During one of the rainier days, we headed to the aquarium and I think my niece and nephew really enjoyed seeing all the fish (and sharks!). After lunch, the kiddos went back to the Ocean Club to nap and my mom, dad, sister, and I went and toured more of the island. At one point, we actually went to a quilting shop for my crazy family and while there I saw this hilarious pattern for a traditional Hawaiian wedding gown.

So, if you are searching for a wedding gown, look no further! ; )

I look forward to sharing more Maui pics this week!

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If a client wants to schedule a marathon day and gathers four of her friends, I’ll book a luxury hotel, provide a bottle of champagne, and will photograph each girl for an hour, then provide them all with sassy pin-up style calendars, all at a discounted rate of $350 per gorgeous gal!

Your man will LOVE the calendar and you and your girlfriends will all love knowing you’ve got the same secret! : ) So, if you and your friends are interested in this special offer, please email me and we can get started planning your fabulous day!

The calendars are 11×17 and the images are printed beautifully…so beautifully, in fact, that your man may just want to frame them after the year is over!

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Second shooting is a lot of fun for me…not only do I get to get different shots and some unique angles (sometimes they work…sometimes, not so much), but I usually get to spend the morning with the guys.

That morning, I walked into a house that was all about football, razzing, and beer. The guys were hilarious and I knew this would be a great day. Greg LITERALLY could not stop smiling, which was truly charming. I hope someday my future groom is the same way!

Greg’s big brother helping him out with the cuff links. What a cool moment between the dudes!

Greg’s dad took a moment to help his son out/threaten him a little. ; )

GQ, anyone?!?!

I always have to get a Reservoir Dogs shot. : )

Before the first look, the gorgeous bride was calm and serene!

LOVED their first look!!! They laughed, cried, hugged, and smooched. It was so special!

Melissa Brandman is a killer photographer (and great friend!) whose clients just love her!

As it was time to prepare for the ceremony, the guys and girls split up for some relaxation and prayer. It was really cool to be a fly on the wall and Eric Heard (on staff at Mariners) prepared everyone’s hearts for the ceremony.

Angela was so prepared and on top of all of the details for her special day. Her dear friend Joy handed out programs and tissues to their loved ones!

Not a Miss for much longer!

MARRIED!!!

Not having attended a wedding at my church previously, I had no idea that the bride and groom immediately go around to the front of the chapel and ring the bell themselves. I LOVED this!!!

At the reception, I knew a handful of people already. This is my friend Mark. He dared me to take a picture of him like this. I did…and now I’m posting it. I’m sure he’ll LOVE it. : )

The sweet flower girl and her mom dancing outside of the reception!

These two have MOVES!

The brides sister was her Matron of Honor. I loved catching her sign the marriage certificate!

Melissa showed a lot of fun shots from the reception and I have to include my favorite. This crowd knows how to have a good time and I had a hard time not joining them on the dance floor!!!

Angela and Greg, may God bless you with a lifetime of love and happiness! Your day was really special and I enjoyed being a part of your team. XOXO!

And thanks to Melissa for having me along once again!

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In all of my collections, albums are included. However, I have had clients who have called me after they’ve presented their incredible gift saying their man enjoyed the images so much, that they want a little more. And I love that!

Over the next month, I’m going to be  introducing some of the fun new products and today I’d like to show you the Float Wrap. Similar to a traditional canvas gallery wrap, this product is printed and folded over a backer board and mounted on an inch deep foam core. It is light weight and easy to hang, and I personally love hanging them in clusters.

Past clients who are interested in float wraps and contact me by May 15, will be eligible for a Spring Fling 15% off discount!

In other news, please be sure to “Like” me on Facebook. When I get to 100, I’ll be giving away a session!!!

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When I woke up the morning of the wedding, I was slightly concerned by the weather, however, the overcast skies made for beautiful portraits!

We had a first look at Quiet Cannon Country Club and it was a touching moment between just two people. As a traditionalist, I never wanted to consider how special a first look could be, but once I became a photographer, I became a believer. Angela and Jerson had the perfect quiet time before the craze of the day!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this shot!

Work it, Angela!!!

What a beautiful bride!!!

A self-proclaimed Daddy’s Girl, Angela had a couple of emotional moments with her father…as he walked her down the aisle and during the reception. It was really moving!

The bride’s little brother gave a reading during the ceremony. He was a rockstar!

Angela and Jerson, thanks for allowing me to be a part of your day! You two are beautiful and I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!!! I’d also like to thank Myra with Project Party…you made my day so smooth and easy. It was a real pleasure to work with you!

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Because we shot in groups of five or six, I knew I wouldn’t be able to run my shooting time like I normally would, so I focused on a couple of things, such as new creative angles and lighting. I’m quite happy with the results and hope you like them, too!

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Well, I have a new item that is no longer useful to me that I’d love to offer up here. If you’re interested, please feel free to shoot me an email and I can provide you with more details.

I loved this bag at first because it is really cute, has excellent craftsmanship, and it’s pretty versatile. However, I needed something bigger. With that said, this might just be the perfect bag for you! It’s made by Jill E. Bags and retails for $299. It’s black suede, has a smooth set of wheels and the handle is great (like an upscale piece of luggage). There are four external pockets with magnetic closures, a laptop slot inside, and velcro/moveable gear slots inside. There is a small attached bag (where I kept CF cards or business cards) inside, as well. The bag is airline friendly and even fits in the smaller SWA overhead bins.

I checked online and saw some sale prices recently as low as $175. Mine has VERY LITTLE wear and tear and I’d be willing to sell it for $125, so let me know if this is the bag for you and we can make arrangements to get it to you!

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In a suite high above the strip, about 15 women sat around discussing business at the super swank and fun Cosmopolitan Hotel. Leah Aubrey and Jennifer Williams, two awesome chicks I met at a workshop last year, have incredible businesses and listening to them and joining in the dialogue confirmed to me that I’m on the right track! I’m so thankful to them for the wonderful business advice they shared AND for the opportunity to shoot a couple of gorgeous gals (the one below, a boudoir photographer herself!).

It’s such a joy to help make women feel like the gorgeous creatures that they are and I’m even more confident that this is what I’m supposed to be doing with my artistic gifts!

Susannah is a beautiful woman and I KNOW her husband will love all the gorgeous images taken of her last week!!!

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Being in Vegas for the second year in a row was wonderful. At this year’s massive photography convention, I felt a lot less lonely and much more secure in my craft. I have a business plan now and more experience under my belt…AND I knew how to have much more fun this time around. : )

On Sunday night, Melissa and I had a yummy dinner and then we headed over to The [B] School party. We (I) enjoyed yummy sangria and a couple of hours of awesome mingling! The B School is an awesome photography network that is run by a goofball named Becker. Melissa and I grabbed him and insisted he visit the photobooth with us for a few crazy shots!

On Monday night, I met up with my darling friends Amanda, Keira, Melissa, and new friend Stephanie for dinner at N9NE at the Palms. We had an INCREDIBLE dinner, then ran off to the Mad Men party thrown by Victor Sizemore, Summer Watkins, and Michael Norwood (Madera Books). I enjoyed the greyhounds, stylish attire everyone was sporting, and networking. After the “pre-party” we all ran off to the big Airplanes and Blazers party. I had been wanting to dance for quite a while and I sure did!!! I didn’t know there would be a fun photobooth there, too. It was such a happy realization. We waited in line and took tons of shots…these are my favs.

I thought I’d leave around midnight…as my coach definitely turns into a pumpkin, but after I left my friends, I got sucked back in and danced until 3:30 in the morning. I felt like a college kid again! And guess what…on that second round of dancing, I hit the photobooth AGAIN with Summer, Victor, Braedon, and some people I don’t even know! The part that makes me laugh the most is that I apparently thought making a bored/dead face was a GREAT idea! I’ll blame it on my return to college. ; )

Thanks to all my friends for making WPPI such a blast this year. I had SO much fun and you all contributed to that immensely! XOXO!

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