A Model Engagement

As a photographer you get a chance to work with a lot of people. Some as young as a few days old, while others have a few years under their belt. Models, beginners, Seniors and athletes, brides, mothers....the list goes on. For some it's their first experience in front of the lens. This was not the case for Shonda and her beau Ryan. A matter of fact, it wasn't even the first time for her working with yours truly. Shonda has a wealth of experience working with several amazing photographers, so I was truly honored and thrilled when the lovely couple decided to choose me to capture their love in preparation for their upcoming wedding. I knew that I had to bring my A game when it came to shooting their engagement photos.....and that we all did. I felt like we couldn't take a bad photo during their session....love that feeling. I thought I'd share a few of those shots for you to drool over....I mean look at these two love birds!!!!!

Feeling like Family

I LOVE shooting weddings, the prep work, scouting the location, the intimate details, getting to know the wedding party, the parents, and of course the happy couple.....but to have a couple say their photographer felt like family was a pretty amazing feeling! Seth and Charlie's day was hot and dry, but their wedding was far from that. They were as cool as a cucumber about their special day. And were so laid back and welcoming I DID feel like family. I had such a fun time shooting these two love birds :-) When Charlie surprised her new husband bu singing her version of Landslide it brought several people to tears......what an awesome moment to be able to be a part of and capture.....This is why I do what I do!!!! 

Best of luck you two :-) 

From Touchdowns to Wedding Gowns

It didn't seem all that long ago that I was introduced to a laid back, goofy, 7th grader who would rather crack jokes than run sprints. As the head football coach for the Glen Lake middle school program I took great pride in keeping with the winning tradition my classmates and I had started less than a decade earlier.  It was clear that Damon wanted to win just as bad...and I loved that drive.  He tempered his aggressive style of play with his quick sense of humor, which was always appreciated. He reminded me of myself most of the time...maybe that's why we got along so well. 

It was great seeing Damon grow from year to year, not only on the football field, but as a young man. When he announced  his engagement to Amanda I was quick to reach out to him to offer to shoot their photos. I was proud to capture this moment for he and Amanda (who complements his goofy sense of humor perfectly).

As you can see by the photos the silly kids are happy, in love and perfect for each other :-)

Live, Laugh and Love: A Mother's Bond

With this being the busiest time of year for me, it was great to take some time to get to know Jennifer and her daughter Macy during our session over the weekend. Macy was quick to brag about their bond. I learned that they have an appreciation for shooting guns together, cowboy boots and lots and lots of laughing. It was evident by their smiles, laughs, and silly poses that they sure like to have fun together. It reminded me that it's important to spend quality time with your kids and most importantly to laugh with them. So kudos to Jennifer and Macy for knowing what it's like to live laugh and love!

Perfect Winery Wedding

Brad & Erika's wedding day was filled with plenty of smiles, a few tears, and a lot of special touches that made their day memorable for all who were lucky enough to be a part of it....including this photographer:-)

From personal table settings from different places the new couple has traveled to, to touching toasts...this was a perfect day...and the sun finally came out to top it all off. Brad & Erika were so well prepared it helped them relax and enjoy each moment of their day.....with them being so laid back it allowed for me to get a bit creative as you can see below.....and their "first look" was adorable :-)