What's In Your Back Yard

Tonight was a beautiful night for an engagement session and as a result, I was able to capture some beautiful images of my couple. We took a leisurely stroll through their back yard gardens resting from time-to-time along the banks of the pond. I shot everything from traditional to artzy and all the while, my couple laughed and loved every minute together. Thanks for the smiles Kiley and Kevin. I can't wait to see you again in October.

Weeds, Glorious Weeds

I have been laughing non-stop since Saturday from my experience at this latest wedding. First off, this couple was amazing. In spite of the heat, we spent most of the day outside and I didn't get one complaint.

While the bride was busy making herself gorgeous, Mike pinned on the groom's boutonniere, straightened his collar and began the session. The first thing we noticed about the boutonniere was it's pungent odor, wilted leaves and all the thistles that grossly protruded from it; but, in the world of photography people do all kinds of things for all kinds of reasons and who are we to question them....after all, they have been maticulously planning this day for months.

We get about our business of shooting pictures and are well into the day before finally getting around to the finer details of the attire such as the boutonniere, cuff links, bridal gown, bouquet, rings, veil, etc. It was the bride who first made the comment about the boutonniere....(FINALLY, this poor thing was on it's last leg and all I can say is thank God the groom didn't have ragweed allergies)! Anyway, after a few phone calls, it was discovered that the boutonniere was a practical joke and had my poor, hurried groom stopped to take a minute to read a note initially attached to the mass, bundle of weeds, he would have apparently discovered that minor detail before ever pinning it on.

So, a note to all my grooms out there who might be asked what they want on their wedding day; when you ask for dandelions, you might just get....dandelions. Oh well, these are the things that make memories for a lifetime and I know this couple is off to a great start!

Willy Nilly Silly Ol' Bear

"Wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the forest, a little boy and his Bear will always be playing".

I had such a wonderful time on Monday evening taking this little guy's picture. He had the sweetest, most gentle (and a little bit serious) disposition. His smile, which reminded me a lot of a rose bud, was enchanting and his eyes, with those amazing eyelashes, bounced with each flash of my bulb. I will see Cyle again just before Christmas and I can't wait to watch him with Santa, a frequent visitor in my studio around the holidays.

Pretty In Pink

This was my second session with Hadley and I was just amazed at how much she had changed from her newborn session a mere 3 months ago. Aside from being a lot more alert this time around, she had a personality and smile that melted my heart. As you can see from this picture, she is just a doll. I can't wait to see her again for her 6-month session.