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{Friday Favorites}

Written on February 10, 2012 by mariaglassford in Just Because, Personal

- My two littlest men (4 & 5) learned to ride their bikes in the last week. We’ve spent many afternoons outside watching them relish in their newfound freedom of life without training wheels. Between the tricks they’re now attempting and the almost mailbox collisions that seem to be daily, I’m hoping this initial bike riding stress lessens a little with each day.

Here’s me and Jonah on our way home after a run- I’m loving that he can ride his bike next to me now while I hit the road!

- American Idol. I’m a sucker for all things reality.

- Our life group. Our group started meeting 5 months ago and I feel so blessed to be able to do life, learn and experience wonderful biblical community through this handful of people, who I am grateful to now call friends. God has been so gracious and loving to place my husband and I in a group we had been praying for. I’m excited to see what the Lord has in store for us as individuals, and also as a group, in the months to come.

- One of my BFF’s Natalie has been in town for a month an a half, while her husband was away at Air Force officer training. We’ve enjoyed days shopping, doughnuts at Bennetts, bible study, logging miles, eating, and just hanging out like old times. On top of that, she has the happiest little 7 month old, who I’ve got to spend time loving and playing with. Her stay has been nothing short of wonderful and I am going to miss her dearly when she leaves next week to go back to DC. Here’s proof of our Bennetts trip (aka- the best doughnut place in town)…

(iphone photo)

- My hubby. It’s pretty simple, but he loves our family, makes me laugh, loves Jesus and is quite the kid at heart. We’re opposite in so many ways but somehow it’s creates this perfect balance for us and our family. I love him.

- Flowers. Before becoming a wedding photographer, I never had an interest in flowers. At all. Already picked or still planted, once they’re in my hands they seem to brown and wither away before my eyes. If you were to look by my front door today, I truthfully have 3 dead potted flower pants without any hint of green popping out of the soil. It’s that bad. However, I have a new found love for all things flowers. I can’t wait to replant and recolor our front yard within the next few weeks.

(These were Alicia’s beautiful flowers from her wedding last October at The Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida)

Happy Friday!

Kyndra & Kyle: Nautical Styled Boca Grande Engagement Shoot

Written on February 8, 2012 by mariaglassford in Uncategorized

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After meeting with Kyndra for the first time and hearing all about her vision for her wedding, I longed to be the photographer she chose to capture her day. Their November, nautical themed wedding, was right up my alley and I knew the detail in her day would have my heart racing with excitement with pretty much every turn. Besides photojournalism and capturing the candid moments of wedding days, strategically placed detail just wraps up the day and turns the perfect love story into a fairytale of a day. Needless to say, once Kyndra emailed me and told me that they had chosen me, I was completely ecstatic.

Kyle and Kyndra wanted to create their engagement photos as a little sneak peak of what’s to come for their big day, so we decided to head out to the beautiful island of Boca Grande to set the scene. I truly don’t think they could have chosen a better location for their vision- the place was just spectacular and had so much to offer with a great mixture of beach and buildings. Add to that a little burlap, fishing nets, some flowers and a beautiful couple, and I was a photographer in heaven.

There’s no way I could post this without saying THANK YOU to Stephanie of Along Came Stephanie, for coming to help style this engagement session! You’re fabulous and were a huge asset in detailing this shoot ever so perfectly!

Ahh, I’m always a sucker for a high school sweetheart love story.

You’re gorgeous, Kyndra!!

Kyle, you did GOOD and Kyndra, you’re one lucky lady to get to wear this bling the rest of your life!

The Boca Grande Lighthouse- definitely worth the drive to visit!

They say engagement photos are practice for your wedding day. I’m pretty sure you guys are ready.

Meet sweet, little Daisy the dog!

Kyndra and Kyle, November 12th can’t come soon enough. You have no idea how excited I am to be chosen to tell your amazing love story through photographs. The countdown is on…276 days!

Myla: {Fort Myers Newborn Session}

Written on January 31, 2012 by mariaglassford in Uncategorized

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Everytime I do a newborn shoot, I wish I had someone taking video of the “behind the scenes”; there’s so much love, a few hilarious moments (Alisa can attest to this), and of course, an incredibly cute little baby that we’re swooning over the whole time. Thankfully, Miss Myla was the perfect little doll and was so cooperative with every move we made her on. Even more so, my heart just smiles seeing Alisa and Kevin, her proud parents, dote all over their precious baby girl. Congrats guys, I am so happy for you both! Without further ado, get ready for the little girl with hair most newborns are jealous of, here’s little Miss Myla….

Isn’t she just perfect?!

Friday Favorites

Written on January 20, 2012 by mariaglassford in Uncategorized

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How is it Friday already?? This week flew by and the lack of blogging is a result of a boat load of other work and precious time spent with my family. Although I know I can’t do everything and stay on top of everything {at the same time} the way I’d love to sometimes, I’m starting to understand that this is okay and priorities need to be set. I’m resting in the fact that I do want to be a great blogger consistently but the truth is that I want to be a better mother and wife. Anyway, here we go…

- Jasmine Star- The Fix. Tickets went on sale this week and since she’s a photographer who I admire and have learned an incredible amount from, I couldn’t imagine skipping the opportunity to see her in Miami. Eeeek, soooo excited for March 2nd!!

-Our beautiful weather. I heard on the radio this morning that our weather has been and will continue to be perfect; and although perfect is a hard word to achieve and meet, our current weather surely doesn’t fall short of the definition. Blue skies, no humidity and just the most beautiful temperature.

- Twistee Treat. We took our kids on a ice cream date this past weekend. It was a regular stop in my childhood and there’s something nostalgic about visiting with my own children over 20 years later.

(iphone photo)

- Miss Myla. This past weekend I got to do Myla’s newborn session. Just look below and you’ll see why this precious babe easily makes the cut….

{her official blog post will make it’s debut soon!}

Happy Friday!