winner of photo love is...

leesh!

i will be sending your gift card in the mail soon...

and thanks to all the fun comments! i promise to have more fun contests in the future...

kari {senior session}

it's nice in the middle of wedding season to take a break and shoot a senior session...

senior year is such an interesting time. there's a confidence being the top class in the school and then the curiosity (okay anxiety) of what's to come. the possibilities and the uncertainty. i always enjoy talking to my seniors about this season of their life. some know the path they're taking, others are still clinging on to the last days of summer.

while kari may not know exactly where her path is going, she didn't appear to be anxious or worried at all. in fact the girl was all smiles. one of the sweetest spirits i've encountered! days before our shoot she had just returned from a missions trip. and i could tell that's a passion for her...people and serving others.

thanks for spending the evening with me kari...we beat the big dark rain clouds and captured a little bit of your happy and kind spirit!

when i asked kari to give me a more soft, serious look she just couldn't contain her smiles! love it!

favorite!

many blessings on what is ahead kari!

** i still have spots open in september and october for senior sessions. send me an e-mail if you'd like to schedule a session.**

last chance for give-away...

here's your last chance to submit your name to win a $25 gift card for any of my services or products....just leave a comment after the photo love entry. i will pick a name tomorrow at 5 pm and announce the lucky recipient.

debbie & rick...

ever since their AMAZING engagement session i've been looking forward to debbie and rick's wedding celebration...

the skies threatened rain but the bride and groom were all relaxed. delighting in each other, enjoying the presence of their many family and friends, celebrating with good food and beverage. it's the kind of party you feel honored to be a part of...

here are my many, many favorites!

first glance...

the ceremony and reception took place at post family farm. it was simple, rustic and beautiful...and the staff were so hard-working and accommodating! a new favorite spot of mine for sure.

debbie is someone who just shines!

debbie's mom created all of the bridesmaid dresses...i adore the rich plum hue!

lovely little details...(my favorite were the blueberry favors!)

debbie and rick...thank you for the delight of capturing your day! i know you will have a life-time of joy and blessings together...