When Opportunity Does Not Knock

I once heard a saying that has stuck with me and helps me to get through the really tough times. And, on those days that you feel like you just don't have the time to get anything done or to spend with family or friends....Or, the work is mounting high and the laundry is piled up and you just feel overwhelmed like you are never going to get to these things:

Well, the saying is this "When Opportunity Doesn't Knock....Build a DOOR!" And, I use this saying in my prayer sometimes: "God please help to build a door today in my life, for the opportunity to get the things done I need to get done and to spend time with the people that I love.~Amen".

So, when you feel overwhelmed...Build a DOOR and try to live by it. It gets hard but remember, God is on your side.

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Here are a couple more pictures from little Owen's Baby Book I've been working on. It has really been keeping me busy, I want it to be so perfect... Have a blessed day.

Some Of My Favorites From Weddings In 2007

I have so many favorites from last year. So many heart felt stories too! Here are several of my favorite pictures from last year (in no particular order). Let me know what you think and which ones are your favorites?

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My Favorite Expression, look at the dad's face next to the bride:My Favorite Cake, it was also red velvet on the inside. YUM!!!My signature photo, I did this pose about 5 years ago with another bride. It is the most requested poses I still get to this day.One of my favorite group shots:

The award for Best Hair goes to: Tiffany! I just loved her sleek style and her beautiful shade of red!Another great bridal shot.I just thought this sign was significant (symbolic of the awaiting wedding night)My favorite high contrast cross-process of these beautiful roses.SHANE CO. You are the best!

This is my favorite Emotional Shot of all time. This is the mother of the groom in tears during their mother/son dance. To top it off they danced to Josh Groban's "You Lift Me Up". Talk about a photographer in tears!Classic Pin-up of Betty Boop! I love her expression and not to mention, she had the best legs ever!I loved this group shot so much, I used it in my PWG ad (Perfect Wedding Guide Magazine)This was the most beautiful embroidery I have ever seen on a wedding gown...but look at that bling-bling of a necklace too!I just really liked this aisle runner

Best Dance Lighting!The Biggest Train on a beautiful dress!My favorite party favors. Who doesn't want a fortune cookie:My favorite Garter set, and I love the pink/brown color scheme:My favorite wedding guest to watch

Most heart-felt wedding gift (from the bride to the groom). This watch belonged to the Groom's Grandfather a very long time ago and the bride had it re-faced and cleaned up for him as a surprise! Now that is true love and a gift of true love indeed!Who doesn't love a fireworks show. This is a first at a wedding for me! I loved it!He went to Jared! This is a gift from the Groom to his Bride the day of their wedding.My favorite digital enhancing effect, look at her wonderfully beautiful eyes!

My favorite flowers of 2007!My Favorite Car Picture of all time, it has a classic elegance to it.Just love the mood of these two "getting ready shots".The prettiest dress! It was simply gorgeous! This is the bride waiting to get on her way down the aisle.

These two pictures are my favorite Ceremony pictures of last year! The setting just offered the creative nature of the shots.These are some of my favorite ring shots:I love the colors on this one and the rings just pop!And, the sexiest bride of the year award goes to (drum roll please).....Goddess Kerin!

Owen's Baby Book

I am currently working on Baby Owen's Book. It was such a pleasure working with him and his family. This is in part of our Baby Club Program. We did his 3, 6, 9, & 12 Month sessions and in the end....We design a incredible Coffee Table Book. I just can't believe how fast the year went by and how much he's grown. It is truly an honor to be apart of these family's lives and watch their little ones grow. Here are a couple of examples in his book (just from his 3 month session). (Watermark would not be printed in final product) I'll post more as I get done with the designing: