I heart sunsets

It's views like these that make me miss living so close to the beach.  We'll hopefully be visiting at the end of this month.  It's about time we escape these 100 degree days and cool off to a cool 70.  Never thought I'd want to wear a sweater so bad! 

One of my picture goals is to photograph a sunrise.  That's a tough one since I usually don't rise before the sun on my day off.  What can I say?  I love to sleep in.  One day!  

Positive quote of the day:

"One thing life has taught me: If you are interested, you never have to look for new interests.  They come to you.  When you are genuinely interested in one thing, it will always lead to something else."

-Eleanor Roosevelt

~Letitia

Beautiful

Gerber daisies are my favorite flowers.  

It may have something to do with being the first ever flower my husband gave me when we were dating.  Maybe? :p

Positive quote of the day:

"When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others."

-Peace Pilgrim

Baby bump Williams style

Babies represent new life, hope, inspiration, and an unbelievable amount of excitement!  I'm happy to announce that my husband and I will be an aunt and uncle for the first time.  Bobby's younger (only by a year) brother Ryan and his wife Mary are expecting their first baby.  The baby is the first nephew, grandchild and great-grandchild to our family so naturally we're all over the moon with excitement.  Last week we threw the couple a baby shower to welcome our nephew-to-be.  In anticipation of the shower, I took some baby bump pictures of mommy and daddy and complied them onto a memory book for them.  I was a little sneaky about the whole process because I wanted to surprise them.  Mission accomplished!

I'm happy to introduce my brother in law Ryan and sister in law Mary in my favorite shots:

This has got to be my favorite picture of them!

There is never a dull moment with these two.  Seriously, we laughed non-stop.  I even had laughing cramps if you can believe that.  

Wait...I love this picture too!!  I used this picture for their shower invites because it's so sweet.

Pensive momma...

Here is that pregnant glow I hear so much about.

Baby will make seven.  You guessed right that we and our families are dog people.  Lucky for this couple, Mary is an experienced dog trainer so the transition with the baby entering the family will be seamless.  How do you think we got all the dogs to pose for us?  Mary did her magic!! 

Baby, we can't wait to meet you in a couple months.  We love you so much!

Positive quote of the day:

"The work of your life is to discover your purpose and get on with the business of living it out."

-Oprah Winfrey

~Letitia Aldana Williams

Melissa & Joe Wedding

I had the pleasure of photographing  Melissa & Joe's wedding.  They could not have picked a more beautiful spot to be married.  Every where you turned was a photo opportunity just waiting to be captured.  I'm happy to give you a little preview of their special day.

The tables were set up so beautifully.

This shot cracks me up!  All the women were helping each other get ready, somehow they formed a train.

A little fuel.

Brides always have a glow about them, don't they?!

Melissa with her sister.  The bond between them was beautiful!

It was really windy, I want to say about 45 mph.  I have to admit that I love how dreamy their wind blown hair makes them look!

Joe with their son.  This little guy has the best smile!

Newly pronounced husband and wife.  Woo hoo!!!

I love these fun shots!

These kids are just too cute!!!

Congratulations Melissa & Joe, I hope you enjoyed your preview.

~Letitia

Hi there!

Who's been MIA?  Me!  I've been busy prepping for a crazy intense June.  This Friday I'm doing my second wedding.  Squeals!!!  Can't wait!  I rented a couple lenses that I've been drooling over for a while now from BorrowLenses.com.  If you ever want to play around with new lenses but don't have the cash to throw down on glass, rent it!  Borrow Lenses rates are quite reasonable and I get to keep them for an entire week!!  

Naturally my model Bison was my first test subject.  I have to say, I LOVE the Canon 16-35 f/2.8 lens.  It's everything I thought it would be.  The crispness is amazing!  And I love how it can make things appear larger than they are.  Or is Bison's nose really that long?  Maybe?  

The bokeh is gorgeous!  

One day I'd like to be the owner of this amazing lens, until then, thank you BorrowLenses.com

Positive quote of the day:

"Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and refusing to abide by the judgements of others."

-Oprah

~Letitia~