Extended Family

I LOVE taking extended family photos.  Somehow the larger the group the more cooperative the children?!  I don't get it either. 

I sure hope my posterity is this good lookin. 

The littlest guy of this group was so reminiscent of my Noah and he just ate up his grandpa who stood behind me and coerced smiles and laughs from the crowd.   



This tiny baby's feet kept poking up and up and up until they covered her face.  So we moved to the grass and had big brother hold her.  Look how comfy she looks in his arms.

This grandpa is the universal grandpa.  You know, the kind of man that radiates warmth and caring.  My Mae, who is scared of everyone took to him and called him grandpa immediately.  Such a wonderful man.

These are my neighbors.  My trainers, and friends.  Mae calls these guys "the black boys".  Paulette asked if I'd photoshopped her because she can't possibly be that short.  You caught me ;0)

Kim & Tyson

We had a little scheduling conflict between ceremony and reception so we opted for pre-wedding photos which I LOVE!  So much less stress than trying to fight for space at the temple, fight for time with Aunt Stella and your 53rd cousin, twice removed who have to have a photo with you on your wedding day.  Not to mention we can show the weather who's boss!

H Family

When I was a wedding planner I did their wedding the day before my first daughter was born.  Skills, you say?  Endurance... tenacity....insanity.  My kids are adopted : )

Eight years later they've got a family of their own!  And a very good looking one at that...

 

A Good Head on Her Shoulders

There's gonna be a fight if Amy's on the organ donor list!  Can you believe those eyes????

This woman (that's hard for me to say because I feel like we've "grown up" together and I don't feel like a woman),   has a great thing going.  I've known her for 10 years.  Incredibly motivated and in turn motivating, she's now dedicating her time (what's left following wifing and mothering 3 boys), to inspiring men, women, and teens to rise to their balanced best and understand their worth.  I'll let you see for yourself here. 

We did some headshots yesterday for her site, etc.  It was most definitely my pleasure.

Meghan & Michael

Raleigh, North Carolina Temple

I have NEVER experienced heat like that, and I lived in Panama for 3 years!  We sprinted through pictures until we were drenched in sweat and I knew that no amount of editing could clear up the shine that heat was producing!!!

I did extra duty for this wedding.  Photos AND flowers. 

The last dance: "Red High Heels"

And they lived

Happily Ever After...