(While Jen hired a photographer, these are a few shots I couldn't resist taking.  I was a bridesmaid in the wedding but it was hard to put down my camera when such an important person was getting married!)

Jennifer's disposition is one that makes you feel immediately comfortable, accepted and appreciated.  Upon meeting her family it was no surprise, as each experience and conversation I shared with her three brothers and her mother and father echoed the same qualities.  Mark was such a gentleman and incredibly enthusiastic about photography which is always fun for me.  He was up for and excited about all of our ideas during the portrait session of the day.

Jennifer was referred to me by one of her maids-of-honor, whose wedding I also shot so it was a lot of fun to see Rachel, in the second photo, and her husband, Tim, again. 

Jennifer is a teacher and to the delight of her students, she invited them all to be present at the ceremony.  It was so cute watching them crane their necks into the aisle to try to see what was going on at the front of the church.  After the service, they all just looked at her in awe.  It was a testament to what a good teacher she must be, all of the kids just wanted to be close to her and give her hugs!

Thanks to Joe Craig for all of your beautiful photos!

Marisa and Mike, it was great working with you.  Your families were and are wonderful and sweet and it was just such a nice day for us!  Couples like you make me really love my job :)

This year, I'll be offering a discount on portrait sessions, as I've had many inquiries about gifting sessions to family and friends for the holidays.  You'll have two options to choose from, as listed below.

From now until December 19, portrait sessions may be purchased for 20% off the normal rates.  That means that instead of the normal (all-inclusive) rate of $400, you'll get the session, online proofing gallery and high resolution disk for $320 (plus tax).  You can buy a session for yourself or a friend so just send me an email and I'll get your certificate shipped out in time for the holidays!  

Additionally, sessions can be purchased a la carte (without the high resolution disk) at the normal rate and print credits can be purchased for 50% off.  This means that a $200 print credit would only be $100.  Please email me with any questions and I look forward to meeting and photographing your friends and families!

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday season!

*Limit 4 per person.  

*Session must be used before July 2012.  

*Travel fees may apply depending on location.

The Lotos Club offered what felt like a regal backdrop for the day.  There were rich colors and ornamental details in every room that truly felt fit for a wedding.  Thanks to Alison and Jesse for going with the flow!  It was a beautiful day.