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Spring Inspired Shoot

Spring in Bend, Oregon is very short (if we get any spring at all).These colors, this venue, these collaborators, this model; so fresh, fun, moody -- AND, we were featured on Oregon Bride Magazine (back in October, but who's counting the months?!). Happy Spring y'all!

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Elliston Vineyards | Sunol, California

"All I knew at that time is that we were basically sisters. We spent most of our summers in the swimming pool pretending to be mermaids- we always fought over who got to be Ariel. We would catch crawdads, sneak into the drive-in movie theater, spend lots of our days at the flea market, and our diets typically consisted of Taco Bell, McDonald's, and Stromboli from Tony DiMaggio's - if you haven't had the Stromboli, do yourself a favor and go get some. After learning how to rollerblade we would act like we were Disney on Ice - most of the time the theme was Lion King and we thought we were the hottest kids to hit the neighborhood..."

That was a portion of my speech for my best friend/sister's wedding (we have known each other since birth), and let me tell you that she married a W O N D E R F U L Man! Surrounded by a vineyard and a mansion, Alisha and Andrew's wedding was an absolute fairytale. Romance, love, laughter and happy tears filled the air that day at Elliston Vineyards in Sunol, California, and I can honestly say that we would all be so lucky to experience a love like theirs.

Congratulations to my dear friend, Alisha and her husband, Andrew! I love you!

To view the full album, visit Alisha and Andrew's wedding album.

Photography :: A Tale Ahead Photography || Venue :: Elliston Vineyards

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Reflection :: 2015

2015 was an unbelievable year for me. It started in Austria, where I hung out with over 300 American Military kids living in Europe and ended in New York City with my Mammy. The amount of unexpected travel and memories I made is out of this world. I flew to 4 different countries and across America (a few times). I somehow convinced some of my favorite people that a hot air balloon ride and wine tasting in the same day was a good idea (turns out it was a fantastic idea). I took 14 girls, that I had never met before to summer camp, all while trying to continue to be a good leader to my current seniors. My career was booming and I worked insane hours. When I looked back on the continuing education I took this past year, I went to a class every 4-6 weeks without even realizing it. Being in business for yourself is both rewarding and stressful, but the education is always inspiring and reminds me why I'm in this business. I have so many more memories that I could touch on, but then you would be reading this post for daayyzz. Don't worry, my adventure page is in the works!

How did I get so lucky to have had these doors open for me this past year? I will never know. What I do know is my prayers were definitely answered. I'm not perfect and living in a broken world isn't easy. Pulling closer to Him is something I remind myself of daily. I tend to fail, and it's a good thing He's so gracious to forgive. I have built many friendships along the way and have gone deeper with existing ones. I've been a part of many happy times but also heart wrenching times with some people I hold so dear to my heart. I had a phenomenal 2015 but I know for many, they were ready for 2016.

Now that 2016 is here, let me tell you that I had a booming start! Times Square?? Pinch me! I'm dreaming! Now that I've settled back into reality. I'm starting to look at 2016 and think to myself, "what do you have in store for me?" I've already had to deal with some pretty heavy stuff. I've seen many of my loved ones around me in pain. Heart-Wrenching-Pain. I'm 11 days into the new year and I'm experiencing so much agony for people I care deeply about. I have no control over any of it, that's the worst part. All I can do is sit back and offer love and support.

Thank you 2015 for showing me what I am truly capable of and that when you want something bad enough, you can make it happen with a little effort. 2016, I have mixed feelings about you so far.. Bring it!

Photo Credit :: Natalie Puls Photography