Two Sweet Ladybugs....

I love the Wilhem family! I was there when both of Bob and Katie's girls were born, shooting their birth stories of course, and have done a few other sessions for them, too. And every time I see this family, I just smile! Their two girls, Claire and Sophie, are so cute and full of SWEETNESS. Here are some of my favorite images from a mini-session for them around Valentine's Day, it was so much fun! Enjoy these cute pictures!


Claire is just beyond adorable! She has just a sweet spirit and was so cooperative doing pictures. This was my favorite of Claire:


This was too funny! Sophie just took off walking very quickly and Claire just cutely followed her little sister. LOL!


And here is adorable Sophie! She was so cute and wanted to run around everywhere. This was my favorite of Sophie:


I asked Katie and Bob to be in just a few pictures because Katie specifically wanted the session to be about the girls, so I was glad they let me get them in on the fun!




Loved this one!!! Sophie thought it was too fun playing on the stairs of The City Museum with the cool spinning spindles. She was laughing so hard. Love her laugh/smile.


Sisterly love! There is nothing better than having a sister!


Wilhems, it was awesome shooting this session for you all. I can't wait to see you all again soon! Take care!

Tim & Grace :: Married

Tim and Grace had a gorgeous January wedding!!! It was great to be part of their great day! They are truly great friends of Tony and I; plus great clients to work with. Check out some of my favorite pictures of their beautiful day!


The guys...


I love this shot of Tim...what a handsome groom!


Tim was awesome and let me take a lot of grooms pictures. I truly cherish pictures taken of my groom on our wedding day and know that Grace will cherish these pictures, too!


Grace getting ready...with such a great smile on her face!! (Plus my sister-in-law doing her hair and make-up....I love working wtih family!!!)


Grace had the biggest smile on her face the whole day! LOVE these two shots!




One of my favorite personalize moments of the ceremony was when Grace and Tim braided together 3 cords. Symbolizing that God, Tim, and Grace were part of the marriage and would not be "easily broken." It made me tear up when Grace's mom read a speech about the 3 cords!






Grace, you are gorgeous! You have such an elegant beauty!






The gorgeous couple...




By far, fav. of the day!!!!




Details of the cake and center pieces...the blue was just gorgeous and brought such a warmth to the room!




The BLING!!!




Favorite picture of the first dance!


And let the dancing begin...




I love this picture of both the moms laughing and taking pictures of everyone dancing.

Gene & Laura's Wedding

Family means the world to me!!! There is nothing in this world more amazing than the blessing of your family. And when I married my wonderful husband, Tony, in 2006, I became part of his family, and they are wonderful!!! So when Tony's cousin, Laura, contacted me about shooting her wedding day, I was sooo excited. I mean I love my brides and I love being a part of their day, but this was FAMILY! There is nothing like shooting the wedding of a family member, especially to a couple like Gene and Laura. They are an incredible couple that just tied the knot in January 2011. So, check out this wonderful wedding....I included a LOT of photos, because they are family! WINK!

Details from the day...so many to choose from, it was hard "slimming the pickings" down for this collage.


Here was my favorite detail of the day...Laura's champagne shoes. Just beautiful!


Meet my sister-in-law, Katie, she is a very talented hair stylist.


Loved Laura's hair...just gorgeous!


One of my favorite things about Laura getting ready was that in the bedroom, the kids were dancing around. Here is JL and sweet (almost 1 year old) Lexi dancing away!


Laura getting her make-up done, with MAC products. Her make-up artist, cousin, Jenny.




Now, my FAVORITE OF THE DAY! Laura is just gorgeous....and in such an elegant way! She has this compose that is beyond calming! I love this picture of Laura putting her earrings in....


Getting her garter on with the help of her matron of honor, Lisa, another great cousin!


Arriving at the church...


Gene and Laura got married in January; it was freezing and snowing! LOL! Which begs to questions, where do you take pictures? Well, when it is winter, the location choices aren't as vast as say a June wedding. BUT, you just have to get creative and work with what you have! Here is an example that winter really can be HOT!!!!!




The gorgeous girls...


And now is Gene's turn to rock out some photos...




The guys!


I loved their program for the wedding! Elegant!


Laura walking down the isle melted my heart! She just looked gorgeous!


A wonderful full church view!


Laura's face looks just priceless as she listens to Gene say his vows.




They are MARRIED!!!


The wonderful couple...




Gene, looking very handsome!


Love this one! Laura, you are gorgeous!


When we headed into the reception, the couple danced their first dance, while our cousin Davey sang and played their song. It was great!


First dance!


Let the dancing begin...




And now the sweetest girl I know, my daughter (on the left), dancing around and having a great time at the reception!


There were kids everywhere on the dance floor. It was soooo cute seeing all these sweet kids dancing around...


Gene and Laura, I hope you enjoyed your BIG preview! I will be sending them all to you in California tomorrow. Can't wait for you to see alllll of them!