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I have chosen some of my favorite pictures from 2009. The images may be my favorite because of the moment/expressions, the light, etc. Some of the sessions just seem to be exactly what I love...from dress (or clothes), to the light, to the makeup. Some of those sessions you may see more images from than others.
Last year was definitely a year for bridal portraits. I have come to realize they are what I love, what I am good at and what make me feel happy. I love creating images that women are proud of, that they feel beautiful in, and that we have a blast creating together. I love seeing everything come together from hair and makeup, accessories, to the shoes a bride chooses to walk down the aisle in. It is all fascinating to me and last year was full of bridal sessions, and ones that let me think and shoot out of the box just a little bit more. I can't wait to see what 2010 holds. I already have the most unique assortments of brides and locations. From mountainside weddings to Jewish weddings I am so excited I could scream. Is it that or the snow that is falling outside...well who knows. This is a year for firsts. A first to have Billy gone for 7 months...a first to have Wesley head off to Kindergarten...a first to be totally and unequivocally outnumbered by toddlers!
Here are MY FAVES
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i am in no way selling music, trying to benefit from music or profiting from the slideshow presentation. I am only trying to set a mood and let the music and photos together tell a story of my utmost joy and satisfaction with what 2009 had to offer.
Last year was definitely a year for bridal portraits. I have come to realize they are what I love, what I am good at and what make me feel happy. I love creating images that women are proud of, that they feel beautiful in, and that we have a blast creating together. I love seeing everything come together from hair and makeup, accessories, to the shoes a bride chooses to walk down the aisle in. It is all fascinating to me and last year was full of bridal sessions, and ones that let me think and shoot out of the box just a little bit more. I can't wait to see what 2010 holds. I already have the most unique assortments of brides and locations. From mountainside weddings to Jewish weddings I am so excited I could scream. Is it that or the snow that is falling outside...well who knows. This is a year for firsts. A first to have Billy gone for 7 months...a first to have Wesley head off to Kindergarten...a first to be totally and unequivocally outnumbered by toddlers!
Here are MY FAVES
music available on ITUNES or Amazon.com
i am in no way selling music, trying to benefit from music or profiting from the slideshow presentation. I am only trying to set a mood and let the music and photos together tell a story of my utmost joy and satisfaction with what 2009 had to offer.
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So Jennifer and Dominique are getting married TOMORROW!!! I can't believe it! I am so excited to see them married. I have had the pleasure of knowing them for about a year and can't wait to see the happy beginning to this perfect duo.
We had a lot of fun during this session. I actually shot Jen's bsesh the next day, so she must have been super tired from working it 2 days straight!
I hope you guys can get some sleep 2nite!!!
We had a lot of fun during this session. I actually shot Jen's bsesh the next day, so she must have been super tired from working it 2 days straight!
I hope you guys can get some sleep 2nite!!!
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kristin williams says:
Jen & Dom...you guys are awesome...Hope you are having fun on your honeymoon ;) "Juicy" is still my favorite picture!!
(11.11.09 @ 04:33 PM)
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Brenda really wanted some photos, before Shane left for Afghanistan. He is in the Army and Brenda is a part time soldier. Brenda and Shane have an awesome love story and here is what he said about it:
"I actually started courting Brenda in July 08 some 8 months before she finally said yes. It's funny now after we had been dating for awhile we looked back on the history of my text messages and I had pretty much asked her out every 48 hours for 8 months before I wore her down. The funny part of that is that I had always lived by the three times rule to that point. But I didn't give up."
Persistence paid off. I have a soft spot in my heart for stories like this, because ours is one very similar. My husband worked very hard to win my affection...I was a little jaded...and well...the rest is history.
Brenda and Shane are the couple that make you wonder if you are "in love enough". I mean honestly, from the way that they look at each other, to the way that he touches her and her reactions...it is that sort of chemistry that makes people jealous!
Well Shane has left, and Brenda no doubt, is waiting with bated breath. These for her are like the tin types from years ago.
...a little romance goes a long way!
"I actually started courting Brenda in July 08 some 8 months before she finally said yes. It's funny now after we had been dating for awhile we looked back on the history of my text messages and I had pretty much asked her out every 48 hours for 8 months before I wore her down. The funny part of that is that I had always lived by the three times rule to that point. But I didn't give up."
Persistence paid off. I have a soft spot in my heart for stories like this, because ours is one very similar. My husband worked very hard to win my affection...I was a little jaded...and well...the rest is history.
Brenda and Shane are the couple that make you wonder if you are "in love enough". I mean honestly, from the way that they look at each other, to the way that he touches her and her reactions...it is that sort of chemistry that makes people jealous!
Well Shane has left, and Brenda no doubt, is waiting with bated breath. These for her are like the tin types from years ago.
...a little romance goes a long way!
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Rebecca Daniels says:
I LOVE the leather jackets!!!
(11.02.09 @ 11:00 AM)
Brenda says:
Oh Ashley! Thank you so very much for your sweet words. Shane is truly my sunshine and I miss him so much, thank you for capturing the essence of your relationship. Shane and I had a blast with you and we love the final product. Thank you!!!
(11.02.09 @ 01:51 PM)
Tonia says:
These pictures are beautiful!!!! The both of you look very, very happy with each other. Brenda, I am so happy for you. You deserve happiness and the best.
(11.03.09 @ 05:02 PM)
Talisha Lewis says:
I can't stop smiling.....I'm almost in tears. I'm soo happy that they are soo happy together and I pray their love continues to prosper for many, many years to come. GOD Bless the both of them!!!!! Love ya Brenda....your gurl from AIT '95.....Talisha
(11.03.09 @ 06:54 PM)
Des'ola says:
What a story... and what beautiful images. I love the story they share. It gives love hope.
(11.03.09 @ 11:43 PM)
Rosa says:
Me encanta como quedaron. Se ven tan enamorados y queda claro que se disfrutaron la sesión de fotos por sus sonrisas (carcajadas). Los quiero mucho y Dios permita que sigan proyectando esa química que se tienen.
(11.04.09 @ 08:04 AM)
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Ash-I love your faves!!! A lot of yours are faves of mine - there is a girl that is always laughing in your pictures (I'm sure you know what I'm talking about) I wish I could hear her! LOVED that pick of Heath too!
(02.15.10 @ 11:43 AM)Thanks for including us in your favs, we had a blast with you and everyone loved the photos!
(02.20.10 @ 10:20 AM)