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The Lopez Family

Can you solve my riddle?

Heather & Ken have been married for 1,337 days but have never had an anniversary. How can that be?

Oh yes, blog readers, I photographed their beautiful small town wedding during leap year. February 29, 2008 to be exact.

So it was with great honor I got to photograph them and their 8 month old son Michael on just a regular ole Saturday in October.

Oh H-Lo and K-Lo thank you for sharing part of you Saturday with me and introducing me to M-Lo. It really is a joy to see what beautiful lives you have created for each other in the past 1,337 days. Can't wait to see what you do in the next 1,337.

Rebecca & Patrick | Married

Venue: Chandler Hill Vineyards

Florist: Les Bouquets

Makeup: Shaheera Bhutto

Bakery: Sugaree Baking Company

Slideshow: Click here!

 

I knew her as Becky when we met a good twenty years ago. Although a couple of years younger than me, Becky and I knew each other from the days of high school theater. Some of my very best friends are from those days. The memory that jumps out to me most was when we were both trying out for the role of Ado Annie in the musical "Oklahoma". Oooh, I thought I nailed my audition when ole Becky comes strolling in and belts it out like she owned it. I was devastated. But as luck would have it for me, I was a senior, she was a sophomore, and I got the role. This was high school afterall, not the mean streets of NYC. Which as it turns out, is where Becky spent a good 10+ years doing what us theater geeks dreamed of doing.

Along the way in NYC Rebecca bumped into a guy she'd gone to college with. A guy perfectly suited for her. The same wit, the same charm, those same theater genes. That's Patrick. And now, they're back to their hometown of St. Louis to build there lives here on familar turf. Together.

I love when a couple takes the time to see each other before the wedding.

 

LOTS of laughter that day.

Especially after some geese decided to fly by and honk their approval right after a reading ...

Rebecca and Patrick are just awesome.







Thank you Rebecca & Patrick for sharing your day with me and setting up a little reunion with some old friends. :) It was a true honor to be a part of it all.

The Atwood Family

A year ago today Jennifer & Travis were married. I loved so many things about their intimate wedding and nobody makes me feel like part of the family like these guys. Here's one of my favorite images from their day:

And here, a year later, is the 'after' picture. Hellow Tristan!

That boy is on the move:

And Chase is back with his toothpaste-commercial-worthy smile.

And of course Grandpa made an appearance too.

Tristan will entrance you with his hula moves and silly faces.

Thank you Jennifer, Travis, Chase, Tristan and Grandpa Mike for sharing the end of a long day with me. I definitely finished on a high note.

The Moeller Family + baby-to-be

I just adore this family. Not just because we are friends, but because they are beautiful - inside and out. Seriously, their kids Maeve and Liam are genetic dreamboats and little fashionistas.

When I started editing and saw that this was my first shot out of the box, I knew I captured that beauty - inside and out.

And the exciting news? Bill & Maeghan are expecting another little baby boy!

Thanks Bill, Maeghan, Maeve and Liam for taking a break in your hectic world to catch up with me. Can't wait to meet the next dreamboat. :)

Little Madelyn

I got to spend part of a dreary Saturday morning with the most sweet natured little 8 month old girl named Madelyn. She started my day off right. The room just lit up with those eyes. Not only that, this girl is adored. A small fan club that included grandparents were on hand to help with costume changes and what not. :)

Doll baby.

Just as cute relaxin' with a beverage as she was all dolled up ...

You are loved, little angel.

The Kniepmann Family | Ryan - Class of 2012

Awhile back I blogged John's senior session, and now it was his cousin Ryan's turn. We added a little twist to it - the session turned into part family session, part senior session.

We strolled the park, found some fun areas to stop, and were able to mix things up with different combinations as we went along. It worked out perfectly.

Fave:

Thanks Rod, Lynda, Ryan and Andrew for dodging the rain with me in order to make this happen. Enjoy the rest of your senior year Ryan!