Partner Con: I love to learn!

I can't believe it's been about a month since I was down in New Orleans for Pictage's Partner Con conference. It was inspiring to be around 500 other creative professionals. I always enjoyed school (weird I know) and I really enjoy the opportunity to learn within my profession. So many people in this industry are willing to share, encourage and learn from each other. This year I have taken to opportunity to learn at several conferences including WPPI (Wedding Portrait Photographers International)in Vegas, OSP in Indy, and Partner Con in New Orleans.
I have gained so much knowledge, inspiration and vision from taking the time to invest in myself and my business.

Partner Con was jammed packed, full of great speakers and a few shoots. I had a wonderful time with my roommates from Indy, Kiera and Maya. Although I heard many great talks such as; Dane Sanders, Joe Bussink, and the Youngren's, my favorite thing was going on a shooting workshop with Joe Bussink. His love and heart for photography and the person he is capturing is incredible. It was awesome to hear someone so successful talk about how it is about how a person feels. That's exactly what I try to do with my photography, remind you of how you felt on your wedding day. When you look back at your pictures I want you to be transported.

Here are a few images from New Orleans. (where it was 75 and sunny everyday!) Many thanks to models Abigail and Ashly for being amazing!

Drumstick Dash

Tim and I ran in our first Drumstick Dash this morning. It is a huge (9,500) race around Broad Ripple to raise money for Wheeler Mission. Since Tim and I decided about 2 1/2 weeks ago to sign up we opted to just do the short 2.3 mile course instead of the full 4.5.

It was crazy to see the streets we use everyday completely packed with runners. It never really thinned out and I spent most of my effort trying not to run into anyone. Tim however spent most of his energy yelling out "Happy Thanksgiving", "YMCA", and random words of encouragement.

Unfortunately I totally goofed and apparently held down a button too long on my watch and so we can only guess what our time was. We were happy to finish, support a good cause and be out with our community this morning. Special props to our friends, Jenny, Kevin and Sarah who ran the 4.5 mile course today. (because a post needs a photo, I took one self timer pic on our way out the door, you can see my enthusiasm)

Now to feast and be thankful with family. Happy Thanksgiving!

Welcome Sweet Evelyn: Newborn Goodness

My friend Lindsay, who was recently seen on the blog as the adorable pregnant lady, recently welcomed her sweet daughter Evelyn to the world. Her sweetness was born on November 9th. I love photographing new parents, there is such a glow to them and they are full of love. Lindsay and Matt are no exception. Evelyn has no doubt captured their hearts and changed their world.

As another joyous note, Rachael and Billy, who was the other maternity shoot I did a few weeks back, just welcomed Lizzie into the world yesterday! Yeah, for sweet, precious baby girls!