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Alex + Jenn: Forest Park Engagement

I am so extremely thankful for clients who are more than willing to meet up for a session based on sunrise and sunset. I'm especially thankful for those who are willing to meet me in the "sunrise" time frame, as it is super early and I'm sure they would much rather be sleeping in on their weekends!

Jenn and Alex met up with me at Forest Park, bright and early, and the morning was absolutely perfect. There weren't many people at the park yet and the temperature had not yet reached 94 degrees, as it did later that day. These two were engaged a year prior to their engagement session, almost to the date!

















Alex and Jenn, thank you both once again for being so flexible and willing to get up and have your pictures taken so early in the morning! :) I am so blessed to be able to work with sweet couples like you! I can't wait for your wedding!


To see more of Alex and Jenn's engagement session click HERE for their slideshow!

Connor: 6 Months

I don't even know where to begin with this post! I found out I was pregnant shortly after Jessie and Kevin announced they were expecting (Jessie is Adam's cousin). We were due 2 months apart, but Connor decided he wanted to see what the world outside of the womb was all about, so he made his appearance a few weeks early! Having baby boys so close in age we have been hanging out with the Lords a lot! It has been so much fun to see how much they have grown in such a short time. Jessie's family had a trip planned to Florida and they graciously decided to lug me, Adam, and Ethan along so that I could take Connor's 6 month photos on the beach! We had such a blast!

Connor is such a stud! Jessie always has him dressed to the nines and this outfit was no exception!
























"OCO" and Pops can not get enough of baby Connor. And if you are wondering what OCO means? It stands for "Oh Cool One." Seriously, who just goes by "Grandma" anymore??


And to finish up I will leave you with some of my favorites of this gorgeous Mamma and her baby!






Jessie and Kevin, thanks so much for flying us out there! We had a great time with you guys! And thanks Uncle Spooler for (as usual) being a wonderful source of entertainment. I'm so glad we all got to experience the "ambiance" of the beach as a family! I can't wait for more family trips and to watch Connor and Ethan grow up together! We love you guys!

To see more of Connor and his family, click here to watch thier slideshow!

Seth + Katie: Married

Words can not explain how much I LOVED working with Seth and Katie for both their engagement session and also on their wedding day! These two are made for the camera. I loved their style! Now I should add, this was my first wedding back from maternity leave so I was learning to deal with all of the extra things that come along with having a baby. In other words I was stressed to the max. I think it's safe to say that this stress did not get in the way...(actually it may have helped because the pressure was on) of the end result. I am so thankful to be able to work with couple like Seth and Katie. We started out the day at Katie's sister Dani's house, who by the way designed both the invitations and the programs.

 

   

We then headed to Lafayette park where Seth and Katie did a first look! I LOVE first looks, why? Because then we are able to do all bride and groom pictures as well as bridal party pictures before the ceremony, which always makes for better flow of the day. Oh I also love first looks because they are freakin' adorable. Case and point below. 

Perhaps I'm a little bit bias since my little sister Danielle (who is also normally my second shooter) did it, but Katie's hair do might be my favorite to date!

 

While I was shooting this...



Loria was shooting this.



After a minor fiasco with the bridesmaid dresses it was time for the ceremony, where they had music by Timbre.
Also, Seth's dad married the two of them, which of I love. It adds such a level of intimacy when your pastor knows you on a personal level, and when the pastor is your dad...well you can't really get any more personal than that!
 


And then we all headed to the reception where this group got their DANCE on! Seth and Katie, thank you thank you THANK YOU for allowing me to be a part of your wedding day! I am so thankful and so happy for you two.

 

To relive Seth + Katie's entire wedding day click HERE for their Slideshow in full screen! Or watch it below!