki's nephews, I knew this session was going to be loads of fun. 

And it was.

This family is awesome. Michael is a fantastic writer, and recently published a book. You can find his blog here. And when they aren't traveling overseas with MIchael's job in China or Denmark, they are being featured on the Doctor Who Tumbler (see it here) ! Which means, as the boys put it, that they are now "FAMOUS." 

I don't do a ton of family sessions, but when I do, I want them to be like this one. Full of laughter and precious moments. Thanks for the fun, Belote clan! Hope we can do this again sometime!