My top 50 turned into my top 100

2008 was a great year. I am kind of sad to see it go. I had the best time meeting all kinds of new people and being a part of some really special and spectacular weddings. Not only that but I feel like this year was the first year that I really defined my "style", who I am as a photographer and more importantly who I am as a person. I'm obviously still a work in progress but I feel like 2008 was a good year for me overall. It was a lot of fun looking back at the relationships I built over this past year through my lens. And, it was fun seeing the new ways I learned to use my camera.

I was originally going to post my top 50 pictures from 2008 but after going through the tens of thousands of pictures on my hard drive I decided that I would post my top 100! YAY!

Most of these are in no particular order. I do have my top 10 but the others it was just too hard to pick. And, I am really tired and would like to go to bed before my family wakes up for church. :o)

So, here they are!

1. MY NUMBER ONE FAVORITE! This was taken at Matt & Kendra's wedding in the church courtyard. Missy who was my assistant that day pointed out the vine and said "wow, that is different!" I saw an awesome photo opportunity. Thanks Missy!


2. This is my good friend Jess. While in Vegas last year we got our makeup done and had Ryan drive us all around for a photo shoot. We looked pretty ridiculous. (Note to self...Don't ask for dramatic makeup when in Vegas) I think Jess looks beautiful in this pic though.


3. This was taken at Ross and Lindsey's wedding. I just love the simplicity of it.


4. Hot Mamma! My first ever TTD session and I love so many of these photos.

5.My Buddy. This was his 2 year picture and I just love his smile.

6. This little stinker kept trying to crawl away during our photo shoot. I finally told her mom to just let her go and we ended up with our favorite shot of the whole day!

7. I made a tutu and bought a cute hat. It was a surprise to her mom. :o)

8. Not the best picture that I have ever taken BUT it is of one of the sweetest men I have ever known. My grandpa Ike. He passed away a few months ago and this picture brings a smile to my face just looking at it.

9. One of my all time favorite photo sessions.

10. Sabrina was my last senior of 2008. We did all indoor pics. Makes me nervous not to use natural light but I was loving the outcome.

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55. This is of Chad and Heather. One of my all time favorite weddings to be a part of. This picture CRACKS me up just looking at it.

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