Ok, I am sure you ALL know…but Kaylon has been my biggest supporter since I started my official photography business. In the last 2 years I cannot even count how many weddings, portrait sessions, and referrals this chick has given me I met her at a party when I was pregnant with Perrin…we didn’t really talk much there, but I asked her to do a shoot for me…since that shoot, we have become really great friends and there was NEVER a question as to who would photograph her wedding. This is a rare instance where I was friends with a client and agreed to do their wedding.

So, their engagement shoot:
Location: Old Town

There is a lot to post…I have let my fans down by not keeping this updated over the last few weeks, but I am sure you all know, I have had a LOT going on!

Ok, so…I don’t even know how far back I need to post from!
I think I last left off with Amanda and Eric’s shoot…so I will pick up with the next shoot:
Mankin Mansion. The biggest problem I encountered here was the wind, which incidentally blew one of my lights over and it crashed down and bent up my only white translucent umbrella…

Either way, got some great shots of this gorgeous redhead on a giant chessboard. I want to go back one day and do a really edgy shoot on it:

went inside and got this fabulous shot of her at the piano:

and one more:

and I probably should post her favorite:

Ok, now…

The weekend before, I did have a wedding! How could I forget! Seriously, the MOST fun wedding I have been to. I wanted to actually get on the dance floor and dance! Nothing like a bunch of Latino’s throwing down!

oh, and I shot these other shots of some cuties…I love having my strobes with me at weddings—adds a new fun element to photographing the average wedding!

ok, so after that, I had 2 weddings back to back…caused me to be backed up in my post processing with 3 weddings, 2 engagement shoots and a bridal session all at once! But, I am just about caught up…so anyway, here are a few from Christa and Jonathan’s June 6 wedding:

Then, I had shannon and chris’s wedding. Firstly OMG it was SOOOOOOOO hot. I cannot even tell you. Everyone was getting testy—even me! I was turning into a bossy lady! Imagine that! But, honestly, I think that shannon and everyone else will agree that every thing was more than worth it, because the shots we got at this wedding really blew ME away:

ok, and then, after shannon, I had amanda and brian! Ok, again…I had a 3 day run with being in the worst conditions ever…heat, sweat, bugs. But this one, was the worst. The may flies were so thick in the air….oh it was horrible. But we went ahead with the deed…and Amanda and Brian cranked out some great shots!

and of course, I have more stuff from today….and from other stuff…wow. Yeah, so this will do for now!

ok, really words cannot even describe how gorgeous this girl is. I mean, lets face it girls, guys are just accessories; handbags to our lives. I know, I am mean. However, men really do realize that it’s the women that shine, and not the men:) hehe. I am so kidding, but not really.

/wink.

So today, I shot Amanda and Eric. After a much needed perfect shoot, I think I nailed it with this couple. Talk about sexy—sultry—romantic—and ultimate hotness.
I am only posting one here, but really—this is the only one they need.

Oh, and btw. I saw a snake—I think it was a water moccosin. My lovely and dear friend, helped me with this shoot. We were SKEEEEEEEEEEERED!

Erin and Mike’s engagement session was fantastic:) We had such a nice time and it went so quickly!

yeah. I don’t even know what to say to myself.

It rained. Yes, I made them stand in it. Yes, I made them suffer. But at the end of the day, I think I have developed a girl crush on S because as soon as she changed her clothes, she changed personalities. Down with DRESSES! hehe.

The challenge: Taking advantage of available light

The obstacles: Rain, very low lighting, and wind.

The location: The canal walk in Ric, plus a few other places right around the area.

The jist? City couple…with a mix of romance and an homage to ol’ Paris. I.E. We got lucky with the rain!

These are just a few quick edits…a note about the last shot: EXTREMELY difficult lighting and trying to get the rain in was a new subject for me. I hope I nailed it!

Well, it’s about to start…the chaos of yet another wedding season. But, at least I have some FANTASTIC couples for this year to motivate me!

So, what have I been doing? Shooting of course! Here are shots from the latest shoots…

Connie and Dan….I am so in love with this photo for various reasons…mainly b/c we had gale force winds and were fighting off horrible weather when this was shot. Either way…I <3 it.

Anya…we are on month 10 with her shoots…And every month, they just get better and better!

and Jess and her mannnn:)

This is such a fun couple. I crack up so much photographing them. it’s nice to be around people who don’t take life seriously!

More to come….keep reading:) And thanks guys for being such great subjects!!

How can you take a shot like this seriously? It’s just so fun and cute! Thanks Ashley and Josh for letting me be goofy with these engagement photos:)