Matt, Kara & Ada!

July 18, 2010 – 10:41 pm

I really just love everything about this session….

From the couple…

…to the vintage touches…(don’t you just love the baby buggy that I scored off of craigslist!?)


…and this baby…i just love this baby…she is such a doll!

Do you remember Ada? I photographed her when she was just a wee-lil-babe…She’s grown so much!

Matt & Kara have a beautiful family…
It was a treat for me to photograph them…just being themselves…loving on their babe…and enjoying each other…



Kara, you are so beautiful girl!

I love Ada in this next one…
…and this one too…ok… basically I love Ada in every picture!

Matt & Kara are total hotties…


It’s no surprise that their baby turned out so adorable!
(Kara’s amazing sis, Lindsay, worked her hair…if you need a cute do…she is your go-to-girl! You can contact Linds at Lindzyloo@gmail.com)


 


yup yup….like I said…hotties…

I love this next series…

 


Ada is so adorable & lovable! Each time I photographed Kara & Matt alone as a couple…Ada got to hang out in my arms! I was trying to explain to Kara how I thought that Ada felt like the perfect mix of chubbiness & cuddliness…and Kara stated it perfectly…Ada is squishy! She really is….the perfect little bundle of squish!


It’s so refreshing to see the love that a baby brings to a family…their whole lives become centered around this little gift from heaven…It’s lovely to see!


Kara & Matt, your family is beautiful! It was a treat for me to spend the evening with the three of you!
Enjoy your cute little squishy baby! :)

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Wedding: Jenn + Byron

July 15, 2010 – 8:10 pm

Just a few of my favorites from this totally fantastic Tonya Joy wedding that I assisted with!

Jenn & Byron…these two are gorgeous together…

 

Jenn and her girls are total hotties!

…the whole wedding party was just fun!

Are you kidding me Jenn!? You are so pretty!

Byron’s not too shabby either :)

Like I said, Jenn + Byron= Gorgeous.
:)

The End

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love love love!

July 8, 2010 – 3:43 pm

Just a peek at a session that I love everything about! The baby….the couple….the buggy….the bow tie….everything!
Be back soon with more of this adorable baby, hubby and hot-fergie-look-a-like mama!




Be back soon!

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THE WORKSHOP!

June 20, 2010 – 8:17 am


Tonya Joy’s June 12th Workshop was just.plain.amazing! We ate yummy food, made new friends, laughed, learned (A TON), and were able to shoot the most beautiful people & details. Just a quick peek inside what all the fun looked like…

After a few hours of learning, we set out on our first shoot….

…where the cutest family was waiting for us. Todd and Charlene were so much fun!

I loved all of the details of the day. Tonya and her assistant, Kristina, worked together to pull every detail together flawlessly. I loved the feel of this shoot…such vintage fun!


Tonya is a natural teacher….she shares her knowledge and gives honest, helpful insight….it truly was an inspiring day!



(I still can’t get over how gorgeous Charlene is!)

We headed back to the house to tackle work flow and post-processing …
while this gorgeous girl was getting ready upstairs…
Make up was done by the talented Sandi from   Sash Makeup Artistry. She seriously just rocks.

….and check out all the yummy details….

The we were off to the second shoot….
…where we got to shoot this gorgeous couple!

Mike and Jessica were hot. Plain and Simple.

Hot.

:)

 

 

 Jessica’s veil was designed by The Treasured Petal.

 


The day was simply amazing….and I’m so happy that I was able to be in attendance!


Tonya just announced the date for her upcoming workshop.
August 7th…head on over here for more details.
Trust me, you won’t want to miss out on this one!

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so. much. fun!

June 15, 2010 – 10:39 am

Tonya Joy’s June 12th Workshop was ….so much fun! (I don’t think there are enough exclamation points around for me to add to that last sentence.)

I learned, laughed, made new friends, and got to shoot two of the cutest couples…one word ….it was all…..A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I’ll be back soon with more of this fun day…but for now, just a peek!


I can’t wait for the next one!

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just a peek…

May 20, 2010 – 11:23 am

…at my adorable girls & my cute new baby buggy. Be back soon with images from a fun-sassy-and-gorgeous Tonya Joy wedding that I assisted at!




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Maternity: Melissa

May 10, 2010 – 10:22 am

This was such a fun maternity session….Melissa is a friend & fellow photographer… and she was basically up for anything for her maternity session. Originally we had planned to have a sunrise session….but on the early morning of the shoot, some dense fog rolled in. There was no sun! We decided to brave the fog…and I’m so glad that we did! These images turned out perfect… Melissa is due in less than a week and she looks so perfectly tiny! I can’t wait to meet her new little man! :) Melissa’s gorgeous hair and makeup was done by Krystal Davis…she did an amazing job (….shoot me an email if you’d like her contact info!)



It’s not fair to look this good while pregnant! :)


Melissa, you’re gorgeous!



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a thankful heart…

May 9, 2010 – 2:44 pm

Just peeking in today to share a few of the thoughts of my heart….I am so thankful this day for my beautiful & wonderful mother. She has taught me so much and helped to shape me into the person I am today….she is a constant and gentle influence….who always has kind words and a hug for those in need. My mother has gone through so much in these past few months with her cancer treatments … but she has won a new strength that resonates from within her…. she has come out more beautiful than ever….and is truly inspiring. I am so thankful to have my mother in my life! (You are so beautiful Mom!)

And I am truly blessed to be mother to these two sweet darlings. I love them more than life itself. I am so lucky to be their Mama.


Wishing you all a lovely & happy mother’s day. xoxo

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Ellie-Beans & Xoxotova

May 7, 2010 – 10:50 pm

Just sharing a few images from a fun clothing shoot. The fabulous Angela of Ellie-Beans contacted me a few months ago, asking if I would photograph a few of her custom handmade outfits. I jumped at the offer….and I am in love with her work! She has such an eye for combining beautiful fabrics & colors….I love these outfits! Tanya from Xoxotova sent over these adorable custom hair accessories to match….love all of these! They are so much fun! Go have a peek at their etsy stores….they are filled with so many pretties! Ellie-Beans & Xoxotova.






Little Kaylee looking pretty…





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Spend a day with Tonya Joy? Um, YES PLEASE!

May 5, 2010 – 9:00 pm



Eeek—I am so excited for this…do you want to come & learn how to make beautiful photographs….shoot two gorgeously styled shoots…and learn from one of the best? …Tonya Joy is holding a one-day workshop! Details here: http://www.tonyajoy.com/myjoy/?p=620

I am so excited….and I will for sure be there! So, hop on over to her blog…and come join us all on June 12th!

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