Reminiscing I Wedding Photography

Well we have almost made  it to February! I will say, now living in sunny Florida, making it to February from November isn't nearly as painful. With spring on it's way though, that means WEDDING SEASON! First of all, as a friend, it brings great excitement in that I get to see some of my very best friends for the weekend and celebrate together. As a photographer it brings a whole new kind of jitters, excitement, and pure joy. This year I have the privilege of shooting THREE weddings! I am willing to go anywhere a bride wants me! In that, I have been reminiscing through the first wedding I did last year. My stomach fills with butterflies and I find myself wishing it was May already so that the fun could begin! Here are a few images that have been filling my eyes as I anxiously await the wedding season of 2012!

Ahhhhhh.... Weddings. They just fill my heart. To see a more full collection of this happy day click HERE. I am excited for what is ahead. Since I am a Tampa Photographer now, the next thing on my bucket list is a beach wedding. Who will be the first!? I hope you are just as excited for wedding season  as I am.
If you are interested in booking a wedding (or portrait session) feel free to e-mail me at kortni.photo@gmail.com and I will happily do what I can.
Enjoy this start to the week and remember, spring is just around the corner!

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Joyce I Portraits

My sweet, sweet grandmother hired me to take her photograph as fall was among us. She wanted to give every member of our family a photograph of herself for us to hold on to. When my grandfather passed away in 2001, she realized that she did not have an even descent photo of him for herself or anyone else to hold on to. Since that day, she has made a point to get a photograph of each of her family members so that she would not be kicking herself in the face again. This year, she was treated like a celebrity and we went out and captured her at her finest! Despite being a grandmother, she was popping hips and giving a sweet smile for the camera. Here is what I have been hiding!
Enjoy!

 Is she not the sweetest woman!? Love her with all of my heart. Have a blessed Wednesday and honor God in all you do.
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Hole Family I Portraits

And so the snow and wind continues, but no fear, we got our session in! While it was quite a chilly day, we hurried around and I captured moments for this family to hold on to. With children getting older and schedules getting busier, you can't help but hold onto these moments. I know from personal experience as my family is in the midst of this big transition. Here are the memories captured behind the camera and what a beautiful family they are!

Thanks for taking a peek at our day! Enjoy your day all!
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David & Adrienne I Engagement

I see the writing on the wall

And realize that after all life’s not so bad

I walk around, start to smile

Watch the joy go dancing down the aisle

It travels like a fad

Cause you cannot escape the pounding in your chest

It’ll tell you there’s something that you must confess

If blood’s flowing through my veins
And there’s air to breath, life to live
Then I’ve got a song to sing
On this normal day, September 22nd

Love is the purest emotion of life. Love is something our heart fully desires and God has given to our hearts. On September 22, 2012, David and Adrienne are declaring their love before God, their family, and friends. In anxious preparation, engagement photos were in order. On the coldest day of the season in Indiana thus far we ventured our to take their engagement photos that they will treasure for times to come. Why the coldest day, oh just our luck! It was 20 degrees and howling wind with snow in the mix. No fear, despite the shivers, it all went wonderfully. Enjoy what has been prepared for their big day, September 22nd. 

Hole Family I Coming Soon

While the wind was brutal, the Hole family stuck it out and we were able to capture many lasting memories around their home. Their front porch, back yard, and sun room provided places that were meaningful in their family portraits. Here is a sneak peek at our time together!
Enjoy!

More to come!
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David & Adrienne I Coming Soon

While it was a blistering cold day in Indiana, we suffered through the wind and the snow to capture David & Adrienne at their finest. While our booties were numb by the time we were able to come inside, the pictures turned out beautifully. You can't even see them shaking in their boots in the images and the white is breath taking. Here is a little preview of our time to hold you over as I sift through the countless others.
Enjoy!

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2011 I Moments

The year 2011 has come to a close and 2012 is already taking flight. What a year 2011 was! Full of moments, both good and bad, that have continued to shape me into the woman I am at the start of January 2012 and the woman I will be years from now. After an engagement shoot this morning, full of warm fuzzies, I was reflecting on what the past year has held for me. I have decided on eleven moments of 2011 to share with you that gave me warm fuzzies about my own life...

1. Seeing Hogwarts

March 2011

For my twenty third birthday my parents bought me a ticket to go experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. To say I was excited would be an understatement. I was gitty for days leading up to the hour that I would walk through the gates that held Hogwarts and all its magic. The hour came. I walked through the gates, saw what was before me, and wept in my sheer awe of the magic that was before me. Everything was as it should be. I spent an entire day traveling to each building, testing the Butter Beer, and soaking up what has only been in my books since I was in the sixth grade. 

(Hogwarts)

2. Graduating with my MBA

May 2011

I AM OFFICIALLY DONE WITH SCHOOL! After graduating with my undergraduate degree in May 2010, I went right into graduate school hoping that completing an MBA in such an intense program would be like ripping a bandaid off, quick and to the point. I did it! I survived! While there were moments that I felt like I had no life outside of school, homework, and working at the Indianapolis Zoo, I made it and couldn't be happier with this accomplishment. To be 23 and have my MBA, I am pleased.

 3. Prague, Budapest, & Vienna

May 2011

I had the privilege to travel overseas again. This time the destination was not one, but THREE different countries. Traveling is something I am passionate about and brings such excitement to my soul. I am like a child at a candy store when I simply walk through the doors of the airport. The time spent in each country was unique to itself. Of course, beer was drunk in Prague, markets were roamed in Budapest, and castle grounds were explored in Vienna. I previously wrote a short blog post on my experience earlier in the year. Click here to check out a more complete look at that two week journey.

4. Elephant Ride

June 2011

After graduating from Anderson University with my MBA I continued to work at the Indianapolis Zoo in the Marketing department. While my experience there was wonderful, one thing stick out among the rest. I got to ride an elephant! Elephants are my favorite animal and one afternoon following an event I had planned for elephant awareness week, the elephant trainers asked me if I would like to hop on Kubwa's back and go for a ride back to the barn. I was floored! Actually, for several minutes I thought they were teasing me. But soon enough I climbed upon her back and went for a stroll...

5. Weddings

June & July 2011

This summer is full of weddings and the same with be true for next summer. I was able to be a part of two of my very best friends big day and what an honor it was to stand with them in front of all of their friends and family to state their vows to each other and to God. 

 

6. Harry Potter

July 2011

July held a final moment for me and some of my high school friends. In July, the final Harry Potter film went onto the big screen. Growing up in high school spending one night a year at a midnight preview of the movies we grew to love only through the writings of J.K. Rowling, was a memorable time. This year we had the privilege to watch the final movie together like 'old times.'

7. New Car

August 2011

I am going to preface this with, 'I have terrible luck with cars.' This summer was full of crazy weather. One of those crazy moments was hail. After the chaos stopped, my poor SUV had several thousands of dollars worth of damage to its once sleek white exterior. Oh no, this was not the first time she had this type of damage, but this was the last straw. Instead of fixing it right away, I took a gander around several used car lots to see what else was out there. I was driving a lot, so something with better gas milage would be nice and that is what I found. I officially bought my first car! I traded my injured SUV in to receive this beauty and wrote a check for the small difference to upgrade my drive. I am now the proud owner of a 2008 Saturn Astra. It was only made for a year and have yet to see the same car driving down the road. I am a happy girl!

8. Wedding Photographer

September 2011

I am a professional now! I have shot my first wedding as a photographer and feel like I can officially call myself a photographer. It is no longer a hobby, but I am a professional. I was the photographer this last September for the Stang wedding in Norwalk, Ohio. It was a blessing and a wonderful experience and have gotten such amazing feedback from the family and other viewers. This was the accomplishment of all accomplishments for me as a professional. I could not be more pleased with the results for this 'first' for me. Click here to get a little preview of the day and all of its beauty.

9. Baby Ella

October 2011

I am an aunt! Well kind of... One of my dearest friends had baby Ella in October and I am now 'Aunt Kortni.' I got to visit when she was just 10 days old and spend some time with the newest and cutest baby and her wonderful mama. Jess has been such a blessing in my life and to be able to be a part of her life during these exciting times in her life is both exciting for me as well as a blessing.

10. Move to Florida

November 2011

At the start of November, I made the seventeen hour trek to Tampa, Florida. I guess you could say I unofficially moved there. I am looking for a job and living with family. I have had a wonderful transition. Getting plugged into a great church and into a great group of people has been such a blessing. I owe a great thanks to Adam & Abby for helping me step by step. While it all has been terrifying, moving 1,000 miles away from my home and comfort zone, it has been something so needed in my life. I am excited to see what is ahead for me in this stage.

11. Family 5K

December 2011

I came home to Indianapolis for Christmas and started my stay off right. My entire family, yes all 5 of us, ran the Santa Hustle downtown Indianapolis at the White River State Park. We were each given a long sleeve shirt, santa beard, and santa hat to complete our look. It was a fun and active time for all of us and ended the race laughing at all of the Santas around and at the cookies that were found at the pit stops around the running course. I recommend this to any others interested for the 2012 run!

That completes my 11 moments of 2011. I must say, I do have even higher expectations for 2012 and am excited to see what journey's lie ahead. I am blessed to have the family and friendships I have in my life. I hope that I never take for granted the wonderful life I have been blessed with and continue to glorify God in my daily life.

I hope you had a wonderful New Year's Eve and brought in 2012 in proper fashion. I know I did! Remember to be thankful. Remember to say I love you. And above all, remember to honor God.