Deborah & Kevin - Wedding

How do I describe Deborah & Kevin? Hilarious. Loving. Kind. The sweetest funniest couple ever! Okay...went a little overboard. But in all seriousness, it is true and I adore this couple - and their family! It was such a joy for me to be apart of their wedding day! I had the hardest time choosing which photos to post - I have a feeling I will be adding to this post in the future!
Deborah, Kevin - You had such a beautiful wedding! I loved the details (gosh Kevin you draw such amazing hearts!) I hope you enjoy these photos - and I hope you had a blast on your honeymoon!

I loved how Deborah decorated everything - and it really does make my heart happy seeing my photos on display at weddings! 

A serious moment - which is rare with these guys! 

Gorgeous Bride!!!!

You have to just LOVE this family!

Ya'll know how much I LOVE trees! This is one of my favs! 

Personal Post - 'Moments'

I adore photography. I really do.  Not only do I capture moments for others - but I believe I capture them for myself as well.

At the wedding this past weekend (pictures to come soon), I found this gem. I remember thinking the flower girl looked angelic with the light behind her. And so I snapped a photo.

Thus came this I am entitling 'Moments'. What do you think?

Review - Business Cards - moo.com!

I few months back I ordered some cards from moo.com, and I was not disappointed. The delivery was quick, the quality was amazing and thus began my addiction...business cards from moo.com!

I recently ordered more for my Fine Art/Conceptual side of photography and some of their 'mini' cards for an upcoming event I have that I will need numerous cards for. I thought I would share - because they gave me a few coupons to pass along!

So if you are needing some business cards that are extra snazzy and unique - see the pictures below and visit moo.com with the coupons they have passed on to me!

The wedding photo business card is their luxe edition, and the rounded corners are their standard business cards. They both are very thick, but the round edge one has a bit more of a glossy feel! 

You can add as many photos as you like to your list with minis - it was so much fun creating these. 

The mini's came in this little white box and the standard business cards came in the black box. They sit perfectly on my desk! 

The luxe business cards came in this large box that snaps together with magnets. 

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Amy & Cisco - Wedding

Hello 2014! On January 2nd, I had the pleasure of starting my new year with this happy couple on their special day! They opted for a first look - and I just LOVE Cisco's expression when he first sees his Bride!

Amy and Cisco had their ceremony at University Heights Baptist Church, where they had met at a christian concert a few years before! What seemed as a chance meeting, I am sure was orchestrated by the divine above - they are just meant for each other!

I am so happy for you both - and I hope you are having a fantastic time on your honeymoon at Disney World! Here are some of my favorites - I hope you enjoy!

The blue cloth wrapped around this bouquet was the same one our Grandmother carried while marrying our Grandfather!

Groom's cake - a donut cake! This was my first experience with this cake - but I have to say it was rather awesome looking!

Oh...and he just kept smiling!

Here is where the thoughts came pouring in - 'We are getting married!' 'It's our wedding day!' 'Gosh it's freezing...' They kept each other warm!

  'The wind is your friend' Ok, the veil got crazy in the wind, but I adore this photo! You are stunning Amy!

Because (say it with me now whovians...) 'Bow ties are cool' :]

Mr. Lyle had a very moving message, and did a wonderful ceremony.

Congrats to you both!

Happy New Year - One Last Look at 2013!

Well its official! It is 2014! The end of 2013 was fantastic, being with family for the Holidays and I brought in the new year with some of my bestest (yes, I said it!) friends.
Earlier on the 31st I took my youngest 'model', my sister Liv (Olivia), to a new location I wanted to test out, and try an idea that has been in my head for awhile. She is always my test subject! Of course it was a fantastic tree(see below). (Also, follow me on Instagram @sydneypaigedecides) :]

She told me 'I think God made this tree for you.' She knows me so well. I have a slight obsession with trees. :P That photo will be on the blog within the next two weeks!

But we ended the session at the house on my back porch. If you follow my blog you know with a lot of my fine art sessions and my writing, I am inspired by my dreams.  Sometimes in my dreams, I am in my house and there are just subtle differences...A window is missing, a door is added, the walls are a different shade, but it is always very life like and real to me. Even though some part's (like floating) are not normal in reality. The coolest part is, I know that I am dreaming - and it's this very peaceful moment. This moment where I am in-between reality and dreaming. I call it my 'Dream State' and this photo I think portrays it perfectly.

 The clouds, hazy/blurry texture, along with the floating show how light the dream state is to me. I am relaxed and content - though anything can happen.

And that is how my outlook will be on 2014 - anything can happen. I have wild dreams for my future and things I want to accomplish - and I intend to make them come true. If you are looking for inspiration, I want to turn you attention to Brook Shaden's newest blog creation and her new post -  is about working with others and being inspired by others. Promoting Passion is amazing and I am excited to say one of my photos with my model Savanna is on there! My dreams are my passion. My dream is art, photography, creating worlds and images and sharing them with others!

My main goal  this year besides attending workshops, growing, meeting new clients and working with other inspiring photographers - all who I know I will call friends - is I want to do a self portrait. I want to show you me. I have always been uncomfortable with being in front of the camera - it is an area I know I need to grow in - and that is my main goal this year!

So let's look back on my favorite moments in 2013. In Weddings, Families, Portraits and Fine Art Photography. If you know me, you know I had a huge file filled with my favorite moments and I made myself take it down and show my top 21 (It was my top 20...but I couldn't cut it down any smaller!!!)!

So Happy New Year everyone! I am excited to see what 2014 brings and cannot wait for the new adventures! :] As always - much love and appreciation to you all!