Friday, August 28, 2009

Ms. Daisy Belle – Cat Portrait

So I have a serious problem.  Each of my animals have a name…Rascal, Diesel, Daisy.  The only problem is—I can’t stop with just calling them their names.  The names get added on to, shortened or changed constantly.  The poor things always seem to know I am referring to them but they probably have no idea what their actual names are.  Daisy is no exception—she gets called anything from Dais’ to Daisy May to Ms. Daisy Belle to Crazy Daisy or if my husband finds her on his freshly washed vehicle it gets shortened real quick to THAT CAT!  So—here are some portraits of THAT CAT—affectionately known as several hundred versions of Daisy.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Andy and Victoria - Wedding

EDIT TO ADD:  All of Andy and Victoria’s wedding images are now online here or click on the Online Ordering links above.  ENJOY!

 

This weekend I had the opportunity to photograph the most global wedding I’ve ever photographed—just few minutes from my house!  The gorgeous bride Victoria is Canadian.  The good-looking groom is from England—complete with the most adorable accent, which might I add, made the wedding ceremony that much more charming!  And the ceremony was in the United States.  The weather was perfect, the location (Homestead Farms) was stunning and the couple was fantastically head-over-heels in love!  Thank you so much Victoria and Andy for sharing your special day with me!  I can’t wait for you to see these images!  I absolutely could not narrow down my favorites so be prepared for an image-overload below!

This dress was amazing—I couldn’t stop taking pictures of it all day…

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Priceless—Andy’s face when he saw Victoria during their “first look” before the ceremony.  I love it when couples decide to do this—it gives them time just to enjoy each other and relax. 

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W8-23-09VictoriaandAndy-111 W8-23-09VictoriaandAndy-112 My favorite shot of the day—and no that sky was not Photoshopped in, it is completely legit and perfect!  Those puffy clouds made my day!

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Our transportation for the afternoon was fantastic—and who could resist a little kissy-kissy in the golf cart to remember it by!?

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I love the chippy paint in this shot!

W8-23-09VictoriaandAndy-119 But I adore the bright colors in this ring shot…I just can not pick a favorite!

W8-23-09VictoriaandAndy-120 W8-23-09VictoriaandAndy-121 The ceremony location was stunning!

W8-23-09VictoriaandAndy-122 W8-23-09VictoriaandAndy-123 Everything was going perfect—until one second after I snapped this picture…

W8-23-09VictoriaandAndy-124 I snapped this picture!  And there was no return for this little princess.  I love flower girls and ring bearers—they are so unpredictable yet always entertaining and adorable!

W8-23-09VictoriaandAndy-125 This moment between Victoria and her dad melted my heart when they were walking down the aisle.

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Patiently waiting for his bride’s hand.

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W8-23-09VictoriaandAndy-132 These two groomsmen did an awesome tribute to the couple in lieu of toasts through a variety of songs.  Wonderfully touching and funny at the same time!

W8-23-09VictoriaandAndy-133 If you were at the reception you’ll know what I mean when I say this moment was caught during the projection of a video clip involving a rap-star, the ABC’s, a rubber ducky and the groom.  Definitely the funniest thing I have EVER seen at a wedding and I don’t even know how to explain to you!

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I also loved this moment between Victoria and her dad during the father-daughter dance.  I’m not so certain dad was ready to send Victoria off to England.

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Thanks again to Victoria, Andy and your families—you were all SO kind and welcoming!  The rest of the images will be online within a couple of weeks!

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Isaac – Baby Session

EDIT TO ADD:  All of the session images are now available here or by clicking on the Online Ordering links above!  Enjoy!

I am so blessed week after week to meet the nicest, sweetest, most lovely families!  This family was no exception!  Each of their children were perfect little models—happy, adorable and smiley!  The parents were warm and welcoming and so adoring of their children!  We had a wonderful time exploring Berthusen Park  on a sunny evening this week.  Little Isaac was the most precious little guy—SO smiley and happy!  I just love working with babies—they light up my day!  Thanks so much to Isaac’s family for a great night at the park, hopefully we can do it again soon and incorporate the family dog!  I had a REALLY hard time choosing my favorites so here are quite a few!

Just look at that smile—how could you not fall in love with this little guy!?

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Little baby toes in the grass!

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HANDSOME little man!

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I love this interactive shot—I think it would make a beautiful BIG gallery wrapped canvas!

IMG_3972-Edit Contemplating his family…don’t worry little guy, we may not be able to pick them, but it sure seems like you were blessed with a fabulous family!

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Thanks again for a wonderful session!  The rest of the session images should be up within a week—I can’t wait for you to see them!