Wesley Chapel FL - Family Session - The Norlands

Meet The Norland Family!
Josh, Christy, Bria, Cassi and Annie!
God brought the Norland family from California to Wesley Chapel and it's been a joy to get to know them. Bria, Cassi and Annie are so cute! Christy (aka Mom) home-schools all three girls. Seeing how they interact with each other brings back good memories of my childhood.  My sister Felicia and I were both home-schooled by our Mom. Because we were, we got to spend a lot of quality time as a family, and I am so thankful for that! This family has that same opportunity which I know is huge for them too! 

Lewisburg PA - Family Session

Meet my three little cousins: Mason, Kaden and Adisyn!
I went to Disney World with them a few months ago and it was so funny how "attached at the hip" they were to me. Literally, all 13 hours at Disney, the two youngest (Kaden and Adisyn) would be holding my hands. The oldest, Mason, would randomly say to us that he felt lonely.
The picture above was our solution for Mason's sadness until Adisyn would say it was her turn to get in on the love fest again. At the end of the day, I felt so loved and happy that we are close.
I took these new pictures in PA for their 2012 Christmas cards, and I have to say, it was one of the most fun photo-shoots I've ever done.
They are such great kids and I deeply wish I could see them more often!
I hope these pictures brighten up your day as much as
these kiddos brighten up my life!

Lewisburg PA - Portrait Session - Jenn

Meet my cousin Jenn! She is a senior in college, studying to be a nurse. She sure is going to be a great one! She has beauty and brains! I got to spending a lot of time with her last week in PA. We made fun memories talking, going on an adventure to Target, playing cards and much more. This photo-shoot meant a lot to me since we don't get to see each other very often. 

Love this lady! 

   

Clemson SC - Engagement - Kaitlin & Zach

I met Kaitlin four years ago at my former church in south FL. It didn't take long for me to love her. She would travel all the way up to Tampa to spend time with our family and we would have hilarious late night talks. She made me laugh so hard I would laugh and cough at the same time. I call it my lough. Haha! Not very attractive! I love that Kaitlin calls me Courtser and makes jokes about my little hands. She's such a fun friend! Kaitlin and Zach have both been studying ministry at Southern Wesleyan University. They met there and fell in love and are now looking forward to their future lives together. I am so impressed with how they are desiring to be used by God and want to be a change in this world. I am so thankful to know them! 

"Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave..." Song of Songs 8:6

Fayetteville NC - Wedding - Caroline & Josh

 Mine and Caroline's families met at our old church in Weston, FL, nine or so years ago where we all became really close friends. My family and I have so many great things to say about this lady! Caroline is truly an amazing person! She has such a beautiful servant's heart and has found a guy who is like-hearted. I am so looking forward to seeing what God will do in their relationship and how they will serve God in ministry together. Being at their wedding made me see how perfect they are for each other! They are such a great couple, and I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to be with them on their special day! 10/20/12

My sister Felicia and Caroline are the cutest best friends! 

SUCH A GORGEOUS BRIDE! 

Love you guys! 

Rebekah's Photo-Shoot 9/17/12

I met Rebekah about a year ago through a mutual friend, and we learned fast that we have some things in common from being home-schooled as kids - loving card games (especially nurts) and wanting to start our own businesses. It has been so great getting to know this lady! She is encouraging and gives compliments as if she were giving you a million dollars. She has the cutest laugh and a smile that makes her eyes disappear. I loved this photo-shoot both because the location was perfect and the model was as beautiful as a fairy tale. It really was so much fun! She was so easy to photograph and had some really fun ideas. At one point she was like "Courtney, you wan't me to clime this tree?!" She was willing to do some CRAZY things. ;) Don't be surprised if you see another photo-shoot of Rebekah soon. Just saying, I would love to relive this day!

People tell her that she looks like Taylor Swift,

I didn't see it at first, but I do now. 

Rebekah is one of the most talented guitarists I have ever heard! 

She is truly amazing!!! 

That smile is what I'm talking about! :) 

Doesn't she look like a peaceful woodland fairy?