...Trolley Run!...

For all you runners out there, you know that yesterday was one of the biggest runs in Kansas City -- the TROLLEY RUN! This run benefits children that are visually impaired, and the course lets you run through some beautiful Brookside homes and ends at the Plaza with an after-bash. This was my fourth year in this 4-mile race, and it was a family affair for the first time. My Mom & Dad, sister Abbey and her boyfriend Matt, along with Dave (for his final race ever) ALL participated! While not my course record this year, I did run it in less than 36 minutes and Dave finished right behind me. It was a good time -- even if my Mom didn't win the new car... :)
I have a LOT of shoots to post this week, so check back soon! A wedding from Saturday in Lawrence, and then THREE shoots from Sunday afternoon!

...Meet Jenni!...

For some of my past brides, you may already know this face -- but for some of my future brides meet Jenni! For the larger weddings, Jenni is my assistant for the course of your wedding day! She is a stickler for details -- in group shots she is making sure that everyone has their buttons buttoned, no Livestrong bands showing, and necklaces are all straight. She has my next round of memory cards ready, and helps tote some of my stuff around -- because there sure is a lot of it!

But of course, she likes to grab the camera sometimes and snap images of what I look like when shooting -- it isn't pretty, but at least the shots are FUNNY!! :)

...Danielle & Brent's Wedding Day!...

So last weekend was the wedding of Brent and Danielle -- and it was STUNNING! They were such a great couple, and since they agreed to see each other beforehand I was able to capture the moment so much better than if it had happened during the ceremony. Danielle was just the nicest, sweetest bride EVER -- not to mention beautiful! We jumped on a bus and headed to the Plaza for some post-ceremony pictures, and somehow found a spot among all of the prom people at the JC Nichols fountain. Congratulations to both of you -- the love you have for one another was SO apparent on my side of the lens!

HERE is your slideshow!

...Bella Design Studio...

All of the brides that I have met with KNOW that I always rave about Bella Design Studio. Michelle is an amazing florist, who is so creative! She called me to let me know that she had some new things that she had done, so of course I wanted to get some photographs of them. Check out the pictures below! Contact her if you want great flowers! :)

...A Little History...

If you live anywhere near the Mahaffie House in Olathe -- this weekend you heard a LOT of activity, including cannon-fire! This past weekend marked the 11th annual Civil War re-enactment, and since I have lived here my whole life I thought that I would go and check it out on Sunday afternoon. And of course, I brought my camera...and used some "aging" effects in Photoshop for a couple of these images!

I love how they had the old-style camera out there too -- posing for a group picture. While most people took pictures of the soldiers, I had to get one of the camera! Not to mention the blacksmith, and a young girl who was trying to keep her bonnet on in the wind!

...Danielle & Brent...

Yesterday I felt SO privileged to be capturing the magic of Danielle & Brent's wedding day. I am going to post a couple of my initial favorites right now, and have the complete collection and slideshow online tomorrow!

...A Mother's Day Surprise...

With Mother's Day right around the corner, a friend of mine thought that the best gift would be images of her sister's children as a surprise -- and I think that she was RIGHT! We took these in March, and now that she has given the prints I can post the event! She was really sneaky, and placed the prints into existing frames at the house -- just waiting for her sister to notice!

These two are brother and sister, and I couldn't believe how close they were. It was so much fun keeping up with their amazing energy -- it makes ME feel like a kid sometimes too! And these two have some great music taste -- Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan (I am told this is influenced by Dad) so I had to use Dylan since I am a big fan! HERE IS THEIR SLIDESHOW!

Did I mention energy? :)

...it's like CHRISTMAS!...

So today was a big day for the DHL and FedEx men -- or maybe it was ME... :)

DHL brought my brand new Dell laptop -- so I will be ready for the "One Day Two Ways" Seminar in Atlanta next month. And then the FedEx man brought me the biggest print that I have ever ordered of my work -- a 20"x30" canvas print! And my set of Europe Lantern images for the entry-way of our house. So LOTS of fun stuff to work on today!

Yes, you can see me in the reflection of the screen above!

This new laptop will mean some exciting capabilities are around the corner for my brides -- so stay tuned!

...Erin & Joe's Wedding!...

I already posted a sneak peak of this GORGEOUS wedding from Saturday, and here are the rest. There were so many amazing photos, and a couple like this is what makes my job so amazing! Erin's excitement before she walked down the aisle, and the way they had a BLAST taking so many photos at Unity Village -- thanks for everything guys!

HERE is your LOOOONG slideshow! :)

Congratulations you two -- tying the knot after 6 years!

...Nicole's Senior Session!...

What a GORGEOUS day outside today -- it was so nice to see the sun! Nicole is graduating from Kansas State this May (go Cats!) and wanted to get some great pictures, and we accomplished that for sure. She has a timeless elegance about her, and I LOVE so many of her shots. Just look at those eyes!

HERE is her slideshow!

...WOW Wedding!...

Today was supposed to rain, or snow, and definitely be VERY cold.
But as fate would have it, the conditions could not have been better for outdoor wedding pictures, and the Unity Village was absolutely STUNNING! Here is just one that I couldn't resist posting this very night, the rest will be up soon!

...Alie's Senior Session!...

Despite the cold breeze and sometimes lack-of-sun yesterday, Alie got out there created some GREAT looks for her senior session! I loved the variety that she brought to the table, and I had a blast out at the park with this girl. And she picked one of my fave songs right now for her slideshow!

Here are my favorites, and her SLIDESHOW!

...Two Friends Expecting!...

So Wednesday night my two great friends Amy and Heather came over for a little potluck, and it was just incredible to spend time with these two together. They are both pregnant, and I just loved listening to all of the things that they are going through. It made me appreciate good friends, and knowing that these little things are what life is all about. I just know that the both of them are going to be such GREAT mothers, and I can't wait to see that part of their lives unfold...

Here is a quick slideshow of my favorites!

Enjoy you two -- love you both so much, and I can't wait to meet those little ones soon!