Gaereth and Kelly

A couple of weeks ago I got to attend another fantastic Tonya Joy stylized shoot with the gorgeous Gaereth and Kelly.  And wowza... it was b-e-a-utiful!  Tonya's styling was flawless (as usual... and wait until you see the music sheet decoupaged chair... are you kidding?!  so cool!), Leslie Cordero was on hair and makeup and executed that like a boss, the talented Nancy of Oak and the Owl made that fabulous bouquet, the location was a dream, and the couple was so so pretty!  Plus there were a bunch of other photographers there, and it is always so nice to be with people who love what you love.  So fun to make new friends, and enjoy the thrill of shooting something gorgeous together. 

Gaereth and Kelly were stunners.  I've known Kelly for a couple of years, and always thought she was so beautiful, and I was so excited to get her in front of my camera!  It was extra neat that they were the couple able to do this shoot, because the second part of it was wedding inspired.  I had no idea, but they have almost no pictures from their wedding.  Sadly, they have only a few 4x6's and some low resolution images on a cd.  That just makes me cringe!  So a few years, and two adorable little boys later, it was so fun that Tonya was able to create some beautiful faux-wedding images for these two.  It's  not the same as having the real thing, but I think it's a pretty close second ;)  Enjoy!!

Chadsen and Masumi Are Engaged!

I got to spend an evening with this adorable couple last weekend and we had such a blast!  There is something so fun about being around a young engaged couple.  They are so in love, and so excited to start their lives together.  Engagement is a dreamy, magical time.... getting a new sparkly ring, planning a wedding, trying on dresses like a real life princess, practicing your new signature with your soon-to-be new last name... how could an engaged couple not be happy!?  Engagement is a good time! And Chadsen and Masumi are a good time!  We spent the whole session joking and laughing.  I dare you to go through this post and NOT smile!  I know this pair has a lifetime of laughter and warm fuzzy feelings coming their way... I can't say that about every couple, but I'm sure of it with these two!

Congratulations Chadsen and Masumi!  You truly chose well, and I can't wait for you guys to start your lives together as husband and wife.  Masumi you will be a beautiful bride!  Chadsen is a lucky man :)

Mad Men

 A couple of weeks ago I got to attend a Mad Men themed stylized shoot conceptualized and executed  by none other than the fabulous, Tonya Joy.  Her styling was flawless, her choice of model perfection.  We got to shoot the stunning Ashlee Christman and her handsome boyfriend Kenny.  The gorgeous hair and make up was courtesy of the fabulous Katrina, and was beautiful!  Seriously... professionally done hair and makeup for a shoot is the icing on the cake.  It makes such a difference in pictures!  If you can manage to get it done for your next shoot, I totally recommend doing so!

This was such a fun evening.  Getting to shoot something so dramatic and beautiful as a photographer is so refreshing and exciting.  It is so fun to shoot things that are just for fun!  And when you get to benefit from the incredible talents of so many wonderful artists, it is that much more of a treat.  Thank you to all the wonderful ladies who made this night so enjoyable.. you know how much I love and admire you... Can't wait for our next photographers night out ;)