Meet the Laughlins.

A wind and rain storm didn't bother these two cuties!! Meet Renna and Reagan. They were so fun and good for me. We had a great time with their horse Payday, chickens, and kittens. I just love when I can go to my clients house and photograph them in their own space. We even got a couple with Mom and Dad. Thank you so much for letting me come to your place and play with the girls!! Enjoy :)

 



Fall Special!!

Fun with Finley.

Finally!! Our dear friends Ricky Don and Brandy are home for a visit for a few month's and we finally were able to meet their sweet daughter Finley. Ricky Don and Brandy were in our youth group in Sentinel for only a few months but in that time Craig and I knew this was a special couple. Ricky Don surrendered to the minstry and has served as a music minister and youth minister while they lived here in the states. They felt called to missionary work in Russia and have served there for a few years now. They were blessed with Finley about a year ago and all of us back home were so ready to meet her! We met up with them at IHOP and Finley held her arms out for Craig and I to hold her and that was it..she melted our hearts!! We miss this awesome family so much but have so much love and respect for them for listening and accepting the call the Lord has on their lives. I'm going to get to take some more pictures of them soon, but had to post a few because she is just so cute! We love you guys more than you know and are going to cherish every minute in these next months that we get to spend with you!!

 



Meet the Schantzs.

This is Gaylon, Marilou, Genesis, and Heaven. They are a sweet family from Rocky, Oklahoma. I'm so blessed with meeting so many wonderful friends, all across Oklahoma from Craig and I being in the ministry. Marilou and I were close friends when we lived in Sentinel and just recently got back in touch with each other. I'm so inspired by Marilou, she has lost over 60pds. by eating right and running. She's a beautiful person inside and out! We had a fun morning shoot at the Botanical Gardens in Downtown OKC and it was perfect. Thank you for letting me take some pictures for you and I love you guys so much!!



Thirteen

August 14, 1999

Yes, this is us 13 years ago. Craig was just 21 and I had just turned 20. He was going into his Senior year at OBU and we thought we had it all figured out. We couldn't wait to get married and our wedding was just like I had always planned it since I had been a little girl. I never thought I would find the perfect guy, but I did. When did I know he was the one? The first time I saw him teach the youth at FBC Washington. It was like I was watching our future. I had felt "called" to the ministry but had no idea how I would fulfill what God had called me to. The night I watched Craig teach I realized it and was so excited about what HE had planned for us. We've been married and have served beside each other for the last 13 years and I wouldn't trade one single minute. As I sit here thinking about this last year I'm so thankful God had this Man picked out for me. I'm beyond blessed!! He is a patient and loving man. He is an incredible Father. He is the most amazing Youth Pastor. He is caring and comforting when I'm sick. He is fun and interesting. He is smart and humble. He is understanding and brave. He is protective and soft spoken. He is handsome and driven. And most of all He is a beautiful example of a Christian. 

To Craig,

I truly love you deeper everyday we are together. Thank you for always being the loving man I married 13 years ago. I wouldn't trade a single day of what we've shared and been through together. I know I don't tell you near enough, but you are so much more than I deserve. Thank you for working so hard for me and the girls and being the leader God has called you to be in our family. You are my dream come true.

Happy Anniversary,

Julie

Meet Brant, Amber, and Grayson. Brant was in our youth group at Sentinel and since then found his love, Amber and had a sweet baby boy. We met up at Chisolm Trail Park, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to shoot at and were able to get some great pictures. Thank you so much for letting me take some pictures for you guys!!  

Mark, Brant's Dad came to help with Grayson while we took some engagement pictures and I stole this picture when he was loving on him. Papa's are the Best!!



Sammy Jo + James = The Fennells

Words can't begin to describe the wedding of Sammy Jo to James. I introduced them to you when I took their engagement pictures a couple months ago. The day was filled with love, laughter, and beauty. Sammy Jo and James chose to see each other before the ceremony and it gave us the opportunity to get some sweet pictures of just the two of them. So many times during the day I had to remind myself I was there to photograph and not to watch and cry as I witnessed such a wonderful love between them. I'm beyond excited to see what the Lord has in store for their future and am honored to know and love them. Thank you so much Sammy Jo and James! Your wedding was magical and I know GREAT things are in your future!! Love you!!!