Anton and Christina :: Barnsley Gardens, GA

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A beautiful evening, with this even more stunning couple at Barnsley Gardens Resort. 

Anton...Christina, thank you for inviting me into your lives to capture your beautiful love for each other!

Favorite Find Friday : Pearl Bobby Pins

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I stumble on things I love or inspire me all the time. I've decided that instead of keeping them to myself I'm going to start sharing them via Favorite Find Fridays! So for the first installment I'll introduce you to... Pearl Bobby Pins.

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For those of you who don't know me I have this crazy, curly hair. So there isn't a day that i don't have numerous bobby pins to hold it back. I have been know to rescue many a girl from their unruly hair by pulling out one of my bobby pins out during a photo shoot.  So when I stumbled on these pearl bobby pins on Etsy I thought what a fun way to add a little flair to my daily hair do. 

The Leap... to Greatness!

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The other day my friend Will Coca, an awesome musical artist, posted this quote on Facebook.

"The only thing standing between greatness and me is ... Me". 

-Woody Allen

This quote hit me right where I needed. For months I have been searching, wondering if God really wants me to be a photographer. I love kids! I have a degree in Education, one that I spent tons of money on. And here is this talent of photography that God is showing me this is His plan right now. In my post, A Celebration of Love... and My Photography Journey, I shared about how this past year God has answered prayers and and sent direction. Even more so lately He has been showing me where He wants me. 

What I need to ask myself:  Am I fully ready to accept that I am a photographer? God has given me signs and direction, its time for me to stop and get over it! I want to be a photographer! I really want to pour myself into it and accept that. I've decided to take some leaps, to stop standing in the way of greatness. There are going to be some new and exciting changes these next months. Ones I can't wait to share...

 But I must ask you... What greatness are you keeping from the world? Are you standing in the way of it? 

Life During Photography Travels :: Summer 2012

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Click to see more of the fun... Life During Photography Travels :: Summer 2012

Texas, Idaho, Washington, and Michagan... I'm coming your way!

Pin It Off and on for the next two months I'm going to be making stops around the country for photo shoots! Just wanted to share my schedule for those interested in a session that might be around Keene, TX | Hayden Lake, ID | Walla Walla, WA | Berrien Springs, MI. I have a session or two left for most of the cities. Check the schedule below and hop on over to Caressa Rogers Photography Website to book your session! Hope to see some of you all soon!

A Pride and Prejudice Moment!

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In a blackberry orchard with the warm summer sun setting, Corey adoringly kissed Rachel's shoulder. "It was my 'Pride and Prejudice' moment," said Rachel of the picture above.  Their bridal session was filled with stolen kisses among blackberry bushes, tender looks and the glimmer of just weeks old married bliss in their eyes. We incorporated a beautiful vintage couch and chair, old typewriter and suitcase. All which were fabulously used during their wedding. 

Take a glimpse at Corey and Rachel's love for each other and their dreamy bridal session.

Congratulations you two and may you always show your love and passion for each other!

The Origin of My Love for Food!

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Spending time in the kitchen is a big part of my family and our memories... Its something we all love to do. Often I get asked where did you learn to cook and find your love for food. I remember as a little girl,  picking berries with my daddy and returning home with berry stained hands and mouth. We would get to work baking pies.

Memories like this are something I held onto after my daddy died. As I grew and kept cooking it gave me a sense of being close to him and those memories. 

My mom was supportive of my brother, Adam, and my creative endeavors in the kitchen... no matter how big a mess we made! Its something that has shaped who my brother and I are today and the passion for food we both have.

This past weekend Adam and I got together to make homemade Tortellini! Adam in the past year has become a master at pasta and pizza. Much like I have spent the past several years, reading and practicing everything I could about photography, he has done the same with Italian cooking. It is impressive the dishes he turns out. Here is a glimpse into the process! 

Adam has a pasta press that he rolled his fresh dough into sheets and then cut the in circles. Meanwhile I made a portabello mushroom filling for the Tortellini. 

He then stuffed and shaped them into the cute little tortellinis. 

The best part of his homemade pasta is the amazing rich and flavorful tomato sauce he mades from scratch. This batch was made with tomatoes and basil fresh from the garden. I might be partial, but Adam's pasta dishes are better than any restaurants I have had. This one was the same. Melt in your mouth.