Archive for August, 2009

Take a peek…

Take a peek…

So here are a few pics of the new studio! We are finally reaching the end of our long list: painting, hanging, ordering, waiting, designing, etc etc etc. Ok, so not the end, but at least to a place where we can give you a sneak peek… This room is incredible. It is the remnants [...]


Open House + Launch Party

Open House + Launch Party

It is finally here and you are invited! Come by our Open House, we would love to meet you and show off our new space. If you plan on attending the Launch Party later that evening, please rsvp. There will be 20% off discounts handed out like candy, good eats, and drinks for all who [...]


Irresistible Nelson.

Irresistible Nelson.

What’s that? You want a ridiculously cute picture of Nelson? Here ya go! Share/Save


Nelson Family Portrait.

Nelson Family Portrait.

Last week, I met up with the whole Nelson crew. They were all a delight to meet and spend some time with. The kids are so fun, and full of life and laughter. We had beaming proud grandparents with their whole family together and little feet running everywhere…. it was a lot of fun and [...]


Raymond- 6 months

Raymond- 6 months

This little man is ridiculously charming and hard not to fall for. He was working his magic and I fell hard. His mom is incredibly beautiful and hospitable from the moment you meet her. Lisa, thanks for the Diet Coke and I DO NOT thank you for the introduction to those Wheat Thin chips. Man [...]


Family Portrait- Toals

Family Portrait- Toals

This family is beautiful, vibrant and full of little feet pattering around the house. Janel called to do a 7 month portrait of Isabel, but I convinced her to do some family stuff too. My favorite thing about this family, is their honesty. Blunt, raw real people living life. Blessings on your growing family , [...]


I’m an old married lady and love it.

I’m an old married lady and love it.

Eric and I have now been married 4 years!! Let me give you my old married lady advice, I just have one word of wisdom ….. IT IS WORTH IT! We live a life that is open and honest so many of you know we have had our share of tests. Being married is truly [...]


Family Portrait I’m working on.

Family Portrait I’m working on.

So yes, normally when you don’t hear from me, its cause I’m hiding. It means that I have really fabulous things to tell you, but I don’t have them quite done. Well I can’t take it any longer…… Yes, its true, I’m hiding the Toals Family Portrait from you. They are a ridiculously good looking [...]


Previously

Jeff + Cindy Married!! |Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography
Jeff + Cindy Married!! |Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography

The thing about these two… is that they value people. You can tell by every word that comes ou


Going Home.
Going Home.

I had forgotten what it was like to go home. About four weeks ago Eric and I drove south to the town


Aaron + Valerie Engaged! | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photography
Aaron + Valerie Engaged! | Part 2 | Chicago Wedding Photography

Valerie and I had been hoping, wishing and praying for some lovely wildflowers for her engagement  


Aaron + Valerie Engaged!! | Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography
Aaron + Valerie Engaged!! | Part 1 | Chicago Wedding Photography

I don’t know what happened last Friday afternoon.  I don’t know if it was the magical a


Aimee + Russell Engaged!! | Destination Wedding Photography.
Aimee + Russell Engaged!! | Destination Wedding Photography.

Another treat while we were down south was to reconnect with family and to celebrate my cousin Aimee


Amy Wright | Auburn University Horticulture
Amy Wright | Auburn University Horticulture

On our trip south I had the pleasure of reconnecting with a friend and my past Horticulture professo