Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Class of 2013: Lakin


I am not sure if I have ever left at a grad session as often and as hard as I did at Lakin's.  Not only is this beautiful girl funny, but her mom also is hilarious- and together they're hysterical!  As we laughed and giggled our way through, we captured some lovely portraits of Lakin and highlighted her excellent personality.  Athleticism runs deep with this girl as she not only plays on her high school soccer team, but recently became their football teams kicker!  IF that doesn't show what this girl is made of, I don't know what does!  Enjoy a few highlights:






Saturday, September 15, 2012

A Gorgeous Golf Course Wedding: Kathy & Nate



      We prayed for beautiful weather, no rain and a lovely day at Mississippi Dunes Golf Course in Cottage Grove.  Together, Kathy and I talked just days before of our hope for a beautiful day to go with this beautiful couple.  Our prayers were answered!  Aside from a lot of wind, the day was just gorgeous in every way.  I knew Kathy was a planner and had impeccable taste.  Her and Nate’s wedding so reflected this truth.  With consistent and beautifully understated décor, their day flowed together seamlessly.   I adored the classic white candles, rustic pebbles and super cute mason jars wrapped in burlap.  Their appreciate for their love presently as well as celebrating their relatives love for one another was a theme that was hard to miss and easy to enjoy. Nothing was overlooked, and all of it only seemed to showcase Kathy and Nate’s love for one another all the more.  Sweet, thoughtful and loving were just a few of the words that came to mind as I hid behind my lens and captured their day.  There is no doubt that September 8th, 2012 marked the beginning of an incredible life together for these two… here are a few highlights: 




Kathy brought in small touches that added even more emotion to the day.  This butterfly charm was her grandmother's.



Look at this detail on Kathy's vintage dress- so stunning! 



The FIRST LOOK!  These two were some of the most anxiously excited ever!  Loved it! 




This necklace was not only Kathy's 'something blue' but also her grandmother's. 








The dresses and flowers really popped- such vibrant colors! 





This wedding party was one of the most fun I have ever photographed!  They were hilarious and unpredictable while always respectful and kind! 





Yet another great detail: A chalk board wedding program!



Kathy's joy was beautiful! 













The toasts were sweet and funny- the perfect blend for a perfect couple! 







Congratulations to Kathy and Nate! 

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Class of 2013: Megan



I love it when grads come into a session with a good idea of what the envision.  Megan was just that way.  She knows what she likes and doesn't like and it makes my job easy.  I LOVED the images of this gorgeous girl on the dock and within the vibrant wildflowers of August - but she also looked right at home when it came to the more edgy hockey images we captured.  Here are just a couple portraits to showcase this beauty from PHS!