Monthly Archives: October 2007

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Happy Halloween!

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

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And yep, the tag is still on.  She thought it was a crucial part to the outfit, and refused to allow it to be cut off.  :)

 

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Amy and Brian are Married!

OK, here’s a sneak peek for the awesome crew from Amy and Brian’s wedding! We had SO much fun with you, it was really a perfect day! Beautiful fall colors, terrific families, a wild and crazy (in a good way!) wedding party, and a fun-loving couple that were so happy together that you couldn’t help but smile!

Amy and Brian were married on October 20, 2007 at Zion Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa.

Here is Amy getting ready to meet Brian before the ceremony….

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Love this dress!

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Her flowers were jaw-dropping!

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Amy….

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We kicked all the kids off of a local playground, and got a fun group shot of the wedding party…

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At the reception, there were some starving artists who carved pumpkins to add to the decor….

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Congratulations, Amy and Brian! And thank you so much for letting us share your day! More to come!

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Jamie and Matt’s Wedding - October 13, 2007

Yep, I am getting a little behind this time of year.  If you’re waiting on a sneak peek, please be patient…I am working on them!

Jamie and Matthew were married on October 13, 2007 at Tanglewood Hills in Bettendorf, Iowa.  Jamie chose pink and black for her colors, and everything looked sooo pretty!

Here is Jamie…

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Love this one….

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The flowers were incredible….by Lynn at Clazzy Designs.  I loved all the shades of pink that she chose, and they all blended together perfectly!

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Here’s Jamie’s bouquet…

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I love this one…

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And this one…

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The cake was beautiful too…

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And here are Jamie and Matt….

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 I am working on your gallery, guys! More very soon!  We had a great time with you in the Quad Cities…thank you!

The S Family

This great family came to visit central Illinois to enjoy the fall colors for a mini-vacation.  Unfortunately, the fall colors weren’t ready to make a glorious appearance yet, but we still had a great time!  They stayed in the neatest Bed and Breakfast - The Barn in Dahinda, Illinois.  It’s filled with wonderful antiques, and makes the perfect spot to spend a weekend…be sure to check it out!   It’s wonderful!

So here are a few of the S family…enjoy!

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Funky Miss B - Senior ‘08

This fun group travelled from the wilds of central Illinois, and I had soooo much fun photographing this ‘08 senior!  I know they are watching for these, and I am feeling a little mean not getting them posted.  Trouble is, it’s just so hard to *choose*….I just keep finding another one I like, and another.  But I am going to post a few, chosen at random because the guilt is getting to me :>).

The best part is that as photogenic as Miss B is, she’s every bit as sweet and fun to be around.   Thanks you so much for a great afternoon…we never did get an ounce of that rain that they were threatening!

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This was before we unearthed a huge nest of red ants…those biting little suckers were none too happy to have their home destroyed in the name of good photographs.

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  One of my favorites….

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OK, guys!  I am going to get back to the rest of them.  More very soon!

A Wonderful Celebrating Adoption Family

I had the pleasure of photographing this wonderful family this weekend. They found me through a wonderful organization called Celebrating Adoption, an organization of photographers dedicated to promoting and celebrating adoption. These two happy kids were a joy to photograph, even though it was a HOT day in October…in the 90’s!

Isn’t she beautiful?

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And is my new friend, who likes goldfish crackers, tee-ball and cheese pizza from Chuck E. Cheese.

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If you have adopted a child domestically or internationally within the past year, be sure to visit the Celebrating Adoption website. It’s a wonderful organization, and I am pleased to be a part of this wonderful service!

Thanks to the M family! Your gallery is coming very soon!

Galesburg Area Brides - Look here!

Galesburg area brides….don’t forget to come see us at:

The Perfect Wedding & More Show

4th Annual

At the Lake Storey Pavilion in Galesburg, Illinois

Sunday October 21, 2007

1-5 PM

Admission is FREE

Door Prizes and giveaways will be given out all day long, including a free rental date at the Lake Storey Pavilion.

Sponsored by the Galesburg Recreation Division.

 

 

 

We’ll be there with lots of fun stuff to show, so be sure to stop by and say hello!!

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