Jamie and Jon

What a great wedding! Talk about a laid back bride! I knew Jamie's mom, Margie from a few years ago and it was such a pleasure to photograph Jamie's wedding! It was at the Coleman chapel, a beautiful old building. Jamie and Jon had a GREAT wedding party, and they were up for anything! It was so hot that day, but they were such troopers with photographs. Jon was so sweet, and when he saw Jamie walk up the aisle, the look on his face was priceless. Once again, made me teary-eyed!! (and him a little too!!) But don't worry, we LOVE it when you cry!!! Jamie made such a beautiful bride and Jamie and Jon's relationship is so carefree, laid back and refreshing!! It was a pleasure to be a part of their special day!!

Avery

Avery was so shy when she first got to my house.. I wasn't sure I would be able to get a smile out of her! Then her grandma arrived, and we got a few quick smiles. So we let her warm up, then went down to the grass to play. She found some hickory nuts, and I told her to throw them up for the little birdies in the trees to catch. She was enthralled, and the smiles came with no problem!! What a sweet little girl! I'm so glad I was able to take her pictures!

Sweet, Fresh New Little One!

I love newborns.. they make my heart melt...in a way that only those little newborns can! Little Natalie was no exception for sure.. the first time I saw her, she made my heart melt.. and is it any wonder! Look at her! :) Mommy and Daddy were pretty enthralled with her too, so I had to give her back! But I thoroughly enjoyed my few hours with her and can't wait to watch her grow. One more thing I love about my job....

And I can't forget.. a shout out to my friend Andrea who made her adorable headbands, and was my helpful creative director in setting up some of the shots.. getting the fresh peonies was a little tricky, but worth it, don't you think? Having Andrea in my life has given me quite a creative boost.. my home decorating, my wardrobe, and my photography.. what a great gift..don't you just love friends like that? Enjoy :)

New Venture

I'm excited to announce a new business venture!! I've decided to merge with another photographer.. she's such a great girl.. we like to think we're 'kindred sprits'.. to those of you who were Anne of Green Gables Fans, you know exactly what I'm talking about! She's the mom of three great kids, one of whom is in my daughter Katlyn's class. She's an amazing graphic design artist and photographer, but doesn't love the business side of things.. talking in front of people, etc... I've had plenty of experience in that area, but as she says, "shudder to open up photoshop" for anything other than editing photos.. she is a genius with that and designing. We decided after photographing all of the NLSC's spring soccer photos.. well.. we just work better together. We feed off each other's creativity and imagine the great things we can do together. If I only had a nickel for every time I said.. I wish someone else was here with me during this shoot, who thinks and shoots just like I do... Well, that's Niki! I just love her! :) So, to my brides that have weddings this summer, fear not.. you may just get two photographers instead of just one... YEAH!

These are some photos we took of each other at PCN :)

I can't imagine the fun we're going to have..............

See her website for more info..

www.threescompanyphotography.com/blog

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