Kristina

Kristina is a dear friend of mine that I had the pleasure of taking an impromptu photo shoot of while I was in Swansboro looking for a great place to take picture for The Lester Family.  This is just one of my many favorites of her.  I believe this shows Kristina's true personality and sweet spirit.  I have learned so much in the last four months with Kristina at my side.  I've enjoyed working with her every day and I am so sad that she is leaving me soon to go back to West Virginia.  I couldn't be more grateful that God placed such a wonderful friend in my life at the moment He did. 

We started our pictures at Hammock's Beach State Park in Swansboro and ended up (somehow) in Emerald Isle, NC at the beach watching the sunset.  FAB.U.LOUS!

In all actuality, we were just there looking for a vintage antique shop I saw last week while I was there.  It was closed, so we took pictures instead.



I think these pictures turned out great and I loved taking these pictures!  Every time I get behind my camera, I realize this is what I really LOVE to do!  I'm blessed to have a husband who, although he has a less than enthusiastic personality, tells me, "That's great!" with every shot I show him (that I'm way excited about) and friends like Kristina who let me take their pictures, then sit with me to edit and encourage me to step in this direction full on and when I say I'm scared or nervous, she shouts, "OWN IT, ASHLEY!!".  I'm owning it Kristina -- thanks for your encouragement friend.

Love you!