Alissa and Brian : Engaged!

Thought I should share the latest finished images from a great engagement session we shot in Guthrie a few weeks ago. This couple is just tons of fun and so easy to get along with. We had a blast and the photos turned out fantastic (even if we had to do a tiny bit of trespassing, right guys?)!! Anywho, I am very excited to shoot their wedding next May and to share some of my favorite images from this shoot with all of you! So, here ya go! Some of my favorite shots and, of course, a video to go along!

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Mark and Tara: Engaged

Well, you might recognize these two from an earlier post. They were finally able to make it by the studio and view their images, so now I can share some more with you. These two are just adorable! They were so much fun and excited to be there, in fact, they were so eager that when I ran out of light I offered to shoot them a second time. I don't usually do this, but I just wanted them to get some really great shots! We had started in the urban areas and got some great shots, but by the time that we got to the myriad gardens for the "flowers and frilly things", the sun was leaving us. I wasn't able to get any great shots once were over there. So, since I wasn't booked for the following Sunday, I asked them if they would like to meet me at the myriad gardens next Sunday....and they were excited to do so! So, we met up the next week and started with the "flowers and frilly things", and got some really awesome shots. I left with tons of shots to edit.... SO, here are a few from both shoots that I really liked and an video to go along...Mark and Tara, I absolutely can't wait until the wedding next July!! But - I guess we have to, huh?

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Jonna and James: A Love Story

I am going to subtitle this post "An Ultimate Challenge"

You know, I've come across a lot of challenges in my life, especially when it comes to photo shoots. In fact, I feel like there is a challenge at every single shoot, and that's probably why I love my job so much. I have been challenged by time, location and lighting. I have had all the little mishaps and undesirable situations. I have had a tough client or two, but nothing compares to the stress I feel when I have to shoot - (pause for dramatic entrance) - my mother.

What?! Did she just say that?!

Yes I did.
Now, let me explain. I love my mother dearly, I really do. We have a great relationship. And I think she is gorgeous and looks fantastic, especially for her age (I won't elaborate on the actual age, but trust me, she looks great for it.) Unfortunately, she doesn't always agree with this opinion, at least when it comes to pictures.

What!?! She's nuts!! She looks great!

I know, I know. I think so too.

Those of you reading this who are photographers probably understand how hard it is to photograph someone who doesn't feel like they are a super model. It is part of our job to make them feel like Cindy Crawford. This is how we get great shots from someone. For those of you who aren't photographers - trust me, it's a challenge sometimes. I have photographed my mother a couple of times over my career, and I feel like all the times before, I just couldn't get a shot that she really liked. (We are our own worst critic) So, when she asked me to shoot some photos of her and her husband, I was a little stressed to say the least. Of course, I was also excited to do this for them. So, I mustered all of my confidence and met them for the shoot. I felt like now maybe I had enough skill to please even my toughest client. This time both I and my mother will be pleased with the outcome...I will have accomplished a great thing.

Well, I am happy to report that the shoot was a complete success! She loved her pictures, and I loved that she loved them!! They turned out fantastic, and I got a boost in my confidence that is always nice to have. Thanks, Mom, for asking me to shoot these shots. Isn't it funny that it's the compliments that come from those who know you best, that mean the most?

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Tara & Mark: Sneak Peek

The sun was shining and so were these two. This couple is just darling and full of smiles. I am so glad that Tara and Mark contacted me for their wedding. I can't wait until their wedding but I guess I will just have to since it isn't until July next year. The shoot went well, but we just ran out of time to do everything we wanted to do. So, Tom and I offered to meet up with them another day to finish getting the shots we needed to get. They so graciously agreed to do so....I am glad we did because we got some great shots both trips. Now, these two will be meeting with me in my new viewing room, so I can't share all of my favorites just yet because I want to make sure that they get to see the images before anyone else. I did want to give everyone a sneak peek of one or two....so here ya go!!

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