Married! Tracey + Neil

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The wedding took place at a small country church along the side of a dirt road north of Waverly... I knew I was in for a treat when I pulled up. (Small, country churches are always so fun!)

Tracey's hair looked incredible.... a fountain of curls. Every bride's dream!

This is Lilly, the bride's 4 yr old niece. She was fascinated with everything and couldn't resist 'helping.' I love the look on her face here while she watches the girls lace Tracey up....

After everyone was dressed, we headed out to make some great photos.

When I was driving in, I couldn't help but notice the corn fields surrounding the church. How could we resist?

Tracey was such a good sport! While running through the fields we saw all kinds of critters.... a black widow spider, a fuzzy caterpillar, countless grass hoppers, and... something we thought was a snake, but turned out just to be some plant roots. She didn't flinch and her dress came through with no problems!

Here's Lilly again... she was pretty inseparable from Tracey. So cute! Here she's pouting because she wasn't allowed to play on the nearby playground.... I love it when kids show this side of themselves. It makes for photos that will speak volumes in 10-20 years when they're all grown up. Ha ha ha!

After the ceremony, the limo was late to pick up the wedding party. Tracey didn't let it get her down... instead, we took advantage of great light for more fun photo opps!

At the reception, the cake sat atop this gorgeous heirloom from the bride's grandmother. It's a tradition at all of their family weddings. I love the design of it.... and can't wait to utilize it in their album design!

Time to get the party started! The reception was at the PlaMor.... one of my favorite local venues (Emir and I had our reception there!).

Neil is in a band called Wiskey Blind. Not only did he write AND sing a song for Tracey during the ceremony... he also took to the stage at the reception where he and his band entertained guests for the evening. So fun!

The song he wrote for her was called, "Hurry Down and Kiss Me" (I think!). So catchy, I sang it the whole way home. Let me know when the album comes out Neil!

Tracey had a second pair of shoes she saved for the reception. Check out her bridal boots! If you're into western-style bridal goodies... check out the Sat'n Spurs website. Great stuff!

Thank you for including me in such a fun celebration. It was a real treat! :)

Married! Katie + Nathan... the Mega Post!

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Katie and Nathan's wedding was a blast to shoot. For starters, in addition to photographing the Katie getting ready, I got to do something I don't always have the chance to do... photograph the Nate and the guys! :)

Check out the awesome groomsmen gifts....

When everyone was ready, we blind-folded Nathan and Katie and headed to the park. They saw each other for the first time after removing the blindfolds. Too fun!

Emir showed up (perfectly on cue!) with our garage sale score... the yellow vintage tandem bike. Nathan and Katie were game for some tandem biking fun. (Special thanks to my father in law, Alija, for letting us borrow his truck to haul the bike!)

How cute is THIS? Good thing I had my long lens... these two were FAST! (and I was on foot trying to keep up! Ha ha!)

I'm in love with Katie's hair-do! I think flowers were made to go in a bride's hair.... doesn't she wear it well?

I love out door weddings!

enter: The Groomsmen!

Nathan... enjoying a cigar.

The wedding took place in Pioneers Park, and Katie and Nathan couldn't have picked a better day if they tried. 83 degrees? In AUGUST? It was gorgeous out! Heidi Huenefeld brought the beauty of the park to life on the harp. (Check her out if you're looking for a harpist for your wedding!)

Nine brides maids and nine groomsmen.... what a wedding party!

I love this alternative to a unity candle..... here, they are combining two different colors of sand into one decorative glass bottle. So symbolic... and great to display.

We shot these after the ceremony on our way to the limo-bus. They're some of my faves....

Your day was absolute perfection! Thank you for entrusting me with capturing it. I am truly honored! Wishing you a fantastic (and hurricane free!) time in the Dominican.... :)

'Bout Time!

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This amazing family had me over for what we think was my third time shooting at their place (who's counting?). I can't believe how fast the kids are growing! Elyse is quite the young lady these days, Megan has a super stylin big-girl hair cut, and Jeffrey.... he was an infant when I first met them!

These are just *some* of my favorite moments from our most recent shoot. Thanks for your patience guys.... enjoy!

How sweet is this?

I think this may be my fave....

But I love this one too!

Kisses from lil' bro.... how sweet is that?

I still can't get over her big-girl hair cut. So adorable!

Tuckered out!

These are the lovely people responsible for such an incredible family. You two do good work!

Thank you so much for letting me stop over for another visit.... it's always great to see you guys!