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Mimi and her crew gathered together recently for a big ol' family shoot. Runny noses and all.... it was a good time! :)
Deep in thought in a serious game of dominoes...
This little guy's favorite thing in the whole wide world is this vacuum cleaner. Dude... you are invited to my house anytime! :)
Pullin' Grampa in the wagon....
No place like Grama's house! :)
If you know Catherine and Arlen, you understand how their relationship squared, is pure love. :)
Here's Arlen just before he headed to the chapel to see Catherine for the first time as his bride. We started early in the morning, as their ceremony began at 12 noon.
Makin' it look easy.... :)
I love her bouquet!
Yours truly: self portrait in the funky ceiling tiles outside the sanctuary.
Old-school tradition: tin cans tied to the back bumper. They made such a sweet sound clanking down the street!
Thank you for including me in your celebration of love! Have a kick a** time in Hawaii.... :)
Join the party TONIGHT at Zen's from 5-8 to GET YOUR SHOP ON with all the goodies from the gals and Emmy & Ivy. It's a craftacular shopping extravaganza!
I will be there with bells on.... I can't wait to get my hands on some more of those FAB vintage cocktail rings! (and I already have 3, count 'em THREE!)
Maybe Sarah will let you look at her session brag book I'm bringing with me tonight... maybe. Just maybe. If you can pry it out of her hands... ha ha! :)
I was so thrilled when Sarah (of Emmy & Ivy glory!) asked me to photograph her gorgeous family! We shot all over the place and had a total ball. After hanging out shooting/chatting for the morning.... we called it a 'wrap.' Here are some of my faves!
"Where's my belly button? I swear it used to be here....."
Here's the gorgeous couple responsible for such a cutie.... They are so darling!
"Enough playing outside.... time to go upstairs!"
"Wheeeeee!"
Look at those eyes!
Bath time!
Kisses for bear....
Too cute! That was so much fun.... I hope your photos make you smile for years and years to come!
This little cutie was dead set on not smiling. She didn't want anything to do with me or my camera.... Except when she thought that maybe, just maybe.... I wasn't looking. :) Regardless.... I manged to capture some absolutely timeless shots of her. Read on!
Here's the whole family enjoying the season...
Doh! Is that a smile I see?
Big bro was all smiles....
Big sis too!
Oh oh.... looks like we've had enough.
I *LOVE* her pouty pout in this shot. She is dramatically demonstrating her dissatisfaction with the whole photographic process.....
2 seconds later.... she was over it. :) Score!
Way too much fun you guys! Thank you for letting me spend time with you and your family!
*Editor's Note: When I got back to my office after posting these files... I found the following email waiting for me.... Thanks Julie!
Aren't those GREAT names for cats? This family has two of 'em..... here's the youngest kiddo in a wrestling match with one of the 4-legged family members. What a good sport!
Two older brothers..... what's a girl to do?
The boys were so great in front of the camera!
She wasn't to be outdone!
So fun to work with you guys! Give my love to Frank and Beans too! Ha ha!
While recently photographing this smiling crew.... the youngest member definitely had me earning my keep! Look at him go! :) I love that smile!
Here's big brother trying to garner some cooperation.... :)
Got cha!
Thanks guys! :)
Lindsay and Andy's day was the official beginning of a lifetime journey together. As the Rev. Dr. Jim at First Plymouth said.... we all support you and wish you 'Bon Voyage!'
Andy was all smiles today. I mean.... that grin was ear to ear. He is so happy to be marrying his heart.... and it shows!
OMG. Enough said.
Here's Lindsay looking va-va-va-voom!
Lindsay just gets me with those eyes. Their beauty reflects her calm, steady self. So beautiful!
So.... I pretty much made Lindsay's dad's day today when I asked him to adjust his glasses for a portrait.... and... while doing so.... they snapped in half. Doh!
This little cutie is JR. The cutest ring bearer ever. Look at that rock!
The flowers were gorgeous! Courtesy of Mint Tulip.
After the ceremony, we snagged a couple more shots while the sun was setting.
The limo was M.I.A. In fact, it never showed up! Andy and Lindsay were such incredibly good sports. We loaded up the cars and made it to the reception without missing a beat. Go team!
The reception was held at the Country Club of Lincoln. D-lish!
Pure yumminess.
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. It is absolutely wonderful to see such a loving, deserving, and well matched couple so crazy in love! Thank you for letting me be part of the family and including me in your celebration. :)
Impromptu dance party in our office. (Yes, I'm a huge nerd... but I can't help it. I am in LOVE with the Sergio Mendes/Black Eyed Peas song!) Too fun!
When I was a kid, hanging out with Jill & Laura was the absolute coolest. They lived just blocks from my house, were only a couple of years older than me, and.... the fun part? Their phone number was only one-digit different than mine! (Surely, I will never forget it! Ha ha!)
We spent countless hours singing, dancing, building 'haunted houses' for the whole neighborhood to tour through, and of course.... burying time capsules in the backyard. :)
Now that we're all grown up, all three of us are married. And Laura has this darling little girl (with another babe on the way!) And Jill and her husband are expecting their first child around the same time. Incredible.
Bright and early Halloween morning, while the girls were in town visiting, we got together for photos in their parents' backyard.
Peek-a-Boo!
1,2,3.... You can't find me!
"Ready or not, here I come!"
Donna, Jill and Laura's mom, was our music coach, choreographer, and knew how to throw great b-day parties and tell the best ghost stories!
Gate to the "Secret Garden" perhaps?
You girls are just incredible. It's always great to see you!
Khara Plicanic. Instructor, Photographer, Designer, Advocate. Here you'll find tools, inspiration, and empowerment to help you on your own creative journey.
