Jerry & Angie

I was so thrilled to be a part of this wedding! Yankee Hill Country Club was the perfect setting and the day was just beautiful. I am so behind on blogging so I will let the pictures tell the story. Congratulations Angie & Jerry!

Senior Fun!

Last week Cerizo called me feeling a bit under the weather. He asked if I would want to assist him with a Senior. I was glad to help, it's always great to help a fellow photographer out, even if it means holding the grey card and reflector. :) But, just for fun, he did let me take a few shots of my own. Carson is a really sweet girl! She has a natural eye for art which is why she will be studying art in college next year!

Cerizo

Lori Nordstrom

I'm a bit behind on blogging these days, but I have to tell you about the fun trip I made to Des Moines a couple weeks ago. At the end of July, I met Lori Nordstrom in Atlanta at a PPA conference. She has quickly become a great mentor for me, as a photographer as well as learning the business aspect of things. She held a workshop in her brand NEW studio located on the picturesque town square of Winterset, Iowa where you will also see The Bridges of Madison County. It is a truly beautiful little town and just wait until you see this studio! It was under construction while we were there, but I promise I will post pictures after her grand opening! Some photographers flew in from Canada and there was even one from New York. We learned about natural lighting, posing, and managing this crazy business. Her good friend and Photographer Michael Cerizo was there as well to do a little teaching. It was so great to learn and grow with other photographers! We also had some great late nights with her son, Josh, and his friends. They took song requests, and I must say, they are truly talented...both as musicians and models!

Lori and Josh...

Brittany & Chris

When Chris called me to talk about photographing their August 23rd wedding, I hesitated for a second. Because that day marked the 5 year anniversary for my husband Jim and I. But, I went on to talk with Chris a little more about their wedding. When he said the wedding would be held at Grace Chapel , I knew I couldn't say no. Grace Chapel happened to be our home church, when we lived in Lincoln, and we do miss it so! Not only that, but 5 years ago on that date we were married at Zion (Grace Chapel's sister church) by one of the best people we know-- our Pastor Mike Hsu!

Their story:

Chris proposed to Brittany with a modern ring setting bearing his mother's original diamond. Keeping with tradition, Brittany wore her mother's wedding dress and veil. Grey tuxes were worn by Chris and his groomsmen-- just like his dad did on their wedding day.
It was such a fun day! Chris and Brittany are truly amazing people with big hearts. I was honored to be a part of their wedding day. Here are a few sneak peeks for you!

My fav!

Caution!

Stopping traffic!

The sisters...

The crazy fun wedding party!!!

And a big thank you to my best friend and assistant for the day Jessi! You're the best!