Monday, October 26, 2009

Robin and Robert's Wedding

Casual. As in, slippers and flip-flops instead of heels. Laid back. As in pizza and beer at the reception instead of froofy hors d'oeuvres. Robin and Robert's wedding day was the exact opposite of uptight and formal. Don't get me wrong, now...it was absolutely beautiful. Robin's attention to detail was apparent in every aspect of the event: the pretty dresses, the flowers, the amazing cake. Everything was gorgeous and well thought-out. But it was also really FUN for everyone involved! That's not always the case, at weddings, I assure you :-)

Robin and Robert were married at the beautiful college chapel on the grounds of Robin's Alma mater. The white columned brick building with it's towering steeple was situated among giant oak trees and lovely manicured lawns. We took advantage of all of these unique features to create some great images of their special day.

Here is Robin putting on the finishing touches for herself and her gals
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Speaking of gals, how cute is this little one?
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Dad whispers something in the bride's ear just before giving her away
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I love capturing these unplanned, special moments of emotion. They are so beautiful!
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Lovely venue for a wedding
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Robin's friends were a riot.
I told them to give me a "candid moment" and this is what I got...bwahahahaha!
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The bride and Groom were very sweet and very much in love. Here are a few that I especially liked of just the two of them
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No sore feet for the B&G at the end of this wedding day!Aaaah!
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The newlyweds make their grand entrance in to the reception
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The cake, the flowers, the dresses: everything came together so prettily!
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The dance floor was rockin' and the B&G were having a ball with their friends
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And WHO doesn't love a conga line??
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Robin and Robert were so very pleasant to work with throughout the whole day. Their friends and family were fun and welcoming. I was so happy to have been there to capture these special moments for them. Best wishes for a long, happy life together, Robin and Robert! :-)

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Senior Session with Arianna

  Seniors sessions are always fun but Saturday's session was exceptionally great! Arianna is a high energy, upbeat gal with a very sweet disposition. It was a great shoot and I think we captured some of her awesome personality in the images. From studio to mountains to waterfalls, Arianna was ready and willing to go that extra mile to get the shot. She was a terrific model to work with! I have lots more of her pictures still to edit, but I thought I would just share a few that I especially liked.



You have to love the Glam look. This lighting really brought out her crystal blue eyes.





Arianna is a serious volleyball player. She is a hard core Setter!




We did a fun combination of studio and outdoor shots. I LOVE the B&W on the left with the Hollywood lighting---if I had to choose a name for that shot it would be "10 Feet Tall and Bulletproof"!   And how about the hair-moving spin with the fall colors in the background? Is she runway material or what? :-)



This snazzy blue dress was a perfect contrast with  the grungy brick background.


All in all it was a fun, productive afternoon. I am happy that I got to play a small part in making the Senior year special for such a sweet gal!