Ross and Kailee chose to have their photos taken after their wedding but I couldn’t resist offering them the opportunity to be photographed together without actually seeing eachother…..SO. ADORABLE.  It’s such a sweet moment!!  Every couple is the same…. a bride so worried he might peek and both are almost at a loss of words and yet always ask eachother the same thing…… “Are you ready?”  and it just makes me laugh because as you can see by the photo they have both CLEARLY spent some time getting ready for this day they’ve only dreamed of until now.  I’ll let the photos tell the rest of the story….

I loved this weddding….. Life. Is. Good.

Shout out to the amazing Shelly Johnson, her floral design is always gorgeous and to Holiday Inn staff in Spring lake, they did a fabulous job.

So fun to participate in this special day – Best wishes for the newlyweds!!!

So I love black Friday and cyber Monday as much as all of you, who doesn’t want a great deal?  I’ve had a fantastic year this year and to show my appreciation I’m doing something I have never done and that’s offer a gift certificate special. I’m offering 4 gift certificate options for 2012 sessions from now until 11:59pm on 11/28/11.  Each certificate is discounted $50!

Click here to purchase!

If you’ve been neglecting getting your family photo done or you know someone who is having a baby, this is a gift you or your loved one will absolutely love, long after your iPad2 has passed.  I recently read a post on why people put off getting their family photo done, 2 reasons….1.) the same old excuse….I don’t like how I look, I hate my hair, I need to lose weight….2.) $$$.   Let me address both of those…I love every photo I have of my parents as well as my husband’s family.  I’ve asked a few people recently…”Do you ever look at your family photos and say…I would love this photo if only my mom was a little thinner or her hair styled differently?”…Isn’t that ridiculous? of course not!!  ….Secondly, my clients who have said to me….”when we first getting our kids photographed it seemed expensive and we weren’t sure we wanted to do it, as our kids have grown we look back and are so happy we made this investment, they grew up so fast, we can’t imagine not having our photos.  They’re memories we can’t afford to live without”. A to the MEN!

It’s time people!! Commit to having fabulous photos in 2012! Gift certificate are available for purchase until 12/17/11 but only on sale until 11:59pm on 11/28/11.

Certificates will be mailed directly to you but can be mailed elsewhere if you indicate that in your order.  Sessions must take place before 10/1/12 and expire on 11/1/12 (because its just not pretty outside after that).

Can’t wait to see your beautiful smiles in 2012!

Gorgeous Day, gorgeous couple, no detail overlooked, family an friends from around the world came and celebrated with this couple ,at the home of the groom’s parents, who very sweetly and generously hosted this lovely celebration.  I have attended many beautiful weddings and I am always amazed at how all of the little details come together.  At every turn of this wedding there was something beautiful to look at…the flowers were spectacular, a gorgeous ceremony and then to the groom’s parents home where a beautiful reception awaited us. It started on the patio, sweet glowing little lights strung above and even the glasses of champagne were sparkling and there certainly wasn’t a shortage of smiling faces.  After a bit we were escorted down to a clear tent that looked like something out of a movie set, it was that amazing.  As I was leaving late in the evening I couldn’t resist capturing an image of the party below that I knew would carry on late into the evening….and down at that part was a  beautiful couple at the very beginning of their happily ever after.  Congratulations Jordon & Iliana!!!