Daddy… Three years ago today, I said goodbye to you. I held your hand, drew my face close to yours, and told you that I was there…that you could let go. And you did. You took your last breath. And in that moment, my life changed forever. Now, nearly three years later, I dwell on […]

These two families are very near and dear to my heart…both are close friends of mine, and both are amazing couples who have overcome incredible challenges together. It was an absolute joy to be able to capture this time in their lives…and to get to snuggle their cute babies, too! I’ve known this first family, the Champs, […]

Welcome back. I’ve been gone a long time, and I’ve missed it. About six months ago, I decided that my photography business needed a change. Partially because I was getting bored. But mostly because I felt like I was a different person than I was when I started AOH Photography, nearly eight years ago…a totally different […]

It’s been one year. Part of me feels like it’s flown by, part of me feels like it’s been forever. But every part of me misses you. SO much. It’s been one year since I got the phone call, since I jumped out of bed and drove to be by your side. I remember it […]

If there is something I’ve learned the past few years, it’s that life is hard. It’s tough. It’s not fair. Bad things happen to great people. And while we try to make sense of it all, the simple truth is…we can’t. Some things just can’t be explained…they can’t be understood. But even in the midst […]

Well, life has been pretty darn crazy the past two years. I started this blog with the intention of keeping people updated on my photography…and somehow, it turned into a blog that kept people updated on my life instead. Nonetheless, it’s been a beautiful outlet for me. One that’s allowed me to express the deep […]

My birth story. It all began with a Netflix subscription. Curious? Let’s rewind…pun intended. It was a little over a year ago. We didn’t tell many people we were going to start trying for a family; after all, we had no guarantees. We wanted to believe that God would bless us with a child, but we […]

This morning I traveled to watch my sweet nephew play his very first game of soccer. We weren’t going to miss this for the world. Uncle Bibi and Aunt Jeni arrived, camera in tow, sporting a small blue thermos to give to Levi in honor of his first game. After all, that’s how all the […]

My dad passed away two weeks ago today. People say it gets easier with time, but every day feels a little harder than the one before. I can’t explain the heartache I feel and the pain that comes to mind when I dwell on the fact that he is gone…forever. I can hardly comprehend it […]

It’s been four months. I don’t know why I haven’t felt like blogging. Maybe life has just gotten crazy busy and I let it slip away from me. Or maybe I just have had other priorities. But, either way, I love it…and I miss it. My friend Heather tells me it’s my therapy. And I […]