Joplin

The very best of 2014

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This is 2014 in pictures. This year was absolutely incredible.

I am beginning 2015 with a trip to Cambodia. I leave tomorrow morning for Southeast Asia to see some good friends at Rapha House. As soon as I got back to Joplin last January, I knew that I wanted to return and visit. I am preparing for my long flight + warmer weather + humidity + rice and fresh pinapple + lime juice + learning everything I possibly can about God's love and faithfulness to His people.  I will be taking hundreds of photos while I am there. If you want to keep up with my trip, please follow my feed at http://instagram.com/meeganamanda. 

Aimee and I did some black Friday shopping at Anthropolgie. I promise I only buy mugs there. 

Maci Britt and I met in 4th Street Starbucks multiple times. We decided that we should probably hang out in November 2013. 

She has become one of my dearest friends. She has helped me put together buisness cards, a logo, a website. Every bit of branding that you have seen has been inspired by Maci Britt. We bake cookies, run around Joplin taking pictures, watch some Princess Diaries.

 She has pushed me to blog and write when I am fresh out of words. 

I spent a week in Columbus Ohio with the Rapha House staff for the ICOM conference. I spent the week taking selfies with this beautiful lady,Theara. The city was a wonderful change of pace from Joplin. Waking up with the city right outside my window, eating at the North Market everyday, wandering around the city with Theara, talking to non-profits about what God is doing in their ministry. I met a photographer named Bud Johnson who is the head photographer at Common Spark Media (http://www.commonsparkmedia.com) and he is hosting a couple workshops next year. Please check out his work! He was a great encouragement to little ol' me. We discussed lenses, fstops, and wedding photography. 

Addison & Cody

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There are some people you aspire to be like. You want to love Jesus like they do. 

You want to have the joy, peace, and kindness that spills out of them everyday.

My friend Addison is someone I aspire to be like.

She was my roommate for a year and a half and boy, we had a lot of fun. She has taught me how to be a better listener and a better friend. She is dedicated to her work, her family, and the church. Her Mom and Dad have given me so much to be thankful for.  

Her boyfriend Cody was in town and they wanted to hang out and take some pictures. I loved spending the afternoon with these wonderful people...and aren't they beautiful?!

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Brynna Mae

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A little time in the country is good for the soul.

The first thing Brynna told me is that she wanted to shoot by her favorite barn and we instantly became friends. Brynna is so down to earth and absolutely sweet. We trekked through fields, walked on some railroad tracks. We talked about her plans for the future and I loved hearing about her dreams. These are some of my favorite golden hour pictures. 

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Happy Saturday

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Head shots and glitter.

Just for fun.

Avery is a precious woman who loves the Lord and all things artistic. 

Mary is from Costa Rica and in our first month of friendship, I have loved talking about her culture and our dreams for the future. 

We may have left a little sparkle on the sidewalk in front of the library... :) 

much love,

Meegan

Princess Theara

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Meet my dear friend Theara. She is sweet, hilarious, and full of joy. I love her jokes, her laugh, her big personality. She shows the love of Jesus in everything she does. 

She is a blessing to all who have the priviledge of being her friend. She works with Rapha House, which loves, rescues, and heals girls from human trafficking in Asia. 

Last year, when she came into town, we tried to take photos but it rained. This year, we planned to take photos and it rained. (Welcome to the Midwest.)

Today, we made the most of our time and admired the fall colors. 

I love you my friend....The Princess of Cambodia. The little lady with a big heart. 

 

The Bushnell Family

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Weekly coffee at the Bushnell's is one of my favotite things.

This family has so much peace, joy, and hospitality. We chased leaves+laughed a lot. 

I am so thankful for you all. Thank you for being encouraing and listening to college kids. You set an example of what a beautiful family looks like. 

 

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Madeline+Bryan

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I am so excited to share this wedding! I have known Madeline since freshman year of college and we have shared so many good conversations together. She is genuine, sweet, beautiful, and absolutely organized. She also has the most perfect red hair in the entire world. I am so thankful for her encouragement and her sweet spirit.

Bryan and Maddie got married in Lifehouse, a goregous building just off Main street in Joplin. My dear friend Katie Hargrove runs a kid's afterschool care program at Lifehouse and she ministers to the families of the neighborhood. 

Maddie and Bryan choose to get married in the beautiful Lifehouse in downtown Joplin. 

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Bridal party selfie

Best wedding party selfie ever. 

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What a beautiful lady. She was so laid back the whole day. 

Precious

Precious

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Bryan, Maddie, and the beautiful Horton kids. 

Bryan, Maddie, and the beautiful Horton kids. 

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I think Randon and Kolby have the best reaction in this photo. 

I said "Be goofy" and this is what happened. :) 

Bryan has played baseball most of his life and he wanted to take some photos at the field in Landreth. I have always wanted to take wedding photos on a baseball diamond....and this couple nailed it. 

Let's just say there was a dance party. 

All of my favorite people in one place. Dancing. And little Hortons in bowties. 

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