July 07, 2009

Leavin' on a Jet Plane...

Gracie and I are going on a much-anticipated, whirlwind trip to New York City.  We'll be back early next week, and I'll do my best to get caught up.  She's been looking forward to this for a year and I need to spend some time with her - while she still wants too.  Hope everyone has a great week!!  Will post pics when we get back!   


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July 03, 2009

Have a Rockin' 4th!!!

I hope everyone has a Fun & Save 4th of July!  If you're out after the fireworks in McMinnville tomorrow - there will be a great show at Capalano's downtown.  Bangkok Rust will start rocking at 9:45 with a special guest appearance (nope- not gonna tell you you'll have to go to find out).  Then Hosta Band  will keep rocking after that - So come on down and finish your fourth with some Great Music!  

Enchanted by Ella...

Ella, three-years old, energetic, bubbly, tempestuous, charming, lover of cats, not crazy about dandelions, persistent, sweet - ENCHANTING!

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June 28, 2009

Brad & Hannah's Heavenly Day - Sneak Peek

When I first met with Hannah & her mom Lisa almost a year ago, the plans for the wedding were just forming, but the one thing they both said is they wanted it to be fun - not stressful.  In fact, Hannah played me the song she wanted to play as she walked down to Brad and it was Heavenly Day by Patti Griffin. I fell in love with the song and I've probably listened to it a hundred times since then because I left their house and immediately bought the CD!  


I think that song pretty much sums up their wedding day.  So many people were there to help and to celebrate their love.  There was laughter - and tears - singing - and dancing - a true celebration.  Here are just a few of the pictures from that day - as always much more to come...

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The shoes...um..I mean boots...
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A favorite of Hannah with her brother Tucker...
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The bell ringers were awesome, standing with the big guys all through the ceremony...
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we weren't sure about the flower girls after rehearsal - but they were PERFECT!!
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Lexi - Brad & Hannah's boxer, decided to hang out behind Tucker for part of the ceremony... doesn't she look sweet in her pearls :)

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I love the way these two look at each other - especially in this moment...
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The kiss...
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June 26, 2009

Paula's Dance Academy Recital - Update

When Paula called to ask if I would shoot this years dance recital - I was excited & flattered.  I thought it would be fun and different from my normal shooting style -  and I have to admit - I LOVE ballet!  I LOVE little ballerinas! OH MY - all the little dancers were SO Cute!!  I mean really! 


If you know me you know I don't like to do anything too "traditional" and I thought with the costumes a "HI-KEY" background would be just the ticket.  "All dancer - no distractions" -  The night of dress rehearsal was great- busy, hectic, crazy - but great.  I know some of the "littles" probably got bored waiting in line - but NONE of them were fussy once they got to me - So THANK YOU!!!    

I've had a little difficulty with the "post-processing" end of things - much slower than I anticipated - because Hi-Key leaves no room for error - or dirt - or tape - or a million other things.  I had my assistant working on the pictures for two weeks - but i still had to do the final tweaking myself.  Then we had an issue with the lab and the crop on the 8x10s from my test batch - It's worked out now!  So my turn-around time has been slower than I hoped.  Now that all of the post-capture work is done (Packages should be in next week)  I wanted to post a couple "extra" shots I squeezed in.  I wish I had time to do lots more - but if you've ever been to one of Paula's dress rehearsals you'll understand.  : )

I love Saylor's Eyes in this shot...

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This little one reminds me of cotton candy...(O.K.  so maybe it's been too long since I've had cotton candy - but she is a cutie!)

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Love this close-up of Jayla...

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June 22, 2009

Baby Abigail - Say's "Happy Monday"

O.K., so she's only four months old, and I don't REALLY know what she's saying.  But as I was editing this I felt like she was telling me something "Happy" - and I figure we can all use a little pick me up on a Monday! :)  


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June 19, 2009

Keagan - Turns 1 year old!!

I promised more pictures of Keagan - and here you go! :)  I just can't believe he is already one! He's healthy and happy and is obviously adored.  Thank you Shea and Kyle for letting me be a part of his first year - you two are wonderful with him!!! 

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June 17, 2009

Terry + Chrissy - The Wedding Sneak Peek

Here's a sneak peek of Chrissy & Terry's - beautiful wedding day.  They were married at a small church in Irving College.  They were high school sweethearts and both families seem to already be one.  : )


A few details...

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and a kiss for Mom...

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June 12, 2009

Coming up soon...

I have a LOT of sessions/events in the hopper right now - but I wanted to give a quick sneak peek of this little cutie...Can't even believe he's one!  Keagan fan's hold on - more coming!!! :)


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June 11, 2009

Edyn's World - 8 months

Look how Edyn has grown! As I was editing these, my family kept coming up and every shot I pulled up someone would say "OH!  How Cute!" or "She's Precious"!  So needless to say, prepare youself for a big dose of "ADORABLE"! :)  We took some of these at Kara and Cameron's home and some at Coolidge Park - it was the first really warm day and the park was PACKED!  But Edyn can be cute anywhere!  I just love some of her expressions!  So, without further delay ------Here's Edyn!!!!!


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