2008 Brides, Lets Go Green!

In an effort to save our planet, I have added to my album line an album made of completely recycled materials. I have also completely eliminated paper proofs from my packaging for 2009. If you are one of my 2008 brides who would like to help me save the planet please read on. I am offering you the opportunity to swap out your paper proofs for (3) copies of your blog slideshow (great for parents), or (3) copies of your high res files or any mixture of them both. If neither of these are appealing to you I will also offer you a free Trash the Dress or Fashion Bridal Session. If you prefer the paper proofs, no worries I will honor your original contract. I just feel like paper proofs are monotonous considering your proofs are already posted online and you receive them on disc too. I would really like to give you something you can enjoy instead. The only stipulation is that you must notify me of your preference prior to your wedding.

A & J's Engagement

If you are looking for A & J's engagement slideshow please shoot me an email and I'll send you the private link.

Children's Portrait Special Update

I have been receiving lots of calls and emails regarding the proofs from the children's portrait special that I ran a couple of weeks back. I am working diligently to get through all of the files but between the 40+ children that I photographed that week and my last few weddings I have over 10,000 files to sort through so please be patient. You will receive an email within the next 3 weeks informing you how to view your proofs online. If you are one of the parents, please shoot me an email so that I have your email address. Thanks again for your patience. :)

Suzanne & Michael's Engagement

Sue & Mike are the winners of my free wedding giveaway contest. Since the contest I have had the opportunity to get to know the two of them a little bit and I can't think of a more deserving couple to win the contest. These two people do sooooo much for our community. They are so giving of their time and are always willing to help others in need. In addition to being awesome people they are soooo in love. I guess they have been referred to by friends as a "sickening cute couple". Which I can personally attest to. It is like they are always on their first date. Giddy, flirting and laughing the whole time!

Their wedding is set for the 4th of July 2009 so we thought it would be fun to do their engagement session at a carnival this 4th of July weekend. Well, doesn't it figure that we show up at the carnival and there were no rides at all it was just an artisans fair. There went our 4th of July theme or so I thought until Mike said "I brought sparklers!" So we created our own little fireworks.

As you all know, weddings cost a ton of money. Determined to have the wedding they have always dreamed of, Sue and Mike have decided to collect cans and bottles as a way to fund their wedding and also help the environment at the same time. A few of the local newspapers recently featured their story so you may have already read about them.

Anyways I am honored to be your wedding photographer and I am looking forward to the big day as I know it is going to be a blast!

If you would like to donate cans or bottles to their wedding fund, you can email them at cansforkisses@yahoo.com
If you would like to read their story CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE

Randi & Rob - Wedding NIght Teasers

Here are a couple of teasers from tonight's wedding. It was so fun, but I'm exhausted so you'll have to wait till the slideshow for all the details :)

Andrea & Brendan

Andrea and Brendan are the best couple. I just love them. This wedding was so so so much fun to photograph. There was never a dull moment. Andrea was absolutely stunning. She has these amazing blue eyes. I couldn't get enough of them ;) Brendan is so cool and laid back and he is ooozing with musical talent! He plays all kinds of instuments. He is in a band called Fever Dream and they actually played for the last hour or so of the reception. It was awesome! Brendan hopped on the drums for a while and rocked the house. I had a blast at your wedding and I thank you for letting me be part of this awesome day. Congratulations! Here is your slideshow.

Congratulations Matt & Laura!

What a great couple! Matt and Laura are so fun together! They both have the best personalities. I had so much fun photographing this wedding! We had alot of laughs, thats for sure. Thanks so much for allowing me to capture your day for you. It was truly a pleasure! Congratulations! Here is your slideshow :)

If you would like to see all of the images from this wedding click here

Andrea & Brendan night of wedding teasers

What a fun wedding! Here are a few of my favs from tonight so far.... I can't wait to blog about this wedding because it was so fun. More to come. Congrats Andrea & Brendan!

Lindsay + Gilly = Engaged

Congratulations Lindsay and Gilly. I met Lindsay last year at Gilly's sister Nikki's wedding and I actually used to babysit Gilly way back when.... I think he might go by Gil now but he'll always be Gilly to me. ;) (Sorry Gilly) Anyways I am super lucky to be able to photograph such a beautiful couple. I can't wait till your big day! Here is your slideshow!

Llora & James are married!

Congratulations Llora & James! Thanks for having me! Here is your slideshow

If you would like to view all of the images from this wedding click here

Kids, Kids, Kids

I have began my crazy children's portrait week today. It was really really hot but fun! I had 5 sessions booked but unfortunately 2 of them had to cancel. :( I am booked for all 25 sessions but if anyone is interested in being notified of cancelations please email me your preferred dates and times and I'll keep you posted. If you have a session booked and have to cancel please try notify me as soon as possible so that I open up your session. I am looking forward to the rest of the week, I met some really cool kids today and can't wait to see who I meet tomorrow!

NOTE: PERSONAL CAMERAS ARE NOT PERMITTED!

Laura & Matt: Night of wedding teaser

I just returned home from Matt & Laura's super fun 4th of July wedding. Here are a couple of my favorites from tonight's slideshow. I'll be posting more details and the slideshow in the upcoming week! But for now I must get my beauty sleep :)