Life as Art

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...

Details....

The shoes...um..I mean boots...

A favorite of Hannah with her brother Tucker...

The bell ringers were awesome, standing with the big guys all through the ceremony...

we weren't sure about the flower girls after rehearsal - but they were PERFECT!!

Lexi - Brad & Hannah's boxer, decided to hang out behind Tucker for part of the ceremony... doesn't she look sweet in her pearls :)

I love the way these two look at each other - especially in this moment...

The kiss...

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...

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!)

Love this close-up of Jayla...

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! :)  

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!!! 

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...

and a kiss for Mom...

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!!! :)

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!!!!!

Allison's Bridal - The Reveal!

Finally!  Last evening, Miss George became Mrs. Moore, so I can finally post her bridal pictures!! I thoroughly enjoyed ALL of the George women on this session - and their assistance was invaluable.  They were up for anything - and made sure Allison was "camera ready" - whether she was in a chapel, kicked back on the steps or on an old rope swing.  :)   I could go on and on about Allison, but I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.  

RELAY is HERE!!!!!!!!!

It's Here!  It's tonight!!!  The weather is going to be perfect!  Can you tell I'm excited?!  I know I tend to overuse the exclamation point - but not this time.  Music, Games, Good Food, Friends (oh yes my daughter would want me to mention FACE PAINTING)...what more can you ask for on a Friday Night?

If you have never made your way down to Nunley Stadium for Relay for Life, then do it tonight!  There is so much there for good, family, fun.  None of it is overpriced - and  the money goes to help fight CANCER. Who in this small town has not been touched by this disease?  But it is amazing how far they have come with cancer treatment and that is in no small part due to events just like this one.  So Come Have Fun!!! You'll be so glad you did! 

Here's the only pic I could find in a pinch - but it's one of my favorites!

Brooke K. - 6 mos

Goodness - look how she's grown!!  For this session we went out to Brooke's grandparent's farm.  It was a gorgeous day - for a gorgeous baby!  We included Mom and Dad in some and we changed outfits - but I just loved this series below...

This one was my first edit - I call it Daddy's Hand : )