Marie + Warren : Let's Polka!

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How cute is THIS? I love it! The weather forecast for today was dismal.... but it managed to hold off, and Marie and Warren got a beautiful day.

Marie's dress has quite the legacy! Her grandmother wore it in 1952 when she got married. Marie's mother wore it when she got married in 1981 (I think I got the dates right...?). And now, Marie wore it down the aisle to Warren. Amazing! The lace, etc... is 56 years old. Incredible. (The pearl necklace/ring was a b-day gift from her dad... sweet!)

Marie's brother Joel couldn't be with us today (he's in Iraq). This little cutie is his daughter. Her mom is holding her while talking to Joel on the cell phone. We know you were there in spirit Joel!

They go together like salt 'n pepper! :)

Nothing like a live band to dance the night away to!


Tonight an unusually large amount of people asked me, "Are you a friend of the family?" My answer? "You bet cha!" :) I love to make myself at home with clients' families and celebrate right along side with them. Thanks for having me as part of your family tonight guys! Have a FANTABULISTIC time in Greece!

A Jessica Simpson Moment...

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The other day I discovered a particular variety of pickles that I really liked (as in, eat a whole jar in one afternoon type of like.....). I brought the jar to my desk to snack on while working, and thought to myself... "Wow! These are SO good.... what's in 'em?" So I looked closer at the nutrition label.... "Cucumbers?" I turned to Emir and exclaimed, "Pickles.... are really.... cucumbers????"

How was I supposed to know? I never 'pickled' cucumbers before! We ate frozen pizzas and home made Cuban food at my house growing up (which did not involve pickling cucumbers).

I can't believe I made it 28 years on this planet before figuring this out. Embarrassing!

Anyway, don't you love when life surprises you like that and makes you feel silly? Ha! I'd love to hear stories of your own Jessica Simpson moments!

Edmond + Elizabeth

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These two love birds crack me up. I first met with them quite some time ago to talk about photographing their wedding. We just recently got together to shoot engagement pics... and I loved how free spirited they were. Plus, they're adorable together! (And they're brilliant... between them they speak 4 (or was it 5?) languages! Amazing!)

I love this shot!

They indulged me and my whim for the recent church/garage sale chairs I salvaged...

See what I mean? Adorable!

Who knew street signage could look so good?


I am so pumped to shoot your wedding you two. Thanks for choosing KaBloom!

Family Time

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I love getting to spend time with families photographing them as themselves.This particular family was simply adorable....

This little booger reminded me of my younger sister for some reason... she was hilarious!

What is up with boys having such long, gorgeous eye lashes! No fair! :)

I love this shot!

The calm, quiet of this is image seems so powerful to me.

You guys were so fun.... I look forward to next time! Enjoy your photos are have a fab summer!

Remembering "Home"

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This is Emily. Her parents recently bought a new house... and the whole family is moving! Emily and her two sisters are pretty excited though... the new house has a POOL! (Complete with.... you guessed it... a WATER SLIDE. This is pretty much my childhood dream......)

To celebrate, we did one last shoot at the old house before they pack up and head to their new one. Very exciting!

Caroline had to get in on the chalk action too...

Emily shows me her swimming skills...

Baby sis plays in the grass for the first time!

Uh.... It wasn't a huge hit. Maybe next time? :)

So fun to see you all again... best wishes on the move. Maybe our next shoot can be underwater?!

Twice the Fun!

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I have wanted a tandem bike for.... ever. For as long as I can remember. Since the Double Mint commercials, since I saw one at the Walton Trail Co. (remember that place?), since... well... you get the idea. Plus, how cool would it be for photo shoots? (Engaged couples... that means YOU!)

A few months ago I bought one online, but it arrived damaged and so I sent it back. :(

BUT! This past weekend while on my way to shoot a wedding, I passed a garage sale with a tandem treasure! With no time to stop, I frantically dialed my mom (garage sale maven and bargaining queen!) and begged her to drop whatever she was doing and get the bike (my bike).

She was happy to help (she IS the best....). Too big to fit in my truck, my dad delivered it this morning. I am in heaven!

I love the retro font... complete with little 'stars.' Cute! This baby is the real deal... I love it!