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Welcome to my Blog!

Thank you for visiting my blog!  I am an Oklahoma based wedding and portrait photographer.  I love shooting it all!  My style is truly photojournalistic which means I get to tell your story through my photographs.

This blog is my journal of my recent work in which I get to share with all of you!  Please come back to see all the new and exciting things going on at my studio.

I had so much fun capturing these photographs and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Thank You and God Bless!

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Senior Talor

Talor is a senior I shot last week.  When she first got to the studio it was pouring down rain and I felt horrible since she just drove an hour for pictures.  But we started in the studio and by the time we were done in there the rain had cleared up, the sun had come out, and we were ready to take some awesome photos…and we did!  Thanks so much Talor and Juli (mom) for waiting out the rain, I had such a great time with you two!  Good luck this year Talor.

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Senior Carly

Carly is a senior I shot last week and what a great time we had taking pictures.  Her dad even brought out his Harley-Davidson motorcycle for the fun.  I just love starting off the senior year with such a great model.  Hope you enjoy Carly and have a great year!

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Kari and Greyson’s Wedding

Kari and Greyson picked the perfect spot for their beautiful wedding. They were married at The Kerr Conference Center in Poteau. They had a breathtaking backdrop at the ceremony. The flowers came from The Bamboo Orchid, the harpist was Kallie Clark, the photo booth was provided by Dance Entertainment, and one of the best wedding coordinators I have ever worked with was Jessica Kersey of Finishing Touch Event Design. Congratulations Kari and Greyson on a beautiful wedding and wishing you a happy life together! Thanks for letting me be apart of your special day.

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Lewis Family

I had such a great time shooting this beautiful family.  We really had to battle the wind that day, but I thought you would like to see a few of my favorites!  Thanks guys for allowing me to take your family photos!

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Senior Session

Lynsay is a volleyball player here in McAlester and we got to go out the other day for her senior pictures.  I love when you guys find new and exciting places for me to shoot at.  Good luck next year Lynsay and thanks again for the new spots!

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Senior Session

Oriana was needing some great headshots for her upcoming sorority, so we had a fun time taking these.  There were so many great ones to choose from but here are some of my favorites.  Good luck next year!

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Just Married…Kathy + Clay

Kathy and Clay’s wedding was 05.16.09 and what a BEAUTIFUL one it was.  Everything down to the very last detail was planned out perfectly.  Their wedding was at The Holy Family Cathedral, their reception was held at The Tulsa Historical Society, their cake was from Ms. Laura’s Cakes, their flowers were from Mary Murray’s Flowers, their DJ was Keith at DJ Connections, their food was catered by Ti Amos, and their wedding coordinator was Rachel Adams.  Congratulations Kathy and Clay!  It was such a pleasure to be apart of your special day!

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Senior Session

Mary and I had such a great time taking these photos.  What a beatiful and sweet girl!  Good luck next year!

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Chanel and Andrew’s Engagement

I don’t think I have laughed so hard on a shoot in awhile.  I truly had an awesome time taking Chanel and Andrew’s Engagemment photos.  They are such a fun and cute couple!  They will be getting married June 27th so check back to see photos from their special day.

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