I think the first photo says it all! I had so much fun hanging out with Sondra and her 4 beautiful children. The weather was picture perfect and the kids were up for anything and everything! This always makes my job so much fun! Thanks Sondra for allowing me the pleasure of capturing you and your amazing children..!
I had the amazing opportunity to, yet again, shoot a beautiful wedding with my friend and fellow photographer Pam Strohl. The wedding and reception were held at the Grooms parents home in Mequon,Wisconsin. The rain held off and we had to beautiful weather to shoot with! Here are some sneak peeks from the big day.
Marissa made it easy to photograph! She is beautiful!
And the Happy Couple!
One of my favorite touches! They had baskets of flip flops for all the women to put on!
Cheers!
Congratulations Scott and Marissa!
Every year..well the past couple of years, we have headed up to Bristol, Wisconsin to get a taste of the Bristol Renaissance Fair.
I knew about it, them , forever but just always brushed it off as something I probably would never attend. Well, most of us know that having children pushes you to new horizons..pushes you to do things you never thought you would do. So I caved! It really is an absolute blast! It is like stepping back in time. I felt like I was part of a Harry Potter movie or something. It is a culture unto itself. People step out of their cars..open their trunks and get dressed! They leave their lives inside the vehicle and transform into character. Not quite sure how I felt about it at first but it is part of the deal. And it defintely makes for some great picture taking! And these people LOVE having their picture taken!
And there is so much for the kids to do and see! Ok..so these two people are not my kids but I had to take a picture of the girls, in their SKIRTS, wall climbing!
Sammo just about to hop on the bungee..I love his face
These fairies have to be my favorite...They are completely transformed from their costumes to their behavior! I could watch them all day!
Well, I had the extreme pleasure of shooting my first, yes, FIRST wedding alonside a friend of mine and very talented photographer..Pam Strohl. We took a workshop together last fall and I asked if I could tag along and assist her in a wedding she was shooting. She graciously said no problem and I was on my way! We had a ton of fun and I cannot thank her enough(thanks Pam!!) for allowing me the pleasure of assisting her!! I have never taken so many photos at one time in my life! I will definitely be posting more as they come. Here are just a few of the many!
I have never really been a fan of Cotton Candy. So we rented one for Sam's Birthday..Ha!
Well, Jeff did. The stuff just makes my teeth hurt. And my whole body hurts when I see my children sinking their pristine little baby teeth into a wand filled with spun sugar. Ouch! There is something so wrong about something called "Floss Sugar"
This is my favorite! Note the word of caution..
I have a feeling this is how JR was feeling..just..a bit...off
Isn't it sweet how patiently they wait when they know what is coming?
Happy Brushing!!
My little Sammer, my oldest, turned 5 this past weekend! This birthday was different. Different in the sense that he "gets it". He knew it was his birthday. Was soooo excited! Was aware all day that it was his birthday..asking every question in the book.."when can I open my presents?...where are all the people?...when are we eating cake?..on and on. He is a different child this year..more mature. If that's even possible for a five year old. His independence is definitely flourishing. He has to pick out his own clothes, wants to make his own decisions, pour the milk, make the bed, ride on two wheels. Ughhh! It's really a wonderful thing in one respect but in the other it is flying by way too quickly. Lately when I look at him I notice he has a quiet introverted side. Not in a bad way. Sort of like he is in his own head thinking about what he is experiencing for the first time. Analyzing, figuring it out. He is the sweetest thing and I love him more and more and more with each and every day as I do all my children of course. Anyway! We had an amazing day! Happy Birthday Sammer!! We Love You!
I just love this shot of Sam as everyone is singing Happy Birthday..true happiness in his face!
If you are anything like me..I cannot STAND packing! It was bad when I was solo..but add 4 chicks to the mix and it becomes something I loathe. There is so so much to remember and if I try to pack while the kids are up and running..well..it gets very messy. And if I wait until they are in bed..then I just get annoyed that I have to do it while I could be sleeping. I usually wait until the last minute as well. Sooooo..I always tell myself.."make a list..yada yada yada...I never do..or I wish there was some sort of checklist available to me..and there IS! I found this, unfortunately, on my way BACK from Guatemala..It is a site called packwhiz. They generate packing lists! You can make your own or they will generate on for you! I prefer the latter. It starts by asking you where in the world you are travelling..domestic or international? Then it asks you what type of transportation..bus, plane, train, boat..etc? And the questions go on to ask things like accomodations, what weather will you be experiencing, what type of activities you will be engaged in, and who is travelling (men, women, infants, or toddlers? You can pick as many as you want) Then wallah! They generate an entire checklist for your vacation! Brilliant!
Just a little sneak peak into a photo shoot I did down at Lake Forest Beach..Irene, thanks for the opportunity!!!! Your little ones are adorable!