Last November, I had the pleasure to photograph Emily and Allen's wedding in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Emily and I went to high school together, and it was so fun for me to be able to have a behind-the-scenes view of her wedding day.

Emily and Allen are a sweet, fun couple. They were low-key and calm, but so obviously excited that their big day had finally come. I loved being able to see the day through my camera lens, and then re-live it as I went back through the wedding pictures. There were so many sweet looks and moments that I hadn't noticed in the hustle of the day.

I ran into the Rowes at a birthday party a few weekends ago, and it was so nice to see them. Emily and Allen, married life suits you so well! Congratulations!

I've known Carlie since she was a small, small girl. I've seen her grow up from a distance, but I don't think I've ever gotten to spend as much time with her as I did last Saturday when we were taking her senior pictures. As I suspected, she's lovely, and hanging out with her and her mom was an awfully pleasant way to spend a Saturday evening.

Carlie and her mom chose the location, and I think the outdoor setting of the North Carolina Arboretum perfectly reflected her love of the outdoors. Any girl who wears her Chacos for her senior pictures is a girl who's ready to go on a hike! I loved her outfit choices and her casual attitude--she made it so fun to experiment with poses and locations.

Thanks for letting me take your pictures, Carlie! I can't wait to see what the next few years hold for you.