I grew up in central Illinois with five brothers and sisters. When I was young, I never really thought about what exactly I wanted to do when I grew up. I thought about the next day, not the next ten years. I did have a few ideas. I believe marine biology came up a few times and maybe even a sign language interpreter!

When I was in high school, my senior most was “Most Jobs.” Which, to those of you who know me, this may not be a big surprise! I loved bouncing around from job to job in hopes of finding out what I loved and made me feel like I was doing something worthwhile.

Then I met Ted. I was 19 and just finished my first year of college. Still not knowing that I wanted to do, I had not declared a major. Little did I know, a really cute youth pastor  intern was about to turn my life upside down. We married almost exactly six months after our first date. For about six years or so we did youth ministry full time. We loved youth ministry, but we soon realized another path we were meant to be on.

One day, I called Ted at work and said, “I think I know what I want to do with the rest of my life. I think I am supposed to be a photographer.” Ted, being the incredibly supportive friend he always has been, he immediately said, “Ok, lets go get you a real camera.” From there, the rest is history. I have officially found the job that makes me feel like I am making a difference in peoples lives. That I am creating memories on paper for generations to come. To all of my amazing clients who trust us to document their lives, we never take it lightly.

For your Thursday viewing pleasure, a little sneak peek of our next fabulous wedding feature! Shannon and John!!! Have a great day everyone!!

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