Life as Art

Lily by the bridge...

Lily will graduate in 2011 and we are going to do her senior pics this summer - but we did a mini-session in November.  We did the pics a bit early because we wanted the beautiful old bridge that is by her house to be in them and the county is getting ready to tear it down. All in the name of progress of course.  This is one of the prettiest spots in Warren County and I am sad to see it go.  Thank you Lily for another chance to shoot there and for being such a beautiful model...

 

 I love the up close shots of this beautiful girl!

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

Alyse - Bridal

I love bridal sessions!  I hate bridal sessions!  No, I'm not bi-polar (well not diagnosed anyway..)  But we always have so much fun and get awesome pictures - then I have to wait forever to post them so the groom doesn't accidentally stumble on them ( I don't think too many grooms stalk my site)! But here FINALLY are some of my favorites from Alyse's (Now Mrs. Woodlee) bridal session.  

These are some of the very first shots - I just love this girl!  We did have a bit of a hard time with the "serious" shot at first...

 

 

 

Alyse has such a classic look...

 

 

I told Alyse to bring along her most comfortable accessories....SO...she brought her hikers and her backpack - This is the shot that inspired my Gracie to be a "runaway bride" for Halloween!

 

 

  
   
 
 

Babies in the rain...

These two little ones have arrived over the past few weeks.  One of them on the coldest night of the year.  I have to wonder what they think of all this RAIN.  Trust me - my front field does not normally look like the convergence of two rivers.   They seemed to be as close to the top of the field as they could - but I'm not sure why the one little guy stuck his tongue out at me!!

 

Zach + Kati - The Wedding

Here is my last wedding from 2009 - Good timing  - as today I begin my 2010 Weddings! 

Zach and Kati's wedding was originally going to be in April of 2010, but they decided in the fall... "Why Wait?!"  So... they changed the date to Halloween (Kati LOVES Halloween) and had a BEAUTIFULLY themed wedding. There were gorgeous hand carved pumpkins - stunning fall flowers - and a few young guests even wore their trick-or-treat attire!  

I think it was a great decision - one that was "meant to be" because the wedding was just WONDERFUL. While it made my October a bit crazy, and these pics are slower than I would have liked to make it to the blog (one of my resolutions is to clone myself) it was all worth it!!  Kati was truly glowing - and while Zach does NOT like to get his picture taken - he was so often looking at Kati - I think he may have forgotten I was there.  ; )

Here are just a few of my favorite shots...

The rings...

Bodice detail of Kati's lovely dress...

 

Mom reaches to put the finishing touch on an already "perfect" bride...

 
 

 

This next series is so fun...Zach is NOT one for PDA (public displays of affection) so this spontaneous kiss surprised Kati!

Love this shot of the dashing groom!

 

I have a feeling this guy liked having his picture made -  NOT!

 

Favorite Ceremony shots...

  

 

This day was fun - right down to the cake topper!  AND the cake cutting!

 

Bubbles and a Limo - a perfect end to a perfect day...

 

 
 
  
       
   
 

Edyn's World - 1 year

When we met for Edyn's one year pictures it was a bright, sunny, fall day.  We met at the pumpkin patch and had a great time - BUT sweet Edyn decided at some point she did not like my camera (I'm choosing to believe it had NOTHING to do with me.)  However, she had no problem with my son Griffin and the cow bell we brought along - YES that's right I said COW BELL.  In fact, many of her best pics had a direct correlation with her fever for MORE COW BELL! LOL!  (My apologies if you aren't a SNL fan)  

Anyway, I had to take my pics like a sniper - which made my job more challenging! : )  By the end of the day when we got to the pumpkin patch she decided the whole camera thing wasn't too bad as long as she could play with the pumpkins!  I love this little girl!  It has been an honor to get to watch her grow this first year - Cameron and Kara - Thank you, Thank you for sharing her with me!!

 

 

 

 

 

 
  
  
 
 
 

Mason & Kate - 6 mos

These twins are TOO cute!  How perfect to get one beautiful boy and one beautiful girl all at the SAME time! They are so different and yet they look so good together!  We had fun at our six month session though we had to enlist the help of some pretty girls.  Mason is already such a flirt!!!  Kate's smile and eyes have just won my heart and I can only imagine what the future holds for this little family!  Lots of adventure I'm sure!  Here are a few pics to catch you up on how they've grown!!!

 

 

So Sweet!

So Charming!

So FUNNY!!!

I can't believe I'm quoting a GAP commercial...but "How Cute are these boots?!"

     
 
 

Brandon + Rachel - The Wedding

Here's a peek of Brandon and Rachel's beautiful wedding at the Inn at Harvest Farm.  This had to be one of the coldest days EVER in October! I felt horrible when I took Rachel outside for her bridal shots - but not too horrible when I saw how beautiful they were!  While the outside ceremony was a bit chilly - I think everyone was warmed by the love of this wonderful family starting their life together.  When Brandon and Rachel came back up the aisle,  Brandon was carrying Brooklyn - and it was just so sweet! The three of them look great together!!  : ) 

The details of this wedding were just perfect - the fall colors, the beautiful cake!  Of course I'm a big fan of caramel apples and they made GORGEOUS decorations as well as DELICIOUS wedding favors!

 A few of my favorites follow....

The rings....

 

 

It was fun in the "girls" room...

Apparently it was fun in the "guys" room too!

Love this stormy sky...  

 

 

Every woman deserves to walk down the aisle to a man who looks at her this way!

  

  

    

 

 
 

Joey + India - The Wedding

I LOVE weddings!  That's WHY I do what I do.  I love the big formal soirees and I love the small intimate affairs - it seems each couple always chooses the wedding that best celebrates their love.  India and Joey chose a location that is truly, truly breathtaking.  Vesper Point - part of the Beersheba Assembly has been site of religious services for almost seventy years.  I can not imagine it looking more beautiful then it did this day. 

The wedding was attended by close family and dear friends and the love they felt for the couple was visible.  Lots of smiles, amazing patience with what I'm sure felt like a ton of pictures, it was just a truly wonderful day.  Thank you India and Joey for letting us be a part of it!  Here are a few of my favorite pics...

A fun edit of the beautiful bride...

 

Vesper Point...

  

Love this shot of the "girls"!!!!

and this one...

and this one!  Such Joy!  

 Joey waiting for his bride...

India arm in arm with her father and step-father...

    

The KISS!! :)