Costa Rica- Our DREAM vacation!

I just have to throw on some of our photographs from our vacation to Costa Rica. We were the luckiest couple to have the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica with 6 friends and LIVE IT UP for a full week. 7 days of bliss...ahhhhh

Here is Carlos pretending to shove me into the ocean- isn't he romantic? :) Yes, that's me... and yes I'm getting a massage on my balcony... and yes for a full hour...and yes it was a.m.a.z.i.n.g.
Here is my handsome hubby watching the sunset from our infinity pool. We spent most sunsets right there and loved every single second of it.
Here is our friends Stacey and Bryan- aren't they cute!?
Ok, and one cute picture of us too. :)
Oh Lord- why can't every afternoon be like this? Warm sunshine, ocean breeze, a diet coke, a book and a rocking chair. I'm just not sure it gets any better than this moment for me.

Celebrating Love in the Dominician Republic

Two of the amazing leaders that joined us on the trip to the Dominican Republic are engaged! While were surrounded by gorgeous scenery, I asked if we could do some engagement shots. They were so fun to photograph, this couple is so perfect together. I'm praying loads of blessings on them as they continue to plan their wedding and prepare for the big day (and the marriage that follows!)

Back from the Dominican Republic

Well as you might guess, I took THOUSANDS of photographs in the Dominican Republic. What an amazing trip we had and there were so many images I wanted to capture on my camera. Unfortunately some areas we traveled through were too dangerous to have my camera out and snapping, it was killing me to not have it with me all the time! However, I was still happy with some of the shots I was able to get. What a week! You can read all about it and see lots more photos at: www.impactdr2009.blogspot.com


Our students did a fantastic job of interacting with the Dominican children at the church we served. They were beautiful kids- those big round eyes grabbed me everytime!
This Dominican was helping paint the side of a 4 story building. He decided standing on the basketball rim was the best way to reach the top. Whew, scared me to death, but made for a great shot from the balcony!
We walked through the streets one day and I couldn't resist taking a quick shot of these two cute kids climbing their gate.
I loved all the color in the Dominican Republic. This blue wall in particular grabbed my attention with a make-shift "store" in front. Just beautiful.

I'm Outta Here!!!

In just a matter of hours I'll be off to the Dominican Republic on a missions trip with my husband and our high school students from our church. Needless to say, I'll be a bit hard to reach for the next week. I return late at night on Sunday, March 29th. Check back here soon for some pics of the trip- I plan to take plenty!!
If you are hoping to book a Spring photo session, please send me an e-mail through my website and I'll respond as soon as I return home. Thanks for your patience!

Adios! :)
~Emily

A 15-month-old Sweetheart!

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This weekend we headed down to my home town and spent Saturday at my home church. While I was there I ran into a good friend and her 15-month-old daughter. Since I had my camera in tow, (and it was a warm day out!) I couldn't resist getting some shots of them. Jori is adorable and so full of expression and it is obvious her mom in head over heels in love with this girl!

Here is my personal fav...

My Spunky Isabel

We were blessed last week with a nice warm day. It was actually Isabel's idea to head outside and get some new pictures of her. I think partly because she was getting a tad jealous that mom has been taking so many pictures of everyone else's kids. :) She is always a willing model and can turn on a smile like no one else.

Here she is in her favorite hot pink boots!A true "Isabel face"...

I couldn't resist this shot of her tush as she climbed the tree- as her mom, my personal fav. :)

Oh My- Nathan!!!

Honestly... could this kid be ANY cuter? I swear, this is the happiest, most easy going baby I know. When he smiles his entire face lights up, I just love it. While he was at my house this week I snuck in a "mini photo shoot" and was thrilled with the results. What a perfect little model he was (and cheap too!). Looking forward to taking many more photographs of this handsome guy in the future!

He loves playing with his toes. The minute I put him down, his feet are up!