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I have been looking forward to Rachael & Chad’s wedding for the last year and a half or so.  Rachael and I met, probably close to 2 years now and hit it off.  We share the same love for shoes – as well as have a habit of changing our hair styles or hair color often.  : )

I had the honor of taking their family portraits last year out at their farm and was excited about returning to the farm for their wedding this year!  It took place outside on a VERY windy day in a gazebo that Chad built especially for this special occasion.  Rachael was probably one of the most laid back and relaxed brides I have seen.  She did such an amazing job with all of the planning and on the wedding day and of course looked stunning! 

The favorite part of the day for me was heading out to some old train cars to finish up the pictures with the wedding party.  I loved the lighting – the location – and the oncoming storm also helped as the dark clouds were incredible!  Ahhh yes….that was until the wind picked up and the rain started!  And that is what memories are made of!

You two hold such a special place in my heart and I wish you all the best for many years to come!

Christine

I loved the above shot because the background was Rachael’s mother’s wedding dress!

I don’t think that I have ever photographed a more organized and scheduled wedding as I did when Sophia & Calvin got married this summer.  I definitely appreciate organization and Calvin, complete with his scheduling program, had this wedding day planned out with precision.  I thought that the cake topper was so great and completely fitting for this couple as each of the figurines were talking on their cell phones!

This exceptionally hot wedding day began with taking pictures of Calvin and the guys getting ready.  There were some laughs – but there were also some tears as his family blessed him on his wedding day. What a special moment that was to be a part of.  Then it was off to see Sophia and the girls!  What an amazing job they did at looking gorgeous and keeping cool!..it was definitely not an easy thing to do that day!  After the ceremony the wedding party went out and had some fun – and turned a few heads in the process as we took pictures on the fire escape…..ahhh…the joys of being uncontained!  : )

Here are some of my favorites from that day.  I had to include a picture of the reception as the wedding party danced into the hall and Calvin & Sophia started their reception with a bang! 

Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your special day!  Wishing you both nothing but the very best!

Christine

It was a delight to be honored with being Mary’s birthday present this year!  Her parents had purchased a session with me for her – to celebrate her birthday – and so I got the joy of hanging out with her for an afternoon and having fun!

Mary is an incredible girl who seems to be growing up before my eyes!  She is a bundle of energy – filled with smiles – and desires to be an actress.  I think that she will be perfect! She just came back from living and schooling in Scotland. What a fantastic experience!  The shoes that she wore to the shoot (loved them!) reminded me of Scotland and I thought that they were just so perfect for where she is at right now.

Here are just a few of my favorites from our time together…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Christine

Oh these two!  I am SOOO excited that they are getting married this Saturday!  I can hardly wait and I have a feeling that their wedding party is going to be a blast and that we are going to have so much fun together! 

We did their engagement session last fall – after about 3 attempts due to brutal weather.  The joys of shooting in the fall!  However, these two can bring attitude when needed – and it is fantastic!  The joy and love that they have for life and for each other is so obvious and evident – and I love it!

I am going to wait until after their wedding day to write more….but wanted to share these images with you.

Sophia…Calvin….I am counting down the hours and am so excited!! 

Christine

and of course we had to have some fun with it…..

There is something almost magical about the combination of a young child and that of denim.  I’m not sure what it is exactly…but the little bare feet….bare arms…and rolls from time to time never grow old!  It is a classic look and one that did wonders to Heath with his gorgeous baby blue eyes!

I initially met Heath several months ago as I did pictures of his family and extended family.  He is definitely in the center of attention as he is surrounded by a large group of girl cousins who never grow tired of holding him or making him smile.  His mom and I began planning this session a few months back as we anticipated him walking and his 1 year birthday.  What a wonderful thing to capture little ones as they grow and change so fast!

This is hopefully going to be a yearly event – taking pictures of him with his current favorite toys and at the various stages that he will go through.  What a fantastic plan his parents have in creating memories of each year and reflecting who he is and where he is currently at.

It is always such a joy to see you and I can’t wait until next time!

Christine