Lisa :: Just Because!

I consider myself blessed to have family live so close to me. Although, not all live as close as I would like (many overseas), I appreciate and love spending time with those who do. My Aunt Lisa and I went out for a little session and had a blast! She is more then a natural in front of the camera and I couldn't have asked for a better smile! I had fun with you Lisa!! Thanks for coming out with me! Also, we'll get in a movie night at my house with Jay and Dad soon. :)


Favorites. :)

Scott and Jenni :: Married!!

On occasion, I get to shoot a wedding with my best friend Beth, but as it happened, I got to shoot TWO with her this month!! Mike and Jill from my last post, and Scott and Jenni. Scott is actually a cousin of Beth, so for part of the wedding she just chilled and enjoyed the wedding and I finished up.
Scott and Jenni planned a beautiful wedding. The church where they married was just a couple blocks from her parents house and was huge and beautiful on the inside. The ceremony was at the old Chenney mansion in Oak Park, IL.

Here is day in a nutshell (and some of my favorites!)







This was the cutest thing to me. This little girl was tiniest thing and was wearing a tee shirt so big, she had two freezer clips holding it on!















Lighting was beauuuuuutiful!













Flowers!







The first dance was out on the patio...at sunset





My favorite of the day.

Mike and Jill :: Married!

What a fantastic day!! Among shooting a stunningly beautiful wedding, I got to do it with my best friend Beth, I got to spend time with my dear cousins, and I got to shoot this wedding at this sweet vineyard and winery! Mike and Jill were so sweet and i'm pretty sure that Jill never had anything but a smile on her face. The day provided brilliant blue skies and the backdrop was lush green wine vines. Here are a few of my favorites.

I couldn't pick just one, I loved them all!!







Just after their 'first look'













A little grainy...but I like it. :)

McKenzie

I don't get too do it to often, but when I have the opportunity to shoot kids I love it. Especially toddlers! McKenzie was darling, busy and had a genuine sweetness about her little presence. While walking around and shooting she would offer me little berries, acorns or flowers that she had found, very willing to share in her good fortune of the new found treasures. We had fun and here are a few favorites of the day.