Puppies Love Snow Too!

Okay, you caught me, I was too busy playing in the snow to post a fun "Hump Day" photo. But when the dog emerged from a snow bank with this on his face, it was too cute to resist. Happy Snow day!

Hump Day Happy: The Sweetest Thing

I caught this image just after the Grandfather of the Bride walked the Mother of the Bride, his daughter, down the aisle. It was touching because you could see the knot forming in his throat, just before, as they were walking down the aisle. As they sat down, he was gathering his composure. Even sweeter, was this smile that his daughter gave him as they sat down.

You wonder what was going through his mind. Of course the joy and pride he had for his granddaughter. Perhaps walking down the aisle with his daughter was reminiscent of a day many years ago. We will never know.

Weddings are such a great occasion, not only for the bride and groom, but for all family and friends to celebrate. I always feel so fortunate to be chosen to capture moments like this.

Randy and Steph = Married!

It was a beautiful Winter Wedding, just before Christmas. There was a nice crisp chill in the air, a brilliant sun and two wonderful people preparing to spend their lives together. As cold as it was, both sides of the bridal party were troopers in weathering the cold and it made for some sweet photos.

Such a sweet moment with the Bride, her mother and sister. Love it!

Love the look on the groom when he sees his bride.

The Toasts were hysterical. Loved hearing how the Bestman and Groom were 'bitter' enemies in early grade school years.

The Brave Bridal Party was fine with the cold during the day and in the evening.

Don't be fooled, Steph turned out to be a cake smasher! However, Randy was sweet and laughed it off.

It was a great day and the dancing went well into the night. A great way to celebrate their new lives together.

Little Bit of Hump Day Happy...

While going through some Images I shot when second shooting a Wedding with Amanda Young of Swoon Over It, I found this and I love it. Hope it makes you happy too.

This Family was just too Funny

Okay, so I will admit it, Christmas can make one a little cranky. You have a long to do list and you are just trying to check it all off. I was doing my best, when I got the sweetest e-mail from a woman about a gift they wanted to give her mother for Christmas--a Family photo shoot. Her sister would be in from LA and would I mind doing it on Christmas Eve? I got a deep laugh out of it. Then I thought, I know how my mother in law feels about my sister in law living in Utah, so, I will give this girl a call.

I did. She was awesome, we planned on the 28th. I loved them. We started out with a large Family photo.

However, since we had just finished a nice snow, and it was melting, I had the pleasure of getting snow from the roof falling on my head. It made for a good laugh. I told them it was part of my shooting style.

Snow aside, we did a little "funny" too.

And why not take pictures of the daughter that put it all together? Kristin and her husband were so cute!

Of course I loved their dog too!

In all, I think Mom was pleased with her Christmas gift this year.

Just a sucker for a sweet face

Whether it be that sweet face, their beautiful eyes or sometimes their smiles, I am just a sucker for a sweet dog. I love their affection of kisses and need for belly rubs. Often they can be your partner when you need one most and they can sense when you just need that right amount of space, but still need a friend in the room.

I was actually doing a family shoot and asked to shoot their dog. I think they were taken aback by how much I liked dogs. No, I was not rolling around on the floor, but hey, dangling treats works doesn't it? Look at this sweet doggie...

New Year, New Life...

The New Year's Eve Wedding of Missy and Brian was beautiful in every way. Here is a sneak peek photo, more to come!