*S* FAMILY – WILLIAMSPORT FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Filed under: family,kiddos,portraits — admin at 7:59 am on Saturday, October 24, 2009

Shannon contacted me through FACEBOOK – I took photos of her son last fall with Jenna’s son (Shannon’s boyfriend is Jenna’s brother) – again that Jenna pops up!

Shannon wanted some photos of her sweet family at their home outside of Williamsport – it was a chilly day – of course – but we got GREAT shots!

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HOW CUTE IS HE!

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Thanks again Shannon – can’t wait to do it again!

*V* FAMILY – MANSFIELD FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Filed under: family,kiddos,portraits — admin at 7:23 am on Saturday, October 24, 2009

Jenna & Dave – OH HOW I LOVE THEM!

I photographed their wedding in December of 2006 and have been taking pictures of them ever since!

Jenna is close to 90% of the reason that photography blew up for me. She has spread the word ALL around Troy and almost every contact I get is traced back to Jenna.

Jenna and I met through a God appointment. I’m pretty sure I’ve told the story before – but if not – here is a quick recap. Jared and Dave went to high school together and we ran into him in Wal*Mart one night where he mentioned that he was getting married. He was waiting for his sweetie to get off work – she worked at Subway in Wal*Mart – she zoomed by with a big dumpster and we were introduced. I mentioned that I was getting into photography and was more than willing to help with anything!

We hit it off right away and have been friends since!

Jenna & Dave are expecting their second sweetness in November and I wanted to capture this time for them …

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Such a handsome little guy!

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Jenna & Dave – thanks soooooooooo much for your friendship and confidence in me!

*D* FAMILY – MANSFIELD FAMILY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

Filed under: family,portraits — admin at 8:36 am on Friday, October 16, 2009

I met Tasha through FACEBOOK – and we set up a session with her sweet family!

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You guys were troopers in the chilly weather! Can’t wait to see you for a snowy session! You can check out their complete collection in the GALLERY!

*R* FAMILY – MANSFIELD FAMILY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

Filed under: babes,family,kiddos,portraits — admin at 9:21 am on Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Corrin contacted me after seeing my website on the Chamber of Commerce website! We met last Sunday – the 4th – for a family session with her hubbie and 3 cute kiddos!

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Thanks again *R* fam! Can’t wait to do it again!

*V* FAMILY – MANSFIELD FAMILY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

Filed under: family,portraits — admin at 11:11 am on Friday, October 2, 2009

I’ve known this family for about 3 years I think – and they have NEVER had a family photo done!

I knew JUST where to take them!

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HOW CUTE ARE THEY?

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Thanks again guys – it was SO MUCH FUN!

Remember to check out their gallery for their complete collection!

*B* FAMILY – TROY FAMILY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

Filed under: family,portraits — admin at 10:56 am on Friday, October 2, 2009

I met Jamie through FACEBOOK and the *E* wedding this past August.

Jamie is one of Amanda’s close friends and saw my pictures on her FACEBOOK. She wanted to set up some family photos on their farm – she had one shot in particular that she wanted …

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She wanted the corn on both sides of the road with their sweet family walking hand in hand. The sky is VERY friendly at this point!

Jamie and I had made this appt. for Monday the 28th – praying that the rain would hold off. I was filling in at Phoenix that day so I needed to drive to Troy @ 5 when I got off. I called her in the morning to tell her that we should cancel – it was DARK and DREARY and POURING DOWN RAIN! We postponed it till the next night. Two hours later – it was sunny and GORGEOUS! I called her back and told her that we should do it – then it started raining again – but I kept praying the weather would hold off for us!

It was COLD and WINDY on the top of their hill – but we managed and got some GREAT shots!

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I love how their hands are folded the same way! This little guys was NOT cracking a smile for me – but we got some cute shots!

We took a chilly – bumpy 4 wheeler ride up to the PERFECT spot!

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I LOVE THAT SHOT!

Thanks again *B* family! It was a great session – and you guys stuck it out in the cold and wind! Can’t wait to do it again!

Make sure to check out the gallery for their complete collection!

*C* WEDDING – ATHENS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Filed under: family,marry me,wedding — admin at 9:58 am on Friday, September 25, 2009

My sister’s wedding! I was the Matron of Honor – wedding planner – photographer – all around WE NEED THIS girl!

I tend to take on too many things – I am a firm believer in “if you want it done right – DO IT YOURSELF”.

Friday night was the rehearsal and the intended evening to decorate – but it rained and blew all night – we stood out in the sprinkling for the rehearsal really quick and then gathered back inside for burgers and dogs!

Samm has THE WORST LUCK on the face of the planet – and she KNEW it was going to rain on her wedding day – I kept telling her it was going to be PERFECT!

We woke up Saturday morning to misty, foggy, chilly weather – but NO RAIN!

All day we prayed that God would keep us in a snow globe – NO RAIN – we didn’t have much sunshine – but I like shooting on cloudy days!

The wedding was gorgeous – I am STILL exhausted – and I can’t wait for her TRASH THE DRESS in NYC later in October!

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BEAUTIFUL!

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I LOVE how tan she makes me look!

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My cousin Vanessa & I – I should mention that Aunt L was the AWESOME photog behind most of the photos that I am in!

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Amanda – one of Samm’s friends at work is on the far L then our cousin Heather – Samm – me – Heather’s mom LuAnn and Luann’s youngest daughter Vanessa!

Samm was really nervous about her bouquet – we weren’t sure if the explanation we gave to the florist would come out the way she wanted – but it turned out so BEAUTIFUL!

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I really thought that “bald” guy on the L was cute!

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Our cousin Zach and his nephew Darrell – pretty much describes both of their moods the entire day …

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Mom is trying to put Samm’s cowboy boots on – which I neglected to get a picture of – even though it was on my mental checklist!

Please note – this is BEFORE the wedding even began!

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LOOK AT THAT POUT! This is my friend Johna’s sweet little girl – she was so confused!

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All better – for a minute!

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I LOVE that shot of Xavier waiting for Samm! GREAT JOB AUNT L!

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The picture that describes our relationship!

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She will probably kill me for posting this – but look at that RIDICULOUSLY happy smile!

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Our brother Derek and cousin Megan performed the ceremony – it was BEAUTIFUL!

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Our parents are SO HAPPY that there are no more weddings to be planned!

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The whole family – minus Derek’s wife Jessica – she couldn’t get time off work to come up (insert sad face).

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Thank you PM for getting this shot!

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Holly Campbell made this cake – SHE IS AMAZING! Samm nearly cried when she had to cut it!

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CHUBBY SWEETNESS!

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Derek is a cowboy deep down – don’t let him fool ya!

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There are so many more images in the GALLERY and then so many more that I had to leave out – I could have posted them all!

Thank you Jesus for keeping us in that snow globe – it rained all around us – but not on my parents property!

Thank you PM – my wonderful in-laws – Johna & Macy – Bwyn and her fam – Megan & BJ & Jessup – Holly & Amy – for the trek you made to attend! It meant so much!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME and helped with ANYTHING and EVERYTHING!

Congrats baby sis and X!

PA REN FAIRE – 8th ANNUAL TRIP

Filed under: bardenisms,family — admin at 3:49 pm on Thursday, September 24, 2009

My dad is insane!

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He made this armor again for the Ren Faire and wore it ALL DAY LONG!

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That is NOT a toy hammer – VERY HEAVY – again – INSANE!

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We made our yearly trek on August 29th of this year!

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STILTS – not creepy.

BABY SHOES on the ends of stilts – CREEPY!

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LOOK AT THOSE CHEEKS!

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puppets – creepy

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sad elephants – not creepy

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We had a great time – and will more than likely be back next year!

*B* – ATHENS FAMILY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

Filed under: babes,family,portraits — admin at 10:20 am on Tuesday, September 8, 2009

My cousin Heather and her boyfriend Steve had a baby in July – *B*. I posted a few shots of him when I visited them in the hospital – and I saw him again for a quick session at my parents!

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Heather – he is such a sweetie! Thanks for coming up to the house!

SAMM’S BRIDAL SHOWER

Filed under: family — admin at 6:49 am on Friday, August 21, 2009

On Sunday I held a bridal shower for my sister – in the blistering heat!

Holly delivered her cake – which was SO GOOD!

Holly is also doing her wedding cake – which we are all excited to see!

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Holly took this photo of the cake – it was a white cake with raspberry filling and cream cheese icing! SO VERY GOOD!

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Samm LOVES baby ducks so Holly made a Mr. & Mrs. baby duck for the “topper”.

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Samm LOVES SAPPHIRE – and her engagement ring is so gorgeous!

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I asked Samm a series of questions about Xavier – for every one she got wrong she had to put a ring pop on a finger and then open that many presents with the rings on her fingers! It was pretty funny!

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Thanks to mom, Connie, Courtney, Mel, LuAnn, Vanessa, Gramma G, Aunt Deb, and Aunt L for coming!

Thanks again Holly for the cake – I still have some in my fridge!

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