Katie + Justin ~ Another sneek peek -Part I
I know this post is long overdue as well. And, I'm so happy that I just finished up all their images from such a beautiful day and sent the CD off for printing!! Here are just a few that really captured the day.

Their wedding and reception took place at Majestic Lodge located in the mountains of Blue Knob. It was such a great setting with buffalo and elk outlining the premises.

Katie was truly radiant. She was so relaxed and go with the flow kind of gal. No other words to describe other than simply beautiful.

I have to give it up to the groom as well. Justin looked mighty sharp and handsome sporting the pinstripped tux. Not to mention his groomsmen as well.

Stay tuned...part two is on the way.

I just knew.
I just knew. I knew from the very minute I pressed the shutter that this was the one. The one that I had finally captured the true her. The one that spoke to me the most. The one where it made my heart swell. The one I knew I would cherish forever. The one the I knew was just perfect too me. The one where I could not wait till I could go home and order the biggest print ever to fit on my wall. I just knew. This was the one.

It may not be technically correct. It might not be anybody's favorite. But, out of millions of pictures that I have taken....I just knew. I can honestly say this is the one. The one that brings a tear to my eye everytime I look at it. It's my most favorite EVER!! And, it's even more spectacular framed and on my wall.

I just knew.

Fresh produce.
One of my most favorite things about summer is the fresh produce. I will admit that I do not have the time, patience or even a green thumb to make it all happen. But, I do love the fact that I can stop all summer long at some of my favorite roadside markets and get all the goodness!!



Even if they are not open, they trust you enough to shop for your produce and leave the money in the red box.

You can get everything down to green beans and potatoes!!

Everything is so fresh and crisp looking.

And, the best part.....absolutely delish!!!!!

What you asked?
What's that you asked? What have we been doing all summer long? Well, I just let the pictures tell ya!!!

Nothing better than the cool, refreshing water on a hot summer's day.

Swimming like fish is what they do best!

Hmmmm....not quite sure, but I think he might be kind of working on his tan.

So, yup, that's what we have been doing all summer. Swimming with the cousins!!!.

Breaking the rules.
Awhile back, I attended a photography workshop that stressed ALL the rules of photography. You know the ones, always use the rule of thirds, (if your a photographer, you will know this is the big one) always do this, always do that. But, in my book, rules are meant to be broken. I mean its okay to learn them, but it is also okay to break them. And, I like breaking them! Even when I was little, I had a hard time someone telling me I had to put a stamp on the right upper corner of the envelope. Why? What does it matter really where the stamp goes if it is still on the envelope? I mean you still paid for the stamp no matter what. So, I broke the rule and placed the stamp where I wanted too. And, you know what? It was still delievered. So you see, rules are meant to be broken.

You ask where I am going with this right? Well, at this seminar, they also stressed never go and take pictures without getting permission. Hu? What? Why? But, there is also this little hidden secret/motto us photographers follow....shhh....go tell, and that is "just go do it and ask for forgiveness later". As I bat my eyes at the officer and say "I am so sorry officer, I had know idea I was not allowed to take pictures on this green grass", clearly posted with a sign that says "stay off grass" hee, hee.

So, when I met up with Morgan we both had the same ideas. We passed this really awesome location. Location? Well, more like a hunting camp with these awesome set of front stairs. And, Miss Morgan just happened to mention that she always loved those stairs. And, I, could not have agreed with her more! Those stairs caught my eye from the first minute we drove passed. So, we turned around and went for it!!! And, I am so glad we did!

I think you would agree too!

I snapped this one making sure not to waste time while "tresspassing", while Morgan's mom so bravely made her way to knock on the front door to ask for permission. (see we attempted to ask for permission). Luckily, for us, no one was home.

And, we made our way up to the front porch were I think I pretty much "squeeled" like a pig when I saw this amazing green chair. Morgan I must say that you are simply stunning!!

Morgan's only real request was to have her picture taken with Sophie down on their family owned deer farm. How cool is it that? Very cool!

Even with how pretty the setting was, Morgan's natural beauty put it all to shame! She is such a gorgeous girl and was so sweet to work with.


It was so much fun spending a summer evening with her - enjoy a little sneek peek slideshow below.

Wasting time.
Not that I have the time to waste. Because, really I don't have the time to waste. I have so many things that I should be doing. You know the good things, laundry, cleaning the house.....but, it was the second night of cheerleading practice and it was cancelled already. So, while her brother was at football practice we headed down to Glendale Lake to waste time.

And, I think I like wasting time down at the Lake. It's much better than doing the laundry and cleaning the house. I also took the day off of work tomorrow! Be prepared....a BIG blog post is coming soon....I may just have the time!!!

Details, details.
Oh, details details! I just wanted to share a few of them from this past weekend's wedding.

I am so far behind on blogging, I don't know if I will ever catch up. Details, details.