Sara & Katy. {Cayucos 2011}.

As I continue on with my summer vacation posts, I feel the need to let you know it's not ALL fun and games here.. I have actually worked a few days this month! 3 to be exact... haha. But for now, I'm enjoying my summertime, and shooting for fun! I know, it's a novel idea.. :)
I went on vacation with two of my favorite girls Katy & Sara, and when we were in the beautiful area of Morro Bay we went exploring up a country road and and took some portraits. It was such a beautiful area, and I have felt so blessed this week to get to spend some time just relaxing and having  fun with two of my best friends. Especially because it's the last week before Katy moves to  Texas to go to Dallas Baptist University. I'll miss this girl, but I know it's not going to be the last time we'll be together, as Sara and I have already invited ourselves to next years vacation. :))
I don't think I can explain how much I love this area. It's awesome. Maybe someday I'll get to live up here! :)

Katy & Sara, basically I LOVE YOU. That is All. :)



Sara.



Katy.









Lovely Eyes.













The Smoulder... :)







Love this light.









We couldn't finish our country road shoot without a Cow Photo!!!



Be Blessed & Be Thankful!

Palm Springs 2011.

This has been a very special summer in my life. I may even be so bold to say the best I've had so far. I have spent a RIDICULOUS amount of time on vacation, but I have been learning and thinking.. Seeing new things, and seeing old things new ways. I have been truly blessed to have this time of freedom in my life. After an awesome time with my Dad and the family in Texas, I came home, only to leave the next day for a mini-getaway to Palm Springs with the women of my family. It was an awesome time of relaxation by the pool, filled with talks with the ones we love. I got to spend a morning talking for a few hours with my Aunt about the things God has been teaching me, the places I think he may be leading me, and a wal-mart trip with my cousin, chatting about life, boys, and all of the above. I had the chance to photograph all of these special ladies, {minus the lovely Sharon who was sick :(( } at the Summer Villagefest.
We had a great time exploring the market and seeing many talented performers doing their thing. And I did my thing and shot a few photos. Hope you enjoy these! :)

Ladies of my family.. Thank you for everything you've done for me. Teaching me, encouraging me, and allowing me to follow my dreams! Love You all more than you know. :)



Auntie & Sarah!



Nana & her girls.





haha, I have NO idea what just happened...



My sisters and Momma.





Palm Springs!



Bee.



I'm not sure why, but these 2 photos go together... haha.





Drum Circle Fun... so cool, there's 2 drummers, and 20 chairs with drums in the center, anyone can go sit and play, and it sounds pro! the most awesome thing was that when the lead drummer stood up and counted, they all stopped at once!











This photo is officially one of my favorites ever. I saw this little boy climbing the fence, so I stopped to take his photo and just when I snapped it, his Dad noticed him and stepped into my frame, and the little one saw him too.. His reaction? Uh-Oh... haha.





This guy was Epic. haha.







My Nana loved this Sax player, she bought his CD and he played "Lady in The Red", one of her favorite songs, just for her.





Loved this guy... :)



This guy was saving for his last semester of music school. Very talented! :)



Be Blessed & Be Thankful!

Parrish Sisters. {And Parkie Too!}

This past week I had the opportunity to photograph my sisters in downtown Galveston, Texas. We had a lot of fun running around the town exploring and shooting. One thing I really love about these girls is we may only see eachother once a year {if we're lucky!} but every time we get together it's like we were never apart! We always have a blast talking about our lives, goals, and things we've accomplished and learned since we've seen eachother last. We also LOVE to be goofy together. When were all together were constantly laughing and singing and dancing. Having sisters like this is like having a bunch of built in best friends!  We spent the evening walking, laughing, and being silly, {and of course taking some fun photos}!

So without any further bragging about how cool my sisters are.... here are some photos so you can see for yourself how gorgeous they are! :)

Bailey and Avery. :)





Parkar.. Isn't she pretty? Gosh she is getting SO comfortable in front of my camera. She's practically a pro!







My Sister Avery. She is a SUPER talented art student and she is hoping to become a museum curator someday.



Fave!



Lovely Bailey! She is about to graduate from MSU with a degree in Psychology, and she is going to become a therapist after graduate school {Yeah, she is a genius}!



And Parkie, my sister who is going to become a physical therapist! She is already so passionate about it, I know she'll be amazing!



I love her laugh!



lovely!







GORGEOUS Girls!



The most fun pink wall!











RAWR.





Parks loves to dance. EVERYWHERE.







Be Blessed & Be Thankful!