Katie and Marshall-

Katie and Marshall-



I'm so far behind! Here are some photos from a wedding way back in June! I had a fabulous time with this couple. I love when I find things in common with the couple. As I was photographing the groomsmen's tuxes, I noticed the name on one of them..."Hey! I know Drew...he grew up down the street from me! I think I may have babysat him." (Then to myself..."wow, I'm old"). Later, Marshall was talking about the priest who would be performing the ceremony. Me again : "Wait, who did you say?...He's my cousin...he married my husband and me...and my parents!" Small world :)

Twin Photos

Twins!



I had so much fun with these two cuties. I'm sure they have grown up since their photo session back in June! They were perfect little models - one girl, one boy. Of course, getting in my "baby fix" was a bonus too.



At some point during most photo sessions involving kids, the parents get frustrated that their child is not acting "perfect". I always chuckle and say, "no worries, I schedule plenty of time, I'm sure baby will fall asleep before I do." I have yet to be outdone by any child :)...I thoroughly enjoy all of them.

Congratulations again to the proud parents, and thank you for sharing your pride and joy with me!

Rachel and Jonathan

Rachel and Jonathan



Once again...trying to keep up with Neysa :). Here is a beautiful wedding from June. I had a fabulous time with this couple. When I arrived at the golf course (site of getting ready, ceremony, and reception = bonus!) the guys got right to work on the ties.

The ties had to be just right.

Checking out the golf course map.

Chocolate cupcakes! They were delicious :)!

Neysa might strangle me for this next image...we are not typically "rings in the flowers photo" type of photographers. It was a cool thing to do in the 90s but has been overdone. HOWEVER, I really liked the colors and tried to make it more about the rings and the colors than the "rings in the flowers."

While I always enjoy chatting with the guys, I try to not get too involved. After all, I am there to document the day, not create the day. This time I did get to help teach the game of Euchre!

Another one Neysa might strangle me for :)...this is what you do to get the shot you want.

At some point Neysa asked, "Did you...?" I said, "yes". Everyone was impressed that we only needed those few words. Apparently we have been working together long enough that we can read each other's minds. She wanted to know if I got the following shot.

Thank you Rachel and Jonathan for sharing your day with me. Thanks, of course, to Neysa for taking me along as a second! It is always a joy.

Sandy and Ron

Sandy and Ron



Another May wedding :). I had a great time photographing this wedding with Neysa. I met up with the guys at the end of their golf game.

A stop for some lunch...

Time to get ready...

This little guy kept up with the big boys all day - including 18 holes of golf.

Ron's dad helping him with his tie.

Loved the ride they chose to get to the ceremony.

Finishing touches...

He thought the tree was more interesting than the ceremony :)

A few portraits...

First dance...

I had a great vantage point for the cake SMASHING.

Congratulations to Sandy and Ron and thank you for letting me share your day!

Thanks also to Neysa for letting me work as a second!

Senior Photos

Senior Photos

 

I've had lots of calls recently for senior photos.  Here are a few from some past sessions.  Working with high schoolers is one of my favorite things (ask any of my grad school professors - I always requested the high schools).

 

Speaking of seniors...happy 92nd birthday to my grandma!

 

Here are the young seniors.

 

 

Amanda and Nick

Amanda and Nick



Once again, I am trying to keep up with Neysa. Here are some images from Amanda and Nick's fabulous wedding...back in May :). Neysa already posted a few of my images on her blog, and here is my take. While she was with the girls I got to hang with the guys.


First, Nick reading a card from Amanda:

Before Nick opened his gift, he looked at his mom and said, "The more bows I break the more kids we will have, right?" He then proceeded to rip into the bow. Apparently he can't wait for kids :)

Luckily it was a gift that a kid of any age would love!

Typically Neysa gets to photo the brides' fabulous shoes. This time, I got a turn with the groom's custom design.

A little poker to pass the time.

Nick's mom had to get photos of all "her boys", which somehow included every groomsman.

Cool portraits in the heat at Eden Park.

Amanda and her dad before walking down the aisle.

Thanks to Amanda and Nick for letting me share your day...and to Neysa for letting me photo with you. Hope it was a great birthday:).

Jamie and Matt

Jamie and Matt

I shot this fabulous wedding a while back with Neysa. I love getting to hang with the guys while they goof off and just relax before the ceremony. This group was enjoying darts (and later some cards).

Then it was off to the dining room to get ready.

If there had been time, I think they would have had a contest for best bartender.

A few guy portraits...

Jamie and Matt seeing each other for the first time.

A few portraits of the couple...

In between photos it poured rain. Luckily the weather was perfect for the ceremony. Here a groomsman is getting rid of a puddle so everyone can walk down the aisle.

After the ceremony...

First dance...

Matt only pretended he was going to smash the cake. I think she was a bit nervous at first.

A big thank you to Matt a Jamie and a wish of a lifetime of happiness. You both were fabulous and I truly enjoyed working with you! Also a big thanks to Neysa for letting me shoot with her.