Wedding Reception

I am crazy about this sweet couple.  Beautiful.  Fun.  Hilarious.  Wicked smart.  Watch out world!  The were married a couple of weeks ago on the east coast, where Julia and her family are from.  Mike and his family are based in Arizona.  I was so honored when they invited me down to shoot the reception they had in AZ to celebrate with the family and friends who were more west than east.  Here are a handful of my favorite shots from that beautiful day:

Creative Juices

One of my favorite things in life is finding creative uses for beautiful photos. I recently did a family shoot at a rustic barn with all sorts of beautiful textures and shapes. This collage was inspired by the unique front gate on the property - perfect little frames for shots of the kids!

Shooting this family was such a joy! We got such a selection of great shots, I thought it would be nice to put a handful of them together in a family collage.

This family definitely has a fun and silly side. I chose a couple of shots and a fun phrase to highlight just how fun they are. (you should be able to click on any image to see it larger)

And finally...this couple. They are such a sweet pair! Silly, honest, fun, beautiful. I was thrilled that they let their guard down a bit to let me capture a few shots that capture who they are. Of the three, I think this collage might be my favorite:

Thank you wonderful and beautiful family! I had so much fun - thanks for sharing your afternoon (and great smiles) with me :-)

Good Clean Fun

(Click on image for a larger view)

I am so addicted to creating collages and cards lately! What do you think of this collage...fun, eh? It's designed to be printed up as a large 24x30 piece (but could be printed smaller, although you'd have to pay extra for breaking my heart) ;-)

I think it would be positively spectacular as a canvas wrap.

There's Nothing Much Better...

...Than watching your joyful little girl playing in the crisp fall leaves.  Life is sweet.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down

from the Father of the heavenly lights, who

does not change like shifting shadows.

James 1:17

New Product - So Cool!

I'm so excited about this new product!

This is such good stuff!  I just found templates to easily build these amazing collages - aren't they gorgeous?

Each photograph is on it's own beautiful canvas.  I've always thought that canvas is the very best way to display great photos - so rich and classic.  But put together like this....just incredible!

They're a bit on the spendy side (start at around $450), but this is the kind of thing you keep forever.  And don't forget...with a standard print, you have to pay for a mat and frame (which can be hundreds of $$), but with these you don't need frames. 

I love 'em so much, I think I'm going to build one for my wall.  I'm thinking of one group shot of all my kids together, and then individual shots of each child.  

Are you ready for a new, interesting (and stunningly beautiful) way to display your family portraits?  Oooo - OR if you're looking for a photo series on any subject  - Call me please!  I'd love to do a custom shoot of your family - or of the local farmer's market for a great kitchen or dining room piece - or of your sweet and lovable pet - or of your flower garden.  And then we can build one of these amazing collages for you.  

Just beautiful.  

I love this job :)

Fun Creation

Isn't this a neat collage for an adopted child? (name intentionally blurred for privacy)

The text is small in this format...it says "A Gift To The World" and then his birth name, date and location.  In the far left square it says "A Blessing To Our Family" with his adopted name and date.  And the bottom square...you can probably read that one :)