I’m constantly amazed at how tightly knit our lives and the relationships we cultivate are. I’ve always thought the lines between “real” life and “blog” life were distinct, but I’ve realized, if you’re lucky, the two can collide.
When I was a sophomore, I sat in history class next to the sweetest girl in all of Blue Springs South High School. Laura Dade was caring, polite and full of light. AND she was an amazing photographer. Laura would come into class with recent projects and we would all ooh and awe.
I’m still oohing and awing over her work. Laura’s ability to capture a moment and it’s emotion is a true gift, and although weddings are her bread and butter, she is an amazing stylist. She does the majority of photography for her friend, Lindsay, someone I’ve been following in the blog world for about 3 years now. When Laura asked me to help her shoot some of Lindsay’s apparel I jumped at the chance.
The 3 of us also worked on this project together, and I used one of the pictures from the campaign as my first image for this blog. I loved the image, but it was a look specific for that project. Laura offered to take a few shots that better suited my style while she was here.
My plant collection is like another child.
I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out, and I couldn’t be more blessed with such a talented friend!
I’ll be back on Monday with some shots of our tree – I’m finally finishing it up – along with a play by play of how I decorated it this year. In the mean time I’ll be attempting to wrap presents without my children seeing. Please tell me how that works?
Gwen, you are so, so, so beautiful. Absolutely stunning!!!
You're sweet, thanks lady.
Could you be any more beautiful? Lovely, lovely photos! What talent!
Thanks, Jennifer! Yes, she is so talented!
So very stunning!!
Thanks, Gabbi!
You're so pretty!!! Your hair kills me!
Thanks, Laurie! It kind of has a mind of it's own sometimes. 🙂
Simply stunning!
Thanks, Bethany!
ohh i want one of those sweatshirts! or a print for austin's room!! btw can you do a hair curling tutorial please? what size curling iron do you use? LOVE your curls!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
Sandy, it's a 1.5" wand. Thanks! I honestly just curl both sides backwards…about 6 or 7 sections total…and then brush through and spray a bit. Nothing fancy. 🙂
So, so pretty! Help me be more photogenic. Ha 🙂
Oh, thanks, and you're beautiful lady! It's so awkward isn't it? I've found especially since having kids, it just feels weird to take a minute to do something like this by myself. 🙂
Stunning, Gwen! I was so glad when Joyce told me you are just as beautiful on the inside! Merry Christmas to all the Hefner's!
Oh, that's sweet. Thanks so much for reading and hope you all have a Merry Christmas too!
Oh, wow, Gwen…I know this word keeps popping up, but it was the first and only one I thought of…STUNNING! Beautiful photos of a beautiful girl. And that hair! That hair! Hope you guys have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
Thanks lady, have a great week!
Yes I agree with everyone else. You are stunning and I love the outfit with the blue shirt and leopard sweater. So pretty!
Thanks, lady!
Beautiful!! You have the MOST amazing hair, of all time.
Oh, thanks Kelly!
such beautiful photos!! Your friend is so talented! But you are so beautiful….you can't go wrong
Pretty much what everyone else said already – beautiful photos, beautiful girl!