What a Year - Thank you 2010!

What a year it's been - triumph, failure, success, growth - quite a beautiful collage I think.

I have been blessed beyond comprehension, and I am reminded of the amazing moments that made up 2010 - the most amazing being the birth of my son, Eli Joseph Allison. He's quite the stud :-). He gets his good looks from his daddy!

There have been so many other amazing moments along the way - including working with some of the most AMAZING clients, photographing their special moments. My sister Erin and I have been blessed beyond measure to work with such awesome people. We can't wait to see what 2011 brings!

We live in such a beautiful place - a place filled with freedom and hope - a place where I truly believe, anything can happen. It's amazing what a little hard work and determination can do.

In this New Year, filled with endless possibilities, I'd like to think I'll try new things that I've never tried before. Perhaps visit places that I've never visited before - but mostly, do more for others - give back to those that have given so much. I want to give time and attention to those things that really matter - because after all, we're not promised tomorrow.

So, this year, living every minute to the fullest is the goal - embracing every moment as if it were the last - enjoying life and simply - LOVING every second of it! Happy 2011!

Eli Joseph Allison - born December 12, 2010 at 4:34pm. 

He's quite the sleeper!

My sisters and I wanted to snap a few photos of the cousins during the holidays - this was one of our favorites! We have a feeling they will be good buddies! ;) Eli, Max and Cooper - beautiful boys!

Beautiful Brokenness

My sister and business partner, Erin is one of those people that just have natural talent. She was definitely born with a God given gift to be able to take something so ‘messy’ and ‘ugly’ on the outside (at least what the ‘normal’ eye would say is messy and ugly), and make it not only beautiful, but overwhelmingly breathtaking.

Sure, I can say all of these things because she’s my sister. But, it’s the REAL, HONEST truth. She just gets better with time – and, she’s almost done with her degree in Graphic Design as well! So many talents she has. It’s a joy to learn from her – even when we want to beat each other up! Hey, we’re sisters. What can I say?! :-)

Here are some photos she recently took in Gary, IN. If you’re not familiar with Gary, it’s one of those places that on the outside might be perceived as not so beautiful – not so aesthetically pleasing. But the beauty of life is there is beauty in everything … even in the messes we come across – in the brokenness all around us. Hope you find these photos as AMAZING as I did.