Somebody’s having a birthday, and her name is April! If you’re new to my blog, you might not know who April is – so let me introduce her. April has been my 2nd shooter since I started my wedding business in 2008. April and I had known each other for years, but hadn’t been in touch that closely for a few years. So I didn’t know she was getting into photography. I took a chance on her, and to my great excitement, she was awesome. Like, really surprisingly awesome from the get go. We’ve both grown so much over the years! We make a great team at weddings: She anticipates what I need, what angle I’d like her to capture, and in general makes me look really good. Last year when I was pregnant she took on the lion’s share of shooting and did an amazing job.

I’m trying not to get too sappy, but its probably going to get there really quickly. (on the anniversary of our first wedding together last month she wrote the nicest things about me that totally made me cry, so I guess I’m just trying to return the favor. Or one-up her. Not sure which. 😉 )

I’ve worked with April so long and so much, and considered her a friend. But it wasn’t until recently that I realized how close we really are. I will never ever forget her working tirelessly for 24 hours documenting my labor with Nola. Even my Dad pointed out just last week that he couldn’t forget how April never left my side. (not to mention she had been on call for 2 days before she actually started shooting because my labor was prolonged) Guys, a regular employee doesn’t do that. That’s a friend. A very, very good friend.

(Okay, see that wasn’t bad! No big tears, just a little snotty on my part. Moving on…)

Like I said, April and I go way back. Here’s a few nuggets from high school for your viewing pleasure. I do believe we’ve improved since then. Thank God.

Dude… I did duckface before duckface was even a thing. Work!

And here’s the girl in action…

This is not an abnormality for her… the girl can get into some weird positions for the right shot.

April, I love ya girl and am thankful for you on a daily basis. You are talented beyond belief and I’m so proud of you for making a name for yourself in the photography industry. (y’all should definetely check out Clickin’ Moms. She’s very involved over there and you can even take a workshop from her) You make me look good and do it humbly. And If you ever leave me, I’ll kill you. Happy birthday!!