Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Goldie & Alex: Wedding

I got a wonderful opportunity to do this fabulous wedding a couple of weeks ago. The bride, Goldie is Indonesian and the groom, Alex is Hawaiian.
They met in Hawaii and have such a cute love story of how they met. They are two great people and were treating me like a great friend as soon as they met me.
I am so thankful to Melissa for inviting me to go with her! There are not words to describe the amount of culture at this wedding.
The reception was absolutely beautiful. They hired a band and dancers from Hawaii to come entertain at the reception.
The mixture of Hawaiian and Indonesian cultures were breathtaking. I loved every minute of it, especially how I saw all of the parents teaching the children their dances and traditions to keep their history alive. I will never forget this day!

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This shot is for you, Tracy! = )

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Beautiful rings! I loved Goldies! :)

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This was our little photographer of the night. :)

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He got air!

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Mother & daughter dancing. :)

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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Lilliana-1 year

I have taken pictures of this adorable little girl since she was in the womb!
I love being able to grow with my clients! Lillianna has turned into such a little sweetheart, always smiling and giggling! Oh and she has the biggest blue eyes EVER! I'm very jealous. :)

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Her with her doggie, Stitch

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The whole family. :)

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Baby Jackson

Alright, prepare yourself... Below are some pictures of one of the cutest newborn babies you will ever lay your eyes on. He has a head full of black hair, big blue eyes and the sweetest personality. However, I may be just a bit biased since he is my nephew... Heehee =) He lives in Virginia, so this was my first time meeting him, although he was born in October. Alright, enough talking, let's get to the good stuff!

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A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.

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"Ten fingers, Ten toes He's laughter and teardrops So small and brand new And amazingly angelic He's sent to bless you. He's one special Baby The best of life's treasure And will grant and bless you Many hours of great pleasure."

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"Baby hands & feet - This is to remind you, when I have grown so tall, that once I was quite little, with hands and feet so small."

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A woman can learn a lot from holding a new baby. It is life beginning again—sweet possibilities! No problem in the world is big enough to be remembered.

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A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bank balance smaller, home happier, clothes dirty, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.

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When that baby looks into your eyes and you know it's yours, you know what it means to be alive. ~

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A babe in the house is a well-spring of pleasure, a messenger of peace and love, a resting place for innocence on earth, a link between angels and men

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A baby is born with a need to be loved - and never outgrows it,

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A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.

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Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever fresh and radiant possibility.

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"In the eyes of a child...there is joy, there is laughter... there is hope, there is trust, a chance to shape the future..."

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"Nothing is as precious or brings home so much love, as a brand new baby sent from above."

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"There is nothing like the blessing Of a bouncing, baby boy He will fill your home with energy And touch your heart with joy. He'll hug you and bug you And try you within But each precious memory You'll treasure again and again."

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"Little hands and little feet, Little toothless grins so sweet, Little eyes that shine so bright,Little arms to hug you tight - Everythings little except your joy when you have a new baby boy."

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"A baby fills a hole in your heart that you never knew was there."

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"How small. How beautiful. Whatever happens in the years to come, this is perfection. This is love."

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"No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness, and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. Every effort should be to unlock that treasure."

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There is only the miracle of this moment. Savor it. It is a gift.

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The whole family... :) I told you he was cute!!

Monday, November 30, 2009

Christan & William: Married

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Getting ready

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I like the reflection of the dress in the door

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Beautiful Bride :)

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I loved the cake design, it tasted good, too!

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The Mandalay put their names on the big sign for everyone to see.

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I think I like it better at night :)

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Maid of honor toast, it was sooo sweet.

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Sun flare & shadows, it was a beautiful day!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Self-portrait assignment

I had to do a self-portrait assignment for my photography class. I was really surprised that I got so many pictures that I actually liked! :)

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"Dance like no one is watching"

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"I really can't deny it, I am who I am. I'm pretty normal. I'm not that smooth type of girl. I run into things, I trip, I spill food. I say stupid things... I really don't have it all together."”

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"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring." -Marilyn Monroe

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"No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change."

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"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within."

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"There is no better time than now. The time to live is now. The time to dream is now. The time to imagine and forget the past is now. The time to shine is now. The time to bleed, sweat, and determine yourself for the things you want most is now."

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"The greatness comes not when things go always good for you. But the greatness comes when you're really tested, when you take some knocks, some disappointments, when sadness comes. Because only if you've been in the deepest valley can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain."

Lydia, my awesome assistant & friend

I have known Lydia for over a year now. We actually met online, (imagine that) and have become really good friends.
She is seriously one of the sweetest, kindest people that I know. She has a caring heart and is always helping people.
We also share several of the same passions, including photography. I don't know what I would have done without her at my weddings! I appreciate you helping me sooo much! I love you, girl!

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How cute is she? :)

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Us at a wedding :)

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Victoria Stapleton
My name is Victoria Stapleton, I come from a large, home-schooled family. I loved it & now I go to Sinclair Community College. I have my cousin, Tina (vraiphoto.blogspot.com) to thank for really getting into photography and my family & friends who continue to encourage me in my work... They are so good to me and I also want to thank Tracy Abston (picturesbytracy.com)for hiring me and letting me have the experience for my portfolio. She is so good to me! I really enjoy being around God's creation and all it's beauties. I love capturing precious God-given moments in the world around me. Whether it's a babies first steps or a bride dancing with her father. Photography is a big part of my life and a huge passion of mine. My favorite thing to photograph are children... They are so natural in front of the camera and they will be themselves. There are so many moments to capture in your childs life and I would like to help you. I hope you enjoy my work! Thank you.
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