Jan
1st

2011 | A Year in Review

Happy New Year!  While 2011 was a great year, I can’t help but get excited for this year.  A new year is a fresh start for some, making resolutions and keeping them for others, and maybe a little bit of both for me.  A friend of mine posted a note on Facebook the other day, and she stirred something in me.  Your life is what you make it.  Choose to be positive; choose to be happy; if changes need to happen, make them….it is all up to you.

If you told me last January 1st the things that I would do and accomplish in 2011, I wouldn’t have believed you.  Last year brought more highs than lows, and since I choose not to focus on the lows, I’ll share some of my highs with you.

  • Traveled to Maui for my first destination wedding and returned to Billings, MT, for several sessions
  • My clients are the best.  That may not seem like a high, but it is.
  • Bought a new car, and I love it
  • Even though I have been a photographer for several years, I finally feel like I am one
  • Finished five quilts…mine is next!
  • Surrounded myself with a great core group of friends who encourage and inspire me daily
  • Took over 35,000 shots; maybe that is the reason my shutter broke…
  • Participated in a wonderful event: National Child Abuse Prevention Month and I look forward to doing it again this year.

After six years, I still can’t believe I am able to do what I love.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  ~Carrie

 

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Dec
30th

Jacob + Christine | I do

Most of my blog posts and Facebook galleries happen late at night.  My day is finally done, and I am able to relax and focus on what I want to say and share.  I shared this session and Christine called me the very next day.  She said she saw my images and was wondering if I was free…I was beyond excited!

Jacob and Christine are one of those couples that you just want to hang out with.  They are so in love and happy.  I am so thankful I fit into their plans and that Jacob was still able to go deer hunting after hiring me to do their wedding. =)

Jacob + Christine, thank you for letting me be a part of your day.  I loved absolutely every minute!

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Christine, you are gorgeous!

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The Girls….

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The Boys….

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Dec
29th

The Girls | Portraits

Where has this year gone?!  I can’t believe we are at the end of yet another year.  My goal is to share all of the sessions you haven’t seen, by the end of the year.  So, let’s get this thing rolling!

Back in July, I got together with a few of my favorite girls for a fun photo session.  These girls are the best!  They were up for whatever crazy idea I had – in the heat no less.  I dragged the boy out with me and he got some great behind the scenes pictures of the gorgeous girls and me.

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The Boy hard at work….

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The next two are courtesy of The Boy.  He has an amazing eye!  I will definitely be sharing more from this session!

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