I’ve been trying to master a few areas of life as a mom lately. It’s a work in progress. It's kind of exhausting. I’m 16 months postpartum and feeling the most “put together” I’ve felt thus far as a mother (which may not be saying a whole lot). BUT, when I slow down, let God lead me and simply enjoy the ride, THAT is precisely when I feel the most joy-filled; the most alive. What's the rush?
Read MoreA couple days ago Chad took a few photos of me and Elias for a feature he was working on for his Hope Delivered® blog. He's beginning to share stories of hope to inspire others and thought he'd start with mine. Any other parents out there?? I think you will especially be able to relate with my Story of Hope.
Read MoreDo you ever need a break? You know, like some time away, a change of pace, downtime, intentional quiet moments to sort your thoughts, an opportunity to catch up on other things, an escape from the expectations of others, a chance to soak in the current season of your life? Me too. Allow me to explain...
Read MoreEarlier this week, we thought about the crossroads we stood at five months ago. We had forged full steam ahead in one direction, inadvertently leaving important things in the dust behind us. Ultimately we had to ask ourselves, "Is it worth sacrificing the quality of our present for a hypothetical future?"
Read MoreBusy traveling to see family, busy working hard, busy stomping ocean waves, busy considering our dreams for the present and the future, busy analyzing our businesses, busy searching for the best sticks in the yard, busy supporting one another, busy praying over the growing ministry we're a part of, busy pointing at the moon, busy developing our trust in the Lord...
Read MoreElias is the luckiest little boy to have Chad as "dada" and I am the luckiest mom to have him as my teammate. We love him from the bottom of our hearts, and this post explains a few of the reasons why.
Read MoreThe freedom we walk in today wasn't free—we want Elias to grow up knowing that. Today on Memorial Day, we went to Veterans Freedom Park in Cary with friends to celebrate and remember all of the USA veterans who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.
Read MoreFor over 6 years, Chad and I have been rocking the "one car" life in the spirit of minimalism. For the last year, we've even made our small, shared car work with a baby in tow. BUT, now with Chad working in Raleigh most of the week at his new job, mama needed some wheels! We're so thankful for the blessing of a second vehicle—it has already changed the game for us in just four days...
Read MoreIt's a brand new, re-focused, refreshed Langhoff Creative—complete with a fancy new website to reflect it! Like any artist, my inspiration comes from many places, my view of the world around me shifts, and the expression of my creativity is always in transition. I'm thrilled to make this announcement!
Read MoreCan you SEE the excitement written on my face??? Today was a big day for me—my brand spankin' new website went live! I've been working so hard to make serious updates for quite some time—you know, in between moming, wifeing, sleeping and other role-related, time-consuming [yet beautiful 😉 ] tasks.
Read MoreWe surprised our little boy in his bedroom this morning with singing and balloons—two of his favorite things. Here are a few photos and some more insight on this very special family celebration today.
Read MoreI've always been a go-go-go person; a plan for what's ahead, onward & upward, must keep moving type of go-getter. But the slow, intentional pace of breathing in each moment is important, too. Right now I desire balance between the two. Why not live in that sweet spot of appreciation & reflection + movement & progress? Why not smell the roses—or whatever's under my nose—as I walk along?
I stood, staring in the mirror at my puffy, swollen eyelids a couple days ago on the morning of my 33rd birthday. I had been crying the night before because in the chaos of spinning too many plates without a break, a whole bunch of unrelated emotions caught up with me all at once and I felt crushed by the heavy weight of their pressure. Ever been there? I'm hoping these three thoughts on WORDS empower you the same way they did me, rocking you out of your "feelings funk."
Read MoreIn 2015, if you had asked me about my life, I would have told you it was boring. We were in the midst of a tough transition that I hope never to repeat. In this post, I highlight some of the reasons we had a professional photographer come document us anyway. The day-to-day scenes of our 2015 did not seem note-worthy at the time and certainly would not have been memorable, had they not been captured for us. These beautiful photographs turned our ordinary moments into cherished memories.
Read MoreEach time I am given the opportunity to photograph an event, I am reminded of the aspects of event photography that I love and that inspire my documentary family work. Whether it has been a youth retreat, baptism at church, leadership conference, fundraising event or wedding, the role of "event photographer" provides the perfect environment to gain experience as a skilled documentarian. Here are the top five ways event photography sharpens my documentary family work.
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