Hannah

I am a bit partial to redheads, this is my niece, Hannah. She was just baptized this past weekend and although it is always crazy when the family gets together I forced my sister into agreeing to a photo shoot. You would think they would appreciate having a photographer in the family- but they only do once they get the pictures back. No one ever wants to take the time to get ready for them. But I know that you get one chance to capture these memories and then they are gone.

So, in our 10 minutes before all the aunts and uncles showed up, I dragged Hannah away from her cousins, out to the freezing cold and wound up getting FABULOUS pictures of her! Not even one complaint- even when I made her walk in the snow in sandals!

just a few favorites

I guess I was in the mood for expressions today. I couldn't help but love that close-up of the two of them, I am captivated with their happiness! :) I am so glad they had me do their wedding, we have been friends with their family for 14 years and I love seeing these kids grow up and be happy!

Christmas Wedding

Ok, I know it doesn't look like a Christmas wedding, that is because we did this photo shoot at thanksgiving--just in case the weather was bad--which it was! The top picture is the day of the wedding and there is a blizzard going on behind them! The second one just shows the pure happiness they have, love love love! And I love this bottom one of everyone inside saying goodbye to the couple, Christmas lights, and trees, happy faces, in love couple - perfect day!

The Big Day

I guess pictures are kind of like having a baby (kindof), you love them each so much you don't think you could love another, and then you have another and you love it just as much! Although I seem to love each wedding I do, I am thinking this one tops the list! It was fun, relaxed, cold, but no complaining, nice family, wonderful couple, and beautiful settings everywhere! Thanks Becca and Mike for being willing to kiss on demand, and hang out in the snow--beauty hurts, but I am thinking it was well worth it!

Can you tell how cold it is?

NOPE! She looks comfortable, instead of freezing- that was the goal (well, one of them!). At least it was not as cold as it is now! Heather, you are just plain beautiful, can't wait to do the wedding!

I might be a little biased, but I think they turned out gorgeous!

Starting off Thanksgiving week with a bang!

Wow, I don't think I have ever done so many wedding shoots in one week! Everyone was off for thanksgiving and available, so I had 3 bridal shoots and an engagement. SUPER FUN! Now I have all the editing to get done, but I thought I would post a few!

here's to the happy ending!

re-do

it is really nothing new, I was just playing around in photoshop and liked what I came up with! It is just what I do when I am avoiding cleaning the house......I seem to do that a lot. :)