Sarah + Brett: Love Shoot Mega Post

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I am so pumped to be shooting Sarah & Brett's wedding next June. They are such a fun couple... and Sarah's laugh is so contagious! The three of us got together for a little bike riding/photo taking... these are a *few* of my faves... :)

Love that laugh!

Holding hands and riding is WAY harder than it looks!

This shot looks 'dreamy' to me.... aren't they adorable?

This shot is dripping with nostalgia... I love it!

Reminds me of a vintage post card... love it!

Too cute.

I am so stoked for your wedding you two! Thanks for all the laughs on your love shoot!

Elizabeth: Senior Fun!

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Elizabeth and I had quite the adventure as we bopped around town for her senior pics. We stopped at the house of their friend who has an award winning garden and a fabulous lawn! Here's Elizabeth enjoying the greenery.... :)

Whoa.... look out! :)

Shortly after this shot, we discovered a purse laying in the grass nearby. It looked like it had been stolen (it was empty and the strap looked like it had been cut). Like a good citizen, when our shoot was over, I promptly drove it to the police station near my house.

I have a kind of compulsion to return missing/lost things to their rightful owner. I've been known to track people down on the other side of the country to return something I found on a bus... and one time, my mom ordered a purse from an online retailer, and it arrived complete with random items left from someone who had bought it and later returned it (without emptying it fully!). It's fun to track these people down and get their stuff back to them. Imagine how happy and surprised they are! Yay!

Love it!

Who knew something so simple (white wall and random chair?) could look so awesome. Way to rock it Elizabeth!

Now... that's just plain silly.....

So fun Elizabeth. Thanks for trusting me with your senior photos. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Hannah: Drop it Like It's Hot!

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We had so much fun on Hannah's shoot, we were even treated to Starbucks... (Thanks Mary!)

I loved the way Hannah was up for anything... even when I said, "Can you sit here and drape yourself over the edge of the table?" Look how she rocks it! I LOVE this photo.

She was great at letting go and just relaxing in front of the camera.... This is another fave.

Scarves are always fun to shoot with....

Here's something with a little more 'drama.'

How adorable is this?!

I love the sophistication in this one... nice work Hannah!

Thanks for your patience Hannah.... enjoy! :)

Senior: Miss Caitlyn

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Caitlyn hails from the big O... and brought her funky self in for senior photos a few weeks ago. I've been chompin' at the bit to get them finished as soon as possible.... Here are a few of my faves....

This is my {#1} fave... I love the expression on her face....

Shooting through a chair... so fun!

Mysterious.... nicely done!

We needed a piano shot.... gotta love the flare!


Thanks Caitlyn! Enjoy the rest of your photos and what's left of the summer. Have a great year!

Gettin' Hitched! Lacey + Evan

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Lacey and Evan's wedding brought me up to the fabulous towns of Burwell and Sargent, Nebraska. If your idea of Nebraska consists of the flat, less-than-jaw dropping view along I-80, you are really missing out! The northwest part of the state is quite the opposite with rolling hills and valleys. The drive (all 400 miles of it!) was beautiful to say the least. The beauty of the drive up was dwarfed, of course, by the beauty of Lacey. Even her shoes were fit for a queen!

Her dress had a pink ribbon around it... adding a splash of color. Tre chic!

My love for all things retro continues.... Lacey and Evan indulged my obsession with old signs... plus, we rocked the lens flare! Nice work guys!

I love the timelessness of this one...

Time for a little color...

I think this is album cover material right here.... :)

The wedding party truly lived up to their name... 'party.' They were a blast to work with... and didn't complain ONCE about shooting outside in the insane heat. A true DREAM!

In true small town tradition, the wedding party stopped at a bar between the ceremony and the reception. But these overachievers went straight for the gold by stopping at not ONE, not TWO, but THREE different bars! Holy cow. They weren't kidding around! :) More shots of shots... :)

This was shot about 5 seconds before I fell off the chair I was standing on and completely wiped out. Embarassing! Thanks for coming to my rescue ya'll. :)

The reception was filled with many defining moments, including the groom's unprecedented 'come back' speech dedicated to Lacey's dad, Rodger. (You had to be there... it was quite the experience!)

Thank you for sharing your family traditions with me and letting me be part of your new life together! :)

Three Make a Family

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Anna and Eric are a truly inspiring love story. Capturing their day was a living reminder how beautiful life can be... and how love can truly conquer all.

First off... I am in LOVE with this ring shot. I think it may be an all-time fave. I'm thinking 'album cover.' Any thoughts? :)

Anna, of course, was gorgeous as ever. Not only is she a beautiful bride, but her spirit is so uplifting and inspiring. I am so happy to know her. Check out the beautiful flowers in her hair. Gorgeous!

Would you believe that she and her sister put together ALL the flowers? They ordered the flowers online and managed to keep them alive for nearly 5 days before bundling them up into these beautiful bouquets.

Eric is an all around great guy. The friendship he shares with his 'boys' is fun to see.

Of course, Anna made the programs too.... (naturally).

I'm kind of obsessed with taking shots of people taking shots. Is it just me, or is that fun to do? :)

Cameron is a sweet (and adorable!) kiddo. Together with Anna and Eric, they are now a family of three. I am so honored to have been there to watch this new family celebrate their love for one another!

The wedding was at Mount Vernon Gardens in Omaha. What a picturesque location for a wedding!

When Anna and Eric presented flowers to their parents, Eric took a moment to scoop Cameron into his arms and give him a hug. I love moments like this!

After the ceremony we headed downtown for some quick shots, when I spotted..... you guessed it... a RED phone booth! I was in heaven, and am totally diggin' the results!

Um.... see what I mean? ;)

On top of everything else, Anna sings and plays piano.... (as in.... in a band!), and Eric is a baseball man, so they found some fun cake toppers that were a perfect fit.

At the reception while waiting for the wedding party, guests were treated to a 'candy bar' including Oreos, caramel crunch corn, Reese's, and... Twixx candy bars. (Those were dangerous!) The set-up included little candy bags and scoopers... and seemed to be a huge hit with the crowd.

The toasts of the evening made everyone cry.... (behind my camera I had tears running down my cheeks!). I love how you can see how much Eric loves Anna in this photo....


Thanks so much for letting me be part of such a special and important day in your lives. I am truly honored! Love and happiness for you all! :)

No Scenery? No Problem!

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Especially with Lauren in front of the lens! Check out how she makes this parking lot look good!

People often worry about background details... they tend to panic about whether or not the flowers are bloomed, the leaves have changed colors, etc... Here's proof that an awesome photo is possible just about anywhere because it's all about the subject (and their presence/attitude), not the background. Nice demo Lauren! ;)

I {HEART} this photo!!!!!

This ROCKS in b/w. Luv it!

Fun and funky....

Her attitude here completely makes this photo. You're fabulous Lauren!