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10-18 The Wedding of Tracy & Andy

Today was one of those days where I felt like things just came together so beautifully. When Val and I arrived the house was bustling with getting ready festivities. The kids hangin out, boys being boys, & Tracy at ease getting her hair done. We scoped out the area and found such beautiful light everywhere we went. Details, Details, Details! I especially love this first shot. Tracy found her 1st Communion Dress and we incorporated it in one of the detail shots. I love the similarities and contrasts that these two dresses represent. Working with Tracy and Andy has been such a joy. I knew it would be from the experience I had shooting their E-Session. Just two really amazing people who have found each other and have formed a beautiful family and are surrounded by such a loving and supportive family!

It's a wonderful thing to have 3 sisters each helping you all at once to get ready! Wouldn't that be great every weekend! I just love the look on Tracy's face as she reads a card from Andy.



The ceremony was filled with wonderful smiles, laughter and even some good tears. I'm constantly surveying the situation, anticipating actions and reactions.

Spinning around and looking to my right, I captured this moment shooting through the arms of the Videographer. Family...Their reactions...priceless...











Thanks to you both so much for your trust in me, for letting me scout the area along our travels and choose locations that may have been unconventional at first to shoot but produced gorgeous results and for truly enjoying the many moments that made up your day!

10-11-08 The Wedding of Kristen nd Brian

A small gesture to some could be a huge deal to others... You would have thought that Lori and I had just received the Holy Grail when Kristen handed us 2 matching red bags filled with snacks and drinks to hold us over until dinner. It was as if light came beaming from the insides as we opened up the care packages to find a variety of calorie conscious yum yums. Is it still calorie conscious if you eat all of them at once? Hmmm, probably not, huh. Regardless, in that simple but oh so thoughtful gesture, Kristen set the tone for that warm & fuzzy feeling that a Wedding Day should have. A beautiful ceremony followed by ginormous hugs from her students and tons of dancing and fun. We had an amazing time with both you and Brian today and I want to say Thank You! Thank you both for your thoughtfulness, sincerity and genuine love!!! Oh and Brian, the shades look good! =)

The Wedding of Kristen and Larry 10-4-08

The room was so quiet that you could hear the sound of his voice crack a little as Kristen's Dad gave his welcome speech. He said that you would think that once your daughter left home to be with the man that she loves you would worry but he knew that he could and would sleep well at night knowing that she was safe with Larry... Mom nods and blows a kiss Kristen's way and in front of all of their family and friends welcome them in such a warm and inviting way.

Just a few of the wonderful moments that these two beautiful souls will have to remember this day by!







I just love how much fun Kristen is to photograph!














Not a cloud in sight to shield us from the bright sun today but we made it work!









This year I have seen some amazing choreographed dances. There have been Bride-Groom dances, father daughter dances but never an entire bridal party! Kristen did an amazing job with the choreography and kudos go out to the entire bridal party who performed with such enthusiasm! They had the crowd pumped and really set the stage for one fantastic party.

The Wedding of Juliana & Geof 10-3-08

From the moment that I could begin to make out his features and expressions, I could feel the way that he must have felt. There were no more than a few hundred feet separating Geof from Juliana. Approaching in a calm yet direct manner his smile broadening as he grew nearer yet I knew in addition to the elation there was an underlining nervousness and excitement glimmering in his eyes. I felt it, I saw it and everyone within a mile of these two today feels it too! As Geof comes within a mere two feet of Juliana and he can fully take in how beautiful she is, his eyes glistening, he immediately clasps his hand to his mouth in awe and gives the type of reaction that most girls only dream of... Watching this transpire just reaffirms the way that I have viewed their love. Juliana, always upbeat with a friendly word and positive beyond belief. Geof, so genuine, sweet and lovable. You two make me happy to be a part of the wonderful day you have created. Your love and your beauty as people is apparent inside and out!

Much, much love to you both. I'm so very thankful that our paths crossed and you won that fateful E-Session!!!



I love how Geof is helping everyone to get ready!


I little Pre-Wedding Rock Band playing starts the day off right=)

Looking Handsome!





Juliana looked Amazing!


















The smiles say it all!




I love, love, love this shot. Kinda like a little privacy but not...





Oh how I adore available light...