Spring Blooming

The sun is out and the flowers are blooming as the signs of new life appear before our eyes. Spring is here. Every season has something fresh to offer. Spring offers me opportunities to take pictures in the wild flowers. My friend and I who have wanted to do this for awhile finally got around to it this month. I think we were both happy with how they turned out :) I also tried a watermark on this first picture, what do you think? I hope to be posting more frequently so come visit more often :)

Dreams

Do dreams ever really come true? I mean really, how am I ever going to live in an apartment in New York or Seattle or Boston and host dinner parties on the roof top looking over the city at my favorite time of day, dusk. How am I ever going to own a quaint coffee shop or book shop, raise my family in New England, or start my non-profit? Is it possible to even adopt children from Africa these days? Each of these have been placed on my heart by the Lord, but where do I begin? I know it's easier said than done, but I must stow away my worries and have faith. I've been listening to a song a lot recently that says, "Sometimes I don't know the point but the point is not knowing, it's having faith that faith can get me where I'm going." Faith that God is sovereignly in control. Faith that God will use me for His glory.

The Gale girls!

Kayla, Makenna, and Kelly, first let me say that you girls are great models! I had so much fun on this shoot. It was difficult keeping these photos undercover until after Christmas due to the fact it was their moms present! These are some of my favorite pictures I have taken. I hope you like them Mrs. Gale!

Ethan and Mary's big day!

It all began with a phone call in October. First, I couldn't believe the wedding date was being moved up six months! Second, Mary wanted me to photograph the wedding!? Let's be honest here, I was completely nervous when she asked me, but how could I say no to the opportunity? It didn't take long for me to get over the nervousness and become super excited to take pictures of my first wedding alone. Excited as I was, the butterflies came back only a few days before the wedding (I even had a bad dream that I didn't make it to the big day!). As soon as the much-anticipated day arrived the nerves were gone again and it was honestly a lot of fun. Despite the rain, Mary and Ethan were completely relaxed and easy to be around. Congratulations to the both of you! You know it was God's plan when everything worked out so perfectly (especially the dress and venue, Mary!). The Lord has great plans for your lives. Thanks for allowing be to take part in your big day and for trusting me. Now hopefully I can begin doing more weddings :)

p.s. The Jennifer Alexandria Photography facebook page is officially up and running, don't forget to "like" it.