My Journey

Today Hedrick and I went out separate ways after 2 and 1/2 years together. It has been a very emotional day and I am sure the tears will continue to flow for a few more days. It will take an adjustment to living my life alone and thinking of only myself.... I will never forget my relationship with Hedrick as he was the first man I truly loved. He cared for me when no one else did. He travled with me even when sometimes he didn't want to He supported me in all of my activities He pushed me to try new things He loved me.....as I loved him too.

Today I would like to dedicate this post to my beautiful best friend, Alexandria. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I am so happy to know I have a great person like you in my life. That chance meeting so many years ago has really changed my life for the better. We have been able to enjoy some great adventures and laughs together. I wish we could be closer to celebrate together! And don't ever forget you are... BEAUTIFUL SMART HAPPY SUPPORTIVE ADVENTUROUS CREATIVE INSPIRING and so much more to myself and so many others.   I miss you and love you!

I celebrated my 24th Birthday on June 1st. It was a simple celebration spent with Hedrick going to dinner, movie and Central park. It has been years since I have had a "big" birthday party. In the past 24 years of life I have lived through quite a few different experiences... Being Born, quite traumatizing for a young child Spent time with my LARGE family Enjoyed PBJ sandwiches and Disney movies at my grandparents Making friends and unfortunately loosing friends as well Enduring through 12 years of school Working....A LOT Moving away from home Going to College Leaving College Experiencing living and surviving on my own Moving ALL the way to the New York and deciding to stay Going back to College again Working....some MORE Meeting Hedrick Working on my Photography...slowly Anyway, life has been quite an experience in the past 24 years. I ...

Never ever take for granted the time spent with those whom you love. Take the opportunity to turn off the TV Step away from the computer Put the phone on silent Avoid the hectic mall scene And instead.... Sit with them Listen to them Understand their wants and worries Share with them your experience Laugh and cry together Create memories that will last forever For you never know when they will no longer be there. It has been almost two years since I lost my best friend, Brittney. I miss talking with her everyday, Skype dance parties, shopping together, spending time together laughing so hard we cried and so much more. I never imagined saying good- bye to her at such a young age but I will never forget her. B, I love you! What I would give for a few more moments with those that I have lost. Cherish them!!

I was able to have another photo shoot, this time it was precious infant babe. The session was casual and held with a few props. I believe there is more to learn about holding a photo session with infants but I am glad I had this first experience. Enjoy!

Over the weekend Hedrick was sick and since I am such an AMAZING girlfriend, I decided to make him some homemade soup. Well there was a problem with this situation...I never made homemade soup before. I knew that it could be easy and quick or very complicated and long. Luckily my mother emailed me the easy version and I got started. I was very happy with the end result and Hedrick was as well. But now I have myself in such a place that Hedrick would like me to do that more often. Before:  After:

I have loved photography from a young age and have wanted to make it a part of my life. Well I have been able to do some photo shoots here and there but nothing official  Until just other month, I was able to schedule my first photo shoot. As I am just learning the ropes all I had was my camera and some props I made the night before based off of ideas that I had seen on pinterest. The woman I was able to photograph was pregnant, had her baby a few days after, and I captured her pregnant belly just in time. Below are just a few photos from my first maternity photo session. 

Well you made it! I look forward to sharing with everyone the places I see, the people I meet, the work I accomplish, the joys I experience and the memories I create.  I hope you all enjoy the journey with me. Stay tuned...