In the South – brides have bridal sessions before their wedding. They use the photos to display at the reception and just to have – it is a FABULOUS idea! I emailed some of my brides letting them know that this would be an option – and Stephanie knew she needed to schedule!

Stephanie and Zackery were married today so it’s safe to show you the photos now!

Our first session was at an orchard in Canton – with her reception gown! After this session I couldn’t find my phone – lost in the orchard forever!

Every bride should do a bridal session about a month before the wedding – it’s so relaxed and you have no place to be!

We met a few weeks later for her second session with her ceremony gown! We borrowed a chair – an old, antique chair from a family friend of Stephanie’s and in the midst of our session it was stolen and we had to call the cops. I felt like I was being filmed for an episode of COPS! The chair has since been found and will hopefully be fixed – since it was damaged in the kidnapping process.

It worked out GREAT for our session!

Thank you so much Stephanie! You are such a beautiful person and I am so blessed to have met you!

We had the second session of our SLR class – taking portraits indoors!

We went over lighting and how the flash can be your friend – or your enemy!

Oh – that sweet babe warms my heart!

I can’t wait till our next session!!

I took engagement photos of William & Kristen last spring and have been looking forward to their wedding!

They were married on May 22nd at the Radisson in Corning on a BEAUTIFUL day!

I had a GREAT time – thanks again for having me as your photographer!!!

Heather is a fellow photographer who needed some photos taken for her website!

I am so very flattered that she asked me to take them for her!!

Heather – thanks so much!!!

Libby emailed me and asked me about coming to her great-grandmother’s house to have a 5 generation session – I was so honored she asked me!

We met a few weeks ago and I hung out with her family for a while getting the shots!

Libby – thank you again for choosing me to capture this memory for you!!!!!

Erica – my March bride – entered her sister into the BEAUTIFUL contest – the story she wrote to me was so sweet!

I offered a special to the families that were entered into the contest and Alison jumped at the offer!

We met a few weeks ago to photograph her sweet family!

I could have just taken him home with me!!!

LOVE THAT ONE!!!!

Thank you again Alison for trusting me with your memories!!!

Ashley & Lance are getting married in September! Originally KT was their photographer (more on that in a later engagement post) but the talented Bridget Reed will be photographing their special day – since I have a wedding already!

Ashley’s parents have a BEAUTIFUL farm in Canton – where we took the pictures!

You guys were so great to work with! Thanks again for having me!

I cannot wait to see your wedding photos!!!!

I met Korilynn on FACEBOOK and through Whitney’s wedding last May!

I took engagement photos for Kori & Dan this fall and have been looking forward to their wedding.

Aszur came along as my assistant for the day!

Kori & Dan – it was a GREAT wedding to kick off my season for the year!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TRUSTING ME WITH YOUR DAY!

Such a GREAT couple!!

Thanks to Aszur for holding that flower SO steady!

Thank you both again!!!

Sarah is the Sayre High School Representative for the Class of 2011! Make sure you see her for a referral card if you attend Sayre High School!

I used to teach Sarah in Children’s Church way back when! The last time I remember her – she was about 6 years old with curly pigtails!

She has grown into a beautiful, Godly young woman!

Thank you again Sarah – can’t wait to see you for your actual session in the fall!!!

Jenny and I grew up in church together and have stayed in contact through FACEBOOK!

She contacted me about her wedding with Heath and we planned it for a Friday afternoon – in Eagles Mere!

After the sweet ceremony – they had a small get together with their families and then it was PICTURE time!

Jenny & Heath – thank you so much for trusting me with your memories!!!!