Benjamin-Oglesby Wedding

Posted on April 2, 2013 by bsome under Children, Family, Uncategorized, Weddings

The beauty of this day truly caught me off guard. I dropped my kids off with their grandpa and hopped on the interstate to Lauren and JoAnn’s wedding. It was a nice day. *for once* I mapped my way to Lauren’s mother’s farm where I found family and friends scurrying around to make sure all the details were in place. I blended into the background for bit to take some photos of the simple and elegant details. Everything fell into place just in time for the ceremony as everyone gathered in the front yard to partake in the front porch union. There was an energy in the air that I hadn’t experienced at a wedding until this day. The birds and the wind and leaves were all on cue. It was a moment I feel so blessed to have shared with the guests that day and it couldn’t have been more reassuring that something spectacular was happening right before my lens.

Garber Kids

Posted on March 29, 2013 by bsome under Children, Family

These two bundles of sunshine warmed up this cold, wet, gray day in a jiffy!

Kirk Maternity

Posted on March 28, 2013 by bsome under Maternity, Portraits, Uncategorized

Kim originally wanted a wintery shoot but she couldn’t exactly press pause on her pregnancy to wait for a snowy Saturday. And it’s a good thing I photographed this glowing mommy-to-be when I did because sweet baby Kirk had an early arrival!

Morris Kids

Posted on March 28, 2013 by bsome under Children, Family, Portraits, Uncategorized

Spending time with the Morris family was a great way to spend this particular Saturday afternoon. It was refreshing to see a big sister tend to her little brother so well! So much love.

Leary Reception

Posted on March 27, 2013 by bsome under Children, Portraits, Weddings

If you’ve ever met Brian & Reshella, you probably know that there is no better woman to handle all that is Brian than Rashella. They play off of each other so well and it is a joy to be in their presence. They tied the knot over the summer, somewhere in paradise, and had their reception at Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club. We zipped around the course on two wheels of a golf cart, laughing and snapping photos.

Jody and Ava

Posted on March 27, 2013 by bsome under Children, Family, Uncategorized

This mother-daughter duo is pure entertainment. I’ve known Jody for well over 10 years and seeing her with Ava is so heartwarming. They are like two peas in a pod. You can’t tell it by the smiles in the photos but on the day of this shoot it was hot outside! By the end, Ava was ready to curl up with her mama and take a mid-day siesta.

Miller Wedding

Posted on March 26, 2013 by bsome under Portraits, Uncategorized, Weddings

I have photographed Rachel and Daniel’s family in the past and they are so much fun to be around. They’ve made me feel like an adopted member…which I am totally cool with. At one point during the wedding a family member made me put my camera down, fill a plate with food and down a beer. True story. This was a down home, intimate wedding that I am so happy I was a part of .

Laz-Dennis Engagement

Posted on March 23, 2013 by bsome under Engagement, Uncategorized

A promising 60% chance of rain didn’t stop these two from making the trek from Richmond to the ‘burg. Not nobody not nohow! The grey clouds chased us, the thunder roared, and the rain did fall…but the weather forecast did not warn us of the gigantic spiders! *yehehegh* Amanda and Pete might be one of my favorite couples to shoot…and man they make me look good! So naturally loving and genuine. Who wouldn’t want to take pictures of that?

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Brenda and Colonel

Posted on March 20, 2013 by bsome under Horses, Portraits, Uncategorized

For Valentine’s Day Brenda’s husband gave her a surprise photo shoot with the love of her life…her horse, Colonel. I’m a little skittish around animals and that makes them skittish around me…and that makes me a giant woman-child. Seriously, it’s not pretty. When I saw this beast I shrunk in my boots. Horses are huge! Brenda laughed-I was nauseous with fear. I quickly relaxed, observing Brenda and Colonel’s very special relationship. He was calm and gentle to her touch.

Ludwig Family

Posted on March 16, 2013 by bsome under Children, Family, Portraits, Uncategorized

Aaron and Patrice asked me to take photos of their family after I shot a few images of their daughter at a mutual friend’s baby shower. “If you can get a good picture of Lucy then you must be good,” they told me. *glow* No pressure. Here are some shots from my afternoon with the Ludwig Family.