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megan & adam | part III | chicago wedding photographer

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:53:32 +0000

Wrapping up their wedding weekend in Atlanta, I met the happily married couple at Piedmont Park. I know I’ve already mentioned this maybe once or twice before, but they are such an amazing couple and just had fun with the whole thing.

The “shoe shot” – everybody asks for one…

megan & adam | the wedding | part II | chicago wedding photographer

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:01:49 +0000

Megan and Adam were married last weekend at the newly renovated Macy’s building in downtown Atlanta. It was an amazing night. Here are a few of my favorites from the evening. Stay tuned for their “day after” session.

A very special thank you goes to Margaret Janicki for second shooting. Check out her work.

Vendors:
Wedding Coordinator: Courtney Paz
Macy’s Events Coordinator: Leah Brueckner 404.285.2923
Flowers: EventScapes
DJ/Entertainment: Moxie
Caterer: Affairs to Remember

My favorite part of the evening – the groom got on stage and sang the Jason Marz song, “I’m yours.” There was not a dry eye in the place.

Megan and Adam, I hope you are enjoying your honeymoon down in Jamaica. Once again, thank you.

pass the tissue, please…

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:07:31 +0000

I don’t know if it’s because we are moving in 1 week, or maybe because Ethan is about to start kindergarten and the carefree days of sleeping in late and staying in our PJs are coming to an end, but when Ethan lost his 1st tooth today, I was an emotional wreck. Maybe it’s a combination of it all. While I look forward to all the new things awaiting us, I look back and smile at all the wonderful times and can’t help but feel a bit melancoly and bittersweet. Here he is giving me a huge smile with his missing tooth…I LOVE THAT BOY!!!!

megan & adam | part 1 | chicago wedding photographer

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:12:41 +0000

Coming all the way from Baltimore for their wedding, this is one amazing couple. Megan, a 9th grade math teacher at an innercity school in Baltimore, and Adam finishing up his residence at the University of Maryland. If that doesn’t speak to how fabulous they are, then let me tell you more. During the rehearsal dinner and reception, I heard wonderful stories of these two, stories of courage, stories of survival, even stories of wanting to donate a kidney, to of course, the story of love.

Celebrating with 150 of their guests, they kicked off their wedding weekend with a fabulous rehearsal dinner at Bradfords on Bishop.

Part 1 of the wedding weekend. Stay tuned for the wedding.

bulls, and cubs, and bears…oh my

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:25:28 +0000

It’s with a heavy heart that I announce we are moving to Chicago. My very amazing, wonderful and uber terrific husband was offered an opportunity that our family simply can not refuse. After 4 years in Georiga, I have met some incredible clients and friends. We will miss everyone terribly, but as the saying goes….”When one door closes, another opens.” ~Alexander Graham Bell.

I will absolutely miss the south. I’ve lived and grown up in the south (minus the 5 years in Colorado) and most all of my family still lives in Florida. But I am very excited to move to a new part of the country. New places for us to explore and new adventures waiting to be uncovered.

I will be wrapping up my sessions for August, and then focus on getting our family moved and settled. Unfortunately, I will not restart my children/families portrait business there. I absolutely love what I do, and will miss all the smiling faces, but with Ethan starting Kindergarten, I will be focusing more of my time in the schools. I will however, continue to take limited wedding commissions. So you haven’t seen the last of me and my work just yet.

To all of my amazing clients – thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for trusting me, supporting me and giving me the opportunity to be apart of your lives. I truly feel honored to have watched so many families grow. And knowing that the majority of my business was built by your referrals to family and friends – indeed it was the highest form of compliment. Additionally, if you have contacted me for a fall session and/or already have a session scheduled for the fall, no worries, I will see you then.

Of course, no post would be complete without a picture, here is the amazing couple I photographed this past weekend. Stay tuned for more pictures from their wonderful wedding weekend.

blake & emily | alpharetta children photographer

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:14:13 +0000

Blake and Emily, these two cuties always keep me on my toes and this session was no different. But with all their running around they would pause for a quick smile…thank goodness.

Michelle and Jim, as always it’s great seeing you all. The kids are getting so big and they did such a fantastic job. I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek and I’ll have the rest of your images to you soon.

james & kirsten| smyrna children photographer

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:27:40 +0000

Introducing sweet baby James, just 3 months old and big sister Kirsten who I photographed this past spring. It was yet another hot day. We were able to get a few pictures outside but not without having many breaks back inside to cool off. They both made me work for their smiles, but so worth it – how beautiful are their smiles?

Lauren and Russ, thank you for another great session. It was fun seeing you all again and playing “interior decorator.” I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek. I’ll have the rest of your images to you soon.

ethan | cumming baby photographer

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:52:42 +0000

Great name, right? Well I might be a bit biased. Meet 8 month old Ethan and of course, you might remember his beautiful mommy whom I photographed when she was 8 months pregnant. It must have been one of the hottest days of the summer – heat index of 101 degrees, but that didn’t stop us from hitting the White Columns Golf Club so that Ethan could sport his most adorable golf outfit.

Sonja and Josh, it was so nice to see you both again. Ethan is adorable. And what a trooper he was out there in the heat. I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek. I’ll have the rest of your images to you soon.

long time no blog….

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:13:35 +0000

I apologize for the lack of posting…we have had a busy summer of fun…from our week stay at Folly Beach, to our family visit in Florida, to our big 4th of July in Chicago…it’s been nonstop since Memorial Day weekend. Last weekend we took a mini-trip down to Providence Canyon, just south of Columbus, then we made our way over to The Wild Animal Safari on our way back up home. I promise pictures from all our adventures, but for now here is one from Folly Beach…and please let me give credit to where credit is due…Vance took this picture of Little Owie and I…I think I might have a bit of competition…

cameron

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:21:41 +0000

It all started with this little guy, my very first session was with sweet little Cameron when he was just a few days old. He is now 2 years old, I can’t believe how big he is…and so very sweet too. In just a couple short months he will be joined by a baby sister…I can’t wait.

Thank you again, Laura and Scott and of course, congratulations. I can’t wait to meet Baby. I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek and I’ll have the rest of your images to you soon.