Sorena & Matt - Wedding

There is such a beautiful presence surrounding Matt and Sorena - peaceful, calm, happy. They are a complete joy to photograph. Sorena is stunning and so at ease with the camera - maybe it's because Matt has a strong photography interest and she makes a wonderful subject; maybe it's just representative of who she is as a person. Matt rocked the camera too. They were simply so comfortable together; confident in one another. Ah, it was just beautiful! A photographer's dream...

Sorena and Matt are awesome. They probably have no idea how awesome I think they are. And it's for many reasons. Sorena passionately cares about food - where it food comes from, how the animals were fed and raised, etc. (a woman of my own heart), Matt plays the guitar and sings - we're not talking hokey campfire singalongs either - although I'm sure he could bust those out if he wanted - his voice is i-n-c-r-e-d-i-b-l-e, and both of them recognize the value of being true to themselves and their dreams, and really living instead of letting life pass by. See what I mean? Two very awesome people. One big wedding day. There is no doubt in my mind they'll be enjoying every ounce life has to offer - the big things, the little things, and every experience in-between. Congratulations
Matt and Sorena!

Michaela & Kevin - Married!

The long-awaited, much anticipated day finally arrived - Michaela and Kevin are m-a-r-r-i-e-d! It was apparent throughout the day how special the two are, and how wonderfully designed they are for one another. It was said often by those who loved them - both have generous servant hearts, a great sense of adventure, and a rare genuine kindness that's hard to find. The Mass was incredible - peaceful, moving, so spirit-filled. And the celebration after - full of life, stories, and a lot laughter (and dancing!). Kevin and Michaela - thank you so much for the opportunity to witness the love between you, your family and friends. What a gift!

I loved this moment - Kevin waits for his bride, and Michaela can be seen through the windows about to enter the courtyard.

On the Farm - Children

This weekend took me to one of my favorite places - the sunny, green-grass, wide open country. It was beautiful. And the kids who I got to chase around with my camera while they played in the mud and climbed fences - sooo cute. Oh my gosh, so cute. Thank you so much to the families who allowed me to enjoy the evening with them - your kids are awesome.

Also, I wanted to mention I'm trying a new thing on my photography blog. Maybe it's crazy for a photog blog. Maybe not. Whatever the case, it fits me. No edited photos on the blog. Not that I edit much anyway, but from this post forward (or until I decide it's not a good idea) the posted photos are straight out of camera. If they're not, I'll let you know. And that will pretty much just be for photos that look phenomenal in black and white. To me, true art in photography is capturing it just right when composing the shot. Not that I'm claiming my photos are perfect. No siree. It's just that for me, for now, it's all the real stuff. Sort of like me as a person. Take it or leave it.

And now enough with my philosophies and back to the cutie patooties. Those blue eyes just make me melt!