I see the coolest things...

while blog stalking!
Ok so while checking out a few blogs today I saw the coolest send off idea. K so you know how people do rice and birdseed and bubbles? Well this couple had a balloon send off. While they walked along the path to the car their guests released balloons with tiny strips of paper on which they had written a special wish for the couple!!! LOVE it!
Hey 2010 brides.... (begin whisper tones) psssst come closer K (one of you guys should totally do this) I'd love you a bunch more ;)

More from Cassie and Robbie's Daring Bridal session!

It poured but that didn't stop these two! They were true troupers!

What happens on a Daring Bridal Session......

I am in love with this! Cassie decided to do my Daring Bridal Session! Couldn't ♥ her more for it! She opted to rent a tux and bring her new husband along! May I just say.... THEY ROCKED IT OUT! More blog worthy goodness to follow

P.S. If you are sassy bride and want to try out a daring bridal session give me a call for details... YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

Who wouldn't love a new Vera Wang dress??

Check out this blog to enter:
http://weddingsunveiledblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/win-dress-by-vera-wang.html

New York Wedding: Greg and Claire

This wedding was so amazing for me as a photographer. One reason being that Claire kept awesome contact with me so I knew so much about her, she and Greg's relationship and their families. Another reason is that Clair and Greg scheduled so much time for pictures. I felt like I was at an all you can take picture buffet lol! Needless to say I took the most pictures that I have ever taken at a wedding =)! It was just perfect. It also didn't hurt anything that I got to travel to New York for this wedding!! I had a wonderful time and met some of the nicest people.
This wedding had so many cool features: a red corvette, bride who loves the piano and sang to her groom at the reception (awwwwwww, sniff, sniff), a waterfall, an ice cream shop, a bride and groom who were pretty much up for anything oh and did I mention that the wedding colors were the same as my new business colors!
Thank you so much Greg and Claire for allowing me to be part of your day, it was nothing sort of a fairy tale!!!

I think it's safe to say the bride and groom had one thing on their mind that day


I found so many ways to incorporate Claire's love for the piano into her pics




Love this ring shot!


You guys know about my love of shoes =)


We got a little gansta with this shot lol


Claire couldn't be more beautiful


Yes, this is the groom checking the oil in his tux! A true mechanic .


I spy with my little eye...





I've been working on painting with light and I really like how this one turned out!


The great get-a-way!!!


Much much more to come!!

New idea!

My friend just opened her new Etsy shop! Check it out here
P.S. Would one of my beautiful brides be interested in wearing one of these lovely head pieces this year???

While blog roaming.....

I discovered these little treats:

http://www.littlemissmatched.com/Catalog/mens-socks/mixter-25-26-27

Now I just know one of my lovely grooms will be wearing (pretty please??) Cassie do you think you can talk Robby into it???

Flowers!!

I found this on a wedding blog and how in love am I with # 1 and 2?? I just love them also #11!!

I adore these!

Today I received the cutest Save-the-Date announcement! I just love it when I get stuff like this so that I can share it with you all!


I love this idea. Jeremy and Julia, you guys are too much!

One more great engagement picture idea!

A couple of my couples loved this idea and used it in their weddings so I'll share it with all of you!
These are slim cards that you can put up to 100 different images on.



I suggested putting the engagement pics on them and punching a whole in the corner. Then attaching them to the favors at the tables for the reception. Now the GREAT thing about these is that they are double sided and you can have a message printed on them as well!!
How adorable is this:

Another great use for those beautiful engagement pics!!!

Try adding these stickers to the back of your invation envelope! You can use up to 90 different images from your engagement pics. Each pack contains 90 stickers!

Ok I know I'm outta control!!! lol

Three posts in one day! I just can't help myself. I have all these ideas running through my head and a huge file full off ideas for all my weddings! I can't wait to see all your dresses, bouquets and any cool surprises you guys have in store!

I'm really hoping one of you surprises me with some hot red or pink boots under the dress(hint hint) I promise if you do you will get tons of cool pics! Brittany I know you could rock it out lol! Ok I need my brides to email me with any juicy details you can share! I miss you guys!

Great idea for all brides!!!

You worked it and you guys were hotttt~ You loved your engagement session and now you want to do more with those fabulous pictures!! Why not use them on personal wedding invitations?? 15% off discount will apply! Give me a call and order yours today!

Planning on getting married when it's chilly?

Check out this site for super cute bridal jackets!
http://www.wed-shopping.com/all_products.php3?wed=2

2008 Favorites!!

I am so blessed to have had a wonderful year in photography! I have met some amazing people and been to some great places. Never could I have imagined that photography would have given me so many oppurtunities. Not only has God given me more than enough clients but He also has given me an abundence of new friends and many chances to experience the love and support of those friends.

2008 was a very hard year for me personally and I know if I didn't have the love from some of you that I wouldn't have made it through. So while I will always look back on this year with sorrow, I will also remember how these trials have made my relationship with Christ stronger, how these trials have made my heart more tender and the place that these trials make me the woman I am today.
So with all the tears and smiles of 2008:
It's going to take a bit to load though.

Leah and Nathan Part 3!

The girls folder:

At the salon


I thought it was really pretty how the curls hung over her vail

Nice natural light


Love this shot! Probably my fav from this folder


Amazingly beautiful





I love this one too





Fun with texture

Are you a daring bride

So I was thinking about the “Trash the Dress” sessions that are becoming so very popular. All the while, looking in my closet at my beautiful hand beaded wedding dress, 6ft train and all. Memories of the day flooded my mind. I was lost in a vision of me standing with my daughter, explaining why every detail was so important and exclaiming “look at mommy's princess dress!!” While I know she may never wear my dress, there still is something very sentimental about having it here physically. (Also very nice to have it here every year so that I can try it on and dance around behind the locked door of my bedroom LOL!) Hey, it’s who I am and the thought of “Trashing” my dress or yours is just way too stressful.

Although, I do love the artistic movement of the pictures and appreciate the fresh ideas. There is just something about the contrast that draws me in, but I believe the same picture can be achieved without completely trashing the dress.

So if you enjoy the idea of taking your wedding dress out again and getting some edgy picture without complete distruction of your dress, listen up (or read up =) ) I am going to be offering a very tame version called “Daring bridal sessions” You may leave with a dry cleaners bill, but you will also leave with the beautiful dress in hand. So if you are a “Daring Bride” who wants to get some great post wedding pics with your dress I would love to hear from you!

Here are just a few from a great session with the beautiful Mandy:

New Ideas

Ok so I've been thinking about some cool ideas to try out and I really want to do a photo shoot with the guys and I think these canes and top hats would be fun. (Leah Patton this would be great for your wedding)
Look into it and if any of my grooms want to try it out get it contact with me and we'll get it together.

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