The one that made me cry!

Posted on September 25, 2008

Here is a little something to hold you over until tomorrow when I post the rest of the St. Michel’s wedding.

This moment got me. I was snapping away when they turned and Erica looked up at Graham (who was standing behind me watching his wife dance with her Dad) with tears in her eyes! Such emotion. I just lost it! Ah, gotta love it.

Erica & Graham’s Wedding – Part Deux

Posted on September 23, 2008

Some more of the yummy goodness that are the St. Michel’s. I like to call this post “the artistic poses” really for a lack of a better name. If you have a better name then let us know!

If you have ever done a session with us you know that I do like the laying down pose. This is not an easy task since I am so short. I really do need to utilize Ben as a step stool or something. Usually it is all about the bride (as it should or shouldn’t be) but I love that it is all about the groom in this picture. Oh, and the way Erica is looking at him. SO SWEET!

These two were up for anything. I LOVE THAT! Erica did not mind at all about sitting on the grass & in the sand with her dress. And yes we are in a sand trap on the golf course. Don’t worry we cleaned up after ourselves.

They really couldn’t have asked for better nor could we have asked for better light! The threatening storm held off the entire night and created such a pretty sky.

I still can’t get over the delicious light! Look at that glow!!! It was like it was created just for them.
I wish we just had hours and hours and hours of time to take even more photos. Next time guys!

Oh, and don’t worry I am STILL not done. I have one more post coming at the end of this week. PLUS keep your eyes out for a sneak peek of the wedding we just shot this past weekend. GORGEOUS!

Erica & Graham’s Wedding – Pt 1

Posted on September 16, 2008

I am sitting here trying to figure out where to start. The whole weekend at Lake Tahoe, California (and Neveda) was a whirlwind of activity. Pure fun and enjoyment. The weekend started with a BBQ on the lake (pictures coming in another post). What a great way to celebrate with friends and family the day before your wedding. Ben & I were wishing we had thought of it!

The next day was their beautiful wedding. What a backdrop! I spent the morning at the beauty salon with Erica and her bridesmaids.

When Erica first told me she was having a purple and yellow color theme I have to admit I was a bit skeptical but WOW it was so pulled together. The juxtaposition between the wild purple iris’ and the classic yellow roses in the bridesmaids bouquet were perfect. Erica nailed every detail down to the yellow platforms that not only did the bridesmaids wear them but so did Erica! What a statement.

The bridesmaids wore purple J. Crew dresses with custom made yellow sashes. It really made a classic dress stand out. Plus they can wear them again without the sashes. Love it!

One of the more surprising moments was when the maid of honor and best man dropped rose petals on the ground as they walked up.

There are many many more moments I will share in the next few posts. I just couldn’t fit them all into one!!

a little sneak peek

Posted on September 4, 2008

A few exciting things to come…soon. VERY VERY soon.