Stephani + Brahian

So this couple right here are near and dear to me and I am so happy I had the honor to take their engagement pictures!  I've known Stephani since she was about 2 years old and I've know Brahian since he was about 12, but in different circles and in different times in my life, and in a strange turn of events, they're getting married!  Ok, its not as crazy as it sounds, but when I think back on how I had no idea who Brahian was when Stephani was 2 and how he had no idea who she was when he was 12, it just blows my mind how it all came together! A little backstory...

Stephani and I grew up in the same church, until I was about 18 when we left to help my family start a Spanish church.  Enter Brahian...  Brahian started attending our Spanish church and we attended together for about 5 years when we decided to go back to my old church again and Brahian followed along. He was just a kid back then at 18.  But, as always, God always knows what He's doing! 

Brahian is not only a good friend, but a brother to me.  We've been through a lot together and I am so proud of the man he is today and all the things he has accomplished with his life!  He's an amazing example of perseverance and strength!  And Stephani has become a sweet friend in my life as well and I am glad that I have gotten to know her better because of Brahian.  What's funny about that is that her older sister and I were best friends growing up and now I have the chance to be good friends with Stephani.  And since she's marrying Brahian, she is like family as well! 

Brahian & Stephani, I'm so excited for you guys!  I know your future is bright and amazing!  I pray that God continues to use you both and that you do great things for His Kingdom!  Thanks for letting me capture your love!  And here's many, many more happy years full of love! 

Shanks Family

The Shanks family are some very sweet, very awesome people!  It is apparent from the people around them they are very loved.  And their little boys are also adorable!  Hudson knows what he wants and when and he's quite the charmer!  And little baby Landen is soooo sweet!  All together they're an adorable family.  Thanks Shanks family!

Raymond Family Mini

This awesome father/son duo were the best!  Kevin's sister is my friend and co-worker and she gifted this session to her brother for Christmas.  It was so much fun and you can really see the love and bond these two share as father and son.  You can tell that Zayden adores his dad and wants to do everything he does.  And he's also full of energy!  So cute!  Thanks guys for letting me capture your love!

Hutching's Family Mini

I'm once again catching up with my blog posts!

Here is a family that I love dearly and was so excited to finally get to capture!  Andrea and I have been friends since we were 15 years old in summer camp.  She grew up in Jacksonville, FL, but we remained friends through the years and would see each other at church conferences and such.  Well, God is good and gave her a great man who lived in Orlando!  And now she lives super close to me and they have the cutest little girls who have such striking red and platinum blond hair!  Adorable and sweet little girls who are both full of personality.  I hope you love this session as much as I did!

Andrea, love you girlfriend!  May God continue to bless your family!