Amanda Overmyer Photography

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2011-07-26T18:42:00.000-05:00

I have a new blog, so please continue following me at: www.aophotos.net/blog!

Katie and Jacob- Married

2011-07-08T01:12:00.006-05:00

July 2, 2011 marked the day that Katie, Jacob and Kameron became a family. Another wonderful wedding with a bunch of wonderful people. Another wedding where I felt like a friend with a camera - can't even began to describe how blessed that makes me feel. Katie and Jacob have been so excited about their wedding day since we first met, that it was so fun to just talk to them about details and events leading up to the big day. Jacob was such a hands on groom - staying up into the wee hours putting together centerpieces, tying bows on reception chairs and even helping the bride bustle her dress. And Katie - planning a wedding while juggling baseball and soccer for her son and even some coaching - call her superwoman. :) These two were absolutely awesome. My favorite part of the day was going back to their house in the country to do some pictures. Not only do I love country roads, open fields, and old barns, but I love seeing the bride and grooms personal touch incorporated into their wedding pictures. Check out some of my favorites!

Comfortable and blinging - what else can you ask for!?!

Beautiful

Seriously - how cute are these three?!?

love all the little details

so so sweet!

a little bit country - yes please!

LOVE!

DOUBLE LOVE!

My fav

might be my favorite ring shot to date! :)

Jessica and Brian - Married

2011-07-08T00:55:00.007-05:00

Meet Jessica and Brian - childhood sweethearts! Every wedding I photograph, I feel very lucky to be chosen to document their wedding day, but after talking to Jessica about how long she and Brian have been together, I felt even more privileged. It's rare these days to find a couple that have been together for many years before getting married, but meeting a couple who grew up playing basketball in middle school, to high school and college, it just melts my heart. These two are just awesome and fun people. I truly enjoyed every aspect of their wedding day and love the affection and love all their friends and family had for them. Check out some of my favorites from their wedding day!

This room was absolutely perfect for her vintage inspired dress to be photographed in

GORGEOUS!

Hello beautiful ladies!

Yes - this is awesome - in my so humble opinion

the ringbearer and flowergirl decided to sprint down the aisle - the flowergirl's expression is priceless! :)

I adore this!

sweet

I love this ring shot. Yes, I do!

shoe game = hilarious

Jess - you seriously make me smile!

I love the lanterns that hang from the ceiling at the Refinery

Kristi and Ryan - Married

2011-06-24T22:25:00.010-05:00

Photography is so much more than a job for me. And when I come across people like Kristi and Ryan, I am so thankful that my passion has also included me in the lives of such great people. This wedding felt more like I was a friend along their entire wedding day. Kristi is a past bridesmaid of one my past weddings and I couldn't be happier that she choose me to document her wedding day. Since the day I met with Ryan and Kristi for their engagement session, I knew this day was going to be beyond amazing, and I was so right. To start the day off, Ryan surprised Kristi with a limo that brought the girls out to Vineyard. He also surprised her with a second wedding band (and may I say - gorgeous.) Future grooms - take note! :) The love of Kristi and Ryan, combined with their fun and wonderful bridal party, a gorgeous ceremony setting (Mackinaw Valley Vineyard,) and a rain free day (thank you Mother Nature for cooperating) this wedding was one I will always cherish. Enjoy your sneak Peek!

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Ryan - you are one lucky guy. :)

the picture on the right is groomsmen and ushers - see how there is an usher that is a woman, she's Ryan's sister. Love that idea!

beautiful ladies

I love this for so many reasons. This is how they are - laughing and joyful.

this makes me smile

LOVE, LOVE

blue shoes?!? Yes please

cool car

or two

Yes, the sky was a little crazy. It didn't rain on us, but it sure thought about it all day.

Hello! Awesome!

Love this cake topper. So them! So unique. So fun! Just the way it should be.

Guess what song this is?!?

so sweet

Thank you so much.

Jennifer and Bill - Married

2011-06-24T21:55:00.008-05:00

It's rare when I don't meet the bride or groom until the wedding day, but in the case of Bill and Jenn, it just so happens our first meeting was on the day of their wedding. BUT - they had full trust in me. My husband used to work with Jenn's dad, I photographed her stepsisters senior photos and had many email conversations with her mom. And I have to say - the day went off wonderfully. It was a beautiful day full of love and joy. It was a true pleasure to be in the company of so many people all there to celebrate their love for Jenn and Bill and to wish them well on their new life together. I absolutely adore the images of Bill and Jenn together - as you can see their love for each other shining through - and there is nothing that can imitate that. Enjoy your sneak peek!

Beautiful Ladies

Love this!

this little girl watched me the entire ceremony and she was just too cute not to snap a picture of. :)

they were bustling her dress - but love her expression. So much fun.

So perfect together

LOVE THIS!

Gorgeous couple

so in love

This is the hug right after Jenn's dad read a poem that he wrote. It actually brought tears to my eyes - on how sweet it was.

Kaylee and Mitch - Married

2011-06-10T21:04:00.010-05:00

I just love these two, love, love them! I met Kaylee when I photographed her brother's wedding in 2009, and so glad I did. These two are just so much fun to be around and their love for each other is just awesome. I learned at their reception that they met and started dating in high school (as my husband and I did) and it's so neat to see "puppy love" turn into a grown up, full fledged, head over heels love for each other. Even when it started to rain on us while taking pictures at the river, neither one flinched. They went with the flow. When we arrived at the reception and their was no power in the tent, even though they may have been panicking inside, they held their composure and took some more pictures. And then the power came on, and the rain started, and they just went with it. That's how awesome these two are. It all worked out and the day was absolutely wonderful. It was such a pleasure to be in the presence of them, their family, their friends, and the love that surrounded them. Enjoy the sneak peek!

the bride has such small feet that she has a hard time finding heels - so when she found these, she knew these were her bridal shoes. Love the bling!

Cool cars - how I love thee!

Absolutely stunning - alone and together. How hott are these two?!?

This is how every bride should be carried

Gorgeous!

studs :)

I'm so in love with all of their pictures. This one is a fav.

Love!

LOVE LOVE their rings. Black for guys is definitely in, but this one is very unique - and her ring - GORGEOUS!

Michael Jackson - anyone?!? :)

And this is how you know it's going to be a good party!

Darby and Danny - Married

2011-06-05T12:07:00.007-05:00

I can't believe how blessed I have been to get to work with some of the most awesome people I have ever met. From the time I arrived at the church for Danny and Darby's wedding, I knew it was going to be a fun day, and I was soooo right. This was such a fun, energetic, goofy, and loving group of people, it was hard not to smile the entire day. Even when the sky opened up and the thunder started rolling, there seemed to be no worries in the atmosphere. Everything was going to work out one way or another - and it did. Mother Nature, once again, stopped raining just after the ceremony, just in time for us to get outside and take some pictures. And boy - were those some fun pictures. I'm not sure I have ever seen a bridal party so into getting pictures taken - as you will see below. It was such a great pleasure to be in the company of so many great people. Enjoy your sneak peek!

The bride's shoes - how awesome are these!?!

cutest little ringbearer - getting ready for the ceremony

sisters (since I'm a fan of tattoos as well - I just think this is such a cute picture)

check out that gorgeous bridal party - love the colors

Now this is where the real fun begin. I had to include this "out-take" as we were waiting for the bridal party to get off the bus, one of the bridesmaids (who is also Darby's sister) decided to join in on the picture fun. I just love them!

the pose on the right is all them - I had nothing to do - love a bridal party who creates their own poses and puts their own personality into their pictures. But the picture on the right is pretty hott as well!

Seriously - could this get any better?!? You girls rock!

LOVE

DOUBLE LOVE

super cute little cooking jars filled with candy -

full packed dance floor - that's how they party

You guys are so awesome! Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your special day!

Taryn and Dan - Engaged

2011-06-01T17:30:00.007-05:00

My little cousin, Taryn, recently got engaged to a pretty funny guy, Dan. I can't believe it's so!! I'm so honored that she chose me to photograph her wedding day - although I knew she had been planning on it for years. I can't believe the last time I photographed her was for her senior pictures, and now her engagement photos. This was definitely a fun engagement session and I'm glad that I got to know Dan a little more. I think he's going to fit right into the family. Welcome to the fun and craziness that we are!! :) Here are a few of my favorites - as well as a video made just for the two of them. (I used one of my very favorite songs by Jimmy Wayne.)

Enjoy your sneak peek!!!

And on to some of my favorites!!!

they just fit together so perfectly

love their natural interaction and smiles

It's so hard to choose just one - but this is one of my favorites

another favorite

just sweetness - pure sweetness

She's so gorgeous!!!

Now to wait a year for the wedding! I can't wait!

Chad and Sally - Married

2011-05-27T22:18:00.010-05:00

I have been looking forward to Sally and Chad's wedding since the day I met them. They are both two of the sweetest people I have ever met, and I'm pretty sure mother nature agrees since all week it was calling for storms, and we somehow ended up with a hot, sunny day. The wedding started in Paxton with a church full of family and friends and ended at one of my favorite places, the Memorial Stadium. Who doesn't love some wedding pictures on the Illini football field?!? It was a great pleasure to be in the company of so many fun and sweet people. Check out some my favorites below.

GORGEOUS!!!

Now this is the way to leave a wedding - a big nice burn out!

Love this!

Gorgeous couple

Doing a coin toss with the bride's father - what else do you do on the 50 yard line?!? (Chad won by the way.)

Beautiful ladies - those bright flowers just pop against those dresses

I just love that flower girl's dress - and it definitely pops in this picture

the studs of the field - although they were making fun of my "poses", I'm a fan of this picture

so sweet

this is their cake - or rather, cakes - made by the bride's mother. I love the detail she did on the bottom of each cake

this was a marble name made for them and I couldn't resist when I saw it. LOVE this!!!

and couldn't decide between the two - loving how different this is than most of my ring shots

cutest little ringbearer - with sucker on his face! :)

get down!!

this is another reason I love them - their love for each other is so evident - and this picture is proof! :)

Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your day! I wish you guys good luck in the future and in your new jobs/new place.

Drew - 6 months

2011-05-26T15:35:00.006-05:00

Are you ready for some honest-to-goodness cuteness?!? This little man is sure to make you smile. I just love his family - and felt very privileged to photograph Drew again. He has changed so much - losing his dark hair for blond hair, and smiling like a true "heart breaker." I look forward to seeing more of him and his family!

See that adorable smile!

Boy's best friend! One of those pictures he should treasure when he's older.

Such a stud. I just love this!

This is in the running for my favorite!!!!!

"You talking to me?" :)

Love his expression here

James

2011-05-26T15:29:00.005-05:00

Check out James! I feel so honored to be able to photograph this little man again. He has grown so much from the last time we were together. It was such fun to see his personality shining through - and how fast he moves! :) He certainly gave me a workout. But it was so worth it.

So love this! These are the type of pictures that make my heart smile, because it captures the pure love between parent and child!

Not so sure what I'm doing - or he might be checking out my daughter behind me! :)

LOVE

Sweet family

Conlan - 9 months

2011-05-26T15:17:00.005-05:00

Like promised, he's back on the blog. I can't believe it was time for Conlan's 9 month session already. Time sure flies by! As always, Conlan was so easy to photograph. This time he was less camera shy and gave me some big smiles to go with his serious expressions as well. I just love his smile! See some of the cuteness below!

Jesse and Tosha - Married

2011-05-19T15:17:00.007-05:00

The wedding of Jesse and Tosha could be best described as a fun party. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was one of fun. There were lots of smiles and laughs. EVERYONE seemed to be in such a great mood - it was so much fun to just be around the entire wedding party and family. The weather unexpectedly turned out to be wonderful, the wedding party was a blast, and the reception was one of the most fun receptions we have been to. I love those weddings where the dance floor is the happening place to be the entire night, and this reception did not disappoint. See some of the fun below!

Gorgeous Bride

It was extremely difficult to get this "serious" look from the guys. They were a fun group and would rather have been hanging out then taking pictures. :)

This a favorite pose of mine for all of my couples.

LOVE!

Absolutely adore the expressions on both the bride and the bride's father's face. So sweet!

Now the party is getting started!

Check out their moves

It was a true pleasure and so much fun to be a part of Tosha and Jesse's day. You guys rock!

Children of 2011

2011-05-16T16:58:00.009-05:00

More little ones!!

Cailyn and Adelyn - another favorite client of mine. These two are so sweet and so photogenic. I love being the family photographer of this adorable family.

Evan and Haiden - another favorite family of mine to photograph. Haiden is such a serious child, but has the smile of an absolute angel. I love when I can get both of these expressions. Evan is such a sweet little man, who is growing so fast. More of them to show up on the blog in the future.

Jade - I met Jade through another previous client of mine. It took her a little while to warm up to the camera but she had some of the sweetest smiles. I get the pleasure of photographing her family again this spring. Can't wait to show you more.

Grace - such a sweet little girl. I photographed Grace when she was 6 months old, now at 18 months old, and am looking forward to seeing her again when her new baby sister enters this world. Love her smirks!

Jaila and Lawrence (LJ) - my adorable niece and nephew. These two used to be my hardest clients to photograph, but this session proves, I can photograph them. :) And this happens to be my favorite session of theirs to date. See how cute they are!

Pierce and Wyatt - more nephews on the blog!!! It had been such a long time since I had the chance to photograph Pierce (and probably will be since they are moving to Alabama this week.) Both of them are such posers for the camera - such naturals!

1 year olds

2011-05-16T16:42:00.009-05:00

One years old - it's such a wonderful point in a child's life. It's a turning point where our little ones go from sweet little babies to toddlers learning all about our world. Many start walking and that adds another whole level to parenting. I am so honored to have been chosen to photograph these little sweeties as they have reached this first major milestone.

Isabella - a frequenter of my blog. She always gives me the sweetest smiles and the cutest expressions.

Teagan Lynn - my own little sweet niece. Can't believe she's already one!! My little pebbles.

Kaydence - what a cutie! I actually went to high school with her parents and her late grandpa was also a photographer. It is absolutely a great honor to be chosen to photograph this sweetie. I just adore her images.

Emma - where to begin with this adorable cutie. This was our last session - as she is also a participant in my Baby Steps program. I can't believe I have been photographing this little sweetie for a whole year. She is so sweet and precious. And these images are as well.

Ellie - another little one that I have photographed her entire life. It's amazing how fast these little ones grow. She is another sweet little girl that gives me plenty of sweet smiles and awesome expressions. This was another favorite session of hers.

Little movers

2011-05-16T16:26:00.009-05:00

Here are my "little movers" as I will call them now from 2011. This is such a fun age to photograph. I get to see smiles, first teeth, and little droolers. Many of them are just starting to sit up and get really active. Check out all these little cuties!

Max - one of my absolute favorite little boys to photograph. I just love him and his sweet family. You will definitely be seeing more of him, as his parents love me too! :)

Conlan - another little favorite boy of mine. He is just the sweetest little man. He has been the easiest baby to photograph. Conlan is also another participant in my Baby Steps program, so you will be seeing more of him to come.

Madison - look at this adorable little one. Her mom and I have become friends since they recently moved to the area and she found me to photograph her little one. I absolutely love Madison's expressions. You will for sure see more of her and her adorable brother in the future.

Madelyn - oh, sweet sweet Madelyn. Another Baby Steps participant. This has been my favorite session of hers to date, and one of my favorite sessions ever to date. I absolutely love all of these images. Perfect!

Kealee - she is the daughter of my cousin, who I also claim as one of my closest friends. She is such a smily girl and one who is already moving at such a young age. I love photographing this family and proud to say that more of this family will be posted as well.

Babies of 2011

2011-05-16T16:08:00.007-05:00

I can not believe it's May already! Wedding season is in full swing now and I have yet to keep my promise of keeping the blog updated with my newest sessions. I do post regularly on my facebook page. If you aren't a fan yet, become one here. To get back on track, here are some of the cutest babies I have been fortunate to photograph this year.

Zoe - such an angelic and beautiful baby.

Jordan - absolutely gorgoeus!! I had the honor of photographing her parent's wedding last year. I absolutely love seeing my bride and groom expanding their family - and it's an absolute honor to be the one to continue photographing their family. :)

Bronson - what a handsome little man! He was great at giving me some awake and sleeping photographs.

Sweet sweet Annelise. Annelise is one of my Baby Steps participants and I am so excited to be able to photograph and show you more of this sweetness as she grows.

Jon and Katie - Married

2011-04-28T22:07:00.006-05:00

I love my job! I really do. And it's weddings like Jon and Katie's that continue my love even more. The rain held off so Jon and Katie could be married in the backyard of Jon's parents. It was such a beautiful set up with a truly lovely ceremony that was accompanied by their closest family and friends. After the ceremony, we were able to head downtown for some of my most favorite bridal party pictures, before ending the evening with a reception at the City View (top of the Amtrak station.) I have photographed many weddings, and without a doubt, I can say that the love between Jon and Katie was undeniable. The entire ceremony, I don't think their eyes left each other for more than a few seconds. It was sweet - and in fact - I know I was smiling behind my camera. Check out a sneak peek from their awesome wedding day!

Katie's handpicked daisy bouquet

the wrote their own vows - that were so unique to them and absolutely perfect

Gorgeous couple

Are you serious?!? Katie actually took my breath away with how gorgeous she is. STUNNING!

Loving this picture of the groom

So in love

How awesome is this shot? I absolutely LOVE THIS!!!

LOVE

Definitely a favorite of mine

YES!

The bride's mother had this stamp made for them. The bride and groom had a temporary tattoo/stamp station at the reception. So them and so neat!

Katie and her adorable son

Thank you both so much for not only allowing me to be a part of your day but to be the one that was able to capture all your love! You both are AWESOME!!

Derreck and Kacie - Married

2011-04-07T19:18:00.006-05:00

The wedding of Derreck and Kacie was the perfect wedding to start my 2011 wedding season off with. Such a fun loving and sweet couple - with just as about as fun of a wedding party. I may have been smiling almost as much as the happy couple. :) The day couldn't be more perfect, with the sun shining and the beautiful Illinois Wesleyan Chapel as the setting. To see some of this perfection, scroll down.

I absolutely adore this series from the first look

Seriously?!? How gorgeous is she? Beautiful.

such studs :)

I don't know what I like more about this image, the tenderness of the groomsmen or the awkward smile on the grooms face. Love it!

the flowergirl just kept smiling for me at the end of the aisle - so sweet

LOVE!

love her excited expression

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!

Thank you so much for allowing me to capture your special day!!!

2011-03-08T14:33:00.003-06:00

It's a new year - okay 3 months into the new year. The year 2010 was absolutely a wonderful year for me and my business, and with the unexpected growth, I ended up neglecting the blog just a little bit. For all of those who aren't fans of my facebook page yet, you should become onehere. I have some of my fall sessions posted there. And as many of you know - and some of you might not know, but we welcomed a new bundle of joy into our lives last month. Our son was born February 4th, and of course, has kept me quite busy. I hope to keep all of my readers more updated with sessions from this year, but until then, I leave you with some pictures of some of the absolute cutest kids ever!

Introducing Samuel Max Overmyer

My little Peyton and her baby brother, Sam. She loves being a big sister.

2010 Favorites - Love

2011-01-22T15:34:00.014-06:00

So I posted my top 20 favorite photos of children, so of course my next step was to post my favorite 20 photos of Love. I realize that love could encompass so many other genres of photography, since so many of my photos bring that emotion, but this post is mainly weddings and a few engagement photos thrown in there as well. As mentioned in my last post, many of these photos capture a feeling or create a feeling, and to me, that is the importance. Some are pretty - some are posed - and some are just that moment in time. Sharing the love - here are my 20 favorites. (Did I mention how hard it is to narrow down to just 20 photos - well let me say it again, so hard?!?)

2010 Favorites - Children

2011-01-22T15:18:00.007-06:00

While updating my website with work from this past year, I was in such awe of how many photos I had the pleasure of taking this year, as well as how much I have grown as a photographer. I could definitely see that my love of photography has taken me more and more towards photographing children and weddings. I have so many favorites from each session, it was a really hard decision to narrow down to just 20 photos, but at last, I have done so. I hope you realize this does not take away from all of the other thousands of photos I have taken, but to choose my top 20 - this is the list that I came away with. And with any art, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some times a photo can capture a feeling or create a feeling, and many of these images do just that for me.

So I know the last one isn't a child - (well yet in this picture) but to me, there is just something so precious about a pregnant belly. (Perhaps because I'm sporting one now, it touches me a little more) but isn't it a cute preggo belly?!? :)

And the Winner is.....

2011-01-03T13:54:00.004-06:00

The votes are in, and the winner of the best jumping pictures is..........

Gina and Kevin

It was a unanimous decision! Awesome work from the bridal party who really got into this picture. You made Kevin and Gina very happy and this picture will be displayed on their wall, very large, very soon! :)

And the runner ups were (in no particular order):

Awesome job to all of the bridal parties! Thank you for entertaining me with your mad jumping skills.

Wedding Jumping Pictures - Contest

2010-12-28T17:52:00.007-06:00

So throughout this year, I have been putting my bride, grooms, and bridal party against each other in a contest. It's no secret that I love the "jumping" picture of the bridal party. For me, it's a great way to get the bridal party to loosen up and enjoy the moment, and have some fun. Of course, I truly enjoy seeing the expressions on the faces when I start to edit the pictures as well! :)

So at the beginning of this year, I decided to make this jumping picture a contest that I told the entire wedding party about during the photo. I am posting those pictures and have hand selected 6 judges (not me or Jenn ) to choose their top 3 favorite pictures from this year. (I will mention that not all the weddings I photographed this year did the jumping picture - usually due to weather (i.e. soft or muddy ground) or size of the bridal party limitations.) The winner of the best jumping picture will be receiving a large mounted photograph of the winning picture. I have to admit that some of these people can jump!!!!

I am so excited about this that I have been brainstorming next year's wedding contest giveaway.

And for your viewing pleasure (in no particular order):

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Sarah and Josh - Married

2010-11-25T00:04:00.006-06:00

A question I often get asked is "What would be the perfect wedding to photograph?" Although I have suggestions of what would be awesome, for me, I enjoy the changes, the differences that come with each wedding. Each wedding is a new experience for me and I have favorite moments from each day. Some of my favorite moments from Sarah and Josh's wedding day would have to be, in no particular order: 1) the groom's son, who wanted me to take his picture (alone, with his dad, with Sarah, with his uncle - who can resist someone who wants you to take his picture.) :) 2) watching Sarah and the bridesmaids getting ready. I love to see the interaction and the conversations that take place - and the anticipation of watching Sarah get into her dress - and that look on everyone's face when they see her in her dress for the first time. 3) After the wedding, we were moving quickly to avoid losing all of our sunlight (and because it was COLD) and I talked Josh and Sarah into going into the middle of the street - and I loved it. I loved the pictures and the excitement of doing something "you're not supposed to do." Not to mention that I absolutely adore the pictures that we took outside. 4) Okay - so this one may not be directly related to the bride and groom - but they had the most awesome bbq quesadillas at their reception and I applaud their choice of food. :) (Hey - I'm pregnant and good food is important. :) ) I truly enjoyed being a part of Sarah and Josh's wedding day. Enjoy your sneak peek!

Another unique and awesome wedding dress

Love this

LOVE!!!

My most favorite image of the entire day

this makes me smile

Holly and Michael - Married

2010-11-03T14:57:00.007-05:00

I have to say that I loved everything about the wedding of Holly and Michael. An outdoor wedding in the country followed by a reception in a big white tent - maybe it's just the country girl in me, but I absolutely LOVED it. Although the weather channel was calling for storms all day - we all lucked out and had an absolutely beautiful day. The location, the family, the friends, the overall atmosphere was just wonderful. The only thing that could have made this day any better would have been the lack of a flat tire that I got when leaving - but really it just makes for a great story to add to my tales of wedding photographer. :) Have to say that the groom and groomsmen were more than willing to change it for me - just proof of such great people. Enjoy your sneak peek!

Susan and Brian - Married

2010-11-01T21:26:00.007-05:00

I had the pleasure of photographing Susan and Brian's 2nd wedding - they renewed their vows on Friday, October 15th - a year after they originally said I do. Since Susan and Brian live in Texas, it was nice to see them interacting with their family and friends who were there to witness their special day. You could tell that the atmosphere surrounding the whole event was fun - just straight fun. Everyone was so relaxed and just ready to get the party on. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your special day. Enjoy your sneak peek!

Love the purple shoes!

Check out that aim - see the cake midair?!? :)

Sweet

Check out the spectators! :)

Jessica and Evan - Married

2010-10-25T23:15:00.008-05:00

I have to start by saying it's weddings like Jessica and Evan's that make me want to continue photographing weddings for years to come. It's true that weddings are an all day event for everyone involved, including us. But when you have the pleasure of being not only being in the company of people like Jessica, Evan, their family and their friends, but getting to photograph some of the most gorgeous people ever, I would take it any day of the week. :) Honestly, everyone I met was so genuine, so kind, so laid back and fun, it was just a complete joy to be around them. Jessica and Evan were so much in love that photographing them was probably the most simple part of the day. Enjoy your sneak peek!

LOVE the red shoes!

See how gorgeous they are

This is probably one of my favorite pictures ever - this moment absolutely melts my heart.

LOVE!

So they did my classic jump picture - but then they decided to do their own version. Have to say that it worked. :)

I think Jessica mentioned something about the coat being a joke - but I think it's gorgeous!

Such a cutie!

LOVE this image of one of the flowergirls! I even had to show her mom the image on my camera - it was too cute not to share.

Jodi and James - Married

2010-10-25T22:18:00.007-05:00

September 11th is a day that everyone remembers. It's a date that makes people come together in one way or another. For Jodi and James, September 11th will be a great memory of a day that they became man and wife. These two were two of the most laid back couples I have met. They just went along with the day like it was something that was so natural to them. It was such a nice sight to see their family and friends surround them and enjoy in their day. Enjoy some moments from their day.

Loved these shoes!

I love this one! Such a true expression of what Jodi looked like all day.

The flowergirl - who was in love with the groom. :)

2010-09-04T11:44:00.005-05:00

August 28th, 2010 marked a day of celebration - a wedding that included a beautiful day, a gorgeous, large church, a horse and carriage ride, pictures in front of a Mansion, a unique venue for a reception, and the joining of Rob and Becky as husband and wife. It's hard to imagine so many great things in one day, but luckily for me, I was able to be a part of such a celebration. Seeing all of Rob and Becky's friends and family, it felt like the family joined long before the actual marriage of Rob and Becky. Needless to say, the day felt almost like a fairy tale. Enjoy the sneak peek!!

Sweetest little flower girl - the bride's daughter

Love this

LOVE!

I love them all - but this is one of my favorites

and this is also a favorite - so serious but oh so hot!

So in love

Love the expressions - you can even see a tear falling down the mother of the grooms face.

Jim and Heather - Married

2010-08-27T11:16:00.008-05:00

Sometimes I wonder how I got so lucky - lucky enough to meet so many wonderful people, to be allowed into their lives. On August 21st, I had the pleasure of photographing Jim and Heather, as well as meeting their wonderful family and friends. They were seriously one of the most kind groups of people I have met - so welcoming and friendly. Not to mention that we started with pictures on Jim's parent farms. I love wide open spaces and green meadows, so it was a real treat for me. It was a photographers dream to be able to have such fun people to spend the day with - it made the day go so smooth. And when one of the bride's sisters told me that she reads my blog, my admiration of the group only grew more. :) I truly enjoyed being a part of Heather and Jim's day. Enjoy your sneak peek!

The gorgeous bride showing off her orange shoes - LOVE!

Gorgeous group of people

So sweet

LOVE, LOVE this one!

The rings - I try to do something different each wedding and really loving this one

Heather snuggled into Jim the whole song - love the emotions!

toilet paper game - to see who win the privilege of being "the one in charge" for the first year

the expressions when they won :)

Evidence of a great day - the sweetest flower girl asleep on the couch :)

Adam and Jessica - Married

2010-08-14T09:43:00.009-05:00

I love love. I really do! The wedding of Jessica and Adam did not disappoint in watching the union of another couple who's love for each other was so real and evident. The day itself was wonderful. The ceremony location was absolutely gorgeous and provided an awesome backdrop for pictures and their wedding - to be followed up with a reception at Memorial Stadium. Just the perfect combination. Add in the fact that the two of them were so much fun, as well as their family and friends - the day was beyond amazing. I know that these two love birds are destined for success and I was so happy to be the one to capture their beginning. Enjoy your sneak peek!

Gorgeous! One of my favorites.

Love these

This GQ shot - totally rocks (in my oh, so humble opinion)

Gray tuxes - LOVE!!!! Future couples, take note

Love this moment of laughter - it was just one of many throughout the ceremony.

Watch out boys - let a real pro handle the ball. :)

The columns at Memorial Stadium - oh how I love you

The father/daughter dance - a fast one that had the crowd laughing and cheering. :)

And this is how these groomsmen get down! :)

Thank you so much!!! I can't wait to show you the rest.

Gina and Kevin - Married

2010-07-29T12:49:00.005-05:00

July 24, 2010 marked a fabulous day of celebration - it was a wedding that I think everyone should have been invited to. I can not even begin to describe how much fun this wedding was and the people that were part of this day. From the day I met with Kevin and Gina, I knew the two of them were going to be blast, but I don't think I could have even prepared myself for the greatness that was going to occur. From the moment I walked in, the bridal party were all smiles and the day just went along with that same atmosphere. When we arrived to the reception at Memorial Stadium, I became a spectator in a day of men in tuxes running along the field throwing the football to each other. It was definitely a site to be seen. :) Oh - and can I mention that these two are officially the King and Queen of the dance floor. Of all the weddings I have ever photographed, I have never seen the bride and groom stay on the dance floor as much as these two - and can I say that they have some moves. Enjoy your sneak peek!

These two were two of the cutest little flower girl and ring bearers I have ever seen

Although I'm a Cardinals fan, I will say that this was a pretty cool detail of the bride and groom. I've not seen something quite this cool. Side note: These two die hard cubs fan now live in St. Louis. Let's see how true they stay to their team! :)

LOVE!

See - they got on the field and they just started running. Such fun.

Gorgeous people

Who doesn't want to play a little football on the Memorial Field?!?

So sweet

A contender for the desk of Kevin :)

One of my favorite parts of the day. The two of them sang their entire first dance song to each other. Such sweet love.

I love this image. They are the middle of the dance floor almost ALL night.

You two are so awesome! Wish I was in Hawaii with the both of you right now, but can't wait to see you when you get back. :)

Amy and Clayton - Married

2010-07-21T16:15:00.006-05:00

I would have to say that one of the hardest parts of my job is actually trying to decide what to write when I post pictures of a wedding. :) I talk about how every wedding is such a joy for me to be a part of, and I honestly mean that. I mean, your wedding is such a HUGE day in your life, and the people who choose to be a part of that make a difference in that day. So it's a big deal for me to be chosen as a part of wedding days. Each one humbles me in a special way. Maybe I'm a little cheesy or emotional, but I think it's good that I feel that special bond with each of my couples. So needless to say, the wedding of Amy and Clayton did not disappoint in my love affair with weddings. Besides the fact that they are two of the most photogenic people I have ever photographed, their kindness and love is one that is just amazing to be a witness of. Although it was a very long day (and unbearably hot at some times - thanks for being troopers), this couple rocked it out from beginning to end. I know there is nothing but greatness for the two of them and I'm so honored to be the one to capture their beginning. Enjoy your sneak peek!

Gorgeous!

Love how the bride got a little choked up coming down the aisle

His expression makes me smile - so happy and in love

oh yea!

Amy and her twin sister - such beautiful ladies

Where their story began - The Ames Library

Oh - she was rocking it out all night long! :)

Congrats!

Amanda and Luke - Married

2010-07-15T13:09:00.005-05:00

Last weekend I had the privilege of being witness to Amanda and Luke becoming husband and wife. It was such a great day with a bunch of great people. I love being a part of such a glorious day - such a powerful day in a couple's life. The two of them were so much in love and overall the day was full of love. I hope you are enjoying your honeymoon in Alaska - enjoy your sneak peek!

Beautiful ladies

Handsome men

Love

Seriously - these guys got some air. Who says white boys (or girls) can't jump? :)

This is for the "missing" groomsman - who is serving our country overseas. This image just brings joy to my heart!

So sweet - one of my favorites

Kelli and Zach - Married

2010-06-28T18:45:00.008-05:00

Where can I begin with a wedding like Kelli and Zach's?!? Such an amazing group of people - so full of joy. The day was best described as FUN. From the time we arrived at the church, everyone was in such high spirits, it was hard not to keep from smiling all day long. I mean - a couple who walks in the reception hall to the Saved by the Bell theme song- because how many Zach and Kelli's do you know - how can they not be awesome?!? :) I truly enjoyed being a part of Kelli and Zach's day. It is not only a great honor to be chosen to be there for their day, but to be treated like we are family. I can't begin to express how much I love my job, but when spending time with people like this, it's only furthers my love, again and again. To see part of their special day, look below.

GORGEOUS!!

Golf carts - I love golf carts. It really should be a standard on all wedding days. :)

Beautiful couple

HOT!

First time I have seen this - the groom was attempting to help bustle the bride's dress. True Love!

Peacock theme was awesome!

Father/Daughter dance was a fast one - I loved it and I'm pretty sure by the sound of the crowd, they loved it too! Future brides - take note. :)

Sibling love :)

AND a photo booth - So awesome!

Yes - it was a good, good night!

You two are amazing! (And your family and friends too!)

Mark and Ashley - Married

2010-06-09T21:22:00.007-05:00

Last weekend I had the privilege of photographing the reception of Mark and Ashley. They were actually married on May 29, 2010 on the sunny beaches of Jamaica (jealous!) and then had a reception for family and friends. Ashley and Mark are two of the nicest people I have ever met and I feel honored to be able to now call them my friends. Ashley is a nursing student, but has a love of photography and is currently pursuing this passion. I look forward to the day that I am working side by side with her. :)

The day was absolutely wonderful - with lots of awesome beach themed accessories. I LOVED all the detail shots. Their family and friends were a lot of fun as well. Enjoy your sneak peek!

Love this!

Ashley - you are gorgeous!!!!!!!

Beautiful

Definitely one of my favorite ring shots! Love this!

See all the details - awesome!

Ashley with her dad and stepdad for the father/daughter dance - really was moved by this.

Mark with his mother and stepmother for the mother/son dance - also moved!

Go ASHLEY!

You two are so so awesome! Can't wait to see you both again!

Ashley and Chad - Married

2010-06-02T15:35:00.009-05:00

May 29, 2010 - a absolutely gorgeous day for an outdoor wedding. The sun was high and it was hot, but that did not stop this day from being a great one. Ashley and Chad were two very laid back and fun loving people. From the moment I spoke to Ashley on the phone, I knew I was in for a treat. I truly enjoyed being in the company of so many great and fun people. Not only was it fun, but everyone was so photogenic - made my job pretty easy. Check out your sneak peek!

Yes, those are the brides shoes - BOOTS!!

Absolutely gorgeous

I did not edit this sky - this was how gorgeous it was

So I HAD to include this. During my classic jumping picture, these men wanted to outdo all previous photos, so one of the groomsmen threw one of the ushers into the air, this is the mid air and the after. Mad props to them! :)

So sweet

LOVE THIS! One of my favs

Just a gorgeous couple

The bride and groom had their cake toppers specially made to look like them, and their cute doggie Ozzie. I love this!!!

Now I love those moments when the bride and groom are deep in thought or a warm embrace, but this describes their personality so much more to me.

This as well - Love the expressions from Ashley and her father

And to end the evening, we went outside to capture some sunset pictures.

LOVE

Thank you Ashley and Chad for allowing me (and Rory) to be a part of your wedding day. It was an absolute blast!

Jamie and Chelsea - Married

2010-05-26T18:49:00.008-05:00

I may be repeating myself here, but I am so so lucky to be able to photograph so many wonderful and good looking people!

May 22, 2010 marked another fabulous wedding - the joining of two people as man and wife - two wonderful and fun people named Jamie and Chelsea. I just simply loved being in the presence of Jamie and Chelsea. It was so apparent that they are two very special people - very much in love with each other, and loved by everyone around them. From the energetic bridal party, to a lovely ceremony, to a rockin' reception - everything was great. See the sneak peek!

Really love this

This group is full of hunters and fisherman, so this is what they call the "geese V".

Beautiful ladies

You two are so cute :)

Gorgeous

Love love this! The moment of adoration. Just priceless.

That would be the groom, Jamie, with one of the little dancers of the evening, in the middle of a circle of about 50 people. It was such a great reception!