Best Image of 2009

Wow! This was a really close contest, and the image that won only won by one vote. The winner is... Elizabeth and Justin, image #21!



Thank you to everyone that voted! Elizabeth and Justin will be receiving a 10x10 Canvas Gallery Wrap! Congratulations!

Elizabeth + Justin | Engagement

I have never been so excited for a photo session! When I got this email from Elizabeth, one of my 2010 brides, I literally jumped up and down!

Just wanted to let you know that Justin and I are super pumped about our
engagement pictures! After much contemplation.... We are going to try for
a 1970's look... not crazy, bright, loud, hippie, retro 70s... but more of
a classy vintage style.

Along with the email she sent me this image as their inspiration.



I was speechless for awhile. I have been wanting to do something like this for so long and know the right couple had come along! After more planning and lots of brainstorming, I don't think the session could have been any better. Justin is wearing a three piece vintage suit that he borrowed from a friend, and Elizabeth got her dress off of ebay and then had it altered. They brought along a record player and some old records, and I brought along my thrift store suitcases that I bought months ago waiting for just the perfect session. We chose to go to downtown Bowling Green for the session. It became the perfect background to create the vintage 70's look.

Thank you Elizabeth and Justin for not only stepping outside the box, but challenging me in a whole new way also! I cannot wait for your 2010 wedding!
Enjoy!

I loved Elizabeth's shoes, and she just found those at a local thrift store the night before our session!

We stumbled upon this record store, and I could not pass up an opportunity like that.

This is another idea that they found while looking at images online. (They did their research!) They handmade this quilt with their wedding date and are going to use these images for their Save The Date. How cute is that?

And if you want to see more, CLICK HERE for a slideshow!

Sayward + Blake | Engagement

"Sexiness wears thin after a while and beauty fades, but to be married to a man who makes you laugh everyday, ah, now that's a real treat."         - Joanne Newman

My heart was bursting with love while I watched Blake make Sayward laugh.  And not just any type of laughter.  It was the throw your head back, uncontrollable, stomach tightening type of laughter.  A laughter that was full of comfortable, timeless love.  Blake and Sayward have the type of love that withstands the test of time.  A smile comes to my face every time I think about it.

Blake and Sayward met at college while they were both attending Bowling Green State University so they chose to have their session there.  It was a beautiful summer evening!  I cannot wait to photograph their fall wedding!  Thank you Blake and Sayward for sharing your laughter with me.  

This one makes my heart melt!  I think it is my favorite.

Have you ever seen such gorgeous hair?!  Wow!

If you want to see more, CLICK HERE for a slideshow!