michelle and connor.

These photos just really make me happy because we had a blast photographing them! Michelle and I have had some very fun photo shooting over the past few years together including her brothers wedding in May, some photos in a big white dress of her own along with one of our other friends a year or so ago, and always my favorites, the yearly photos with her and her son. This time was extremely hilarious because I love to try to get Connor to give me the best expressions and I'll say or do anything to get them! I just love some of these expressions that he's bustin out here! And Michelle, once again, you're just stunning as ever. I love you both!

you know you love me.

Cyli...THIS is for you...of all of the incriminating photos you and my sister take of me at weddings and beg of me to put on the blog for all to see...I'm letting this one slide. Only because I'm sssssooo stinkin adorable wouldn't you agree...You know you love me! xoxo.

**sidenote: sorry, we're all a smidge obsessed with Gossip Girl...don't hate!

birthday girl.

I really couldn't go to sleep tonight without one last proper "Happy Birthday to you!" Thomas and Sarah! I loved spending the evening laughing hysterically and photographing your engagement photos! Enjoy your munchkins over this one photo YOU HAD TO SEE! Would you looky there! They changed that sign and we didn't even know it!

**This is quite possibly my lowest photoshop moment in HISTORY! This also happens to quite be my favorite shot of the day! I can not tell you how funny it is that it says "shag" in your background! I LOVE IT!

jim. sarah. laura. matt. madeline. alicia. danny. breanna.

Really, it's true. When I think of this family, I just smile. I like to think that it was one of their best descisions in life the day they hired me to photograph Alicia's wedding! Perhaps it was their best descision! Haha! Like I said in the previous post, I LOVE THIS FAMILY.

Now I'm going to describe my lovely morning that we shared on Saturday with a few memories that I shall forever cherish from spending the day with these fabulous follks! Here we go...(sorry if this makes no sense whatsoever to anyone NOT present for this ultra, uber, high fashion, glamorous photo shoot)...First...I will forever do my best to keep the front seat of my vehicle clean JUST in case a bride, or, say, a MOM, wants to get in and ride! Small-ish cakes that begin with "P" and end with "S", shall FOREVER have their place in this world! Also, you MUST grease AND flour the pan otherwise they will not all come out! (I'm literally cracking myself at this very moment!) Certain anatomical parts of the body, oh yes, DO have more than one name, and any of the Gann ladies will be happy to list them for you at any time! Bare feet are ALWAYS best...right Jim?! Certain family members not present at the shoot, aka, Vito and Kaya, were sadly missed at our ferocious glamazon photo shoot, however were thought of often and perhaps next time they will make it for the christmas card! (If you follow the blog, you of course know we are speaking of the dogs that I'm completely obsessed with!) It stinks to have to go to work and miss the photogapher rolling around on the ground while the family shakes baby toys so we get the coolest expressions out of her! Families are best when holding hands. Last but certainly not least, my favorite memory and perhaps my favorite part of the day, was that every once in awhile I get lucky enough to meet a bride and groom and walk away from the entire experience knowing I'm a better person for having known them, and photographed them. In this case, I'm not going anywhere and I hope to have made 6 new friends for life...well...8...if you count the rolly polly missing in action bulldogs! Love you guys!

**By the way, that first photo is by far my favorite family photo I have EVER taken!

madeline.

Can we just talk about how squeezable this small child is!? She's simply adored by all who are in her presense and she's just such a happy baby. So easy to photograph, she would just play with the grass or grab a leaf and she was completely satisfied. I LOVE her family to pieces and it was an honor to get a few photos of this darling little girl! This little one is incredibly blessed to have such a loving family and it's a wonder she's not hugged and kissed to pieces! I only hope to photogaph her again when she's running circles around all of us! She's a doll!

janelle.

I went to school with Janelle's mom and had a wonderful morning the other day getting to meet her sweet little girl. She is the cutest little thing with her chubby cheeks and she has tons of hair! I loved her red shoes and the snuggly sweater that her mom brought along. And I'm so glad they brought reinforcements in the form of their aunt! You were wonderful to help get all these beautiful expressions! I think the one here with Janelle's mom's hand on her head is simply amazing! Her expressions are priceless and I'm glad we had the entire morning to get them. Thanks for a great morning at the orchard! Here is a smidge of what I captured!

owen and the giant pumpkins.

You can't help but visit the pumpkin patch for a few photos this time of year! Here is little Owen on a bright and early morning hanging out with a few pumpkins. His smile is contagious and I think he's so irresistibly charming! Don't these just make you want to have apple cider and frolic through the leaves!? Here are a couple of my favorites from the morning.

this just in.

My cheeks are still hurting from the all of the laughing that just took place...Literally, about an hour ago! And this one just makes me smile more! Gann family what can I say...you should seriously adopt me! I make an excellent 4th sister! I love your family beyond words and had to put up one right away!

**This one's for you Matt! I'm sorry work was realing you in!



**EDIT: I'm so sorry guys...I put the wrong name up! I fixed it though! Please don't be mad! I'm such a dork I can't believe I did that!

wayne & kristen: engaged.

Well you guys, I display to you the outcome of our fun times from Sunday! This is what I mean by saying, "Just get in there and do your thing!" Tons of expressions and loads of love. It's more than obvious the love that you both share for each other and it's in those simple little looks you guys share that your story begins to unfold. I love the small things that make you guys YOU...the way Wayne grabs your face to kiss you Kristen...the way you hold his hand...It's amazing to spend time with people in love. You can't help but feel all warm and fuzzy! You two are beyond adorable together and I'm happy to get to share in your wedding day in March. I LOVE your family Kristen and I can't wait to meet your family too Wayne! And I'm simply in love with your photos...feel free to drool!

**Hey Liz...Santa could come early...what are you doing Sunday?