Been wondering where I’ve been?
No worries, little grasshoppers. I have been spending much needed time away with family and friends back home in Utah. Lots to share. Coming soon…
Archive for July, 2011
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July 30, 2011exciting news!!
July 21, 2011Our second photography workshop is being held on September 16th and 17th. We are SUPER excited to announce that we are working with Jodi from MCP Actions to give away a FREE SEAT at that workshop!! The details will be announced on her blog on July 26th and 27th, so be sure to stop by her blog on those dates!!
jonathan and wendy…married
July 19, 2011
workshop…and whimsy
July 7, 2011Whimsy is always more fun then business, so I’ll make it quick. We have opened up three more seats for our September workshop, so please contact me or Travis (or visit our workshop website) if you are interested. Also…for anyone out there interested in our September workshop (whether you have already signed up or not), we are excited to announce that we will be teaming up with Jodi from MCP Actions and will be giving away one free seat to our workshop, as well as some other goodies! We will be announcing sometime this month, so stay tuned for the details!!
And now for the whimsy…
david and erica…engaged
July 5, 2011Coming out of a busy and WONDERFUL holiday weekend. I’m excited to share Erica and David with you. And I’m SO excited for the big day on June 30th, 2012…
My very favorite of the evening :)
shane and leyna…married
July 1, 2011If there were an official Bride Rulebook, I’m pretty sure that it would state that a bride is allowed to be a little selfish, maybe even borderline diva on her wedding day. And I’m positive it would say she isn’t supposed to carry equipment for her photographers on her wedding day. And no asking everyone else if they need a drink while she gets ready. And DEFINITELY no opening car doors for her photographer.
This was Leyna. Travis and I were in awe the entire day at her selflessness and making sure everyone was comfortable and happy throughout the entire day. This girl spreads BURSTS sunshine everywhere she goes. I was smiling that day. A LOT.
And then put Leyna and Shane together. More smiling from me. They are so beautiful together and are SO happy and in love.
Oh, and all of that about her carrying our equipment and opening our car doors? It’s all true. Our conversation as we were packing up to go to the reception with Shane and Leyna…
Travis (my hubby and second shooter): Packing equipment in bags
Leyna (bride): Oh, Travis, can I help you carry your equipment?
Me (me): Leyna…you are the bride…NO carrying equipment!
Shane (groom): Leyna…if there is equipment to be carried, it will be ME carrying it.
Giggle.
The wedding and reception took place at the beautiful Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse in Port Hope. Fun fact…it is the oldest working lighthouse in Michigan :)
Up, up, up to the top of the lighthouse. Not an easy task to get approved. Just ask the COAST GUARD…whom they had to get permission from :)
Oh, the view…sigh…
Are you kidding me, Leyna? S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G.
I love you, Travis, for getting this shot…
Another of my favorites shot by Travis
I might frame this and put it on MY wall…
I could do an entire blog post JUST on their fabulous details at the reception. Some of my favorites…
I always hate to admit it, but I weep and sniffle behind the camera quite often at weddings. It is the happiest day of a the couple’s life, and there are so many special moments. This moment…the one where Leyna surprised Shane with this dress and showed how much she embraced and loved his Indian heritage, and then danced her little heart out…made me tear up a little more than usual.
Congratulations Shane and Leyna…we are honored to have captured your day and to have been in your beautiful presence :)