Married: Sarah & Dave

My 3 Favorite Things about Sarah & Dave:

1.  When we arrived to start photographing, Dave announced, “I’m going to take a nap now.”  No. We don’t have any photos of this event.   Yes. We DO have photos of the look on Sarah’s face when we delivered the “Dave’s napping” news.
2.   We met up about two weeks prior to the wedding for their engagement session.  Mainly so that Sarah could practice in front of the camera.  Pretty sure it paid off.
3.  Dave surprised his mom with a Polka for the mother-son dance.  I’ve never seen wedding guests so excited for a polka before.  Nicely done.

Married: Tony & Alison

My 3 Favorite Things about Tony & Alison *NEW*

1. After only knowing each other for 4 months, they came to my wedding. And they appeared in the background of many of our photos. Alison said, “yeah. we do that.” Well, there’s a little surprise for them in their photos. Let’s just say I hope they enjoyed Where’s Waldo as children. Happy searching!
2. They way they look at each other. It’s not just loving, it’s…ADORING. And, yes, I cried at their wedding.
3. Tony & Alison went all out with their bridal party. 11 on each side. It seemed just right for them.

Engaged: Katelyn & Peter

My 3 Favorite Things about Katelyn & Peter:

1.  They’ve decided to get married in January.  In Minnesota. And they’re not afraid of outdoor photos.
2.  They’re so fresh faced and wholesome.  It’s endearing and refreshing.
3.  Katelyn approaches everything like it’s the most exciting thing happening at that given minute. Between the two of us, our email exchanges read like color commentary.

Engaged: Kristin & Ryan

My 3 Favorite Things about Kristin & Ryan:

1.  They challenged me to find three things I liked about them; I think they were just trying to pressure me into getting more than 3.  Nice try, suckers.
2.  Kristin “raised the roof” when passersby honked at them. I can’t wait to see the moves she breaks out at the wedding.
3.  hmmm.  Well…  This is awkward…  Just kidding!  I insisted that Ryan was done with his ice cream cone.  He insisted he wasn’t.  I like obstinance.

Thanks for being so much fun, you two!

Married: Chantel & Levi

My 3 Favorite Things about Chantel & Levi

1.  Chantel’s expressions: Pure elation.  Levi’s expressions: Happy to be here.
2.  When I was shooting her portraits, Chantel whispered to me, “I’ve been practicing in the mirror.”  Atta girl.
3.  Working with these two felt like working with family.  But not the icky, have to hang out with you because we share the same genetic material type of family.  The other type of family.