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Is it April yet? These two lovebirds are tying the knot next spring, and I'm looking forward to being there to capture it! (ps: Mallory wove that gorgeous scarf herself. Wow... not only are my clients gorgeous, but oh so talented too!)
Rachael & Blake's wedding was so insanely gorgeous, guests may wake up this morning with an eye-candy hangover. Seriously. I knew their celebration would be over the top beautiful (Rachael is an artist, fashion designer, and magician who makes magical things happen when ideas flow through her skillful hands), but throughout the night, you could even here the guys commenting on how incredible the decorations were, so... you know it made an impact! :)
If you're looking for an outdoor/indoor rustic, Nebraska-style wedding venue... be sure to check out the Lied Lodge/Barn in Nebraska City!
Of course, before guests arrived to feast their eyes on the barn, the ladies were busy getting dressed at the Lodge...
A 5 minute walk from the Lodge, through the woods, landed guests on this incredible vista...
I love this shot Emir took...
Just when I thought things couldn't be more amazing... I met the kids. How cute are they? And, are you ready for this? Rachael made the flower girl dresses. Of course she did. Because... like I said, she's a magician. (The underskirt/petticoat was navy blue to match the bridesmaid dresses... naturally.) I couldn't get enough of these cuties...
Another gem from Emir's cam!
More surprises... after the ceremony, the bridesmaids changed into boots and had matching cardigan sweaters to keep them warm as the sun went down. (Is there anything Rachael didn't think of????)
There's nothing quite like riding off into the Nebraska sunset—on a hayrack ride!
Rachael's mom Cam even sent Emir and I home with caramel apples—too cool! xoxo to you all!!!!!
There's nothing quite like an old barn, some 80's music, and a great mix of people to inspire some ShootShack photo booth fun! :)
Guess who's getting married on St. Patty's Day this March? These two cuties! :) And guess who has everything pretty much finished already? Missy! She is definitely on. the. ball. Can't wait! :)
Came across this gem amongst the take-aways from Jenna & Kevin's wedding. I hope it makes you smile too. :)
Well, it's not every shoot that inspires such unsolicited commentary from passersby, including a demonstrably curious man on a 4-wheeler and some kids eager to help with marital advice. But then again—not everyone is Lindsey + Jason. Everyone seems drawn to this couple for one reason or another, and really... how could you not be?
Jason has this great grin than makes everyone around him smile.... love that!
Yeowsa. What peepers!
What fun! Can't wait for May!
Anytime I get invited up to West Point to photograph a wedding, I know I'm in for a treat, and Jenna & Kevin's wedding was no exception. I was anxious to check out their famed "Grand March" wedding tradition. It's somewhat like a conga line gone wild, set to polka music—what a hoot! The best part is, it ends with everyone encircling the newly married couple on the dance floor, setting the stage for the first dance. (Photos below!)
Thanks for inviting me to be part of your family for the day—congratulations to you all!
This lil' stinker was not having me or my camera at all. But I caught up with her here, and got her to crack! Mua-ha ha!
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Those of you who have been waiting patiently for an evening version of my camera class—you're in luck!
After teaching exclusively during the day for the past few years, I'm thrilled to be offering my popular "Your Camera Loves You" class on a Wednesday evening next month. Even better? We'll have giveaways and prizes too as we kick-off for our cross-country bicycle/teaching tour beginning the following week.
We'll have some giveaways too! So put it down on your calendar, and call SCC to sign up! 402-437-2700, course #LLLX-0528-CEFA
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 5-9pm.
See you there!
Happy holiday Monday! :) I'm getting ready to prep the blog for when I'm on the road for 2.5 months with The [UN]tour, and wondered what posts you'd like to see while I'm gone. In other words, I'm taking requests, so bring it on! :)
In the meantime, Emir and I have been busy over at The [UN]tour blog sharing lots of photos, videos, and posts about our adventures training for our upcoming trip. We look forward to sharing the fun with everyone! 
Laura + Greg are just too cute. They live in downtown Chicago and happened to be in Lincoln to catch the start of football season (Go Big Red!). So in a whirlwind weekend of family, friends, and football—they made some time to squeeze in an engagement session. And what a session it was! I am totally psyched to work with them (and meet their families!) on their wedding day in Chicago next July... let the countdown begin!
Khara Plicanic. Instructor, Photographer, Designer, Advocate. Here you'll find tools, inspiration, and empowerment to help you on your own creative journey.
