Rebecca & Richard

Blogger and I had an argument, and Blogger won: I can't copy and paste text from the bottom of the document to the top (where it originated until the addition of pictures pushed it down). Please see the bottom of the post for Rebecca and Richard's story.

I had the pleasure of working with both Rebecca and Richard a few years back, and what I remember from them during that time in their lives-- when they were still single-- was that they were both admired by everyone around them. They are both good-natured, easy to talk to, upstanding people, and while the news of their engagement shocked me, it also immediately thrilled me: these two are such a sensible match! Since I didn't get to interact with Rebecca and Richard while they were a couple, I was anxious for the wedding day. That's what I like most about my job...seeing the way a couple loves each other, and translating that into photographic art. They awakened the hopeless romantic in me. Rebecca and Richard love with a quiet respect and a tenderness that is beyond the reach of words.

Rebecca and Richard, I wish you all the happiness this life can offer! May your marriage thrive and always be filled with the beauty I saw on your wedding day.

Erin & Clint Hummel

Erin and I met for the first time over a year ago. She's the type of girl you feel like you've known forever, regardless of whether it's been five minutes or ten. We were grabbing a coffee to discuss the big day--which almost always turns into excited girl talk and yields the occasional squeal. Erin was waiting for Clint to arrive, and when he walked through the door, the girl LIT UP and turned three different-yet flattering-shades of pink!! I fake-punched her arm and whispered "You're blushing! Is this love still new!?" She nods, a huge grin spreading across her face. Early on, Erin & Clint just knew they had found forever in each other. Getting to know them was such a REFRESHING experience...it's good for the soul to be around such a ripe, innocent love! It's almost contagious. Their wedding day was trimmed with charm and nostalgia. I guarantee the friends and loved ones who gathered to celebrate with Clint and Erin took a piece of that fresh, contagious love home with them, and felt bettered by it.

Adria & Jim's Engagement Session

Every time I shoot I'm reminded how much I love my job, and how blessed I am that people trust me to interpret and translate their personalities and their love for each other into a piece of art. I love getting to know my couples and their style...it broadens my horizons as an artist, and they enrich my life, in general. The plan for Jim and Adria was to capture a few frames and then walk to the Art Museum, where we would hopefully capture a few more. The traffic in the city was crazy that day, and the sunshine high in the clear sky, so we figured we might as well take advantage of the day! The walk provided us with more photo opps than driving from A to B ever could have. We had a great day diverting from their comfort zones a bit and just letting loose. Jim and Adria were great! Very much in love...naturals in front of the camera. The wedding is in August 2010 so family, friends, I hope this holds you over until then!