Summertime Romance

Sometimes, I can't believe we get paid to just hang out with cool people.  

I'm going to be really honest right now...I love what we do, but I was not looking forward to our shoot last Saturday because I knew it was going be ridiculously hot outside.  I was worried that our engaged couple would tire quickly in the summer sun, which is not conducive to quality shots--it is hard to look happily in love when your face is melting off.

My fears were quickly put to rest when we started our session.  Nicole & Wade, who will marry in September, had brought their game faces and were ready for anything.  This young, fun-loving couple made the afternoon fly by and frankly, we were sad to leave.  Since they were willing to follow our crazy whims, including several last-minute stops, we ended up shooting at 7 different locations!  We wanted a lot of variety since we will be creating a custom photo guest book for their wedding.  I haven't gotten through all of the pictures yet, so rest assured there will be more samples coming, but here are a few to get you started...

All aboard for romance!

We love red!

I call this one, "Love, Close Up With a Wide-Angle Lens"...

Stay tuned for more Nicole & Wade...

Starring Sofia

I tend to gush when I talk about this little girl because she is one of my absolute favorite kids to work with and I was SO jazzed to shoot her again.  With her beautiful blue eyes, blonde hair and array of adorable facial expressions, she could be a child model.  But on top of that- she is SUPER sweet!  Her mom says that she has tantrums, but I don't believe it.  When she calls Susan "Mama", it melts my heart a little!  :)

Wearing the cutest little jumper I've ever seen...

Giving her mama a hug and a dandelion....

Can't wait to see you guys again!!!  

Frogs, snails and puppy dog tails

4 boys could be complete chaos, but these cuties are the portrait of politeness.  And, they all have beautiful eyes and angelic smiles.  You still need a lot of energy to keep up with this family of six though.  :)

And we took some headshots for Amanda to use for her home-based business...

Thank you for sharing the day with us, Matthew, Amanda, Brandon, Aaron, Sam and Zach!!

A family affair

Carrie & Jayson, sitting in a tree...  actually, they were walking in a rose garden, but you know what I'm sayin'.  :)  We are getting excited for their rapidly approaching 4th of July wedding!!  

We had a fabulously fun day with the two families that are being brought together with this marriage.  The 6 kids (yes, 6!) were great subjects!

The younger kids had so much energy!

Holly and Hannah hiding...

Thanks for a great day!  We'll see you all soon!!

Perfect in Plaid!

I have a lot of catch up to do, so I'll start with the most recent and work backward.  We are so fortunate to have been very busy lately and someday maybe I'll figure out how to find time for the blog so that you guys can keep track of us!  :)

Here is little Emily, who turned 2 recently, being adored by her parents.  They will be a family of 4 soon!!!

Emily LOVES cookies and is such a sweetheart!  I didn't want to give her back at the end of the shoot!