Wedding: Keelie & Josh

These first and second images are too of my favorites!  They practiced up and down the aisle a number of times quickly picking the petals back up.  It was hysterical!  Anyway, Keelie and Josh had a wonderful day, and everyone had a great time!  The church was beautiful, the sun was shining, and the candy table was fantastic!  More to come on that later...

For Fun: Oktoberfest

What fun we had on Sunday!  I was asked to photograph Oktoberfest out at Trader's Point Creamery, and they not only had the perfect day but they put on the perfect day!    The kids were busy chasing chickens, petting the baby calfs, taking hayrides and carving pumpkins while the adults were dancing to Polka Boy and tasting the wares of Upland Brewery.  It was such a fun time, and I am already looking forward to next year!  
**Currently having technical difficulty with using larger pictures again.  So, I will hopefully figure it out soon!**

Rainy Day...

Greg has talked for years about wanting to have a tank full of jellyfish.  Right now we have 3 aquatic frogs that are entertaining to watch, but I never understood what he wanted with jellyfish.  We spent a trip to Vietnam surrounded by them, and our honeymoon swimming away from them.  And, then we went to the Indianapolis Zoo...and, now I understand.  When you stare at a tank full of jellyfish you become mesmerized.  I could watch them for hours without a thought in my mind.  Things have become so crazy recently with my busy season and my first big commercial job (woo-hoo!) that now I wish we had a family of jellyfish to watch!  For now, I will have to watch the rain because that is what it has been doing...all day!  It will do!   

My China Travel Group Reunion...

Last year I had the honor of traveling with a very good friends's husband to China to bring home their new baby girl, Zanna.  I say very good friend, but really I should say family...she is the closest thing I know to family without actually being related.  It was one of the most incredible times in my life, and I am so thankful to them for giving me this experience.  We spent 15 days in China with a traveling group of 10 families adopting, and I can still remember it like it was yesterday...the breakfasts of rice cereal and watermelon, the friendly people, the Moon over The Great Wall, the sounds of the bus rides with all the girls, and my favorite moment...bringing Zanna down the escalator at the Indianapolis airport to meet her Mommy! This last weekend we had a one year reunion, and all but one family were able to join us.  It was so awesome to see all the girls running around and playing together, and will continue to be as the reunions happen over the years!  This first image is from our final day in China...
And, one year later...




Zanna with Mommy and Daddy...
And, Zanna and I last year...

Portrait: Ava & Sophie

I know I have said this before, but I have the best job in the world.  The one where you race home from a photoshoot, and stay up into the late hours of night to see how all of the images turned out.  And, this shoot was no different.  Ava & Sophie were so fun to photograph!  They sang, dance, struck poses, and taught me all about Nick Jonas...a topic I am definitely not up on! I couldn't wait to see how these turned out.  And, we got some great ones with their mom! 

Portrait: Charlotte

I had so much fun with little Charlotte, and glad we could do her mini-session at my favorite abandoned barn which is quickly becoming not so abandoned anymore!  She is absolutely precious and we were able to get some great shots with her Mommy & Daddy too!  She was such a great sport especially since it was quite chilly!  Here's a sneak peek...

Portrait: The Russell Family

Tons of fun with this family! The youngest and I became instant buds as we set off to explore the property. The little guys were perfect models and up for anything...hence the capes and swords! They were the kings of the land. And, I think they only needed to be bribed once! We had the perfect family, the best weather and a beautiful location. It was a great time and I am just getting started with their images!

Portrait: Megan & Matt

They were so brave heading out in our unusual 85 degree October day!  Megan and Matt live in a beautiful old victorian downtown, so when they said they wanted to take pictures out and about down there I was thrilled!  We explored their neighborhood, and then headed off to Mass Ave.  It was so fun to photograph down there, and we got to go and visit my favorite doorway...the doorway of light and truth...one you have seen before and will probably see again!  I just can't stay away from it!  Megan and Matt were married roughly 5 years ago, so these pictures were just because...which I love!  

Portrait: Bella & Lola

You haven't seen them in awhile!  Bella and Lola {my neices} have come to town and we had a ball playing today!  However, I am convinced that it is toughest when you are photographing those you know so well...there was lots of bribing today...ice cream at 10am, hershey kisses and chick-fil-a...I was wrapped up around their little fingers!  But, they were wonderful subjects, as usual, and I was so happy to get to tag along with them.  Here are a few of my favorites...



My little models striking a pose...
And, there are many more from this last series, but I'm running out of room!  

Sedona Wedding cont.

We just had the absolute pleasure of attending the wedding of two of our favorite people, JJ & Lindsay, in Sedona, Arizona. It was such a beautiful place, and they are 2 of the most creative people I know! It was intimate, loving, fun and completely them. They covered all the details! I am so sad I did not have my camera in hand when the bride and groom jumped into the pool in full wedding garb! I can't wait to see what their photographer captures.

I didn't take too many pics, as I was completely under the weather and having a hard time seeing straight, but I love the ones I did get. In case you didn't know, I am a complete addict of vintage photo boots and so happy to have a new toy!! Check it out...


Some of the details...Lindsay's brother played one of my favorite songs from Juno on the guitar and harmonica! It made me want to get married again and have him perfom!
The one thing I did not get to capture was a shot of Courtney Kaiser of Kaiser Cartel. She sang while the bride walked down the aisle, and it took my breath away! She is an Indianapolis native currently living in Brooklyn and she and her boyfriend/bandmate were so much fun! Definitely check out their tunes! I just downloaded their album and am loving it!

These last two make me smile...

Thank you JJ & Lindsay for an incredible weekend! Greg and I are so happy for both of you!