quick thoughts | Lynchburg MIA Photographer

I know! It’s been FOREVER since I have posted!

All I can say is… ya’ll are amazing. Phone calls, text messages, facebook comments and messages, emails! I have the best friends, family and clients in the WORLD. Thank you all so, SO very much for reaching out to us during this time of deployment/transition. Wow… I can’t believe it’s been over TWO weeks now since he left! But I hope the rest of the year flies by the way these past weeks have!

Guys, we FELT your prayers. I will say, the first day was the hardest. But after the first day, I have had my mind totally focused on a million other things (wait, is that total focus?) and have been able to shrug off the fact that my house is empty. And cold. And lonely. Okay… so I’m dramatic. Honestly, it hasn’t been too, too bad yet - mostly because he’s still in the US with his cell.

I did want to share with you all some photos from our week of Tommy’s departure. It was full of packing, errands, and trying to soak in as much possible time together. I also spent most of the departure ceremony taking photos instead of living in the moment, simply because I didn’t want to live in that moment. It was miserable! But you know what? It’s the sacrifice they all talk about. And of course we both agree that it’s worth it.

Check it out:

Alright, if that didn’t make you cry, then please keep reading.

So, I actually left town the same day Tommy did. I drove up to pick up my sister and then we road-tripped it to Nashville for the big Imaging USA photography trade show and convention.  We made it there Saturday night and were 100% “photography minded” the whole time. Like, our brains were fried when I pulled into my garage a few days later! It was awesome. There are some big things in the works behind the scenes here at Love & Laughter Photography. You are going to want to come back in just a few days for an exciting campaign kick-off! (Consider that your “sneak peek.”)

However, (yes, there’s more!) while we were in Nashville, the earthquake in Haiti happened. Guys… I cannot tell you how my heart has been broken for the people of Haiti. I have stayed up late reading the news articles and looking at the pictures. I wish I could go into Haiti today and just hold some of those women and babies… give them blankets and love. However, I’m not sure if you’ve noticed or not, but getting in and out of Haiti has not been the easiest thing for people right now. While brainstorming what I could possibly do to help (other than give $$) I came across a fellow photographer with an amazing idea. With the idea she is willing to share and another Virginia photog, we have got something in the works for you and Haiti, both.

Stay tuned!