Maria

Meet Maria.

I was so excited to do Maria's senior photos! First because she wanted a "Richmond-ey" feel to them, (which I love) and second because she's simply gorgeous.

Am I right?

We had a lot of fun running around and finding different little nooks and crannies around the city to take photos in.

My personal favorites are the ones on the doorstep of that beautiful apartment building.

I've driven by it so many times thinking about how pretty it would be to take photos of it and I finally had an excuse to!

Without further ado, here's the lovely Maria.

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Christmasgrams

"What's a Christmasgram, I want one!!"

Name that movie. ;)

 Oh how I love Christmas festivities!
What have you been doing so far to get ready for Christmas?

A Weekend Post

I briefly mentioned this topic being on my heart last week, so I decided to write a more extensive post about it for the DC Blog.

Head over and check it out!

Be sure to read some other posts while you're over there. There's a lot of awesome encouragement from a lot of wonderful ladies.

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Friday's Letters

Dear Peanut Butter,

I feel sorry for people who have peanut allergies and don't get to have you.
You are so tasty.

Dear Christmas Shoppers/Everyone,

Head to the shop to order some Christmas gifts!

You have until the 17th to get your orders in.

Dear Grinch,
You're a mean one.
But I love you.

Dear Weather,
Ok, the warmth has been kinda nice but it's December.
So act like it.
I didn't knit all those scarves, hats and sweaters so they could just sit in my closet all year round.

Dear Can Can,
I could totally go for some of your quiche right now.

Dear Light That Won't Light On One Side,
Whatsa matter with you?

Dear Etsy,
Can we keep it our little secret that I often get sidetracked on you for excessive amounts of time, browsing handspun yarn, handmade leather bags, and vintage bottle brush trees?
It's a problem I know.
The first step is admitting it.

Dear Minolta,
I'm so sorry I've had that same roll of film in you for ages now.
I promise I really will start using you more soon.
I do drag you everywhere though.
So it's not for a lack of trying.

Dear Hot Water Bottle,
Where have you been all my life?

Dear Readers,
Please don't judge me from any of the above....
It's been a long week.

Where Are You Christmas?

Found this from two years ago... I thought it was fitting.

December is going by way too fast.

I mean, 19 days until Christmas?!

Let's calm down.

This is one of the reasons I start listening to Christmas music so early.

The season just passes by so quickly and before you know it it's gone!

I honestly haven't felt like it's the Christmas season lately though, which makes me a little sad.

I think I've just been working too much/too hard and I haven't had a real chance to relax and enjoy it. The few Christmasy things I've done have been rushed and brief at best. 

I mean I haven't even watched a whole Christmas movie yet! 

Hopefully I can change that soon.

Any help with celebrating/doing anything Christmas related ASAP would be much appreciated.

A Giveaway

Head over to the Darling Companion blog and checkout the giveaway they have going on now for one of my geometric zippered pouches!

All you have to do is comment.

Good luck :)

A Mother & Daughter Session

Meet Susan, Mary Beth and Sara.

You may remember Mary Beth from this post.

Well these other two pretty ladies are her Mom and sister!
Seriously though, can we just take a minute and talk about this photo session?
It's pretty much my favorite family session ever.
I mean hello, cute matching outfits, matching puppies, beautiful weather, fall leaves, and on top of all of that all three of these women are just simply gorgeous.
Pretty much a photographer's dream.
I had such a hard time choosing which photos to share because I really love all of them, so there's a little more than usual for you to look at today.
Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Interested in getting some portraits of your own done?

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A Ship

A good reminder.

Happy December.

Can't believe it's already here.

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Can Can Brasserie

I've discovered my new favorite restaurant you guys!

Granted I have been before, but not to eat.

It's one that I've always wanted to try out but just never quite got around to.

Well I finally did and I couldn't be more in love.

Can Can is located in the heart of Carytown and is a french inspired restaurant with some of the most delicious food I've ever eaten!
Seriously, I pretty much had dreams about that quiche afterwards.
And the frites? Most scrumptious I've ever had!
I went for brunch with my Mom and though it was unfortunately not warm enough to have the windows open, we still had a table by them and it was such a lovely atmosphere.
We pretty much got one of everything (almost...) and there wasn't one thing we tried that wasn't amazing.
Minus the mussles.
But that's just because I don't like seafood...

 

 

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Be Still

A month or two ago I mentioned taking a little road trip up to the mountains by myself.

Of course I am just now getting around to sharing the photos, as is usual with my procrastinating self, but I did want to share them because it was such a great few hours for me.

To just get away for a little while and have a little mini adventure alone and take some time to revel in the beauty of God's creation was just what I needed in the midst of a busy week/month.
During my trip I was reminded of part of a verse, Psalm 46:10, which says:

"Be still, and know that I am God"

 I realized how often I failed to do that. How often I let myself get caught up in the stresses and turmoils of every day life and forget, or choose to ignore, that.
To be still in God's presence is something we have to do if we ever want to achieve the peace he promises us. We have to spend time with Him, to talk to Him, to be still with Him.
To sync our heart and minds with His truth.
We need to give God what He wants before He can give us what we want.
I think sometimes it takes us stepping away from our routines and noisy distractions to realize that, and that's okay. I think that's why nature is so beautiful and captivating honestly.
To remind us to be still.
To appreciate what He's created, and how beautiful it is, because it's for us.