Monday, October 26, 2009

nathan & sarah & pax: engaged.

Meet Nathan and Sarah. And their adorable dog Pax. I can't even think of the words to describe the fun we had while taking these pictures! I always get so excited when I take a picture of the perfect moment, the perfect pose or smile, but it's when I show one or two of these to my bride and groom, and THEY get the same excitement...that just makes my day!

A few weeks ago, I took a phone call from a mom who's daughter was getting married. I could tell by how she spoke, that she was really happy for them and really seemed to enjoy being a part of the planning process. We talked about packages, and albums and the typical questions that came up in a normal planning conversation. Somewhere in there, our conversations turned to things like growing up on farms, 4-H, John Deer, and all things country. It was at that moment, I crossed my fingers and hoped for a wonderful meeting with them! These are my kind of people! When we met I couldn't stop smiling. Nathan and Sarah sat in front of me with Sarah's mom beside her and we talked like old friends. We laughed and I probably laughed entirely too loud! I was the one getting goosebumps as Nathan and Sarah finished each others sentences while they told me how they got engaged. I remember looking at Sarah's mom and she sat beaming from ear to ear. When I left the meeting, I think I said a prayer in hopes that this was a perfect fit for all of us!

Nathan and Sarah have this energy and this love that just makes you want to get up and hug, I mean, really SQUEEZE someone! Yes, I'm talking too much right now! But I feel blessed to be able to record and document this kind of love between these two! We started their engagement photos on the exact spot Nathan proposed to Sarah. And their dog Pax was a part of it all, so it was only fitting to include him in some of the photos. Now Sarah, Nathan tells me I should be able to hear you scream when you see these photos....so please, by all means, START SCREAMING!!! Thank you both for a fantastic day of photos! Heather and I could have done it all day! You made my job easy and I'm glad we have two new friends! Sarah, I thank your mom for making a phone call and talking about 4-H with me! She needs to prepare for a huge hug next time I see her! I can't wait for next year, sometime between the county fair and the state fair!






















Wednesday, October 21, 2009

eric & amber: married.

**click HERE and click on Eric and Amber's last names to view and order photos from the wedding**

Holy cow I can't even begin to explain the love that I have for this couple, and now their family and friends! Amber was so cute when we first walked in and she was getting into her dress. The girls were all rushing around her and her wonderful mom was zipping her up. I was absolutely stunned by Amber! She was just gorgeous! And the day was nice and sunny with the bluest skies! At the reception her maid of honor talked about how Amber "used" to be her best friend. She went on to say that once Eric put the ring on her finger, he would become her best friend for life and she was ok with that. How awesome to be marrying the love of your life with your closest friends and family around you.

Amber, Eric! It's been so great and so much fun getting to know you along this journey! Amber, I love that you smile with your eyes and your whole attitude just makes me smile! You take beautiful pictures! I love your music stylings also and I think we sang those 80's songs as loud as everyone else did! I love that you decided not to see each other before the wedding, and the build up just before you walked down the isle! I love that we were able to buzz around on golf carts to do photos that turned out unbelievealby cute! I love that the shot at the end of the night, could have easily been a standard sized drink, and that it took you (Amber) a few swigs to get it down! It's adorable how in love you both are, and I was happy to be able to photograph that for your wedding. Thank you all for a fantastic day! I'm going to quit talking for now, to make room for all of my favorite photos and slideshow! Enjoy!

***This outdoor wedding ceremony and reception held at Southern Dunes Golf Course; beautiful bouquets and flowers by Jan Hosp.