Prepare for a longer than usual post :)

A little background: I met Summer when I started working for Waste Connections and in the year we've known each other I'd call her one of my best friends.

In January (2011) Summer and I began a complete lifestyle change. We decided that neither one of us felt good in our skin and it was about time to do something about it! I started counting calories and eventually seeing a trainer and Summer decided to try Weight Watchers again. Who knew that she would be so dang successful! Since then she's lost 87 lbs and has met her weight loss goal (just in time for her to get engaged! Congrats again!!!). It's seriously insane.... My measly 34 lbs sounds so bad next to her 87 haha!

I really can't tell you how proud I am of her. She built up so much will power in the process. Summer will definitely be my go to girl when I need to lose the baby weight this spring. :)

Since we did Summer's family photos last December and again this November I decided to put together a little before and after. When I was digging through the photos I was so in aw of how much of a difference 87lbs makes!

See for yourself! :)

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AFTER

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You see it?! Crazy huh?!

And some more from her most recent family session! We had a blast shooting on the river all camo'd out! I really think that Brad Paisley's new song Camoflage should be their theme song, haha.

Fun Family | Chickasha, Oklahoma Family Photographer

I LOVE this girl!

I finally had the opportunity to shoot Jessica's family again and it was a blast. I was pretty stressed out because we really didn't have the pretty fall colors that we planned for but hey it's Oklahoma what do you expect?!

It's really insane how much her girls have grown! One has become more cooperative and one was a bit less but we still got some super cute shots!

View their past photoshoot here.



I get to shoot their wedding next September! So EXCITING!!!



Thought the sun was fun in this one - though it's not for everone....

 - Jessica =)

Daphne and Andrew | Chickasha, Oklahoma Engagement Photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing this couple in May of 2010 so when I heard the news that they got engaged I have to say I got so excited! haha They are so much fun during photoshoots, I knew this one would be a breeze. Daphne already had a couple locations lined up....a bridge where Andrew proposed and the lake pavilion where they first met. I love shooting at locations that are this meaningful to any family/couple. I do wish though that the bridge location was in Chickasha and not Duncan. I fell in LOVE! So gorgeous, especially this time of year...

I'm going a tiny bit overboard with their sneak peek but there's just so many to chose from! :)

Enjoy!

- Jessica =)

Shelly and Jimmy | Chickasha, Oklahoma Couple Photographer

I met Shelly about 8 months or so ago after I began my weight loss journey. I was in a rut - lost about 20lbs and needed to take the next step: contacting a personal trainer. After meeting with Shelly for the first time I KNEW she was perfect for me! I lost about another 15lbs training before I was blessed with my pregnancy. Since then I've been too paranoid to do too much so I've put off my training until after my baby girl gets here.

I was SOOO excited when Shelly contacted me to do her and her hubby's anniversary photos. We've been talking about doing it for quite some time but we finally set a date!

Shelly I hope that you know how much you mean to me as my friend and trainer....I can't wait to get back to work again! Please enjoy your sneak peek. :)

If anyone is interested in taking the step towards a healthy and fit lifestyle just let me know and I'll provide you with Shelly's information. She's AMAZING at what she does and will do anything to help you reach your goals!

- Jessica =)