20111029

{G Family}



Three years ago I was hired to shoot a baby session for Becky, 
and we became instant friends!
I have had the pleasure of photographing her sweet kiddos every fall since that day :)


...and boy oh boy have those littles grown so much since that first session!


I see the true personalities in these littles so much in this image....ah sweetness!

little Mr. C ....love the expression on his face :)

Thank you Becky, for trusting in me to capture your beautiful family yet again!  
Those littles did an amazing job at listening and being good!
I don't think I have ever worked that fast in capture before :)

20111027

{Morgan & Ryan E-session}

Recently I headed out to capture this e-session for Morgan and Ryan,
got lost on the way to their family home...
and ended their session minutes after the "original" start time!

I was early...by about 30 min
Ryan was a fantastic super driver, 
taking us from one spot to the next in warp speed!

They seemed to be trained well from our 1st half of the e-session :)


I wanted "farm land" with all the beauty that comes with it...
and their families just so happen to LIVE on beauty from the country side!
It was a win win!
Complete with railroad tracks,
tractor,
hay,
and my favorite...the tire swing!



THIS is one of my fav of Ryan & Morgan....
I giggles so hard during this part of our session together, 
boy is he a good sport :)

This "playground" equiptment is an antique on Morgan's families property..
which use to house a old school.
I can't remember what they called it, but is sure looked like a lot of fun!


THANK YOU Morgan & Ryan for such a great session!
Can't wait to capture your special day in December :)

20111026

{Private Vineyard, Sonoma County pt 1}

On my most recent trip back to Cali, 
Jasen & I were invited to a lovely party thrown by the VP of his company.

We started out our day at the Garden Creek Winery
and ended it at Donna's home in Sonoma County...

Where we enjoyed friendly competition in a cook off of sorts :)
I was a judge....Jasen was part of the cooking team!
We had all our yummy food paired with lovely wine...ah sweet bliss.
After the competition, we had a delicious meal together outside under twinkling lights, enjoyed music and dancing...and a little guitar playing compliments of her wonderful husband!


They had such a beautiful piece of land, complete with a outside pizza oven/grill & private vineyard next to their home!  Donna sure knows how to throw a wonderful party & get everyone involved in the festivities! Her home was so warm and inviting.....

I want to share with you the images that were taken of the private vineyard....










THANK YOU Donna for your hospitality, and sharing your wonderful home with
 all of us for the evening! It was a perfect end to my last visit :)

20111025

{Thomas, WTSP 2011 Senior}

Meet Thomas....who is going to be soon training to be one of America's finest!

I have had the pleasure of capturing a few of USA young military men this year, 
and each time I feel blessed to have done so!

It takes a very special person to dedicate his/her life for our freedom...

Thomas is a recent high school graduate, and will be heading off to support our fine country 
in the AIR FORCE!

He was all smiles and a definate joy to work with.
I sure wish more young men would be so easy to capture!

THANK YOU 
for a wonderful session Thomas, 
and I wish you the very best in you career with the Air Force!

God Bless you and your family :)






20111021

{Garden Creek Winery}












Jasen & I recently had the pleasure of visiting 
Garden Creek Vineyard...
it is a little piece of Heaven here on Earth!

Karin & Justin own, run, and make the wine at this sweet vineyard!
We felt so blessed to hear their love story of their vineyard on our recent visit....
not to mention, the wine we tasted  was some of the best we have ever had the pleasure
 of enjoying together!

Jasen & I enjoy the art of wine and all the experiences it has to offer...
Listening to Karin and Justin explain all that they do on the vineyard and how much love and hardwork go into running, owning, and keeping this beautiful place running smoothly kept me in awe.
This truly is a labor of love for them, and you can definately see it in their product.
I walked away from this experience with great respect for the two of them!
I feel a lot of people enjoy wine, but have no clue what actually goes into the beauty of it all...
and if you take the time to learn and listen to someones story,
you too will walk away having a love affair with the wine you enjoy!

The vineyard....serene.
We could of got lost there for hours in our thoughts and dreams sitting under the olive tree at the top 
of the hill which looked over the vineyard.
Just taking it all in was breath taking.



Thank you Karin  & Justin for allowing us to roam around your land and enjoy taking images of such beautiful wine country. Jasen & I truly enjoyed that moment together.

This vineyard has tasting by appointment only...
Please take advantage of heading out to Garden Creek Vineyard if you live in 
California, and if you are visiting...I would definately stop by this little slice of Heaven!

Check out their website :


20111019

{Giving is Awesome}



{Giving is AWESOME is back again!}

You know someone. You know someone who's experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. Someone who is always putting everyone else and their needs before his/her own. You know someone who may not be able afford Portrait Art in Photography, but who would truly cherish it. You know someone who deserves a year round reminder of their family's spirit, love, and beauty.






You know someone and I can guarantee it!

I want to know who they are! I want the chance to give them the opportunity to experience Art in Photography. To capture the life and love with in their family.

Their family will receive a portrait session.
16x20 portrait
(3) 8x10's
(6) 5x7
DVD slide show of all their images set to music!







The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must be sincerely incapable of purchasing my services. (being unable to make mortgage payments for a two million dollar vacation home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need)

*The nominee must reside in the Porter/Lake county area. Tell who you know and what they are experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact you and the nominee.

* you must email me the full story to: loveographer@gmail.com by Nov 5, 2011

The winner will be announced November 15, 2011
So get nominating! I can't wait to read all your entries!
Open your heart to someone and give them a gift they will truly treasure.






There isn't anything more precious then to capture life and love between people and create memories for them to cherish for a lifetime!

20111016

J & J e-session

I can say it a million times....I LOVE couple sessions!
There is something so beautiful and inviting about two people being madly in love with each other...
I have been so very fortunate to see so much love in front of my lens...and it never gets old.
With each new couple, brings a brand new unique love story...
a love story that I am always so grateful and honored to capture!

Well everyone can sit back and be jealous of these two...
they couldn't keep their hands off each other :)
soul mates
Their story is so amazing and beautiful...




this image doesn't even do that ring justice...it is the most beautiful, delicate, kinda victorian in inspiration   
ring that I have ever seen...HE did good...HE found the most perfect ring for HER...

I am jealous!
simply beautiful :)




Had a very, much needed rejuventation of hope and peace shooting tonight...
thank you so very much Jillian and Jesse!
Your love is beautiful :)
I feel so very blessed to have had the opportunity to capture this very special time in your lives..
thank you!