Little Landen

This is Landen, all kinds of adorable and turning two in just a few weeks.

When I'm doing children's portraits, often times I'll let them do their thing, capturing their facial expressions as they happen and trying not to coax it out of them. But there are a few times during the session that I'll ask for a smile, for a laugh, for a happy look. Landen's smile is an adorable squinchy-eyed smile and it totally made me laugh.



Thanks for coming in tonight Landen! Have a fabulous 2nd birthday!

Dana + Jeremy : : Preview Gallery

When : : Saturday, May 10, 2008

Where : : Ceremony - St. Cecelia Music Center (Royce Auditorium)
Reception - Top of The B.O.B.

I loved that Dana and Jeremy were married in the beautiful Royce Auditorium, downtown, in St. Cecelia's Music Center. Gorgeous and oh-so dramatic!

Dana and Jeremy also planned well for their pictures, setting up all of the formals and group pictures before the ceremony so that just Angie and I could take them downtown afterwards for some time with just the two of them.


Sister Love!

The first reactions of the couple seeing each other is one of my favorite parts of the day...whether that be in a first meeting or during the walk down the aisle.






I also got to meet and work with the lovely Michelle of Memorable Events. Brides-to-be, if you have it in your budget...hire a day of coordinator! They make your wedding day flow so well. We have some great ones in our area and I was so impressed with Michelle and her assistant all day long.


Practicing their first dance in the streets...fabulous!

Dana and Jeremy...I wish you two nothing but love and happiness in your journey together as husband and wife. Congratulations and thanks for letting me capture your day!!

My Love of Birds

I took this picture last week when I was doing the blog change-over and never had a chance to post this picture. These are a pair of Sandhill Cranes and I think they are completely beautiful.

I was driving out one late morning bringing out a brunch to enjoy with my mom, when I saw these tall birds on the horizon of a large, open field. I immediately pulled over, threw on my longest lens and my 2x teleconverter and ran out as far as I could justify before completely ruining my heels. I have a great love for nature, and especially birds, so I was totally in my element. Well...I would have been better suited to be in my element with better footware for the task.

The Marathon Boudoir Session : : A Fabulous Success (Warning...Sexy Photos Ahead!)

And yes, I have permission to post these. Not by all, but by a select few (thanks girls!)

Using the fabulous estate of my friend Michelle's parents, we utilized not just the amazing interior but also took advantage of the privacy of the beautifully landscaped grounds.

And my fabulous hair and make-up team of Julie and Erin were right on staff glamming these girls up. I'll post more pictures of that tomorrow (it's getting late and this photographer needs her beauty sleep!) For now, enjoy the preview of some of tonight's session.

Michelle, you look AMAZING!


Now those are some heels! (I had to walk around in them. Had to.)


Despite the case of nerves Bree had...she rocked her session and looked fabulous!








These marathon sessions are too fun not to have again. Look for another later this year!

Derek and Andrea : : Celebrating the Bump

I have to say, despite that it was early on a chilly Monday morning...I loved everything about this session. The fabulous parents-to-be, Derek and Andrea, totally wanted a fun, urban, and different maternity session. That, I could oblige.

Derek called me a few months ago wanting to set up this session for he, his wife, and their dog Gibson. What an amazing husband! So up they came from Chicago and we totally rocked it out this morning.



Andrea mentioned at the beginning of the session that she was shy. But she looks completely FIERCE here! You are one hot momma!


And here is Gibson, the sweetest dog. He was great!


You two just let me know if you want me to come out to the Chicago area once that little one arrives. I adored working with you both!

Dana & Jeremy : : Married!

Beautiful wedding, fabulous couple and one Amazing Day! Look for the preview gallery later this week!