Nick had his senior session today.
We used a building I have wanted to shoot at for a very long time, and the ivy was the perfect backdrop.
We used every side of this building and even the back lot, so we got a great variety of images.
Collegiate Love
Patrick and Sarah had their engagement session this weekend. We met on the college campus where they met and fell in love, and the fall colors were so lovely!
Their little dog joined us and was such a bundle of energy =)
Campus had so many gorgeous buildings that made perfect backdrops, and we found some amazing trees!
As the sun started to set, Sarah put on a dynamite dress and we finished the session all glammed up.
Patrick and Sarah, enjoy your sneak peek!
Lots of Love
The last two autumns have not been fun for photographers…because of lack of rain the trees drop their leaves quickly and aren’t as vibrant in color…so hunting for those awesome fall scenes for family portrait sessions is tough! Luckily a friend showed me a secret location and just as luckily, Kelly and her family scheduled their session for a day that wasn’t too cold and we were able to get some gorgeous colors for their background.
I met little Kendall when she was a newborn, and it was amazing to see her so big! She is so darling and can smize already, which is very impressive =)
Though we focused on a nice family portrait we also took individual and various group shots. EVERYONE wanted their picture with Kendall, and I can’t blame them! This is such a warm loving family, and it is obvious how much these siblings adore each other.
George and Amy
George and Amy were married today!
Amy fully decided to embrace fall in the design of her wedding. She chose aubergine and rust orange for the color scheme, which went perfectly with the colors in the trees. With a very elegant look overall, she also threw in bits of whimsy, like the two little squirrels featured throughout the invitation suite, designed by her sister Mary. The ladies were all dolled up by Emily J. and her team, and rocked their boat neck pleated dresses. Deborah Scott Flowers created bouquets that fit the look of the day perfectly.
The ceremony took place at Lumen Christi and was a very special part of the day for George and Amy, full of lovely music and tearful vows. These two were so excited to be pronounced husband and wife!
After the ceremony, the wedding party were treated to quite the tour of St Paul. The first stop was very important, Jimmy Johns, then we were off to brave the elements and shoot at a couple of outdoor locations. Major props to Eclipse Limousine for making those tight turns and getting us where we needed to go! HUGE props to the wedding party for braving the cold, and especially Amy, she was such a trooper!
We made sure George and Amy did a lot of kissing so they’d keep warm ; )
This picture sums up their relationship so well!
Since the reception was at 317 on Rice Park, we also did a few group shots in the park before heading inside. By this point, everyone was pretty goofy, there was a lot of laughing (and a lot of shivering) but we survived!
Once pictures were done, we went inside to thaw. 317 was nice and cozy and was full of St Paul charm. There were little details everywhere you looked, and it was obvious how much time and thought Amy and George put into their day. And they made the very smart decision of having Lasting Impressions handle the logistics so they could relax and enjoy their hard work.
After a DELICIOUS meal and yummy cupcakes, it was time for the dance. I had been excited all day for this because you could feel the group’s energy building and knew they were going to blow the roof off the joint. George and Amy started things off with a very sweet first dance (I saw that tear, George!) and then the party started. I was so impressed with Dan from Instant Request. He took all of George and Amy’s song requests and created a seamless play list, moving across genres and generations so skillfully it kept people on the dance floor all night. And one of George’s sisters showed mad Gangnam Style on the dance floor!
George and Amy, it has been such a wonderful adventure getting to know the two of you! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for having us be a part of your day, and for being so willing to brave the cold to get some really great shots. I hope you love your sneak peek!
What to Expect when You’re Expecting
Charlie and Stacy had their pregnancy session today. Stacy looks AMAZING for only being six days from her due date! We had lovely weather, gorgeous light, and some colors in the trees to play with for our portraits, and sure had fun.
I’ve never shot this angle before…I like it!
Charlie and Stacy wanted to inject some humor into the session and I got to write on them both! It was hillarious to shoot this =)
I can’t WAIT for this little baby to join the world! Try to get some sleep these next few nights and enjoy your sneak peek!
