First impressions. Everyone gets them when they first meet someone. My first impression when I met Reagan, she has an incredible smile and she laughs often. With Ky, he's a bit more reserved with his smiles, but there's one he has that's only for Reagan. After just a few minutes talking to these two during our first meeting, it didn't take long for me to fall in love with them. And as a photographer, it's exactly as you hope it would happen when you sign on to capture a wedding. The couple met their senior year of high school, while playing golf. It's only fitting that a bucket list wish is to play a round of golf in all 50 states together.
Their wedding was at the always gorgeous venue, Le Jardin in Zillah. Their wedding party was a mix of family and friends, and they were such a fun group to work with. The drinks flowed, the food was incredible and the dessert table was seriously amazing.
Ky and Reagan, you two are amazing humans and I wish you many years of happiness together.
Bride's Dress: David’s Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: jjhouse.com
Grooms Outfit: Men’s Warehouse
Rings: James Allen/ Sister to Sister
Bouquet/Flowers: Jenna Crowe
Catering: Triple C’s
Cake: Ashley McPherson/ M’lisss Bierlink
Dj: Platium Entertainment
Hair/Makeup: Gracie Murphey, Courtney Wolfram, Melissa Castro
50. It's a milestone age. It's also an age that many don't want to celebrate.
I met Michele a little over a year ago. I fell in love with her and her story from the very moment I started talking to her. She's honestly one of the most genuinely kind person I've ever met and just the sweetest soul. Her story of overcoming and looking at the brighter side, and just her attitude in general, just made me fall in love with her. But her story is not mine to tell, it's hers. So instead, I'll tell you about when she contacted me for this session.
Her message went a little something like this... 'I am turning 50 GASP! in July and am pondering doing something fun to celebrate....have you done an adult cake smash?' To which my response was, 'I haven't, and I would absolutely love to!!!'
I'd seen these sessions all over Pinterest and I've always thought they looked so fun! But most of them that I saw were to celebrate 30 or even 40, I don't know that I've ever seen one for 50, which only made me want to do it more. Age is a daunting thing for most and it's not always a desire to celebrate getting older. I love that Michele has the attitude that it should be celebrated because life is a celebration and the older you get, the longer you've been able to celebrate and experience it.
Michele picked Elk Ridge campground for the session location, and I don't think we could have had a better location to use. With the help of some really fun and meaningful props and some helpful friends of Michele's, this session couldn't have been more fun or hilarious to witness and capture!
I think all of us could take a little something from Michele and her session. Michele chose this quote for one of her props, 'Life should not only be lived, it should be celebrated.' Too true Michele.
We had so much fun doing the friends boudoir sessions last year, that we decided to do it again! Here's what's different though... these sessions will take place outside! Every boudoir session I've shot outside has been absolutely gorgeous and SO fun! There's just something about the outdoors and a beautiful girl :) So snatch up that gutsy gal pal and let's get you booked! We are only opening 1 day for these sessions, so book your spot before they're gone!
Here's the details for the special:
Friends Boudoir (2 Girls)
Pre-session consultation
Mimosas & strawberries
Hair and makeup
20 edited, full resolution images (10 for each girl)
Viewing consult/Locked album to make photo selection
Images placed on a cd w/print release
$500
This will take place 1 day only, on June 24th! Here's the times available:
10:00-
12:00-
2:00-
4:00-BOOKED
A $50 deposit is required to reserve a spot. The remainder of the package price can be made in payments, as long as it's paid in full 1 week prior to the session date. So let's get you and your favorite gal-pal in here and have some fun and then plan a night out after being all dolled up ;) Location is TBD.
Mama & Me Minis will take place April 28th and April 29th this year. Here's the information on the minis:
I'm opening up 8 spots for these minis. Times are as follows
Location TBA. These are for Mamas and their babes only, sorry Daddies. A $50 non-refundable deposit, must be paid upon booking, to reserve your spot. Spots are limited, contact me to reserve your spot!