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CONGRATULATIONS, Katie & Damon!!!!

June 9, 2008

Like a Lion, I was on the prowl to capture some fantastic shots of Katie & Damon’s big day… (ok, I know that’s a cheesy intro…but it goes with the picture my “BB” took of me.) 🙂

Here’s my “BB” now. And for all who don’t know, my “BB” is actually my husband’s code name for “Bag-Boy” (and the Fager–Grodidier families know what else). 😉

Johnny-Bravo sporting the Bling.

And this is Katie and all her gorgeousness! HOTTIE-ALERT!

Soooo…this was an extremely windy day and poor Katie had constant attacks from her veil. Doesn’t she look like a present, all wrapped up?!

…and the veil attacked others as well.

This is Damon…which by the way is head-over-heels for Katie. Duh? Right?…but he was so genuine, I couldn’t help but admire their love.

The Longford United Methodist Church was a sentimental choice as it was the church Damon grew up with AND it is in the tinest little country town…but despite the distance, there was a huge turn out.

Some more wind action.

I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!

Remember the rollie-pollie newborn I photographed back in February? Well take a look at Miss Abigail now! Totally pinchable still!

YESSSSS!!! Finally another brave couple to try out some cake-smashing!

This is Katie with her super-sexy-look…

…this is Damon with his super-sexy look. 🙂

This was an exquisite bouquet that had a beautiful rosary, made by Katie’s grandfather.

Not a dry eye when Katie danced with her mother at the reception. I will remember it always.

HYSTERICAL!

ME & KATIE! I’m totally jealous of her. I started out with a solid, secure pony-tail hair-do, Katie had a fancy up-do…and even with all that wind her hair remained perfect. Mine…not so much. 🙂

Katie & Damon, you are both amazing characters and very much enjoyed being a part of your day. May my photography bring you many happy remembrances for years to come.

HAVE a TERRIFIC honeymoon!

My lil babies aren’t so lil anymore…

June 7, 2008

This year, Tate is on a competitive baseball team and he’s really turned into quite the little ball player….and of course, he looks sooooooo cute in his little uniform. 🙂 My sweetie!

And when he’s not rockin the baseball field…he’s milking cows….of just pretending.

This is Tate and my friend’s son, Mr. Man…they’ve been friends since they were 4 months old.

And this lovely lady, is my friend’s daughter…already 18 Months!!!! She’s got a better tan than me…I’m jealous.

And here’s my other sweetie. My lil ray of sunshine.

These were some of the awesome pictures we took during our trip to Deanna Rose Petting Zoo. That really is probably THE place to take your kids…so many different things to see and do…and it’s FREE!!! Can’t say that about many other places around here. I highly recommend a visit, if you don’t already go there.

BABIES! BABIES! BABIES!

May 29, 2008

This is for all you Pregos & New Moms that demand more creativity than run-of-the-mill portrait studios…that crave more photojournalistic representations of the new life they’ve created…that want to have reproduction rights to send grandmas & grandpas 4×6’s to their hearts content…

This is for all you who want Life As Art.

I have recently created two Fabulous Packages designed to document your new baby for the first year or two of his/her life. This is the time in your life that flies by faster than you can snap your fingers…so naturally, we want to make the most of our visual memories via photography.

If you’re interested in finding out more info, just send me an email with your home mailing address and I will send you out a brochure. All info is confidential and only used by me, myself, and I.

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Congratulations Amanda & Vic!

May 24, 2008

Sweetness…that is the one word to describe everything about Amanda, Vic, and their wedding day. This is the amazing couple I photographed this winter in 15degree weather and had the very cool snow pictures. Here they are, finally married! Wahoo!

Doesn’t this dress hanging up just make you want to say “Beetle Juice, Beetle Juice, Beetle Juice!”

Amanda is lovely in nature, but she looked like a hollywood diva with her fairtale hair and makeup! Vic’s a lucky man!

Customized art made by the beautiful flower girl, Karli (Hope that’s spelled right).
I walked into the Bride’s dressing room right before the ceremony was set to start and see Amanda & Karli playing Barbies (Bride & Groom Barbies, no less) and immediately seeked out every inch of that big church looking for the rings. Found them just in time to snap a quickie of this and return them before time was up. How cool is this?!
They had a MAJOR turnout…packed the church!

Everyone enjoyed the photo-montage at the reception (which by the way, was at Loose Mansion…one of the most elegant places I’ve ever been to)…me especially…lots of our snow pics on there. 🙂

Even though it was a late reception, the DJ had the dance floor pumped full of some rockin‘ dancers. Though there were MANY characters on the floor, this Bridesmaid has won my “Best Dancer of the Night” award. She knows how to move!

Ok, so I have to mention a little personal story from this wedding…which I thought was hysterical. Loose Mansion always has security guards to canvas the property and ensure safety.

As I was leaving, the guard watched me to my car and I chatted with him while loading up my equipment. I asked if Loose Mansion had security guards because the neighborhood was dodgy…and he told me that when Loose Mansion first began hosting events, there were some cars vandalized. So, I casually said, “Oh, that’s terrible. I recently had 20% dark window tint put onto my car for a little added security so that people couldn’t peak in and see expensive camera equipment inside. I know it’s illegal, but I’d rather get a ticket than risk my stuff stolen.”

He agreed with a smile, as I noticed the shiny badge on his shirt that read “POLICE”. My jaw dropped and I asked him if he was actually a police officer and not just a regular security guard. He laughed at me and said he, in deed, was an actual, law enforcing, police officer. Soooo, I just outwardly admitted to a cop of illegal doings…Smart, eh? He was very nice and said not to worry, he would let it slide.

Me and my big mouth. 🙂

New Lens!!! Yeah, baby!

May 23, 2008

Latest and greatest news…my package arrived today with my brand, spankin‘, new lens. Wahoooooo! As much as I miss my old one, this is definitely a fancy lens in deed. Image quality is outstanding, and it’s quick as lightning….unfortunately every great thing usually comes with a price…this was not only a chunk of change, but it’s probably twice the weight of my old lens. Anyone know a good chiropractor?

I had to kid-test it…

…and it’s mother-approved.

This is what my daughter does throughout the day, each day… we have a never-ending population of this cute yellow-flowered weed…and she loves to pick me little bouquets. I guess I should be happy we don’t have more Dandelions.

Niki is definitely a loving character…this is one of her many love notes to me. I’m going to hang on to this picture to show off to her when she’s 15 and hates me. 🙂 Let’s hope that won’t be the case.