LIFE LATELY

hiiii friends!!

I'm over here loving summer + I just wanted to share a few current/recent happenings in my life that have made me HAPPY! I love having this blog + am so happy I've been posting on it lots more!

I turn 16 in 22 DAYS!!!

I am SO HAPPY! I'm one of the youngest in my grade so I haven't been able to drive while all my friends have! I'm finishing up drivers ed and will get to drive with the instructor after that is done then I can FINALLY get my license! I couldn't be happier!!!

(And, I currently have an obsession with swig - - - uh-oh this can't be good)

I need to try and not spend my money going out with friends... ughh it is a serious problem! Hahaha but I went with my friend Tique to Pizzeria Limone - thee cutest pizza place and their pizza is delicious! I've heard the pepperoni one is so good and am itching to go + try it!

I SHOT MY VERY FIRST WEDDING (RECEPTION) !!!!!!!!!

Although I just shot the reception this was HUGE for me and I couldn't be more happy that someone trusted me with the photos of their special day! And I got to work along side with my favorite Videographer! The reception was the cutest I have ever been to - they had a CEREAL BAR! How cute it that?! And a donut wall!!! Then to top it all off --- the best dance party + all of the bridesmaids and groomsmen JUMPED IN THE POOL at the end!! Needless to say it was SUCH A GOOD NIGHT!  I loved it so much and I CANNOT wait to hopefully get more opportunities to shoot weddings in the future!

Here are a few sneek peaks --- you can tell how good it was by just these few pictures!

I can't wait to see what this week has in store!

Happy Monday + thank you so much for reading!

xx - Maddix

CURRENT FAVORITES + LINKS

I'm excited to start sharing a few of my current favorite things here each week!

I have been writing on my blog a lot more often than I used to and I LOVE IT! I love writing and sharing the things I love and am passionate about and especially pairing that with pictures - - - THEE BEST in my opinion! I really don't know if people even read all this so if you do, comment and let me know!! I'm so grateful for those of you who do read this random stuff!

Here we go...

• I scored these cute slide/mule sandals + they are to die for! I got both colors --- the black is my favorite!
• I got some super cute, SUPER CHEAP frames from the Dollar Tree and spray painted them to the color I wanted and they definitely don't look like they were $1?!! I love them - run to your nearest Dollar Tree and check them out now!
• I'm loving this swim top and want it so bad! I have two Nani tops and they are the best quality!
• Since I've practically spent every day at the pool so far this summer my Kortni Jeane bottoms are my favorites! Best quality + so many cute patterns and styles to choose from!
• Loving this shirt I got recently - a summer staple for sure and so cheap (especially if you score it on sale)!
• Wearing this necklace everrry day --- I love how much it adds to any outfit!
• Thinking about giving this book a read this summer! I've heard good things about it, have you read it?! If so, what did you think? Let me know!
• How freaking awesome are Thread Wallets! If you don't have one you NEED one! I love mine!
• Eyeing this braclet from Made by Mary! I want all the things from her shop!
• I read The Magnolia Story recently and holy crap --- BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ?!!! If you haven't read it you need to!
• Maskcara makeup! Ever heard of it?! (if you live in Utah I'm sure you have!) My aunt is an artist and I love it so much! If you're looking into it you have to go through an artist, better yet my aunt;) Contact me and I'll give you her info!

I hope you enjoyed this weeks links! These are all things I love and have had or tried out on my own + I look forward to sharing more with you!

Thanks for reading!

Xx, Maddix

The Barlow Family

I recently gave away three mini photo sessions of the winners choice on my instagram and this cute family was one of the winners and chose a family session! The orchard was gorgeous and their colors were perfect! Enjoy a few peaks at this session!

I had so much fun with The Barlows! I LOVE family sessions so dang much - - - the colors and weather are perfect for photos right now so let's shoot before it gets too hot!!

Please!! I have so much free time and want to fill that up with sessions so shoot me a DM, text, or email and let's get it scheduled! I can't wait to meet and shoot with you pretty people!

Xx, Maddix