Goldie and Alex: Sangeet

Truly a once in a lifetime experience! When I met Goldie and Alex I knew they were special people so I was super excited when they decided to have me take part in their wedding celebrations. Some readers may be wondering what a Sangeet is so check out this site and read up http://weddings.iloveindia.com/indian-weddings/pre-wedding-functions/sangeet.html . When preparing for the Sangeet I researched all I could to make sure I could understand what was going to take place, but I don't think anything could have prepared me for the splendor of what took place! Also the order for the night was all candids only please. I thought sweet! This will be perfect but I didn't realize how tuff it was going to be to not pose anyone lol. All night long I kept thinking of great shots to set up, but I talked myself out of it and stuck to the order and I think it was wonderful! It's always so awesome when I find that one shot where the couple didn't know anyone was watching (or in the room for that matter), they are just wrapped up in one another and enjoying their time together. I found more than a few of those!

This is what was waiting inside!!!!

So amazingly beautiful!



Henna




Then the women relatives gathered to play instruments and sings songs.






Goldie and her grandmother enjoying the festivities




Alex wrote and performed a song for Goldie! It was so sweet.




The women relatives again gathered and performed a dance for the Bride and Groom






Favorite shot of the whole night. Such comfort and happiness.










Look at how they look at each other!


Then some of the family put on a funny skit about Goldie and Alex


lol! I think this was the ME ALEX part ;)


They danced a Somoan dance (Alex is Soman)








Then the entire room joined in for some fun!

So much more to come from this celebration!

My sweet boys!

One thing I've missed the most this year about blogging is connecting with you guys! I miss you lol! I haven't had much time to blog about my personal stuff. So here goes and get ready cause my babies jumped into boys in a blink of an eye!

This is so their relationship










Had to end with a "REAL" smile from Branson lol!

Nicole and Joe: Preview

So I think this session just may get my vote for my favorite session of the year! Nicole contacted me with a beautiful email explaining that she would like to get photos of she and her brother for her parents anniversary. I instantly knew this was going to be a session after my own heart. How I would love to have done this with my brother before he went to be with the Lord. How precious pictures with him would be to my heart now. Needless to say I shot this session with my heart on my sleeve.
Nicole and Joe were so funny, when they smiled I smiled. They are just the kind of people you just can't help but to do just that. I know they bring lots of smiles to their parents. So here's hoping that these will be memories to cherish for years to come!
p.s. This is a surprise for their Mom and Dad so if you know them mums the word lol!

Like I said they cracked me up! Nicole explained that baseball played a big part in their interests, so I had to try the next few shots ;)




Look at those smiles




Nicole... WOW


Not so bad yourself Joe ;)


Love this... I ask Nicole to do a serious pose and this is what happened (she just couldn't control the smile, it just jumped out)


Just like this one (cool focus stuff)

Get out your fork and spoon!

This if for all my girlfriends that make fun of me for wanting to eat up babies, after this post you will understand! lol
Ok seriously wish I wouldn't have taken one look at this beautiful baby because he gave me the itch really bad. When we put the little hats on him it just got worse. Mandy, seriously you have one of the most beautiful baby boys and motherhood suits you so well. I don't think I've ever seen you look more at peace and confident as when you are holding and caring for him.

Go ahead admit it you just want to eat him!


oh and those tiny little feet


Little pea pod =)


The room was so beautiful