Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Back to School

Tonight students are packing up their backpack, setting out clothes for the big day tomorrow, and squeezing one last hurrah into summer. Tomorrow begins the 2011-12 school year. For Osceola anyway.
There is still time to schedule your senior session, Class of 2012!
Reserve your session date by FRIDAY (Sept 2nd) and receive 16 FREE wallets.
Know a friend who had their portraits taken by Ever After? Ask them for a discount card!



Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Project in Process

Tomorrow. Hopefully tomorrow is the day we do the session I've been planning since May. If all goes well. :) My wonderful models will be my neighborhood kids and my nephew. Take a peek.
Miss E and Miss A... this is totally them.
Kaleb Bug!
Mr J and Mr M, you never cease to make me smile.



Stay tuned to see the magic!

Monday, August 29, 2011

Behind the Scenes...

I was working on wedding pictures and saw a random brown spot in the middle of the grass in one of the photos. I assumed it was a leaf or something, and zoomed in to take it out. I found this little guy.
I didn't have the heart to edit him out. Vickie and Pat, you now have a new friend in one of your wedding photos. :)

Friday, August 26, 2011

Miss C... Just for fun!

Miss C was here in the Midwest for a few days visiting her grandparents, and I'm so glad we fit in this session! Her mom had mentioned a couple of months ago that C was interested in getting into modeling, and when Grandma Kathy called to see if we could schedule something, I was so excited!


Those eyes! LOVE!
Thanks Miss C and Kathy!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Class of 2012:: Shannon

Shannon's location of choice was AMAZING! Its been a while since I took a walk in the woods, and definitely enjoyed this one. She is hoping to minor in photography, so we had some great photo conversations.





Thanks, Shannon, for having me photograph you! Hope you enjoy!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Summertime Frenzy

How is it Wednesday already?
Yesterday's session went great. I had fun hiking thru the woods with Shannon, my fantastic senior of the day. Stay tuned for her preview!
My wonderful cousin Kathy called me yesterday to ask if I could take a few pictures of her granddaughter who is thinking of being a model. My response? Of course!!! So, today I had fun photographing Miss C! LOVE how the images turned out, she's such a doll!
Because no post is complete without a photo, and this little guy is too adorable not to share, here you go!


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Something Witty...

I have a senior session scheduled today... and at a new location! Woot Woot!

Because no post is complete without a photo...


Here's a peek at a photoshoot in the making. I'm working on finishing two hats and pin down a date that works for everybody involved. Think Goldylocks and the Three Bears. Can't wait!

Happy Tuesday!

Monday, August 22, 2011

Monday Mornings

Good morning, readers!
After being inspired by a photo blog out of California, I'm striving to blog every day!
So, here goes Monday!
Check out a "just for me" session I did with a good friend of mine, Miss Gabrielle!

Gabby was one of my first senior clients. She is going to school for theatre at UW Superior, and needed head shots. She is so fun! I just love these!


Here in the office, I have a to-do list a mile long. Time to get back at it!
Happy Monday!


Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Happily Ever After:: Vickie and Pat 08/13/2011

I had the privilege of photographing Vickie and Pat's wonderful wedding last weekend. They are such a great couple, and their love shines thru each and every one of the photos! I hope you enjoy!

Vickie got ready with her bridesmaids at the AmericInn right next door to the wedding location. This group of girls definitely knows how to have fun! I LOVED all of the details on Vickie's dress.
Vickie and Pat decided to see each other before the ceremony so we would have plenty of time for photos, we called it a "First Look". Pat's reaction to his beautiful bride was priceless. I do admit to being a little teary-eyed behind the camera.
And then we moved on to the more formal portraits. Could they be any more GORGEOUS?
I loved Vickie's bouquet! Her florist was Apple Blossom Floral, and they did a fantastic job.

I LOVE this photo. Moments after becoming Mr and Mrs!
So, funny story. In between the ceremony and reception, the wedding party went down town in a wagon pulled by the bride's dad on a tractor. It was a very fun and unique idea. The photo below was taken right in front of their destination. The only hitch (no pun intended. ok, maybe a little) was that there wasn't parking space on main street. Which meant that they pulled around the back and parked in the parking lot there. No problem, right? I realized this about ten seconds too late. I ended up running down the sidewalk. Seriously. I RAN. I must have looked like a crazy person sprinting down main street holding a camera.

Their first dance!
Would you like to know another secret, Internet? I fell off my chair while trying to get this lovely photo. Not once, but twice.


Thank you so much Vickie and Pat for having me be a part of your special day!!! Take a peek at the slideshow below!!


The T Family

I had so much fun photographing this family. I loved how they interacted with each other! I've known this family for forever, and was so excited when Claire emailed me to schedule a session!



Thanks Darla, Brad, Claire, Max, and Anna!!!!

Monday, August 15, 2011

Cousins and Summer Fun

I love family pictures. Especially when they're going to be given to grandma. LOVE it. Miss M and Mr A's mom talked to me during the Polk County Fair and asked if we could do a session with her nephew Mr C. Her location of choice just happens to be one of my favorites. Enjoy!

Ok, Miss M, could you be any more BEAUTIFUL?! She was such a trooper hangin' out with "the boys".
And this little guy, Mr C, is ADORABLE. Both inside and out!
What were we talking about to get Mr A to smile like this? Football. Specifically, the Packers.


Friday, August 12, 2011

Life is too short for bad muffin jokes.

I discovered this fantastic napkin while getting my "tomorrow's the big day, you can do this" smoothie. I took three.
Fantastic clouds yesterday at the wedding location.
LOVE this bridge.
I was testing out a fish-eye lens I'm renting for this weekend. Its impressive.
Stay tuned for photos of the wedding! Check out the couple's engagement session *here*.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

The A Family



Hope you enjoy! Thanks for having me photograph your wonderful family!

The C Family:: Three Generations of Faith, Hope, and Love

This family is so fun! Thank you for braving the rain (ok, more like torrential down-pour)! I hope you enjoy!



Stay tuned for their "together" family photo! Here's a hint: two horses, two dogs, and ten wonderful people!