Mother’s Day Specials…
May 7, 2008 | Filed Under babies, celebrating adoption, destination wedding, engagement, family, kids, mini session, personal, senior pictures | 1 Comment
This is my favorite picture of me and my daughter. It was taken by our dear friend Andrea when Norah was about 8 weeks old.
Coming up on my first Mother’s Day I am feeling a lot of things. I feel so blessed to be a Mom. I feel care and concern for Norah’s first mom. I feel respect for my own Mother, Mother-in-law and Step-Mom. I feel happiness for my friends who are also celebrating. I feel hope for those still longing to become a Mom. I feel nostalgic in remembering my grandmothers.
Back to that image of me & Norah…Something else I love about it is that I own it. Andrea still retains the copyright, but also gave me permission to use it as I desire. I have the digital file, backed up in a couple of places in my home, and out there on the web, and I KNOW that I will have it as long as possible. I could make a large print, a canvas, a photo purse, jewelry, a scrapbook - anything - to preserve and display this moment forever. As a Mom, when I have photos made of my daughter or my family, my number one priority is the digital files.
SO, my Mother’s Day special is this: to offer you the chance to purchase a DVD of high-resolution digital files from your portrait session for $100. Any portrait session that I have ever taken, from 2004 when I officially launched this business to the present. If I have shot your session but haven’t released it yet, you can still go ahead and purchase your files. OR, if you would like to purchase your wedding negatives, you may do so for $500.
The details: You must contact me to complete the purchase by the end of the day on Friday May 9. DVD’s and reprint releases will be mailed out on Tuesday May 13.
Email me to let me know you’re in! Hope that helps make your day extra-special!
Liz & Carl, Destination Wedding in Belize
April 24, 2007 | Filed Under destination wedding, wedding | 8 Comments
This post is really long, but I thought you’d want to see the story unfold!
The morning of Liz & Carl’s wedding was pretty laid back. After a swim in the pool, Mom, Kyle and I had gone out for a walk down the beach, and we happened upon Liz & Carl returning from a dive. I am so glad I got to get a pic of them in their wetsuits. They went on several trips while they were there, so it will be a good memory for them.
We returned to the Belize Yacht Club and went for another swim. Liz was tanning by the pool to get a last minute glow. Then she headed in for a manicure and pedicure. Irma really did a great job, and Carl stopped by for some entertainment.
Then we all got cleaned up and ready for the action. I joined Liz as she began getting ready, and Kyle caught up with Carl. Mom got ready and headed up to the rooftop to grab some shots to set the scene.
The ceremony got underway without a hitch. The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful. People gathered to watch from their hotel rooms, and on the beach.
This was a treat! Will & the Caribbean Shells provided music for the ceremony & reception. They followed Liz & her Dad up the aisle and serenaded us with “Welcome to San Pedro,” a catchy little number. Mom, Kyle and I have been singing our own versions of this song ever since!
Carl wrote out his “vows” to Liz, and Kyle captured this shot of him fiddling with Liz’s ring while he was reading the vows to her. I love it.
Following the kiss, Liz & Carl went over to sign their marriage certificate. Then they were officially pronounced “husband and wife.”
After a bunch of family photos, we spent about 15 minutes with just Liz & Carl to get some great shots of them together.
We even went up onto the rooftop for a few as the sun was setting.
This one is my absolute favorite of the two of them. I want it to be a full spread in their album!
The water was so beautiful. We went out on a pier for a few shots as well.
The reception was around the pool area, surrounded by coconut trees and overlooking the ocean. The tables were decorated in vibrant turquoise and orange.
The cake was pretty tasty!
The reception was lit by twinkle lights under the tents, and the glow of the pool and Splash bar.
I like this shot of Liz & Carl’s first dance.
Mom experimented using the large zoom lens, and got this shot of Kyle and I on the dance floor. I can’t remember what we were strategizing about. Perhaps the bouquet toss.
Next post is images from our “day-after” shoot in downtown San Pedro with Liz & Carl.
I’m Home!
April 23, 2007 | Filed Under destination wedding | 1 Comment
I’m home. More pics and updates tomorrow. Until then, enjoy this shot of Liz & Carl’s destination wedding ceremony site in Belize.
Have a great night.
All set for our Destination Wedding in Belize
March 15, 2007 | Filed Under destination wedding, wedding | 5 Comments
Look what came today. I am SO excited! I am “officially” ready to travel to Belize for Liz & Carl’s Destination Wedding in April.
In addition to being ready to go for anyone else’s Destination Wedding (or Portrait Session, hint hint) this opens up a world of opportunity for me for short-term missions. Whether photography related or not, I will be excited to see how God can use this little booklet of paper to continue shaping me into the woman he wants me to be! 
My 2007 wedding season kicks off tomorrow with Drew & Sarah’s wedding in Nashville. Check back soon for fabulous wedding photos from me and Matt, my talented second-shooter for the day!
Carl & Liz - Engagement Session in Indianapolis
February 27, 2007 | Filed Under destination wedding, engagement | 2 Comments
I met up with Carl & Liz in downtown Indianapolis yesterday for their engagement session. They were troopers - it was 30 degrees and a little slushy - but we were able to get in a session despite the weather.
I am so excited to be joining these two for their destination wedding in BELIZE in mid-April. After spending a little time together yesterday, I just know it is going to be a fun trip! Here’s a few early favorites.