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Saturday, September 08, 2007

last ones




We went over to Kye Bay for a few fun images then to Cor's parents for dinner and the last out door photo. I love the color of the dry grass, it is so warming. It was really fun being a part of James and Coralea's day. There was so much love and affection the whole day. We will see you Cor when you get back from your honey moon!

Some more from the Wedding!




We had a great time after the service as well. No more rain...yes!!

Friday, September 07, 2007

James and Coralea's Wedding










Well Cor got me out of retirement from the wedding shooting side of photography! We had a great day, the weather was just enough to make it intersesting. I knew the wedding party and even the kids were great. There was so much emotion at the church, it even choked me up a bit!




The ladies got ready at Coralea's parents house, the location for the reception as well. Cor is a gifted pianist so we made sure to use her awsome piano for some of the images.

Friday, July 27, 2007

Anna & Joel










I was so excited when my friend Anna and her husband booked a pregnancy portrait session with Jerry. The portraits turned out fantastic. Anna, you are a true picture of elegance and grace. Beautiful in every way! Congratulations you two. These are such exciting times!
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Friday, June 29, 2007

Boys will be boys...

You won't believe this. This morning Jerry was heading out for a portrait session with this little 3 year old. He hadn't decided where to shoot the session when he looked out our front windows to see road workers with trucks and machinery right in front of our studio. They just happen to be to be taking their 15 min break giving just enough of a window to photograph this little guy with the trucks. Could it have been any more perfect? He got some great stuff here. Enjoy!!












Saturday, June 23, 2007

Pippa's portrait session in her home turned out beautifully. I find the lighting cheery and uplifting. Gorgeous portrait!



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Lovely Lady, Love Portrait

There is such class and elegance to this portrait. Very beautiful!




Moms and Their Babes..







More of the ladies from our Mother and Daughter Event 2007

Be sure not to miss the Tribute to Mothers and Daughters Portrait Exhibit at the Driftwood Mall this week. The exhibit will run until June 27th so invite your friends and family to check it out! Thank you to all the lovely ladies who took part in this years event.

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Thursday, June 21, 2007

Our Engagement!!



It was so fantastic to have Jerry photograph James and I for our engagement. We used the first image for our invitatons and were totally thrilled with them. A big "thank you" to Jerry for the great work that he did for us. I'll be sure to post wedding pictures in August.
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You know those times....


...when someone is so cute that you just want to squish em?? This has to be one of those times.
These portraits are lovely with the rich color tones of the trees. A perfect setting and just the right place to be when the it clouds over and threatens to rain on your portrait session.







This little guy...


cracks me up! Just getting comfy there isn't he...
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Family Fun!

This panel seems to capture it all. Great portraits!


Looks like busy times for this family! Is this little guy adorable or what!?

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Friday, May 25, 2007

These are the women we share our lives with....

...these are the women running through our minds dozens of times per day. These are the women we call up, to share an idea or a dream. Just to know their thoughts, just to listen, just to share. To know that their day went well, or it didn't. Just because we love them. Because we care, because they matter to us. Because their influence, their closeness, and the relationship that we share with them is the most important thing in our lives.







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