Blog Review: 2014

     2014 was a wonderful year...... in so many ways! It's always exciting to look back and see what generated interest with you, my readers and fellow bloggers. It's also fun to reminisce over all the memories made - whether they've been my own memories, or someone else's. I am so privileged to be able to capture some of life's greatest moments for so many friends & family and those who become friends by the time I've finished their session. :) I love my job.

Top 10 Blogs of 2014
  (To read any post in it's entirety, simply click the heading)

#10 Help me earn a Scholarship for my Trip to Ecuador

March 2014:  The year 2014 began with much anticipation - mostly in regards to taking a mission trip outside the USA. After making application and being accepted, I entered the photo contest in hopes of earning a scholarship towards my trip. SO many people helped me out with votes and some went to great lengths in recruiting more votes - I was overwhelmed by your support! And we did it - we got first place..... such an exciting day!









#9 Ecuador 2015

October 2014: Yet another photo contest is the subject of post #9 on the top ten. Looking to return to Ecuador next year (2015) I hoped to earn a scholarship with this photo I took in Ecuador, but found this contest to be much stiffer competition than the first. :) However, there were so many sweet comments left and much support here as well. You guys are awesome!



#8 Event Photography: Passion4Christ 2014

November 2014: In October I covered the Passion4Christ conference in Perrysville, Ohio. It was awesome to capture moments from this great conference, as well as renewing friendships from a year ago, catching up with my teammates from Ecuador and meeting new people. Great Memories.

#7 Our House - Before & After

February 2014: After more than two years of remodeling (and living in "temporary quarters" in the meantime) we'd finally moved into our house! This was a particularly popular post as so many of you had watched/known of our journey from the beginning. It was so nice to finally be settled in our own home.




#6 High Places - Stories from Ecuador

September 2014: Recounting my trip to Ecuador proved more difficult than I'd imagined. It is so hard to try and summarize three weeks of work, new places, feelings & emotions, sights and sounds. Focusing on God's Hand throughout it all brought clarity and praise to my heart. He is mighty and true - the same yesterday, today and forever.

#5 25 Days Out

June 2014: Ecuador makes up a lot of my most popular blogs for the year. :) This one was posted just 25 days before I would find myself in the picture to the right. A quick update for my supporters and a list of items I was preparing for my trip.














#4 Preview: Rachel & Abel

September 2014: Weddings always generate a lot of interest on the blog, and this one was no exception. Stunning couple with an awesome location made for beautiful portraits. I loved working with this couple.







#3 Portraits: Alex

January 2014: My cousin Alex proved to be very popular on the blog ...... and no wonder. This picture is gorgeous - just love her look. I enjoyed being able to take her pictures as well as her brother's senior pictures and her family's portraits. Love you guys!

























#2 Aaron & Joyce - Congratulations!

August 2014: After first meeting in October 2013, and then "keeping company" for roughly 8 months, my brother and his fiancée got engaged. We were so excited and happy! And yes, I'll be shooting their wedding - can't wait.







#1 Abel & Rachel - Sunset Wedding

October 2014: For the second year in a row, a wedding tops our Blog Review. This sunset wedding was truly a beautiful affair. I made new friends in Abel & Rachel and their families. This couple's story is so sweet and unique and their love for each other is apparent. What a lovely day it was.....