Monthly Archives: August 2012

The Newest Gadget

  I always wondered where Chris’s love for gadgets and new technologies came from, but my question was pretty much answered recently.  We came home to find this yellow and black beauty on our doorstep.  Now, like most people, I asked why the heck there was a tennis racket at our door… with a lightening...

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Taking A Break and Eating More Ice Cream

  Let’s definitely check that place out for lunch on your next day off… You are giving yourself time off right…?? Her words just hung there.  Like bubbles floating in place with no wind.  Feeling as if my dirty laundry had just been aired out for all to see, I grappled to find an answer...

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The Garrison Wedding | Karen & Jordan

  Karen and Jordan’s gorgeous wedding at the Garrison was completely sunshine soaked from beginning to end…  The warm golden light and soft breeze were the perfect compliment to the beautiful outdoor ceremony overlooking the rolling hills.  After their I Dos, guests mingled on the terrace enjoying the view and celebrating with the newlyweds.  It...

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Movin’ On Out

  We didn’t realize how much clothes she had until we started unloading the boxes and bins.  The sweaters and skirts, scarves and shirts were carefully folded and placed in piles… for some of the boxes.  But as we unpacked more, the items were…. ummm… gently tossed into the boxes. : )   My sister, who...

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SNEAK PEAK: The Garrison Wedding | Karen & Jordan

  It’s that time of year, and the past few weeks have been super busy… Lots of amazing weddings, fabulous engagement sessions, and working on changes coming to the business.  And it’s safe to say that I am beyond grateful and loving every second of it… : )  Especially when I get to capture amazing...

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Totes Made Me Laugh

  Sometimes I get an email that just makes me smile… and in this case laugh.  I LOVE that one of my brides was recognized by someone who saw her on my blog, but love even more that she actually used the word totes in her email to me.  Totes brought be back to my...

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FOR THE LOVE OF: MapMyRun, Cholula, Amanda Judge

  MapMyRun.  Definitely has to be my favorite app currently.  Love being able to record and archive my runs and review the stats – speed, time, distance, etc.  Having my music volume automatically turn down for an audio distance update is awesome and helps me stay motivated! Cholula. When I first met Chris’ stepdad, I...

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FAQ: As their photographer, when do you talk to a couple in detail about their wedding day timeline and how important is it to review this timing with them?

  FAQ:  As their photographer, when do you talk to a couple in detail about their wedding day timeline and how important is it to review this timing with them? For me, the sooner the better.  The wedding day timeline is crucial and it’s important to make sure that you the photographer, your bride and...

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Rock the Dress Shoot

  I have blogged about this fabulous kind of shoot before, but thought it was worth revisiting as a Rock the Dress, Trash the Dress, Day After Shoot – whatever you want to call it –  is one of my faaaavorite things to photograph and more and more couples are requesting to do this kind...

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Meadowlands Wedding | Anne & Eric

  Their wedding day was finally here and that morning, to no ones surprise, Eric went for a run.  He didn’t go for a 1 mile run or an 8 mile run.  No, Eric went for an 18 mile run, which for him is no biggie.  And lets be honest, it took a lot of...

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