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Sarah & Bob *part two*

It is much harder to be objective with your own images or images of a loved one! I can easily pick out the best shots for a client, but now being on the other side I just want to share all of the pictures…like a proud momma who can’t say no to a picture of her baby. So, before you are hit with the deluge that will come in the next post, I decided to share just three of my absolute favorites that really captured both artistic elements and the essence of the day. (At first it was two…now it is three and if I wait too long to finish the post, who knows!

As an aside, I love trees in the winter! LOVE them!! From a photographic stand point I would be happy to never have leaves…to be honest I think that they are boring in photographs.  The black and white images in this post would not be nearly as profound in the summer. (Please don’t think that I am a leaf hater…personally I love them! They just get in the way professionally….okay you can laugh now!) Anyway, I hope you enjoy my dead tree pictures…wink…smile!

XO,

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Ceremony: Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reception: Nazareth Hall, Cake: Cherry Lane Cakes, Florist: David Swesey, DJ: Decorative Sounds, Bridal Gown & Maid’s dresses: Rebecca’s Wedding Boutique

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Sarah & Bob *part one*

It would be entirely impossible to include all of the photos that I want to share in only one blog post…so, with that said here is the first of several, depending on how the spirit moves.  I had to think long and hard about the decision to photograph my baby sister’s wedding.  There are several very obvious pro’s and con’s to the whole situation and we even interviewed some wonderful photographers in both the Louisville and Cleveland areas who would have done amazing work.  In the end I suppose there was no other reason than I really wanted to be the person to capture these moments for my dear sister.  This was a destination wedding of sorts, Sarah grew up in Louisville and Bob is originally from Michigan, but the choice to have the wedding in Bowling Green, Ohio was a rather sentimental one.  Both sets of our grandparents are Ohio natives and Sarah choose to be married in the same church that my Grandma and Grandpa Speck had tied the knot over fifty years ago. I have spent nearly every Christmas Eve of my life lighting my candle and singing “Silent Night” in this sanctuary and it was beautiful to see my sister married there.

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Ceremony: Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reception: Nazareth Hall, Cake: Cherry Lane Cakes, Florist: David Swesey, DJ: Decorative Sounds, Bridal Gown & Maid’s dresses: Rebecca’s Wedding Boutique

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Lindsay & Steve *Louisville Engagement Photography*

If you asked any wedding photographer for the first thought that came to mind when you mentioned a word…say FALL, I would bet the response would be nearly unanimous…engagement sessions!!  It can be easily deduced from my October blogging sabbatical that our studio was no exception to this law of nature.  This autumn was stunning…and I say “was” because all of the beautiful leaves in my yard have now fallen leaving us with an acre and a half of raking and mulching. Fortunately, I plan to save that chore for another day in exchange for the much more exciting work of designing albums, working on Christmas orders and such.  I have been so anxious to share a few images from Lindsay and Steve’s fabulous engagement session we shot a couple of weeks ago.  As we approach the holiday season, particularly with Thanksgiving about a week and a half away, I am reminded to reflect on the many blessings in my life.  So, I just want to mention how grateful I am for the SUPER*FANTASTICALLY*WONDERFUL clients that I have the privilege of working with throughout the year.  Thank you for opening up your lives and allowing me to be a part of some of the most special moments.

XO

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good morning….November!

It is completely horrifying to think that an entire month of good intentions never quite made it to the top of the priority list. However, it is truly wonderful that we can wake up with a fresh start every morning full of hope, anticipation and a completely unrealistic “to do” list.  A special thank you goes out into cyber space to my patient blog readers who put up with my complete blogging drought.  I would attempt to recap October for you, but I would have to remember it in order to do that.  The fall has been fantastic this year, and the stunningly beautiful orange leaves on the tree in my front yard is a constant reminder to open my eyes and enjoy the little things and sweet moments that we can often overlook in the whirlwind of our hectic schedules.  This new month promises to be an equal rival to October, but for the months of November and December I really try to focus on creating a calm and meaningful environment so that we can enjoy and celebrate the holidays together as a family.  I am an unabashed lover of all things Christmas…and have already been caught starting my gift lists, planning Advent activities and general daydreaming on the subject.  I am forbidden to get a tree before Thanksgiving, but the rest of it cannot be helped.

Since I am on the topic of family…I LOVE this picture of the boys with my grandpa! Just had to share. XOgrandpa-and-the-boys

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Emily & Jason *Louisville Wedding Photography*

When you begin dreaming of your wedding and select an early fall date, it is doubtful that temperatures of 100+ degrees cross your mind.  September through mid-November often represent the least temperamental weather that we experience in the Ohio Valley…needless to say, nobody saw this one coming. However, in the end when all was said and done, the bride will be remembered for her breathtaking beauty and the memories of the guests will focus on the vibrant celebration of Emily and Jason’s wedding (and awesome party!).

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Event Coordinator: Kellye Linebach, Venue: Louisville Slugger Field, Cake Artist: Merts Cakes, Florist: Boston’s Floral Couture, Music/DJ: Yancey Entertainment Service

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