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    7-31-08

    Couples

    Ellie and Dave - Engaged!

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    s I said yesterday, Ellie has left the building. She and her fiance are on their way back to Georgia ( probably only a few hours away from being home). But, before they left, I just HAD to do an engagement session for them. They are getting married on January 24 in Atlanta, which was a big bummer for me since "Lil P" will hopefully make his/her first appearance about a week before then. So, I will not be doing their wedding, but I know that she has great taste and has found the perfect photographers for them! But, I am still allowed to be bummed... especially after how much fun I had with them on Tuesday morning- even though it was about 6am! I have had the worst time narrowing down these images; they were just all smiles and gushiness all morning long! With that said... Happy viewing!

    Yes, Chris, they are headless, but check out her bling!! b-e-a-utiful!! (Chris seems to think cutting off a subject's head is about like cutting off just their feet- which was something I critiqued him on in his first year shooting with me... NOT the same! right?)
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    So sweet!
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    I really love this one... especially because Dave was whispering some sweet nothings in her ear.
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    A little silhouette. It was a little overcast, so even though I tried with all my might for Ellie, there was no flare to be had.
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    Another one for Chris. haha! I love it! I know Ellie will too because (a) she likes headless shots, (b) she loves her cowboy boots, (c) she loves that yellow chair of mine, and (d) she loves Dave and he's in there, too. ;-)
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    I think this is my favorite of the day. I sure do love it!
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    Okay, I got a little flare with the chair and the couple... over the there. (i make myself laugh when I rhyme... sorry). :-)
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    Alright... so, Dave admitted to it. He loves frolicking... especially with Ellie, so without any cues from me, they did this. And, I love ALL of these shots!! It is a miracle they are sharp and in focus because I was seriously laughing at Dave in these.
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    And everyone says... "awh!"
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    Love this one, too... a lot!
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    Ellie wanted to be sure to grab a few behind my studio as well. This is my favorite one from back there!
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    Just as we were heading out, I noticed this spot that I had never looked at before. I like it!
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    Alright, well, Baby Sophie's pics are almost eternally rescheduled due to rain. We are trying again for next Monday since it is supposed to rain tonight. :-( Everyone cross your fingers! I have some very special visitors this weekend, also- mom and grandma, and then, an engagement shoot whenever the weather cooperates with Alex & Debbie. But, no more blogging until Monday... just a little break.

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    7-30-08

    Couples

    Bridget and Chris - Engagement Session

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    he weather here has been so tricky lately... we had to reschedule Baby Sophie's shoot because the sky went from clear blue to black in a matter of 20 minutes on Thursday evening. And, I ALMOST was going to have to do another impromptu indoor shoot on Saturday. Fortunately, the sky decided to stop crying so much and let us have our outdoor engagement session with Bridget and Chris out at John Brown Farm. So gracious for that! Happy viewing!

    I love the natural laughter Bridget freely gives!
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    The pond was perfectly still, so i tried some shots with their reflections.
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    If you could've only seen us all when I was grabbing this shot. Prego me up on the top of a HUGE sharp boulder with Bridget laying at the bottom and Chris trying to kiss her without falling.
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    If you can't tell yet that I am obsessed with tall grass, just wait for the next engagement shoot I will post!
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    Bridget thought that her goods were showing when Chris swooped her up. Haha! I love her face!
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    Another reflection shot... amazing that the reflection was sharper than the real deal. Love it! A lot.
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    Also love this...
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    They were all smiles by the end.
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    Our intern Ellie is gone now, but before she and her fiancé left to go back to Georgia, I did a shoot for them! Sooo... that will be up tomorrow!


    7-28-08

    News

    Jatha and Andy - Valcour

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    n Friday morning, Ellie and I headed over to the Plattsburgh area for Jatha & Andy's wedding at Valcour Conference Center. This was such a great wedding! And not just because everything ran so smoothly... it was because there were constant smiles on EVERYONE'S faces all day long. The day was just full of joy! Of course, that made our jobs easier. Congrats you guys, and happy viewing!
     
    i love this one!
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    Also love that you can see all three bridesmaids in this one.
    dsc_0268.jpgI couldn't decide on my favorite of the beautiful bride Jatha... this one...

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    or this one?
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    i really liked the simplicity of the flowers... very garden-esque.
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    Andy was so excited to be getting married to Jatha!
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    Ellie grabbed this shot of Jatha just before she walked down the aisle.
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    LOVE this! Andy's face just as Jatha got down to the bottom of the aisle... in place to get hitched!
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    the group shot.
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    Jatha & Andy allowed plenty of time for us to walk all over the property and across the road to get a wide variety of shots.
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    love this!
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    I mean, they couldn't stop grinning!
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    well, maybe for a minute... so sweet!
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    Jatha really wanted some shots in the tall grass. it wasn't quite tall enough to stand in, but I still love it!
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    the rings!
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    You know, we really appreciate it when people allow us to eat at a table... but, Jatha took it to a new level with the place card!  (We also got fed right after the wedding party- so we were ready to start working as soon as they were ready to get the party started)
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    the first dance... so many sweet shots from this, but this was my favorite.
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    Love this one of Andy and his mom!
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    I grabbed this shot super quickly.  I just couldn't help it!  Cute baby (belonged to a bridesmaid)
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    This sweet couple is celebrating their first anniversary soon.  Jatha & Andy wanted me to grab a few shots of them as an anniversary present.
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    Congrats again! I did an engagment session on Saturday, and I am doing another special one tonight! So, stay tuned for more blogging this week. August will be a little nutty... we have a lot going on- both personally (with visitors) and in the business.

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    7-23-08

    Seniors

    The Hoy Family

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    first met this family at Erin & Damon's wedding over 2 years ago... many of you long time blog stalkers may recognize the oldest daughter immediately from the famous shot of her wincing while her mom put some eye shadow on her. Anyway, we have been trying to schedule this shoot for about a year now, and of course, it was POURING down rain just minutes before they arrived for their "outdoor" shoot. So, we made do with what I have available in my studio. I love them! Happy viewing!

    Love this one of Jack and his dad!
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    Sweet Olivia.
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    Sweet Reah.
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    Although we grabbed some great shots of Jack... this is probably the most realistic to the shoot. He mostly didn't love the confined spaces we had to work with. But, I love his face on this!
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    One of our favorites of the day!
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    Love it!
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    I just love the freedom in this- it was NOT posed. They just piled in!
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    LOVE this one, too!
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    Another clear picture of the shoot... I love photographing babies and kids because you never know what you will get.
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    Sweet mother and daughter...
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    The girls decided to play in the rain a little at the end. Love this one!
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    Thanks guys! We are photographing Baby Sophie again tomorrow in Lake Placid... and then Jatha & Andy's wedding on Friday... and then another engagement shoot on Saturday. Get ready for more!

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    7-22-08

    Weddings

    Crystal and Craig - Long Lake Wedding

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    ongrats to Crystal and Craig! Ellie and I had a wonderful time at the wedding, even though the bugs ate us alive (a theme for summer 2008 weddings?). Trillium in Tupper Lake did the flowers, which were beautiful! And Lake Flour Bakery made the yummy cake... two of my favorite vendors! The whole thing was pulled off brilliantly by Sherry Crouse of A Reflection of You. Happy viewing!

    Kris at Trillium actually made the entire arbor they were married underneath!
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    Just married.
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    The Long Lake beach.
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    Sure, they were sitting in the gravel on the side of the road, but check out those lilly pads!
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    LOVE this one!!
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    Sweet moment.
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    favorite of the day! The more I look at it, the more I like it!
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    Also, love this one...
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    First dance.
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    Sweet dance with Craig's mom.
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    This one makes me smile... Crystal dancing with Craig's dad!
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    Fireworks! Love them!
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    Really love that it looks like Crystal's sparkler is lighting the sky... really, more fireworks. So fun!
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    Last shot as we left... chocolate fountain! This guest REALLY enjoyed it! haha!
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    Congrats again! Check back tomorrow for the Hoy family pictures.

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