Delinquent

To say I've fallen a bit behind in blogging is an understatement.  So I'm going to catch up with what I've been doing over the winter in one big blog.  (I now realize all my watermarks are a year behind-- oops!)
Here we go....
I assisted my friend, Phrene, on a very cold January wedding.  We stayed warm inside for the most part.  I really like being the second shooter at a wedding, it's all the fun of being a wedding photographer and very little pressure.  Here are a few of my favorites...








This beautiful preggo is my friend Robin who waited a LONG time for this baby to come out.  He finally made is appearance this week and I'm excited to meet him.





This beautiful little girl is Brysta.  Obviously, very loved...

Jackie

My friend, Joey, let me use his studio for this last shoot (which worked great-- thanks, Joey!!).  Jackie wanted an urban setting so I was planning to use an alley near the studio Joey told me about.  He said this alley was used for drug deals, blow jobs, and senior photos.  Unfortunately, we didn't get there first :(  But we got some great shots which is easy with Jackie.

Mary

I think Mary is one of those creative types, which is flattering that she wanted me to take her Senior Portraits.  We had fun tromping through the snow and she honestly didn't complain about being cold-- she didn't even look cold (I, on the other hand, looked liked Rudolph).  Mary and I also realized we are both pastor's kids.  Yes, I'm sure you've heard the 2 pastor's kid stereotypes, I'm not telling which category I fell into ;)
Thanks for the fun (chilly) afternoon, Mary!

Sweet :)

This little boy is LOVED!  I love to come into new parents homes and see them gush over their little pride and joy.  I get it... I was a new parent only 2 years ago and I love that little girl more every day.  Little W. is so sweet and smiley...

here he is advertising his dad's business Stein Electric (let me know if you need an electrician!)...



I love the look on mom and W.'s  face...

thanks for the fun photo shoot, Stein's!

Matt and Liza: Engaged!

This is one of my lovely couples getting married next year.  We had a surprisingly beautiful November day for our shoot.  We started out at Riverside Park and then finished at the BOB.  This was my first time meeting them, so I was happy to find that they are really nice people which makes me even more excited about their wedding!  One thing that was super cute was how flirty they were with each other-- and after 6 years of dating!  That's love.

I Love Fall!!

Isn't little S. pretty?  Her dad is in for it later-- keeping those boys away :)  Anyway, I've always loved Robinette's (I even worked there in HS)... apple dumpling, donuts, apples, apple dumpling (mmmm, I love apple dumpling), a really big fake apple... now I love it for fall photo sessions-- check it out...

Liz and Mark...Engaged!

I'm trying this new thing out using the movie making capabilities of my new camera-- fusing moving pictures with still... Liz and Mark are the experiment.  It was fun interviewing them and learning their story-- they were good sports letting me try this thing out with them.  I'll be sure to post the video when I'm done.  Til then... here are my favorite shots.  Looking forward to the wedding!!

Little Man

  H. wasn't into our last session so much, but he has since come around and was sweet and smiley on a beautiful fall day at Aquinas. 

....so loved by his big sister...

Do Not Trash

There should be a better name for these sessions other than "Trash the Dress."  I'm sure the name scares off

more than a few brides.  Barbara was not interested in trashing her dress-- I hardly blame her, it was gorgeous!  I love these sessions though, it gives me a chance to catch up with the couple after the wedding and have a more relaxed photo session.  Matt and Barbara were a blast to spend a chilly morning with, they even made the long drive up from Indiana-- thanks guys, enjoy!