Brady & Marin

What fun! I was really excited when Marin called me last week and asked if I would take their engagement photos when they were back in town. They met in college and are planning a July wedding in eastern South Dakota. These two have such a genuine relationship! I wish them only the best and thanks for the laughs!

It was a bit chilly but they made it through their outdoor in February session!!! The geese were a hysterical obstacle! ha ha! I couldn't help but to take a few photos of when they came to visit us!

Austin & Erin

What a beautiful frosty morning we had on Saturday! Erin and Austin had a bit of cold to fight through but thanks to their great attitudes we have some exciting photos to show!

I'm excited for your wedding... you two have such a great relaxed approach! It's refreshing!

The more I look over the portraits I realize your genuine looks and can't wait to work with you in a few short months!

My BIG News!!!

Well... I guess to talk about my engagement story I would have to say it started out with a WARNING.... :)

My fiance was to be in court and when he texted me saying he was running late, but that I should meet him at my house instead of waiting, I packed up for the day and left the studio. The studio is across the street from the court house so I see lots of law enforcement personal and always try to make sure I am not breaking any traffic violations! hee hee

I was driving along to my house when I noticed the police vehicle that had pulled out close to when I did, was still behind me. I kept going and when I turned onto my street I glanced back and didn't see them anymore. Then to MY SURPRISE... his lights came on! So I pulled over. He asked for my licence and registration. (as always... I didn't have it organized and was giving him papers like my oil change! ha ha) He asked if I knew why I was pulled over.... I replied that I had no idea... he said my right brake light was out. Well shoot... I thought!!! I better get that fixed and I had no idea! He went back to his vehicle to enter my information.

I sat in the car thinking... maybe I should text Dan (my boyfriend at the time :) and tell him I was going to be late. Ohhh wait maybe I should tell him (since he is a police officer!) that I was pulled over and I may "need" some of his help!!!! I decided against them and just sat there and cleaned my car while I waited!!!

When the officer came back he handed me my information and told me he had just given a warning but that I should get my light fixed right away! Then he asked me if I had ever had any speeding tickets, fines or broken any laws before. I SAID NO! He replied with... "Well there is someone in Nebraska with your name and birth date that has a warrant out for their arrest! and... "Did I know anything about this?" NO.... I didn't know anything about this! He kept looking at me and I starting thinking this was a joke... so I kinda laughed and said "Are you serious?!?!" He proceedes to tell me, "I'll need you to step out of the vehicle." OH NO!!! It was crazy I was so confused and so I asked if I should turn off my car or leave it running. ha ha

While we were walking back to his vehicle I notice the back passenger door open, I looked at the police officer and back at the opening door to see DAN!!! At first he and I both agree that I thought it was just a terrible joke! Then I realized he had flowers and a BIG grin on his face. He walked toward me and I kinda started walking back to my car cause I was crying at this time from all the emotional feelings rushing around!!! LOL He caught my arm, got down on one knee and ASKED ME TO SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE WITH HIM! Well... that's at least the gist of it! I really didn't know what he said till we watched the video! I could hardly stand up I was so nervous, then upset (yes, that's a mean joke!), and then excited!

YEP YEP!!!! It was very memorable and I couldn't ask for more!




Here are a few photos of the ring for all of my family and friends who aren't here and are excited to see the outward first steps leading up to the marriage! OH... and I couldn't leave out the WARNING ticket that I got for a little memory token! hee hee It's official too... even have the brake light in there and then WILL YOU MARRY ME! Just so you know... my brake lights work just fine!! It was funny afterwards... I asked Dan if my break lights really did need to be fixed!!! LOL


I better get back to work! I wanted to share with everyone the exciting news and look forward to keeping you up with the exciting details!!!

IF ANYONE ELSE wants to share their engagement story let me know!!!

Cheers!

Joel & Kelsey

All You Need is LOVE...

Joel and Kelsey are getting married June 26 in Scottsbluff, NE. I can't wait for the wedding these two are so much fun to work with. The looks they give each other out of playfulness is priceless!

Kelsey and I both went to country schools back in the day when we were in grade school. Then every year in the spring there would be a track meet put on for all the country schools. I still laugh at how I would enter all the throwing events like football throw, softball, ect. because I knew Kelsey would be in the races and would no doubt WIN! Ha ha I guess I was a poor loser, but I knew how to get a blue ribbon... stay out of the running events with Kelsey! :)

Then she went on the run track at Chadron State College were she met Joel! Well... the rest is history!

I wish you two the best and can't wait to to work with you on your wedding day!

Clay & McKayla

Wew!!! Just getting back in and warming up my fingers enough to send out a little blog for Clay and McKayla's engagement session.

We were able to move their session up from 5pm to 2pm today and are so thankful for being able to do that. It sure was getting colder and colder out there!

Fall colors, the creek, smiles, laughter, sunshine, long sleeve shirts... and SNOW!!! Wait the best part was the final touch they added with their beanies! :)

Can't wait to check all those out! LOL They were so darn cute!!

Clay and McKayla are engaged to be married on January 2, 2010! What a wonderful way to bring in the new year!

I had such a wonderful time. Thanks for your genuine smiles, your heart felt laughter and for the memories.

Enjoy these couple of shots!

Skylair & Miranda annouce their New Year's Eve Wedding!

Yippie my high school friend is officially getting married on New Year's Eve! I say officially because we just got back the awesome wedding invitations today! I also got the privileged to go with her this weekend for her wedding dress fitting. I can't hardly wait for everyone else to see her in the most elegant dress and wonderful deal she got on it! Great work Miranda! I'm so happy for you!

Karl & Joni's Engagement Photos...

I had to share a few of the hundreds of fun photos that I captured of Karl and Joni for their engagement session. 

We all drove out to Karl's families farm early evening for these photos. It was kind of a questionable day as the wind was blowing terribly. We all kept our spirits up and carried on with the plan! But when we arrived at the farm the wind was still pretty scary for Joni's beautiful long hair.  Instead of starting off with photos we just cooked up an amazing dinner and sat down to enjoy it together.

When we finished up with the last dishes the wind had went down so much more and we were on our way to beautifully lit photos.  BUT WAIT.... if it wasn't enough with the wind... then we had the mosquitos swarming all over us! Oh yes! They were every where. In some of the photos I will be editing them off of Karl and Joni's head as they were trying to hold still for the picture before they swatted away the mosquitos again. LOL  That was so much fun! Thanks for working through all the awesome conditions for the amazing images with the sun going down too!  You two are absolutely the cutest together!!!

These two are to be married next June at Sylvan Lake.  I really can say that they have what it takes and wish them so many exciting moments together.  Thanks for asking me to be your wedding photographer! I'm so excited to see you two exchange vows!!!

NEW Engagement!!!

OH! I couldn't forget to mention that my wonderful friend and room mate for a while longer is also engaged to be married next year!!! YIPPIE!!!  We were able to be a part of the engagement celebration while we were in California. Her wonderful fiance, who is from CA, invited us to surprise her on the night he told his family that he would no longer call her his "girlfriend!"  I wouldn't have missed that for the world! It was so great to see her and share in the celebration! So... congratulations to Tim and Renee and I look forward to hearing all the wedding plans as they unravel!!!  You two are truly meant to be. You have endured more struggles and distances than any couple I know. I am so happy for you both!  Hip Hip HURRAY!

Cody & Jacque

For this session we decided to explore a bit! We ended up going on the backside of the creek were none of us had ever been and found some great locations. This was the first time I got to meet Cody and I can't wait for the wedding!!! These two are very relaxed with each other and really enjoy the time together. Though we stumbled across some interesting sights on our little hike I think the session turned out very well! Thanks for sharing in this exciting time for your life together!