Patrick + Allyx

While every session is extremely special to me, THIS session is close to my heart. What an awesome journey it has been as a friend to see Patrick and Allyx go from party animals (mostly Patrick), to growing their family. Seriously, it’s something so beautiful and I can’t wait to get that sweet baby in front of my camera when she (my prediction, since they don’t know the gender yet) makes her way into the world. For the time being, we’ll have to dote on these gorgeous shots that Pat and Allyx gave me tonight.

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And if Allyx wasn’t gorgeous enough, her and Patrick are a photogs dream couple!

The lighting was so perfect, and the emerald green and orange the McMunns picked for this session was spot on (insert british accent).

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Tyler + Justine

…..And then came a baby carriage!

I was over the moon when Tyler & Justine reached out to do their maternity photos with me. They are my first Colorado maternity couple, and those of you who know me, know just how much that means! I LOVE taking maternity portraits.

I was seriously blessed with all the sun flares today, as we began shooting at Rock Ledge Ranch. It was my first time shooting here, but Tyler and Justine had their engagement portraits here and honestly this 1970’s historic site is pretty breathtaking, even in the dead winter.

Tyler and Justine met in high school, and now almost a decade later, they are happily married and expecting their baby girl. I am a sap for such stories! But more than anything, I am a sap for good chemistry, which these two oozed the entire session.

I can’t thank these two enough for working with me and I can’t wait to see how gorgeous this beautiful little girl comes out to be!



Alex + Kellie

Middle School Sweethearts

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When Wanda, Matron of Honor and older sister, contacted me to shoot Alex and Kellie’s wedding, I knew I had to add this wedding to my Panhandle tour! The entire ceremony was quaint, charming and sweet. Most of all, it was picturesque. Alex and Kellie are middle school sweethearts, which in this day and age is extremely rare! Alex is also getting ready to leave for Air Force Basic Military Training in a few weeks, so I was even more on board to shoot this event in their lives.

Over 10pm phone calls and 1,400 miles between us, we discussed the details and plans for their outdoor wedding at Fred Astaire. Fred Astaire is a quaint dance studio adorned with a gorgeous staircase and moody brick walls. Of course, Florida had other plans, as it rained and stormed just hours before their ceremony. Just as they finished bringing the wedding indoors, the caterer was nowhere to be found. Needless to say, things didn’t go as planned but you would never have guessed because in the end, everything was flawless.

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Photographing these two was in a word, effortless. They exuded love, excitement and grace for one another and it shows in their portraits! It was a pleasure working with the entire bridal party and I wish these two nothing but the best moving forward.

Savannah, Georgia

It's a new year so time for new goals. I'm horrible at blogging, I either can't find the time to sit down and do this or I'm tongue tied and have no idea what to say. But not today, I've got my coffee in hand and I'm ready to write all about Savannah!

This was our first adventure of the new year and what a gorgeous city to start with. Streets filled with Antebellum style houses, original cobblestone paths, horse-drawn carriages, oh my heart.

One of the many homes antebellum style homes lining Jones Street

The first night, after gorging at Paula Deen's southern restaurant, we wandered on to River Street and watched the massive cargo ships come into port. This used to be a very happening street lined with cotton warehouses, today the street is lined with pretty little shops and to-die-for food. 

Needless to say, you can spend hours walking the squares, strolling Forsyth Park or find yourself gazing at the French Gothic work in the Cathedrals. 

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The BEST part of this trip, aside from all the gorgeous architecture and quaint, historic nostalgia, was the food. We stopped at the infamous Gallery Espresso and they absolutely lived up to their fame. It was the perfect place to escape the cold to grab a quick bite, drink some hot chocolate, read a newspaper or sample some of their rich cakes. In case anyone was wondering, this was the best carrot cake I've ever had. 

If you've read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, then a visit to the Mercer Williams House is a must. At this point, we couldn't resist hopping on a horse carriage ride to learn more about the city, especially since Alenah kept calling out Dog-Dog everyntime she saw one. I'm really glad we saved the Wormsloe historic site for last because oh man, that shot took me a while! There were so many people, despite it being in the 30's that day. We waited them out however, and Nick helped block the gate for me while I quickly snapped the empty driveway of Wormsloe. All in all, it was an amazing time and I'm sure I'll be back at some point. 

 

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A day in the life shoot

"A day in the life shoot" has got to be one of the most original ways to capture your family. It's candid, real and portrays the everyday nuances from a photographic perspective, how fun! Since moving to Florida, I haven't had the opportunity to do one so naturally I followed around my favorite subject! Here are a few of my faves.