Today I marry my best friend.
Derrick is my biggest cheerleader. My soulmate. He fills my life with laughter, adventure and love. Not a day goes by without him telling me he loves me or reminding me I’m beautiful, both inside and out.
He calls me his Dream.
How did I get so lucky to end up with a man who is so caring, passionate and giving of himself? He’s the hardest worker I know and yet he knows how to stop and really listen when others need him. He pushes me to fight for my dreams, to stand up for myself and to stand up for others. If he hadn’t been willing to work multiple jobs when I first wanted to pursue photography, I wouldn’t have had the incredible privilege of owning my own business and being the Wedding and Portrait Photographer I am today.
After almost 8 years together, surviving 2 cross-country moves and multiple road trips, I know our marriage is going to be a fun, lifelong adventure.
Here’s the rest of our lives together.
Jessica and I had just read, 1 Samuel 7:12 and had been encouraged to find our own Ebenezers or tokens help us remember certain moments in our lives. I suggested a shell, but Jessica handed Stan two little sticks and a piece of trash and asked him to make her a cross.
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When Jen told me Chris proposed at the Hollywood Sign I knew we had to incorporate it into their Engagement Pictures. We picked an adorable park in Los Angeles with a great view of the famous sign on one side and the Hollywood Reservoir on the other.
Jen & Chris, I had so much fun spending the afternoon in Hollywood with you. You have no idea how excited I am for your wedding! Cowboy boots? LOVE!