This has been a really really great year. First, I got married. Went on a honeymoon. It was awesome. I’d love to do it again! 🙂

Then I got to go to the Bahamas with Mindy Denning from Mindy Leigh photography and help capture a gorgeous beach wedding and soak up a little sun….not much, but some. One of the best parts was being able to tour the island (Eleuthera Island) on our own. What a beautiful beautiful place. I never got around to blogging it (yet), but did manage to get a few photos in a gallery on facebook.

Just recently I got to go away AGAIN with another friend-tographer, this time with my sweet Amy Carroll (you’ll remember me talking about her – my own amazing wedding photographer!! This time the trip was to Mexico, the Riveria Maya, for Crystal & Patrick’s wedding. It was beautiful – and Amy just blogged it in all it’s loveliness! Check it out here.

Second shooting a wedding with another talented photographer is a treat in itself. It’s a different role, one of supporting, but also one of learning. I love it, and am blessed to be able to fill in our few empty dates with some great opportunities. Second shooting and getting a mini-vacation out of it – PRICELESS.

We all know I love to travel. In fact, I get pretty antsy if I don’t get on a plane occasionally. (Though right now, I’m ready for a little bit of a break from travel.) This last trip was so much fun, because we had a couple of extra days in the trip to explore ancient ruins and even to visit with my Aunt Janet and cousins Sherri & Kim who happened to be in Mexico at the same time!

So before I get back to blogging two more weddings, here are some lovely images from our “down time” to share!