Time to Get Down!

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Robin is so funny.... when she accompanies the girls to their shoots, she loves to play with her camera and shoot pictures of me shooting. Here are a few of what she recently sent me. Ha!

Me and my big ideas.... We hiked out into this field to score some shots, braving all kinds of things like snakes, ticks, and... of course, the heat! What a couple of die-hards!

I just realized that in most of the shots she sent me, I'm doing something ridiculous like this.... Is that some sort of new yoga pose? If not... it should be!

In the studio (bug free... mostly). :)

Thanks Robin! It's always fun to work with you!

Two Times the Fun!

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These two cuties met up with me downtown for a shoot that was as much fun as it was a good workout! Ha! Chasing around twin toddlers is no easy feat... hats off to their amazing parents!

Trying to get both of 'em in the frame at the same time is challenging enough... when you start getting picky... (like say... having them both look ANYWHERE near the camera), it gets even tougher! Ha ha ha! I LOVE this shot!

This photo makes me smile.... what a little stinker! :)

Boo!

The kids saw their first REAL train while we were shooting. I LOVE this. It's the quintessential pointing and shouting that seems to go along with the excitement of the age. I can't wait 'til Emir and I have our own kids to share all kinds of excitement with.... so fun!

Little people LOVE to reach out and grab for my lens....

They're not always happy to be in front of it though.... (I love shots like this!)


Thanks for the fun guys. Have a fantabulous summer!

Emmy & Ivy : Radtastic

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You may remember the post a short while ago about my super cute hat that I picked up from Emmy & Ivy. These two ladies are the creative geniuses behind all the super cute things in the shop. Not only are they gorgeous... they're smart, talented... and a lot of fun!

Meet Jackie Ostrowicki....

and Sarah McCurley

Local business owners who are rawking it big time. :)


Can't wait to see what you two come up with next!

Karla + Eric : No Daffodils Were Harmed!

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Karla and Eric met up with me a few weeks ago for their love shoot. We took a chance with the weather (rain clouds followed us everywhere!) and scored some great shots!

(ps: no daffodils were harmed in the shooting of these photos.... :)

Relationships are all about balance... give and take. These two are in sync!

We got sprinkled on a tiny bit.... it was nothing these two couldn't handle!

Great work you two. I'm looking forward to your big day in August!

Kurt + Ascha: Down the Aisle!

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I just got home from Kurt and Ascha's wedding and headed straight to the computer to download (and backup!) their photos. These are some of my faves.... so fun!

A happy bride and a bright red door! :)

When I pulled up this morning, I saw this red bus in the church parking lot and just had to shoot it. Turns out, it was their get-away vehicle! Great taste guys!

We borrowed Bridal Barbie from Lexi, the flower girl for this fun shot. Way to work it Ascha!

Red door mania continues....

This is Ascha's Grandpa. Isn't he adorable?

Reow!

The guys entertained themselves with a coin tossing game. The competition was intense!

Jeremiah loved workin' his moves for my camera. Here, he insisted on posing for this shot (in the middle of the entry way no less... Ha!). I seriously had nothing to do with this... it was all him!

Lately, I've seen quite a few pregnant brides maids. This little baby is due in 1.5 weeks!

The wedding party indulged my whim for this shot. They braved the heat (and the steep hill climb!) Thanks guys!

When their first dance came around, these two were ready to party!


Thanks so much guys! Love and happiness to you both!

Kim + Chad: Goin' to the Chapel

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And what a beautiful chapel it was! Kim and Chad were married at St. Cecilia's Cathedral in Omaha... everything (including the weather!) was absolutely gorgeous.

Of course, it helps to have such an adorable bride!

Wow! Seriously. I think Vogue is calling.....

In addition to this gorgeous cake, Chad had a cake shaped like a tractor (seriously, a green 3-d tractor!) AND (as if that wasn't incredible enough... I mean, it was a TRACTOR!) a pirate ship cake! Such fun!


I'm so happy I could capture your special day... thanks for letting me be part of your family! Have an amazing time in Jamaica!

Audree + Alex : East Meets West

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He's from Ohio. She's a Nebraska gal. They met while on an internship in Illinois. The rest... as they say.... is history. :)

The only thing more fantastic than the weather today (no rain!), was all their friends and family. Everyone was such troopers! Thanks so much for putting up with me (and the heat) you guys.

Audree and Alex.... I'm in love with your photos. Thanks for all your trust. Your day was perfection.... enjoy!

Special thanks to the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery for putting up with all of us unexpected visitors!

These two crazy love birds are partying at their reception all night... then jumping in the car and driving through the night to KC for a 6am flight to Mexico! I love your adventurous 'can-do' spirit guys... Safe travels and best wishes for a lifetime of love and happiness!