Vernon Family

Over the weekend, I was asked to take portraits of the Vernon family. Their son, Aiden, just turned one so we got some shots of him with a balloon & cupcake. He was a cutie! Thanks to Jenni for asking me to photograph your beautiful son and family. Below are a few of my faves from the shoot.

Mother daughter bond

It is completely insane that Casey Anthony was not convicted in some degree of her daughter's death. Whether it was a murder or an accident, Casey was her mother, therefore should be held accountable for her two year old's death. I am appalled that she is not being held responsible. The judge should have made her testify. Someone should have asked her why there was duck-tape on her daughters mouth. Someone should have asked her why she placed/or let someone place her own daughters body in the woods and not demand a proper burial. Someone should have asked why she didn't miss her daughter for an entire month to not look for her. I am speculating. I don't have all of the facts. The one thing I do know for sure (because I am a mother to a small child) is that (like her defense claimed) if she was a good mother and loved her daughter, none of the things that I mentioned above, should have happened. Period. A mother to a child is like a lion to her cub. You don't ever let your child become prey. You defend your child. You protect your child. And you sure as hell fight for them - fight for the justice of your child.

This story breaks my heart. My opinion doesn't matter, but a part of me has lost faith in our judicial system. I am forever scarred by this trial.

Expanding

A lot has happened since my last blog, so here it goes....

First off, and most importantly, Curtis and I had the most wonderful blessing in our life. We had an 8lb baby girl in August who we named Lillian Kae. I fall in love with her more and more as each day passes. It's funny how people say, "you won't know love until you have a child." I think that may be true for some people, but I knew that love with Curtis before we had Lillian. We've become so much closer through the duration of the pregnancy, delivery and last 6 months of Lily's life. Life is pretty great and I try each and every day to not take anything for granted. Life is SO precious. With that said comes the next chapter in my life.

Since I was little, I always wanted to be a graphic designer. I went to college for it and currently hold a job as a graphic designer/photographer. I'm constantly learning how to make and do things better. I think I've always been afraid to do work beyond family and friends for fear it wouldn't be good enough. Now, I feel like taking that plunge into the slightly unknown. I want to start doing work for more people. I just bought a DSLR camera, so I am hoping to expand my photography skills as well. This is such an exciting time for me. The main reason I am doing this is because of my daughter. What kind of mother would I be if I told her to reach for the stars, but then in turn did not do it myself. She is my inspiration, too. Though I am not starting a full fledged business, I do want to expand my portfolio and practice more. So, I am officially putting myself out there.