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Wedding: Leigh Ann & Chris

I pulled up to The Beach Club in Fort Morgan, and told the guard I was there to photograph a wedding. He waved me on through and I went off looking for the Doral building. I called Leigh Ann from the lobby and she told me to come on up to her sister's room, where she was getting ready. I got there, and couldn't have been more pleased with the scene I walked in on. Leigh Ann, her sister Erin and Erin's girls were all getting ready, while Erin's husband had some mood music groovin (Ants Marching, Dave Mathews Band...really, does it get any better?)

After hanging out for a while, we went on down to The Club House, where the ceremony was to be held, and where Leigh Ann was getting dressed. There was a debate about where to position the flower in Leigh Ann's hair, and "in the back" won. Here's Erin pinning in the flower:


Leigh Ann, showing off her sassy shoes:


Lipstick time!



The Ceremony was absolutely stunning...on the Terrace of The Beach Club, overlooking the Gulf.


After the ceremony, Leigh Ann, Chris and I went down on the beach for a few newlywed photos. I had a hard time choosing just one or two to share with y'all, so I decided to just share several.

Chris had a suprise for Leigh Ann, an addition to her bridal set. Gorgeous!






The reception was wonderful. The DJ was super, the music was awesome, the guests kept the dance floor busy...but some of my favorite moments came in the form of the younger guests...they really rocked the dance floor! (By the way, the beauty in the middle is Grayson, the groom's daughter.)


The Bride and Groom left to sparklers, and they were a big hit with the guests. Even after the departure, adults and children alike played with the sparklers.


I hope you two are having an amazing Honeymoon! I'm honored to have shared your day with you.

Work meets Play: Orange Beach

This past weekend, I had the privilege of shooting Chris & Leigh Ann Raper's wedding in Fort Morgan. Lee and I decided - why not make a mini family vacation out of it? :)



We went down Friday to Orange Beach, and came back on Sunday. We stayed at the best little condo - Emerald Skye. It was small, but suited our needs perfectly. Saturday we played on the beach most of the day, then Saturday afternoon and evening, I was with Mr. and Mrs. Raper as they exchanged vows and celebrated with friends and family (pictures coming soon!) Before heading home Sunday, we hit The Track in Gulf Shores.

The Woody: a 3-story wooden go cart track. This, my friends, is the entire reason we went to The Track. :) My husband just couldn't pass up the chance.

Cori and her friend Nicole:


Lee and Cole on the outside, with Cori next to them, and then Nicole:


Cori driving me on another track. I've chosen not to show you the picture where my mouth is wide open, screaming in horror. :0 You will however, notice the death grip I have on the side of the go cart.


Luke on his first ever all-by-himself ride. :sigh: They really do grow too fast.


Cole was too concerned with Luke to look at me for a picture. "Lukey! Don't fall out!"


Neither one of my boys knew what to think about the mini-ferris wheel. They just kinda sat there, stunned looking, for the whole ride.


After this, the girls and Cole rode The Woody one more time, and then it was due north for the The Drummonds. Mercifully, Cole and Luke slept the whole way home. :)

Caleb & Coby

Meet Caleb & Coby, their mom Tonya, and their dad Reco.



I met Tonya 6 years ago when she was expecting Caleb. In fact, I stayed up until 2am the night before her baby shower cross-stitching a turtle and his name onto a onesie for him. :)



Then, about a year later, I took Caleb's name off the onesie, and stitched Coby's name onto it. ;)











My favorite thing to have kids do for pictures? RUN!







I'll see you guys soon!

Vendor Spotlight: The Big Tasties

A couple of Saturday nights ago, my husband and I went down to The Exchange - a restaurant/bar at Downtown Montgomery's Renaissance Hotel. We had a blast! There was a super great band there: The Big Tasties. The music was awesome, and the personality of the band was amazing! They were just as much fun to watch as they were to listen to...these guys really get into their music.





The Big Tasties are a local band based out of Birmingham. All you brides out there are in luck too, because I asked, and they do perform at weddings :) They would definitely be an awesome addition to any reception - so for all you girls out there who haven't quite decided what to do about reception entertainment, let me make it simple for you: Get in touch with these guys. Find out where they're performing and go see them. You will NOT be disappointed. You can email David at: dacrenshaw@gmail.com.

On Second Thought...

Just wanted to let y'all know I've decided to not blog any photos from the Marathon Boudoir. I thought about it and realized that I want everyone to feel completely comfortable pulling up my site or blog no matter where they are, or who is with them. Not that ANY of the photographs I took that day are obscene or vulger...none of them are! They are all extremely tasteful and classy - and STUNNING!

I'm sorry to any of you who were looking forward to seeing the sneak peak...but I know you understand!

(Valerie - I'm not ignoring you! I'm writing soon, I promise!)

Long time no blog!

It has been crazy around here...a whole lot of running around, and very little sleep! But it's been wonderful too!

I've been working a lot, just not on anything that I could really blog about. Christin and I met up a few weeks ago to shoot her bridal portraits at the fabulous Fountainview Mansion in Auburn. Gorgeous bride, gorgeous place, gorgeous pictures. Christin and David's wedding is coming up in about a month, I promise I'll show you some of her bridals then. (I'm so in love with these pictures, I'm dying to post some now, but I just can't risk David seeing them!)

This past Saturday was my first ever Marathon Boudoir! It was awesome and such a blast! I'll be blogging some pictures from one of those session here in a few days, so keep your eyes open for it! Sarah and Kendall of Synergy Photography were on hand with me. Kendall was our hair and make-up artist, and Sarah provided assistance - these girls were amazing, and I definitely couldn't have pulled this event off without them! We'll be offering another Marathon Boudoir in time for Valentine's - so be on the lookout for that!

I'll leave you with a few pictures I took of my kids on Sunday. I love these guys. :)

My youngest, Luke, has recently discovered the joys of reading. That.Is.All.We.Do.Now.





I love this little face - this is an expression we see all the time. It's normally accompanied by something he shouldn't be doing!



Like pulling on Mommy's curtains...





My silly goose, Cole



Actual conversation -
Cole: I'm tired Mommy.
Me: You are?
Cole: Yes. I'm tired of taking pictures.



Who knew they made Crocs so little?