Monthly Archives: May 2010
I’ve never personally been a part of welcoming our troops home before, so when Michelle asked me to come with her, I couldn’t wait! The atmosphere was exactly what I expected. Everyone seemed to have a thin layer of self-control, just barely holding back the intense emotions beneath the surface. It was a range of emotions, nervousness, joy, some sadness, even a little edgy aggression, but as the plane landed it was silent.
It was amazing to see the families there. I wondered if they were waiting for their mother, father, brother, son, daughter, husband, wife?
Michelle must have experienced a thousand emotions in ten minutes!! This is the first shot I took of her while we waited for the plane to come into view.
The first sight of the plane….
Michelle’s mother….
Michelle’s friend looked back at Michelle while the plane was landing (I just love how a person’s eyes can say it all).
As the plane slowly straightened on the runway, I heard a little child’s voice say, “Hurry, plane, hurry!” It was what everyone was thinking.
The crowd erupted in cheers when the fire trucks welcomed them home!
Michelle waiting for the door of the plane to open:
When the guys started exiting the plane, everyone started yelling to their loved one. Michelle saw Michael, but he didn’t see her. The families were supposed to stay behind the ropes until they completed formation, but the ropes were no match for the crowd! Michelle, along with many others, darted past the line to embrace her husband that she had been without for a year.
Their first embrace :
So hard to let go, but Michael had a lot of people wanting a hug!!
I am so thankful to Michael, his brother, and all who serve our country. The mothers and fathers that pray for their safety, their husbands and wives that ache to have them in their arms again, and the children who long for them. There was a child about the age of my Cody (9) that sobbed while her daddy held her in his arms like a new born baby. I will never forget what ALL of you give to us.
Are these guys just the most adorable couple?? :) We shot their engagement session on a super windy day! I love a little wind, feels good and looks good. :)
Thanks for hanging out with me, you guys!!
We gave a tiny sneak peak of Katie’s wedding earlier…. here’s a few more….
Katie was so calm, just glowing….
Before the wedding, I was told the guys weren’t really into taking pictures. So, I was expecting to have to sweet talk them into taking a few pics, but to my delight, they were up for anything! Even in the heat of the day! :) Here’s a couple of the guys….
My favorite pic of the groom….
Katie’s girls were so much fun! And, let me tell you, these girls can SING!! Wow! They would just bust out in song and it sounded like someone turned on the radio!! 
Gorgeous ceremony….
The best processional to the reception EVER:
The reception was a HAPPENIN’ place! Apparently the bride’s entire family is musical! musical family + musical friends = FUN!!
Katie sang to her man…. so sweet!!
I LOVE the way the groom looks at his bride here…. 
It was a perfectly wonderful wedding! Thank you so much for allowing me to capture your PERFECT day! :)
So, it’s almost summer! :) We have been keeping busy with lots of bridals, engagements, weddings….so, sorry we have neglected the blog! BUT, we are back! And I’ll be blogging all the AMAZING weddings, super HOT engagements, and FABULOUS bridals (of the girls who have officially tied the knot, of course!) :)
But, occasionally we get to shoot a family. The Oswald family has become very special to us. We have enjoyed celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events with this sweet family. We previously posted a couple of their newborn princess and now I’ve finally finished up the rest of them! Here’s a little preview of their sweet family: ABOVE: big sis with big, beautiful eyes! ;)
I am in love with this shot…
I believe this little princess was only a week or two old when we shot these…remind me, Shannon….anyhoo….how gorgeous is she?
sleeping beauty…
And she just wanted me to know she had her eye on me…. so precious….
sleeping beauty again….
just in case you missed it, she has beautiful hair….
Meet little big sister…
We shot this one before she fell asleep! Big, gorgeous eyes run in the family!
again, a sweet moment from the Oswald princesses….
There are so many more to share of this sweet family…wish I could share them all! But, now I must get my little ones to bed! School isn’t out YET!!
