The colors of the rainbow.

I've been listening to U2 more than normal lately which honestly isn't saying much since they are always in the rotation of music floating through my ears. However, I recently watched an interview that Bono and the Edge did with Elvis Costello on the show, Spectacle. It was beyond inspiring. I really can't even begin to describe how beautiful it was. Anyway, now I'm off topic. My point was I've been listening to U2 more than normal lately and oftentimes there are specific lyrics I just can't seem to get out of my head.

"after the flood all the colors came out..."

"I will not forsake the colors that you bring..."

"let's see colors that have never been seen..."

Color has always been something that I've connected to. And there's rarely a color that I don't just love. So on that subject, I put together a post with the colors of the rainbow. Remember, ROY G. BIV? You're in luck because I do, too!















Happy day to you!

Classic.

I found this little gem from last fall while going through pictures today. It made me smile. The only real surprising thing about this photo is that I'm not making the same face as my dad.

Today.

It's been a rough one. The kind we all have here and there. I just needed a little something to make me smile. Husband took this Polaroid of me just hanging out in the ocean back in September.



Also, a friend sent me this. It did the trick as well.


Here's hoping your Monday was better than mine! Thank goodness tomorrow is a new day.

Hugs.

Sneak Peek Sunday!

Recently, Tracy and I took off on a photo adventure in her 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne. 2012 was knocking on the door and was promising to be a big year for her - major birthday and landmark anniversary. She wanted to do this shoot as much for herself as for her husband. I'm just glad I was along for the ride.

I call this week's Sneak Peek Sunday the Legs Edition. Hers go on for days and days.

A Timeline: Sophia

It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of my returning clients. In the past year and a half I've had the honor of photographing the beautiful Sophia on five different occasions. Five! Each time has been so much fun - even the time I knelt right down into some dog doo in the middle of the park (thank God for moms who always have baby wipes within reach!). Apparently if I'm not falling out of canoes and teepees, I find myself falling into other messes. Literally.

So here's the pretty girl from age 3 months to 18 months. And what a doll she is!

The First Look.

When meeting with my brides prior to the wedding one of the questions I always ask is if they'd like to do a "First Look" with the groom prior to the ceremony. This option has many benefits and I wanted to take some time to explain what they are here on the blog. Keep in mind, I completely understand if the bride and groom choose not to do a First Look. Only a handful of my brides have actually chosen to do so. Either way is perfect for me - just as long as they are doing what makes them happy!


(Isn't she stunning?!)

Okay, so the First Look is when the bride and groom see each other prior to the ceremony usually in a more intimate setting allowing them some alone time. During this time, they are able to really take each other in and let the craziness of the day melt away. Sometimes these moments are the only part of the day that aren't a complete blur for the bride and groom!

After the initial look, we usually take about 10-15 minutes for just bride and groom photos and then wedding party photos. We do this now instead of waiting until after the ceremony. With Chris and Nena (see below), we also did all family pictures prior to the ceremony as well. This gave them the chance to go straight to the reception and start enjoying their guests (and the beer Chris had brewed!).

Here's a peek into Chris and Nena's First Look:

December: According to My iPhone

I mentioned last month I'm obsessed with the Instagram app on my iPhone. So much so that if you see me on my phone and I look very busy you can probably bet I'm either looking at pictures from other people's feeds or editing my own. It's an addiction, really.

I'm working on a project right now where I've printed out my favorite Instagrams from 2011 to hang on my fridge. I have a stack of 104 images sitting on my kitchen table waiting for their new home. See? Addicted.



I've even decided to do a picture a day for the year 2012. I don't think it was much of a decision since that's pretty much what I do anyway. Only now with intentionality.

The derivative of my love definitely comes from my passion for Polaroids. And the fact it's on my phone? No brainer. So here we go, life as I knew it for the month of December. (I apologize if this is too many images, I'm not even posting all that I took!)





















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