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Monday, March 31, 2008

Creations by Mechele

I worked with Mechele from "Creations by Mechele" about a week ago and I had a lot of fun getting to know her and just what it takes to create her specials cakes and goodies!
I hope this is a help and a blessing to you girl! Good luck with all you do! Here are a few pics for a preview, I'll have the cd soon.









Meet the creator in "Creations by Mechele"


She looks so at peace when she is creating









Sunday, March 30, 2008

The perfect something blue! Ohhhhh and it's shoes! Are these not just the cutest shoes? They are by Nina Vanilla. I think these would be fabulous wedding shoes to photograph! =)




Because you know I believe !! =)

Really cool Bridal information:

Written by Amelia Robinson


Photo by Lisa Powell
Jennifer Campbell (left) and Kristina Hein, employees of the Goodwill store in Beavercreek, hang wedding dresses Tuesday, March 25, in preparation for a sale that starts today. Goodwill is offering 600 gently used wedding dresses at prices as low as $49. The sale also will be available at the Troy store.

BEAVERCREEK — Brides-to-be: Prepare your charge cards. There may be a wedding dress with your name on it at an unlikely place.

Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley is selling 600 sample wedding dresses for $99.99 today, March 25, through Friday and for $49.99 on Saturday at its Beavercreek and Troy stores, spokeswoman Mari Jo V. Sellers said.

The dresses are in good shape, but may need cleaning and alterations.

They have not been worn by a bride, but they’ve been worn,” (tried on), Sellers said, noting that a business provided the dresses to Goodwill for a reduced price.

Sellers said the sale can be a real money saver.

The average consumer spent $1,564 on a wedding dress in 2007, according to the Wedding Report, a wedding statistics company.

Kelly Evans, 29, of Dayton, got an early look at Goodwill’s first wedding dress sale on Tuesday while shopping with fiance Joe Gier and her son, Dakota Evans.

She searched the racks for a dress that would outshine the one she’d already selected for her April 2 union. Her hunt for a dress became a larger effort with Sellers, fellow shopper Kathleen Koehl of Beavercreek and others helping.

The quality of the dresses impressed Koehl, who didn’t know Evans.

“I wish I knew someone who was getting married. I would buy them a dress,” Koehl, 39, said after zipping up Evans.

The selection runs the gamut from traditional to contemporary and includes ivory, champagne, white and off-white dresses in sizes ranging mainly from 10 to 16.

The dresses included gowns designed by Jessica McClintock, Alfred Angelo and Mon Cheri.

The sale benefits Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley programs that assist people with disabilities .

Friday, March 28, 2008

I haven't posted in a few days and I really miss it lol! I have a bunch of stuff going on right now and I'm trying to get caught up. Real quick here are some posts to look forward to:

1.) Cake Creation by Mechele's photo shoot
2.) Spring Photo shoot (various children)
3.) Up and coming contests (2 in the works)!!!! Can't wait to get these up!
4.) Erin's maternity pics!!!! Can't wait for this either lol


Couldn't resist posting this! I heart this wedding! And I miss you guys already. Stacey I received your order today and I'll send you a pm later.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

First Day of Spring!

I woke Mason up this morning with an enthusiastic "WAKE UP! The first day of spring is here!" The first words of of his mouth "Is Splash Moraine open?" I thought that was too cute

We ventured out and did some spring yard cleaning and look what I discovered! Some of the spring bulbs are coming up!


Mmmmmm warm summer days here we come!

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Stacey and Adam's Wedding!

Oh my it's almost 3am and I'm up editing and blogging! LOL
Stacy and Adam were even more fun on their wedding day than than their e-session! I didn't even think that was possible. When I am around these two all I do is laugh and smile!
Stacey, you have the sweetest smile, it matches so very well with your personality and Adam I think all my hard work paid off because I have some really good proof that you too are a great smiler (is that even a word? IDK). I am so blessed to have met you both and your sweet, sweet families.
Mario and Tina, you guys are a blessing and you have such a great daughter! I'm so glad you found my website and hired me!
K so I have a few sessions ahead of you guys but I went through and grabbed a few I thought you might enjoy for a little preview!


Oh my if this picture doesn't do him justice! lol


In a few words-- DOLL BABY!


Ow OWWWWWWW! HOT MOMMA


I really like this one


See Adam, you have a wonderful smile!


Ok ok I'll give it to you.. you do pretty good with the serious look too


Another GREAT session with the guys! And to think I once feared the guys sessions


Waaaaaay to much fun being had here 'nuff said!




It rained... and it was beautiful, don't ya think?


I'm really starting to enjoy photographs where you catch them sneeking those loving gazes
LOVE this one! She looked at him all day like this sniff sniff it was beautiful



Beth and Kyle's slide show

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

To my babies:

I've been watching myself with my kids lately and I've noticed something. I'm saying "not now" and "maybe later" way too much. It worries me. Whenever I hear Trace Adkins' song You're Gonna Miss This, I get choked up.

There’s a plummer workin’ on the water heater,
Dogs barkin’ phones ringin’ one kid’s cryin’ one kid’s screamin’,
And she keeps apologizing, he says they don’t bother me I got 2 babies of my own one’s 36 one’s 23 it’s hard to believe

But you’re gonna miss this
You’re gonna want this back
You’re gonna wish these days hadn’t gone by so fast
These are some good times so take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you’re gonna miss this
You’re gonna miss this

I know every parent experiences some sort of sadness as their children grow and become independent persons, but I think what I'm feeling is a little different. I still have babies at home and I can try to make our days together better. I have to slow down and remember that someday I'm going to want my babies to spend time with me.
Even now as I type this Branson is sitting in my lap saying "I hold you Mommy" "I hold you Mommy".
So, hold me my sweet babies and I'll hold you. Tomorrow I might wake up and the "hold you" will be gone and the slap of baby feet against the floor won't be heard, but the love we've left on the heart will always be felt.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Recommended Wedding Vendor

I have a very talented friend who has opened his own pianist business! You can check it out @ OhioWeddingBells.com


Isn't that a great name! I have worked with Stephen on many occasions and I have found him to be very professional and friendly. I'm sure he will be the perfect addition to your special day!
Not only is he a talented pianist but also a web designer, his site is really well put together.
Hmmm I may require his design services in the future....
Great job Steph-O! You are such a kind person, I'm looking forward to watching your business grow!

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Customer Service Post

I'm sitting here watching the news announce the much anticipated opening of the IKEA and all I can think is "great another giant store that will inevitably compete for the best price and worst customer service".
I'm not at all excited.
I am however excited that the lovely, family owned Chinese restaurant here in town will celebrate their 10th anniversary in May. They have the "BEST" customer service. Not because they give free stuff away or because the restaurant is the prettiest ever, because neither of these would be true. They do however, greet you with a smile, remember your favorite food, talk to you about their family, serve delicious food in quality containers and package it specifically so that it won't spill. They also work VERY hard just to make it and provide for their family I just can't help but appreciate that.
So check back in May for a special photo shoot to celebrate with them! And if you are ever in Brookville stop by The Great Wall and visit with Candy.

Monday, March 10, 2008

More of the beautiful Taitum


I was going to dodge the eyes on this one, but I really like the dark effect


Again trying out textures

I love my boys' eyes

They are so sweet and tender









Branson just can't resist ears! He's thinking about it....


He's going for them....


And he gets them... (mason doesn't like it) LOL

Blizzard!



Sunset at Cathy's

Boogers


action shot


Little stinker threw it right at me

Tracy I bet you didn't know....

That even the box you sent would be a gift! LOL

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Kutless - Strong Tower

When I wander through the desert
And I'm longing for my home
All my dreams have gone astray
When I'm stranded in the valley
And I'm tired and all alone
It seems like I've lost my way

I go runnign to Your moutain
Where your mercy sets me free

[chorus]
You are my strong tower
Shelter over me
Beautiful and mighty
Everlasting King
You are my strong tower
Fortress when I'm weak
Your name is true and holy
And Your face is all I seek

In the middle of my darkness
In the nidst of all my fear
You're my refuge and my hope
When the storm of life is raging
And the thunder's all I hear
You speak softly to my soul

Friday, March 7, 2008

Beth and Kyle

I HEART THIS COUPLE!!!!! They were a dream to photograph! This is such a large post because I just couldn't narrow down my favorites. I loved them all, and how could I not, look at this beautiful couple!


Aren't they just adorable?


Look at how he looks at her! What a beautiful love


What a crazy beautiful and fun girl


I tried out some texture on this one


They laughed, I laughed and that's how the whole day went!








But man, they can rock out a serious look! This is my favorite one!


She's so cute





Ring shot


Another great serious one!

About Me

My photo
Wife, mother, photographer based out of Dayton Ohio. Will travel =) I believe in love. I cry when I see it’s presence in photographs of people I don’t even know. I believe love can be touched with the eyes as they move across the well told story of a photograph. That’s what I want to do… I want to tell love stories with my photographs.
I know Jesus in my heart and through him I know how to change lives. All the beauty I see is because of the stability and inspiration of my home life. Family is so very important to me. They are what makes me complete, my foundation and my encouragement. It is because of them that I know a great love story while looking through a lens.