Sunday night we had dinner with Johna and her family after the photo session and watched the fireworks!

I will have to take time next year to try out firework photography!

Sarah contacted me about two months ago for her wedding. She had booked a photographer but schedules conflicted and she was found searching for another. She had already planned on engagement photos with the previous photographer so we arranged for a session to go along with her wedding package.

We met at Mt. Pisgah State Park on Sunday afternoon to take a few shots. I am so excited about their wedding!

I love her ring!

Thanks again guys – September 5th will be here before you know it!

On Sunday I had an engagement shoot @ Mt. Pisgah State Park. I arrived a little early and took some scenery shots!

My friend Brownwyn LOVES dragonflies! I thought of her when I saw this little guy!

The *W* family – I hardly have words to describe how much I love them!

Johna and I have been close since the day she started working at Phoenix. I know that God put us together for many reasons – we are both slightly crazy – passionate – full of ideas that sometimes make sense – to name just a few – I love her dearly.

Her sister’s family was up to visit and they NEEDED some family photos with TWO new babies joining their family last year.

Johna & Matt had their wedding on the lawn of his grandparents home – making for BEAUTIFUL wedding photos. We took advantage of the same spot for the family photos!

I cannot describe how much I love this little sweetie!

This next little one is a sweetie too!

COUSINS!

SISTERS!

*S* is such a strong spirit and a GREAT big sister!

I love you guys! Thanks for being SO MUCH FUN!

Mansfield held their 4th of July parade on Saturday – our church had a float again and Jared dressed up as Rovercomer!

I took some quick family photos at Ives Run before the fireworks!

I love those girls!

I took some photographs of DAWSON while I was down in Sunbury last month – but one of the band members couldn’t make the session.

While I stayed with the *H* family last week they got the whole band together and we took some quick shots.

Thanks again guys!

Wednesday – June 24 – the GMACC held their annual golf tournament.

I handed out raffle tickets for prizes and arm length at a time – my arm length – so everyone got a good chance at winning something.

I am not a golfer so I hung out at home in the afternoon and came back for the yummy dinner!

Ultimately I would LOVE to be a wedding planner – not ditch the photography – just offer services on top of it!

I loved planning my own wedding. I love helping KT with her wedding. I am loving helping Samm with hers!

When we went to David’s Bridal to pick out a wedding dress I went through and picked out the colors for the bridesmaids. Samm was cool with the choices and so the whole theme went on from there.

I had talked with Holly Campbell – a barden photography bride – after seeing her cakes on FACEBOOK about a wedding cake for Samm. I can’t wait to post the pictures of the cake!

Samm and I have completely different schedules – the only time we could together to make the invitations and work on the jewelry was this past Wednesday night and Thursday.

She loves how they turned out! Me too!

Samm and I picked out the pendants for the jewelry at Michael’s a few weeks ago!

These are mine …

There are Vanessa’s …

These are LuAnn’s …

These are Heather’s …

These are Amanda’s …

These are Samm’s …

I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS WEDDING!

I have mentioned the *H* family before – I stayed with them twice this month while I was playing secretary.

I love them to pieces!

To say THANKS FOR PUTTING UP WITH ME – we did a family session before I left!

Thanks so much for housing and feeding me this month!

We love you guys dearly!

*A* is such a fun, retro, gorgeous chick!

While I played secretary last week I stayed with her family Monday thru Wednesday. Chris & Amy have been so awesome to open up their home and hearts to me. Two weeks ago I took the “promo” shots for their son and his band – DAWSON.

This past week I took some “just because” shots of *A* and family pictures – to come later!

We went to the thrift store and bought the AWESOME blue shoes and the white “prom” dress for a total of $16!

*A* is such a natural in front of the camera. She had great ideas of her own and was such a blast to take pictures of!

And to end the night – a little bit of who *A* really is!

Thanks again *A* – I had so much fun!