Cameron & Jennifer: Engaged

Can't believe i didn't blog this engagement session. It was a beautiful evening, and good-looking couple, which is ALWAYS a great combination. In between the red and purple outfits, Jennifer changed, and had placed her grandmother's ring down in the bathroom on campus! We all had a heart attack, but she returned and it was right where she left it. Such a beautiful and special ring, I am sure she will enjoy it for years and years to come with fondness.

You know what the most touching part of this experience was? The song we used for their engagement video... they loved it so much they had someone sing it during their wedding! I LOVE when i see a couple enjoying what we do, and being an influence for good in others' lives.

Congratulations you two, wedding pictures to come soon! :) :)

What Matters Most

These are some of my favorite quotes... we need to all learn to slow down a little, and make time for the things that matter most. I hope you enjoy.

Grateful to live.

Check out this artist and cancer survivor's project... really a neat and profound idea.

Happy Anniversary: Amber + Chas

As fast as time passes, every now and then i'll remember my beautiful brides and weddings of years past, and remember how grateful i am for such people in my life.

I happen to be backing up this wedding right at the time of their anniversary, so i thought i'd share. Dustin and i both got to shoot for this wedding, which is a rare treat. Here are two shots, two artistic choices. They were shot within a just a few minutes of each other.

You'll notice first the drastic difference in the sky. When you expose for the faces (in shadow) the sky will be so bright, it look white in comparison. The only way to get the nice sunset colors and still get light on their faces is to bring in lights, which is exactly what Dustin did.

I put the specs below for all my photo friends out there. :)

ISO 320 f2.8 1/100 85mm

ISO 160 f5.6 15mm(fisheye)

Both are great artistic choices, and i'm glad they got both by having us both shoot. I'm so blessed to be married to a great husband & we can share talents together.

Happy anniversary Amber & Chas! Hope it's a great one :)

Pointing and Eyebrows

My darling husband rarely took a normal picture before he met me.

And now, 6 years later, i only sometimes get him to be normal. His favorite pictures are pointing ones. He also loves to sing silly songs around the house at the top of his lungs. :) Our 4 year old has followed perfectly in his footsteps. You can imagine what craziness you'd find walking into our house. But we embrace the funness of it.

Here he is, goofin' around after a photo shoot... :)

Couldn't ask for a better husband. He just took the kids for an entire WEEK to Washington so I could get caught up with the business. It's been marvelous, but i'll be glad to have all my boys home again!!