Timber - A Shutters Senior Session

It's not usual that you find a girl as pretty, sweet and active as Timber that is so quite, so at first, we thought we would have to fight fake smiles and nervousness at this session. To my pleasant surprise however, it didn't take long for this blond beauty to break out of her shell. Between hopping into fountains and changing outfits in parking lots, it was a good thing! Now in the full swing of volleyball season and the start of her last year in high school, I want to wish Timber a great senior year!

Lindsey - A Shutters Senior Session

It's not often that a fiery haired senior comes knocking on your door with a clear sense of what she likes and locations to go along, so when Lindsey and I set up her appointment as one of my class reps for Harrisonville High School, I was almost as thrilled as I was while editing her photos. With one of the best serious faces I've seen (and no, not everyone can pull it off), milky skin, bright eyes and hair that is the perfect contrast, I knew we had nailed several images even in the bright (and hot) sun.

Here are some of my favorites. I hope Lindsey agrees with my choices!

A Family Affair

It's not too common that a photographer gets to shoot one of the biggest days of their sibling's life, but that is exactly what I had the opportunity to do for the "I Do's" of my brother, Jason, and new sister-in-law, Apple. Despite a dreadfully hot and humid day in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, the wedding couldn't have been more beautiful and couldn't have been more fun for our family to share.

Congratulations to one of my favorite couples, I love you!

A Doggy 'Tail'

Though not the most typical shooting subjects, I adore when I have a shooting subject of the 4 legged kind. An animal lover since I was born, little Ms. Vera made it very easy to fall for her. With all of her tricks (my favorite being her "I'd rather be dead than be an MU fan" - sorry all of you Tiger fans) and her little face that I just wanted to squeeze, she was irresistible, and such a good little model! Her mom might just have a little animal actor/model on her hands. All I know is I can't wait for her next shoot. Here are some of my favorites from this time however.

Sticks and Stones....

Alright, I'm not quite sure how that title ties in really, but I couldn't help doing a spin off of the name of the GORGEOUS church that the newly minted Mr. and Mrs. Emokpae found to house their "I Do's". Built in the spring of 1888, this church has certainly seen a fair share of vows exchanged during its day. However - and yes I realize that I am biased as there is something about these two that I just love together - I doubt many couples have been as cute as Heather and Vanness. Even the preacher couldn't help smile when these two looked at each other.

May those smiles last forever you two! Congrats!

Sometimes weddings days start out rainy...

.... and end in perfect sunshine. That's what happened to my next couple to be highlighted. Though we woke to an amazingly dreary day, no spirits were soaked with this wedding party. In fact, though we had to rearrange our photo times to allow for a dry bride, this day turned out to be pretty perfect. Michael and Bryan's were able to ring in their newly minted marriage with friends and family from all over the States, some very entertaining 'Chicken Dancing' and a great tribute to the love they share.

Congratulations and best wishes to two very deserving people!