Wedding: Rob & Kellie *sneak peek*

This past weekend I had the great privilege to photograph Rob and Kellie's gorgeous wedding at the Honalee Farm and Event Center in Eagle, ID. The bride and groom were stunning. The decor was Pinterest chic, simple and beautiful. Rob and Kellie were surrounded by their closest friends and families as they said their "I Do's" and then they celebrated with cake and dancing. The day was absolutely perfect. Congratulations Rob & Kellie and thank you for inviting me to play a role in your most important day! It was an honor.

Photographer favorite...

I wanted to try a different kind of "ring shot" for Rob and Kellie and went for the intertwining arms and hands to show off their wedding bling.

Ring and bouquet shot:

Isn't burlap the best? I love, love, love this LOVE banner! 

They're stunning, right? See, I told you so.

The wedding party was great, everyone was so much fun!

The "P" Family *sneak peek*

One of the sad aspects of wedding photography is that sometimes you photograph a couple's wedding and then they move on and the photographer is left wondering what became of them. Not so with the P family!  I had the great pleasure of meeting up with them again at a wedding this past May and learned that they're not only incredibly happy, but that they also have a son. He's absolutely cherubic! It was an honor when Michelle asked me to take her family's portraits this summer. 

We met up last Friday in the heat of the evening, at a local park, a wide open space for their 2-year old to run and play. If you've ever parented a 2-year old little boy, then you can appreciate the energy and curiosity that kept us all chasing this adorable boy. I remember those days all too well, and the fact that I never had formal portraits of my son when he was 2 because he wouldn't sit still for anything! And if you've ever parented a 2-year old little boy, you know just how endearing a little boy's energy can be; I wouldn't trade the days of chasing my toddler son for anything. Thanks Tony & Michelle! Hope you cherish the memories of chasing around your darling little boy because they grow up way too fast!

Michelle found this wagon at a thrift store! This is an AWESOME find!

I think I may start shopping for photo props at thrift stores.

Complete love and adoration...

Look at that darling face and those blond curls! A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E! 

The "L" Family *sneak peek*

What fun summer for photography! This is my third destination session in the past three months and the winds of adventure blew me in the direction of Provo, Utah this time to photograph my cousin and her family. We woke to pouring rain on family picture day, no thanks to a mischievous Mother Nature. So we dodged rain drops and rain puddles as we explored the BYU campus in search of great locations. Weather disappointment aside, I think we captured some real gems!

Eternally bound. My cousin married a cop...

We drove up to Sundance, which was extraordinarily gorgeous....and DRENCHED. It never stopped pouring the entire time we were there, crowded under an awning, waiting for a break in the weather, so we scrapped that idea and salved the situation with a visit to The Sweet Tooth Fairy (she won Cupcake Wars!!!) for some sugary goodness.

I can't decide: color or black and white?

Matt & Debra *encore*

When I post a sneak peek from a session or from a wedding, I usually go through the images very quickly and choose a few, almost at random, to share. As I edit the session, there are always more pictures that I simply can't wait to show off to my clients. Over the past few weeks as I've been proofing Matt and Debra's wedding images, I've come across several amazing images that I can't wait to share with the couple. So this is an encore the Matt and Debra's sneak peek wedding post from a couple weeks ago. Just a few more favorites...

The "W" Family

I love shooting in a new city and I also hate shooting in a new city, due in large part to all the cool locations that I see along the way that I might never get to use. Like Kennewick, WA, where I recently (which is a nice way of saying sometime last month and am just now getting around to posing) took pictures of my husband's sister and her family. My sister-in-law chose a really gorgeous location right along the Columbia River that has views of not one, but two suspension bridges (if they're not suspension bridges, my husband will give me a thorough schooling on bridges. Oi.) Not only that, this location has a lighthouse. How cool is that?? So, without any further babbling, here are a few of my favorites...

I also took their family portrait next to their pool...

Wedding: Matt & Debra 6.30.12

In all my years of photographing weddings, I don't think I've ever photographed a bride more giddy about her wedding than Debra. Her enthusiasm was infectious; she couldn't wait to marry Matt!  They both looked incredibly gorgeous (it's okay to call a guy 'gorgeous' right?) as they tied the knot last weekend, under the summer sunshine and in the company of their closest friends and family. Their wedding was absolutely beautiful from the people to the cake to the flowers (which were amazing and smelled delicious)! The couple topped off their perfect day with toasts, dancing and sparklers!

Congratulations Matt & Debra!

E-Session: Rob & Kellie *sneak peek*

What I love about guys (or rather grooms) like Rob is when they can't stop staring at their bride-to-be. Rob couldn't take his eyes off of Kellie during their engagement session. Some might say he's "whipped." I like to think that he's just head over heels, smitten as he should be. And who can blame him? Kellie is sweet and gorgeous! I first met Kellie when she was a newborn baby. Our families lived in the same neighborhood for a time and I was great friends with Kellie's big sister. It was a fun surprise and total honor when Rob and Kellie asked me to photograph their wedding later this summer. They're a fantastic couple and I'm looking forward to their big day. It's going to be amazing!

As for their engagement pictures, they wanted a low-key, natural environment that best reflected their laid-back personalities. Unfortunately, we were at the mercy of mischievous Mother Nature during Rob & Kellie's engagement portrait session last week, at Veteran's Park. Luckily, Mother Nature did little more than spit out a few rain drops and rattle a bit of thunder. Whew! 

This one reminds me of the Princess Bride...

 

The See Family *Sneak Peek*

Photographer + Beach = Bliss

The super annoying thing about Idaho is that we Idahoans are hopelessly landlocked. I imagine that this issue is of little to no consequence for mountain dwellers and such, but for when you've got a little salt and sand coursing through your veins, you crave the beach. The Oregon Coast is a favorite coastline and trek our family makes every year. This year's ocean vacay was made extra sweet as I was given the opportunity to shoot my first beach session and for some of our favorite people! The location was a real gem; a rocky beach on the outskirts of Depoe Bay.
As for the family pictured below... they're literally family. So...family, I hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

Wedding: Alex & Jessica *sneak peek*

The weather was superb for Alex and Jessica's outdoor wedding last Saturday. Ordinarily, I wouldn't comment on the state of the skies when discussing a wedding, but this time you must understand that Mother Nature gave Alex and Jessica a perfect day; a beautiful beginning. The wedding started out with a  first look session at Pioneer Park in Boise, an opportunity for the bride and groom to see each other for the first time without pomp and circumstance of fan fare, just the two of them and me, struggling to stay inconspicuous so that they could steal a few minutes on their own. Then we were off to Angell's Bar and Grill, where Alex and Jessica said their "I dos" in front of an intimate crowd of family and were pronounced husband and wife by the mayor of Boise, Dave Bieter. Angell's catered the outdoor reception, where the newlyweds celebrated with their closest family, friends and co-workers. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful wedding. Congratulations Alex and Jessica!