miss e. | sneak peek.
May 31, 2008 | Filed Under children | 3 Comments
Here is a teaser for Miss E.’s mom. We had a play session this morning at the park. This little girl was so energetic. She had me running all over trying to catch her. I got my workout for the day! E. was such a sweetheart though and sooo adorable.
updates.
May 30, 2008 | Filed Under personal | Leave a Comment
It’s Friday! Whoo hoo. And I’ve made it through the third week of my new job. I’m still loving it! It’s very challenging and there is a ton of stuff to learn, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
My hubby just bought a new motorcycle. And you know what? I haven’t taken a single picture of it! What kind of wife am I? I’m terrified when he rides it. I think of all these awful accidents that could happen. I don’t know what it is about motorcycles that scare me so much. I rode around our front yard with him thinking surely the grass is safe, right? Well, he got on the road and only went about 30 mph but to me it felt like 100. I think I screamed at him the whole way to slow down. Lol!
Well, tomorrow I have a shoot with little E. I think we are going to go play at the park so it should be fun!!
quote of the day.
May 29, 2008 | Filed Under quotes | Leave a Comment
“There are only two lasting bequests we can hope for our children. One of these is roots; the other, wings.”
-Cecilia Lasbury
portrait session sale!!
May 28, 2008 | Filed Under photography, portraits | Leave a Comment
happy memorial day!
May 26, 2008 | Filed Under personal | 3 Comments
Happy Memorial Day everyone!
quote of the day.
May 21, 2008 | Filed Under quotes | 2 Comments
“You become. It takes a long time. That’s why it doesn’t happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in your joints and very shabby. But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.”
-The Velveteen Rabbit, In Humanity
lindsey + kyle | slideshow.
May 20, 2008 | Filed Under couples, engagements | 2 Comments
More pics from Lindsey and Kyle’s e-session last weekend….
ttd.
May 18, 2008 | Filed Under bridals, photography, portraits, tips, weddings | 4 Comments
Anyone know what ttd stands for? Trash the dress! As in wedding dress. More and more brides are doing shoots like this after their wedding. I found an article on MSN on the subject and decided to share. I’ve always wanted to do a shoot like this and here it is over a year after my wedding and I’ve yet to do one! Heck, I don’t even know if my dress would still fit! Anyway, I thought the article was a good read. To see some pictures or get more info about these kind of sessions check out this site.
And if any of my brides (or even if you’re not one of my brides 
) would like to do a shoot like this, shoot me an email. I’d love to work with you!
Trash the Wedding Dress?
After the wedding, brides across the country are wearing their gowns one more time to be photographed getting a little dirty — and loving it.
By: Charli Penn
Few things represent a wedding better than a bride in a white dress. And after all of the salon visits, fittings, and alterations, it’s no wonder that many brides opt to preserve their gown after the wedding day. But some brides are taking a decidedly different approach: They’re wearing their wedding dress once more in a much less careful manner (no bridesmaids carrying the train here) for a dramatic photo shoot, better known as “trashing the dress” (or TTD). Here’s the scoop on this growing wedding trend.
Is the wedding dress ruined?
Not necessarily. Should you decide to give this trend a try, you (and your wedding photographer) will discuss beforehand just how badly you’ll trash your gown. The concept is to relax (finally!), let your creativity flow, and enjoy wearing your dress one last time in a fresh, liberating way. Some take a subtle approach for their photo session with a walk through the woods or a swim in a pool or pond, while others go a step further by heading to construction sites, changing greasy car tires, or wading through muddy puddles. Brides who have embraced the trend say that a TTD shoot gives the gown new life in lieu of simply sitting in the closet. Plus, they’ll have photos in their wedding album that can look as though they’re straight from the pages of Vogue.
Who “trashed the dress” first?
Las Vegas wedding photographer John Michael Cooper is credited with staging the first TTD shoot. After becoming bored with more traditional wedding photo sessions, Cooper began asking brides to pose after their wedding day in unusual (and less pristine) settings. The sentiment among many photographers who offer TTD shoots is the same: Given the unique photos that result, it’s a win-win opportunity for brides and photographers alike.
How much does it cost?
Prices vary among photographers and can depend on how many scenes you shoot, how far away the location is, and how many hours you spend shooting. If you know beforehand that this is something you want to do, find out if your wedding photographer offers a TTD shoot as part of a package deal.
Where can I find a photographer?
If your wedding photographer doesn’t do TTD shots, there are other options. Some photographers who offer these photo sessions will work with a couple even if they didn’t shoot the wedding itself.
How should I trash my dress?
Hit the Internet for inspiration. As the trend spreads, many photographers are posting their photo sessions on their websites with the rest of their portfolios. Others are blogging about the latest ways they’ve had brides trash their dress, and videographers have joined the fun, uploading footage from TTD shoots onto YouTube.
lindsey + kyle | e-session.
May 17, 2008 | Filed Under couples, engagements | 4 Comments
Lindsey and Kyle met over 2 years ago when they went on a double date with Lindsey’s sister and her boyfriend. And have been together ever since! They love to hang out at the races and go to the lake together. Since these two love the outdoors so much we headed to a little rock quarry and the park to do their e-session. Here’s a peek…
I love flare!
My other fave of the day.
mandy + brandon | wedding.
May 14, 2008 | Filed Under couples, weddings | 1 Comment
Mandy and Brandon were married on May 10th at a little lodge near Batesville that just fit their personalities so well. They seemed to be so relaxed and just ready to be married! My mom accompanied me for this wedding and we had a blast. Thanks you two, enjoy your sneak peeks!
The dress:
Getting ready…
Details.
The beautiful bride:
And the handsome groom:
We were able to get some great portraits of them before the ceremony, right before the rain started.
First dance as husband and wife. Aren’t they the cutest?
He, he! I just love this shot of Brandon going in for the garter.
