Monthly Archives: August 2011

Dan & Katie {Ridley Creek Wedding Photographer}

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Dan and Katie were married on July 9th at Saint Eugene Church. The ceremony was followed by a reception at Ridley Creek State Park. I met Katie at her parents house a bit before the ceremony to get a few detail shots & photos of the girls before heading to the church. I was impressed with how calm Katie was even in the moments before walking down the aisle. The ceremony was perfect, of course, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching Dan and Katie exchange glances and smiles throughout. 

After the ceremony, we headed back to Katie’s parent’s house for basic formals. Her grandmother’s wedding photos were taken in front of the very same house, which I thought was really cute. After that, we made our way to Ridley. Dan and Katie set aside a decent chunk of time for photos between the ceremony and reception which was awesome. I usually have to cram family formals, photos of the bride and groom, and the bridal party into an hour or less which REALLY is not that much time, and can be quite stressful for everyone. I really appreciate them making so much time for me! Dan & Katie even had some time to sit and relax in the bridal suite before the start of the reception after we finished up their photos. I really had fun wandering around the park with them and they were SO easy to photograph!

Hope you enjoy some previews from their big day!

Ridley Creek Brial Session

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I did a bridal session a few weeks back with the uber-talented ladies from Lovely Locks & Touch of Blush. I have worked with Gina (Lovely Locks) & Jessica (Touch of Blush) on several weddings and we always work really well together, so we thought it would be fun to do a bridal session. The thing I loved most about this session was that I was able to just take my time and really get the photos I wanted. Weddings tend to be very rushed due to the schedule, so everything about this shoot was a pleasant change of pace. Be sure to stop by and check out Lovely Locks and Touch of Blush. Why? Because I said so, and the reality is…their work is impeccable. 

Here are just a few of my favorites!

Sorry, Danny & Emily, you know I had to post this!

 

1,000 fan giveaway winner is…..

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There were 428 entries to my giveaway! Far more than I expected. I am beyond excited to have so many new fans as well. I can’t thank all the vendors enough for generously sponsoring their products to my giveaway. There is going to be one happy photographer!

Comment number 182 was by Kasandra Jenne

“I have “liked” all of the amazing vendors that I wasn’t already a fan of and I am very excited about this giveaway! Thanks for having such an amazing giveaway =)”

Congratulations Kasandra!! 

*Winner has 24 hours to contact me. If I have not been contacted another winner will be chosen by random.org.

 

 

Abigail & Kendall

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I’m totally behind on blogging, but I’d like to share Abigail & Kendall’s session with you. The girls just turned 5 last week and I loved spending the evening with them. Although they are twins, they are almost complete opposites! Abigail is Miss Sass-A-Frass while Kendall is far more laid back and tomboyish. Kendall has curly hair & blue eyes & Abigail has pin straight hair & green eyes. Both girls are absolutely gorgeous. I can almost guarantee their parents are in trouble when they get older.

Photographing Abigail & Kendall was like photographing my daughter. They posed beautifully and looked at the camera when THEY wanted to. Otherwise, forget it. Something I find to be typical with almost every little girl I work with. For some reason I LOVE the sass. It’s so funny watching a 5 year old try to be miss independent. Shortly after they usually realize that they won’t get the ice cream that their mom promised them if they don’t cooperate, well, that’s when I get the shots I want. 

Their mom Tara let the girls play in the lake after we wrapped up our session. I decided to stick around and chat for a bit, and I am so glad I did. Some of my favorite pictures of Abigail are from when she was playing in the water. I’m sure poor Tara had a blast driving home sopping wet children, but hopefully she will think it was worth it after seeing the pictures :)

 

1,000 Fan Giveaway!

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First off, I would like to thank every single person who has helped me reach 1,000 fans!! My clients and fans have shown overwhelming support by sharing & suggesting my business page to others they know. My goal was to reach 1,000 fans by January 2012 so I am elated to be here already. So thank you, again, for getting me here!

Now onto the fun stuff!

As a thank you I am hosting a giveaway. There are a TON of amazing vendors on board (over 60!!!)…and I have to admit…I am SERIOUSLY jealous of whoever wins this. I’ve always been happy to support other photographers, answer questions, offer advice, etc. I have hosted giveaways for past clients offering print credits & canvas wraps, but I wanted to offer something to the other photographers out there…so here it is!

One lucky winner will get EVERYTHING listed below. Be sure to follow the rules in order to win. 

Rules to Enter: Rules to Enter:  You must “like” each vendor listed. 
(REQUIRED). Come back and leave a comment on this blog stating you did for your first entry. There is a link to each vendors page above their picture & description of what they have donated.

Extra Entry: Post this giveaway on your facebook page. Come back and leave a comment on this blog stating you did so.

*Please take your time when “liking” all of the vendors pages, or else facebook might block you, and think you’re spamming. *

 

 Heather Bell Hats (and other things)

$30 Gift Certificate

Blue Daisy Designs

Baby announcement collection, storyboard, and blogger templates

Little Owl Creations

$25 Credit To Their Etsy Shop

Splash of Color by Moonlight

$30 Gift Certificate

Norma Mitchell Photography & Jewelry

$25 Gift Certificate Towards Jewelry

Crochet for the Wee Ones

Newborn sweetheart zebra hat

Ashley’s Posh Tots

Petti Romper (your choice of color)

Memorable Epiphanies

$25 Gift Certificate

Birdy Bird Boutique

$30 Gift Certificate

2 Peas Boutique

5″ hot pink handmade satin peony with rhinestone center. Comes on a hot pink shimmer elastic headband.

Business Basics 4 Photogs

Pre-made logo design ($60 value)

The Little Things

Daisy Hat

Sherri Peroni Photography and Props

Crocheted Sleeping Owl Hat is made with a soft wool in blue and green

The Album Cafe

$50 Gift Certificate

Jessy’s Props and Creations

One dyed cheesecloth wrap – vendors choice from what is premade

Artsychameleon | Props

$30 Gift Certificate

The Piece Shop

Newborn hairpiece

So Cuddly Creations

Newborn hat

DTP Actions & Design

Colorless collection ($30 value)

Precious Moments Crochet Designs

Confetti beanie with heart button

Sew Whimsey

$25 credit to Etsy shop

Skeeterbug Props

Froggy hat & diaper cover set ($45 value)

This-N-That Boutique

$20 credit to Etsy store

TOTS Photo Props

Newborn newsboy hat (choice of white, yellow, pink, blue, turquoise, or green)

Hazelmoonfly

French country chic headband

The Shoppe

$50 gift certificate

Babies Republic Handmade Baby Accessories & Photo Props

Newborn hat (choice of color)

Bumble Bee-Knees

Teddy bear hat

Crafty Chics Photography Props

Simple chunky newborn beanie

Cutie Patootie Photography Props

Stork pouch ($35 value)

Laura Brett Photography 

Complete action set ($70 value)

Posh Garden Photography Props 

Vintage-style triple rosette in teal and marigold 

The Sweet Sleeve 

5 custom sleeves ($20 value)

The Posh Princess 

Alexa hedband or clip in your choice of color

Creative Photo Props by Jerusha 

Free hat of chioce

BuggyD Creations 

$20 gift certificate

Crochet Cuteness 

Denim chinstrap beanie

Little Keira’s Bows 

Lavender heaband

The Bitsy Beau  

White ruffled flower headband with lavender accents

Yummy Design Studio 

$15 gift certificate

Posh Props 

$25 gift certificate

Bits & Bobs Galore – A Photographers Prop Heaven 

4ft vinyl background – winners choice

Little Town Boutique 

$15 gift certificate

Mary’s Daughters  

$25 gift certificate

Jenn Liebman Creations 

$50 gift certificate

Twinsanity Designs 

Flower headband

Backdrops & Floordrops by Imajen 

$50 gift certificate

Ruffle Fabric 

1 yard of your choice of fabric

Hoo Loves You Baby, LLC 

 Small brown flower headband with brown feather trim – Available in any size

Nattie Cakes Decor

Classic Gerbera Daisy Rhinestone Flower Headband in winner’s choice of color and size

 Naturally Playful, LLC 

$25 gift certificate

Love That! Crochet 

Nest Hat

Dancing Daisy Boutique 

Any single item from shop

Photographers Gathering Place 

1 year platinum membership ($49 value)

Jennalle Dunn – Custom Creations 

set of wall display guides

PrimitiveMoose 

$15 gift certificate

Cherished Times Boutique 

Choice between these two hats

The Easy Accounting Solution for the Photographer 

1 year subscription ($199 value!)

 Hugaroos

 

Any single product from Etsy shop

Birdie Baby Boutique

 

Chiffon headband- custom color selection by winner

Cricket Creations

 

$25 gift certificate

Pumpkin Creek Hats

 

Pom-Pom baby hat

Sassy Yarn Barn

 Newborn hat, headband, or bowtie

Jolieberry 

$15 Gift Certificate


* I have to approve all comments so yours will not appear rightaway.Please leave just one comment per entry.

* Winner will be chosen by random.org 

* Winner is responsible for contacting each vendor to claim their prize. 

* A few vendors require winner to pay shipping.

Contest ends August 15th at midnight!