Engagement: Danci + Garrett

Southwest Oklahoma wind, I feel you, and this sunrise engagement session with Danci and Garrett was no exception. The wind whipped through the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, as a chipper welcome to spring, I'm sure. 

Dating since before they could each drive, Danci and Garrett were a dream to photograph. No moments of unsure affection, here; just real emotion, comfortable touch, tons of laughter, and awkwardly-perfect pocket hugs. Keep scrolling, you'll see it. ;-) 

I cannot wait for the Mother's Day wedding of these two high school sweethearts. 

Northwest Arkansas NYE Farmhouse Wedding: Craig + Courtney

One of my husband's dearest friends, Craig and his beautiful bride Courtney tied the knot on New Year's Eve in an intimate farmhouse, front porch ceremony.

With a setting and decor straight from Pinterest, the ceremony took place in a breathtaking eighteen degrees, with the couple's immediate family and few close friends on hand. 

Every part of the ceremony was meaningful and centered on the couple’s shared faith in Jesus, from handwritten vows to braiding a three-stranded cord.

I know I say it with each post, but I truly was honored to play a small part in capturing this dear couple’s beautiful day. 

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“She’s makes the cheesiest cards ... but, man, I love ‘em. ”

— Craig

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Small Town Oklahoma Wedding: Holly + Colton

After a GORGEOUS bridal session and a fun, love-filled engagement shoot, to say I was excited to shoot Holly and Colton’s wedding is an understatement.

A perfect mix of elegance and fun, the couple celebrated their big day with style. The elegant golden glow from the stained-glass sanctuary windows set the scene for a memory-filled ceremony. Tears were shed as Colton watched his bride walk down the aisle toward him; laughter ensued as Holly’s grandpa, who officiated the wedding, gave Colton a final warning before allowing him to kiss the bride; and genuine love was evident between Holly and Colton as they beamed at one another throughout the ceremony.

The night was topped off with a reception featuring an amazing breakfast bar, clad with donuts, waffles, biscuits and gravy, and hash brown casserole. (Take notes y’all: best reception food ever!)

A sparkler send-off complete with laughter and best wishes rounded out the festivities. 

It was a night and a love I won’t soon forget! Here are roughly 200 of my favorite photos. It's hard to narrow it down, friends. ;-)

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VENDORS

Wedding: Chattanooga First Baptist Church

Reception: Chattanooga Civic Center

Wedding Dress: The Savvy Bride Boutique

Tuxes: Mens Wearhouse

Bridesmaid Dresses: Etsy

Cake: Cheyenne Harper Keck

Breakfast: Harper Family

Flowers: Christie Garza

Second Shooters: Katie Bullard  | Sarah Caldwell

Lighting Assistant: Douglas Henry

Newly engaged? Let me capture your day! Let's chat. 

Web (re)Launch: Trogdon Show Pigs

A number of years ago, my friends at Trogdon Show Pigs entrusted me to craft a logo and website for their business. It was good for the time, a complete custom build utilizing Adobe Dreamweaver and graphics designed in Illustrator. 

I'll be the first to admit that updating it wasn't easy, nor was it timely. In short, it was time to revamp the old site in favor of responsive design, parallax scrolling, easier updating ... and photos of some of the best mean-mugging, showmanship-winning, hog showmen in the U.S. 

The new site is officially up, and I'm a fan. I'm also biased. ;-)

As with any project, we will still be making improvements to the site in the weeks and months to come, and adding in more champion photos from years-past. Check it out at the link below. 

Engagement: Mattie + Travis

It doesn't get any more American than my friends Mattie, an artist and UX designer, and Travis, an Oklahoma Highway Patrolman. The two share a love for the Western lifestyle, and pursue equal passions for barrel racing and team roping. 

Partners inside the roping arena, the pair pushes and encourages one another to be better -- I saw it firsthand during the Chafin roping reception.

Mattie requested a lifestyle shoot to capture their everyday life at their little ranch in Skiatook. This meant we had other players involved, as well. From the horses to the dogs, and a slightly jealous cat, all of the "family" played a roll in our engagement shoot. 

The stereotype of the Western horseman is very real, and in this case, authentically true. Horsemen exhibit a strong work ethic in everything they do – a practice Mattie and Travis maintain in their relationship, inside their beautiful home, the arena, and beyond. 

It's #goals, y'all. 

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The Rammings

Connors State College has been my day job home for the past five years, and Dr. Ramming has been a great mentor and source of support during that time. 

Recently named the college president, Dr. Ramming, along with daughter Madison and son Bobby, met me on the beautiful Warner campus during my favorite time of day, and year.

Madison – a ridiculously pretty high school senior – competitively cheers, and recently went to New York to model. Bobby - named Mr. Connors and a current Oklahoma State University junior - is pursuing a degree in agricultural education ... and can play a mean Johnny Cash tune. 

And Dr. Ramming? He couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments.