Portrait: Carter & Andrew

I have to tell you that my job is just too much fun! I've been on a bit of a hiatus the past couple of weeks because we have been traveling around. So, it was nice to kick off the start of my busy season with Mr. Carter and Mr. Andrew. They are the sons of a friend I have known for as far back as I can remember, and I was so happy she got in touch to set up a shoot for when she came to town. They are so precious! They love trains, their Mommy, M&M's and a madeup word that I am dying to remember! We got done just in time before the rain started and their Mommy and I could run along and catch up over a few glasses on wine! Here are some of my favorites...I just couldn't choose!

Carmel International Arts Festival

Be sure to check out the Carmel International Arts Festival this weekend!  I went last year and it was a really good show!  I highly recommend it!  And, be sure to stop by Bella Chic on Saturday if you are over there or go there especially to see Bella Chic.  Julie picked up 2 loads of furniture this week, and has 4 more on the way.  It will be like a French flea market in the yard!  Tons of great stuff and her brother will also be attending with incredible cabinets, bookshelves, etc. made of fun old parts.  I am sad to not be able to work the show, but will be checking it out first thing in the morning!  

More from Kenya...

After my post yesterday, I had some requests to show more images from our wedding in Kenya. So, here you go! I didn't want to overload you, so here are some now and as I get out of the busy season and passed the holidays, I will share more of my own work from my visits there as well. The following are images by both Hilary Hurt and Pamela Mougin. I will probably get in trouble for posting this first one, because looking back we have all wondered why we (my cousin Megan, myself, sister Katie and cousin Ashlee) are hugging an elephant...but, it is a world famous elephant made by our dear friend Murray Grant. Again, to see work by both Hilary and Murray see my post below!
P.S. I have finally become smarter than Blogger! I have been struggling to learn how to increase the size of my images on the blog, and I think I have finally mastered it. The only problem is that on my itty bitty laptop it looks as if the images are cut off, but on my other computer it looks perfect. So, please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts on the image size! Some day soon I will have a whold new setup with a slidshow, but that is still a bit off! I want to know if I should go back to the smaller version. Looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks!

Our Kenyan friends...

I am so excited! Greg and I were married a little over a year ago in Kenya, and some of our friends/hosts are in town, and we are having dinner with them tonight! They have been in Indy for almost a week, but we were out of town, etc. So, we are so excited to catch up with them this next week and attend the Indianapolis Prize with them this weekend.

This photo of us was taken by the fabulous Hilary Hurt, a Kenyan native currently living in Paris. Hilary's images and the sculpture work of Murray Grant, also a Kenyan native, will be on display at my aunt's gallery, The Becky Fehsenfeld Fine Art Gallery, in Zionsville this Friday from 4-7pm. It will be open to the public, and I highly urge you to check it out. Part of the street will be tented, plus there will be cocktails and appetizers. The photographs, paintings and bronze sculptures are all based on the idea of The African Experience and they are fantastic! I am told there is to be a life size bronze of a female leopard...I have seen one leopard in the wild, and it just happened to be on a drive with my friend Murray who was just beginning his research for this particular sculpture...come check it out!

I have lots of blogging to catch up on! But, first I am off to catch up with our visitors! Happy Monday!

Something New: Album Design

I'm thrilled to announce that I am going to start offering session albums!  I have been working hard on a few design elements, and wanted to give you a sneak peek of one of them.  I love the richness of the background papers, and have been working with some fun borders to showcase the images.  I think these go well with the vintage feel of some of my images.  There are more designs to come, and I will share images of the album once they are all together!  Happy Wednesday!

For Fun: Trader's Point

So, I am catching up from Labor Day!  Greg and I stayed in town for the holiday weekend, and had a wonderful time exploring parts of Indy that we had never been to before.  We kicked that weekend off catching up with friends on Friday night at the incredible Trader's Point Creamery. They have a special dinner on the deck each Friday night, I believe through October, and the meal changes each week.  I highly recommend a night here!  We ate a fabulous meal on the deck, explored the grounds, chased the chickens around, and were the last to leave!  They have Oktoberfest coming up October 26th...check it out!  

P.S.  What a fun backdrop for a photo shoot!  

Wedding: Malia & Dana

I absolutely ADORED working with Dana & Malia on their wedding. They are an incredible couple, and you could feel the love shared between the two. The whole day was special, and check out the emotion in this series...

Dana & Malia agreed to do a "first look" which I love! Once Malia was ready, Dana was waiting for her in private, intimate location so the 2 could connect by themselves pre-ceremony. The series above is from that moment. "First Looks" are good because you get time alone, and then you are able to go off and spend some more time together taking your portraits. Often in first looks, the groom will have a letter waiting for him while he awaits his bride or a tap on the shoulder once she has arrived. Because they wanted to do this, we were able to capture all of these fun locations for their Bride and Groom portraits...it slows down the day so you aren't trying to get it all in before the reception. So, here they are...and, there are so many more! They opted for a more modern look which was fun to do all over downtown!

The words coming through are just perfect for their day!

Portrait: Kaylin

Isn't she lovely (must sing words)...yes, absolutely beautiful and the perfect little model!  I did a mini newborn session with Kaylin (I adore the name!) today and she was incredible!  Just six days old, and she opens her eyes, bats her lashes and loves her mommy!  Here are a couple of my favorites!

P.S. Stay tuned this week...I have much blogging to catch up on!