Here are some more pictures from Chris and Meredith’s Big day!! Enjoy!!
This picture cracks me up! Chris is so hot, and all Meredith can do is laugh .. 
Yep, that is the DJ on the floor getting the crowd going!!
What a good sport huh?
category: Autumn Olive Photography
Chris and Meredith had such a beautiful wedding and (my) Chris and I could not be happier for the two of them. I have been friends with the groom for over 11 years now (we went to High School together), and when I finally met Meredith, I knew he had met his girl! The details were perfect and Chris and Meredith were just beaming! Here are some pictures from the wedding and reception….more to come!
Can we say BEAUTIFUL?
Wow has Kail grown!! His grandmother met me at Lake of the Woods to do a session for Easter! It was such a wet and chilly day, but the little guy hung in there!! Grandma even brought eggs that rattled so Kail would have more fun!!
A Boudoir session is a great way to embrace your body at any time in your life. It seems that most woman that have had these sessions done decide to do them right before their wedding (after putting in all that hard work into their body for that wedding dress)… and surprise their man with them. These images can be put into a leather album so that your partner can have a nice book of the images. These session are so classy and really are a lot of fun. There is no nudity (as some think) and are done with the utter most class. These images are also confidential and will never be shared with anyone!
What to think about?
Location: Would you rather have it done in a nice hotel room, or in your bedroom?
What to bring: Bring many changes of clothing. Some choose lingerie, a button down shirt of their mans, or a cute cocktail dress works too. Heels always add a nice touch as well. Remember, these are supposed to be fun, and make you feel beautiful. Embrace your body no matter what size/shape it is!
A make-up artist and hairstylist can also be arranged for these sessions and to give you touch-ups through out the session.
So, what exactly is a Bridal Portrait? I like to explain it as a “stress-free time to get as many images taken as possible in a location (or couple locations) of your choice in your wedding dress!” The wedding day can be sooo busy and a day filled with many emotions. Some brides choose to not concentrate on pictures of just them self on that day and decide to do a separate session with just them and the dress! Most of the times a good friend or the mom of the bride will come along as well (which makes for such a fun session). Majority of brides will get a 16×20 images or canvas of their favorite shot from the session and post it at the reception.
What to remember about Bridal Sessions?
*Bring props! Balloons, umbrellas, fun shoes, sunglasses, a bouquet….the sky is the limit!
*It may not always be the best idea to do your “trial run” with your hair on the same day as your bridal session (just incase you don’t like how it turned out). Instead, consider doing your trial run a week or so before, and then schedule your appointment to do your hair a couple hours before the bridal session
*Do not worry if a bridal session does not fit in your budget…..I promise we will get plenty of images of you on your wedding day!!
Wedding season is fast approaching and I am so excited to share with you the stories and images of all the couples we already have booked for the 2010 season, and look forward to meeting the couples that still plan on booking for the 2010 season! I must admit, I LOVE MY JOB! I love getting to know new couples and capturing one of the most important days of their life! It is like capturing their family history! LOVE IT!!
Starting this week, I thought it would be fun to cover the different “options” a couple has to take advantage of leading up to their wedding and shortly after.
Engagement photos are usually one of the first things a couple thinks about doing once they are engaged. The most common question I get asked is, “when is the best time to get engagement photos done?”My opinion is that it honestly does not matter and is up to the couple. Some couples like to wait for a particular season (like spring or fall). Others like to get it done right after they get engaged. Some like to wait for their summer tan, others prefer to try to catch the snow! Whatever makes you feel great is what you should do!
I always recommend to allow at least 2 months between your engagement session and your wedding. This allows enough time to order your images and get an announcement put in the paper before your wedding day. If you are looking at having an engagement image on your “Save the Dates”, then it is recommended to have your engagement session at least 4-5 months in advance.
Engagement Session Advice:
*Remember, you do not have to match your partner…wear clothes that represent you and that you are comfortable in!
*Solids are better than prints.
*Bring an extra set of clothes to change into….some like casual, some like it formal, some like it fun…..so bring a couple outfits to make sure you get the look you are striving for!
*Pick a location that you feel comfortable at. A park you always visit, your home, a cafe you are a regular at….these all make for some great photo ops!
*THE MOST IMPORTANT THING….be yourself! Cuddle, hold hands, have fun….the best images come when the couple is at ease and you are having as much fun as the photographer!
can you smell it? I must say that after having such a snowy winter, I have had cabin fever! It seems that most of the sessions I have done have been inside (which is fine), but their is nothing like the natural beauty of the outdoors. I know it seems I have been MIA on the blog the past few weeks…..just so many exciting things happening and not enough time in the day! A quick update on everything our way….Chris has been working on finishing our basement along with working on the pasture and fencing in more area for our new cows and donkey! Those are some huge tasks that I try to help out with as much as I can! I, on the other hand, only have 3 months left of the pregnancy and have enjoyed every minute of it (well, maybe not the whole gaining weight part….but I have had no cravings, have not been sick, and just a little tired….but nothing to complain about)! Our little girl’s name will be Abby and we are soooo excited to meet her! I have had a couple people ask if I will still be doing sessions in May (Due the beginning of June) and July and the answer is YES, YES, YES!! :) However, I am not taking any weddings in May or June.
Somethings to look forward to in the next couple of weeks is a daily blog post for a week on both Weddings and on Newborn sessions! It is soooo important to be educated as a client!!
As for now, I will leave you with an image that spells out SPRING to me…and makes me think of Easter (which is like a month away)! Who needs to dye eggs when they are so beautiful and farm fresh!
Here are a few more previews from this family session! It was so much fun to see a “new” little family interact and the way they looked at their daughter was priceless!
Lizzy and Miles are getting married in October and we took some time to do a “mini” engagement session! Her laugh is beautiful!!
What a great (and big) family! I always thought it would be so much fun to have many siblings! Mom and dad had all of their children together and they were just all smiles! There was also the celebration of the new arrival that brought a smile to everyone’s face!
Life gets so busy sometimes that I tend to forget the little things….the little things that remind me that life is a wonderful gift full of surprises! Here are a handful of pictures that I found from the last few weeks that I must have taken when the moment “hit me”. They may mean very little to you, but to me they are something special… Happy Wednesday!!
