Bald & Beautiful

Thursday, November 18, 2010:

Today, Britney took a big leap in her journey as she decided that it was time to let the hair go. Due to her chemo and radiation treatments, her hair as began to fall out on its own. As a woman, I know that your hair plays a large role in defining who you are, but BB I must say that your strong will and determinate blew my mind today. I cannot believe how well you did during this process. I am truly in aw of how courageous you were during the cutting and styling! Every time I see you, I become more and more humble and appreciate that I can call you my friend. I just wanted to take a few minutes to share some of the pictures from our little photo session  and to thank you for inspiring me. I think that you are not only going to touch my life, but you are going to inspire many! I love you, BB.

Strong, strong woman!

A sister is the best friend that a woman could ever have.

You WILL Beat This Battle

Sunday, November 7, 2010:

One of my good friends, Britney or BB as her family and I call her, is one of the most beautiful women I have ever met. She has such a strong and encouraging spirit. Every time that I am around her she has a glow on her face with a gorgeous smile. Somehow she always finds a way to make me smile no matter what kind of a day it is, but there is one thing that has tried before and is trying again to break her down. It is this nasty, terrible disease called Breast Cancer and years ago it affected her. She had a double masectomy and went into remission. About a month and a half ago when I was at her house she asked me to see what I thought about a lump she found in her breast. Being a nursing student and working on the oncology unit, I was aware of what breast cancer looked and felt like. I felt it and told her that it might be a good idea to go see her oncology physician. The bad news came again and BB was diagnosed with round two of Breast Cancer. When I had received the text from her that was in fact a recurrance of Breast Cancer, I was deeply saddened by the news. Tears started streaming down my face and I knew this was my time to step up to the plate and be here for her now.

One thing that BB had requested was that I helped her with a journal/document through photographs of her progression through this malicious disease. So we started documenting by taking pictures of her with her beautiful hair! To start this process out, here are some pictures that I was able to capture of this GORGEOUS woman and BB, I want you to know that you are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!! You are such an inspiration to me and to so many other women in your life! I am so happy that I can be a part of your life and that I can call you my friend and my sister! You are AMAZING!!!!!!!

                            You are a stunning woman. I love you, BB.

Aunt BB & Camden--love this photo!

Indianapolis Museum of Art Fashion Show: Fashion Unbound

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to attend a fashion show at the IMA. My cousin was one of the models and she did a great job! The fashion show was all clothing made from recycled products and the designers did an amazing job! Here are just a few of the outfits that I was able to capture! Enjoy!

This girl was VERY brave. Her dress is made entirely from rubberbands!!!! I thought that this was a really cool concept though and it had to take a long time to complete! Amazing!

The women following the model are the desingers who created this magnificant number!

     This is my cousin, Catrina! She is such a beautiful girl with a lot of talent! Keep up the great work! It is really fun to watch you do what you love! I am so proud of you!

This girl had the walk down! She knew how to work it!

This combined outfit had a different concept, but unique to say the least.

This is the designer and the model! Made the crowd laugh a little bit.

This dress was a short black dress and then as the model unzipped it, this is the ending product!

These were my favorite designs! I would definitely wear the yellow one! So cute!

This is was the winning outfit with the designer!

Great job to everyone that was involved in this fashion show! You all did a great job (esp. my cousin--I may be a little bias)! The designs were intersting and great!!! Thanks for allowing me to shoot some pictures of the event! 

Christie & Scott Bernhardt

One of my childhood friends, Nathan, allowed me to come along for a maternity shoot at the Indianapolis Meuseum of Art! I had a great experience and was able to capture some intimate images. Christie and Scott were very fun to work with and I truly appreciate you both allowing me to tag along! Here are a few of the images that I shot!

It was such a beautiful day for such a wonderful expereince!

I really hope that you enjoy these images!!!!!!

Lisa & Tim's Engagement

Today, I had the privilege of photographing an amazing couple! The weather couldn't have been any more beautiful for the occasion. I really enjoyed getting to work for the two of you and being able to capture your love. Lisa, in these pictures you remind me of Katherine Heigl and girl, let me tell you, you are absolutely radiating! I am really glad that I was able to be a part of making memories for your bright future together. Wishing you both the best and please enjoy your Sneak Peeks!!

This picture was completely natural for the two of you and it shows how much you truly love each other.

Wow! Absolutely breath taking! This picture turned out so well and I hope you like it as much as I do!

Look at those smiles!

Double the Love (two shadows)

Ms. Fiedler

Today, I was privileged to be able to do a little head-shot photo shoot for one of my sister's good friends. Lauren, it was really good to see you and I am especially happy that you thought of me when your work told you that you needed a professional head shot! Hopefully, you find that you came to the right place! I am sorry that the weather did not cooperate with us and that we were only able to do indoor shots, but maybe one day we can get some good ones outside! For now, here are some of your sneak peeks...

You are absolutely beautiful girly! I hope you enjoy your photos! It was great to see you again!

The Lowe Family

So the beginning of my photography blog has finally began! This first family I would like to introduce is The Lowe Family! The day started out with the sun beaming beautifully and as the family and I were beginning to head out for the session, it got a little cloudy...of course, this is one of the BEST times for a photo shoot because the lighting behind the clouds created a gorgeous glow on each of your faces! I am SO happy that you were my first family that I was able to shoot for. You were all a pleasure to work for and I believe I captured some great moments. Oh, and I cannot forget to mention how adorable little Ava and 1 month old Gavin were duing this session. Here are just a few Sneak Peaks for you until you get the rest of your pictures! I hope you enjoy them!

                 

     

You have such an amazing, beautiful family and I am so happy you allowed

 me to capture these sweet memories!

          

     This is Gavin, the newest addition to the family and he is the most adorable, patient, and calm baby that I think I have ever met which of course made this session work so well! You are adorable, little guy!

  

         

  

  How sweet is this little pumpkin! Although she was pretty worn out by the end of the day, I was able to capture some GREAT shots of her! You were such a little champ, Ava!

                                       

                          

The two of you truly inspire me because just by look at the two of you hand-in-hand you can tell how much love and compassion you both have for each other! I hope that everyone is able to experience a fire like the two of you share. Thanks to both of you for your time and your NATURAL beauty! You have a wonderful family!