Archive for June, 2009

Sarah’s Bridal Portrait Session

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Here are a few of my favorite images from the lovely Sarah’s bridal portrait session!  The day of our shoot was a typical hot and humid summer day.  Nevertheless, Sarah was patient, glowing and radiant the whole time!

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Looking lovely and graceful!

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What a great smile!

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A Magnolia bloom makes for a pretty prop!

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Some of my favorite shots come from letting people move naturally…like this one of Sarah adjusting her hair!

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Sarah loves to smile and has an amazing smile.  However, here is a shot where I asked her not to smile.  This shot is all about her beautiful eyes!

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Layers of crinoline = several fun minutes of shooting!

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Classic, sexy and beautiful!

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What’s a girl to do when it gets really hot outside?!  My suggestion is to break out the Champagne!

Miriam Schine & Jonathan Lee’s Monsoon Wedding

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Miriam and Jonathan were married May 24th, on her grandparent’s property, in Hickman County.  For several months her family worked at preparing a lovely glade area for the upcoming May wedding.  Unfortunately, the weather had different plans in store for the couple due to impending rain in the forecast.  It ended up raining a total of four inches that day, yes that’s right four inches!!!  The sky would open up and it would pour for about 30 minutes, then as quickly as the rain came on, it would break and the sun would shine for 20 minutes.  Oh and I cannot forget to mention that there was flooding, on the road that all the cars drove on to access the site!  I honestly had never experienced anything quite like it!   Amazingly both families remained exceedingly calm and completely made the best out of a very challenging situation.

Challenges aside the day ended up being rather fun and exciting!  I had such a great time photographing Miriam and Jonathan’s wedding, which was a fusion of Jewish and Asian culture!  Also, Miriam and Jonathan are former art students, so they are a very creative, unique and expressive couple!  When all was said and done I think that Miriam and Jonathan had one of the most memorable wedding days!  Here a few of my favorite images of the beautiful couple and their Monsoon Wedding!

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Miriam wore a vintage wedding gown that was worn by her grandmother, mother and aunt.  How cool is that!

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I love this shot of Miriam!  I love how all of the color complements her creamy skin!

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Miriam and Jonathan adoring one another!

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Umbrellas are always great props…and boy did they get used this day!

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Details!

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One of my favorites of Miriam’s brother!

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Getting ready to walk down the aisle!

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The light was stunning during the ceremony….Miriam looked like she was glowing!

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Miriam’s dad hugging Jonathan following the ceremony.

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I love it when people hug and show affection!

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Miriam’s Grandfather congratulating Jonathan.

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The bridal party

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Miriam changed into an Asian dress for the reception.  Red is always so beautiful and sexy!

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This is the flooded road.  You see I wasn’t making this detail up!

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The circle dance(hora)

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More dancing

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The best part of the circle dance!

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Cute little girls having fun!

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Bubbles make receptions more fun!

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Watching the fireworks at the end of the evening.

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One Image/One Word – Post #45

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

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Devotion

One Image/One Word – Post #44

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

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Loss

One Image/One Word – Post #43

Friday, June 26th, 2009

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Remembered

One Image/One Word – Post #42

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

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Knowing

One Image/One Word – Post #41

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

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Freedom

One Image/One Word – Post #40

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

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Transformation

One Image/One Word – Post #39

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

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Face

One Image/One Word – Post #38

Friday, June 19th, 2009

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Lovers