Thank you, thank you, thank you all for such an amazing year!  

During the time that I was making this slideshow (weddings/engagements coming soon :), I was reminded of how wonderful it is to capture life for our clients.  I get teary-eyed every time...  You see, it is humbling to see the number of connections we have made with our clients.  When you celebrate with people during those big life moments (weddings, newborns, seniors, times as a family, etc) you take a little piece of them with you.  I can look back through so many of these moments below and tell you story after story...maybe because I like to talk, but even more so because they have found a special place in our hearts.  It is such a blessing to be able to do what you love and, in return, share it with others.  

As we begin this new year we are so anxious to see what it holds...new memories for new friends and new memories with old friends.  We can't wait to share life with you...it's going to be an amazing 2010!!!

Enjoy a bit of what we experienced with our portrait season in 2009...along with a few pics of Gabe and Claire.  ;)

Jack and Amy have developed a special place in our hearts.  As you will see below, they are not new to this blog.  The first time I met Amy was when I took pictures of her sweet boys, Asher and Cooper, a few years ago.  Soon after, I met Jack.  Soon after that, was another session for the boys along with Jack's proposal to Amy.  From there was their engagement session in New York and now the wedding.  It has been a fun journey and I look forward to seeing it continue.  :)

As for their wedding day...it was simply beautiful...just what they had hoped for.  Every detail fell into place just like it needed to.  Amy was absolutely stunning and Jack adored her.  As for the temperatures?  Well, a January wedding in the midwest is more than likely going to be cold...or in this case arctic-like.  So, we worked fast to still capture a winter feel without losing any limbs.  ;)  In all seriousness, we were honored to celebrate with these two and have enjoyed every minute of this journey.  They are wonderful people who happen to make an amazing couple.  I love seeing people in love...we have such an awesome job!  ;)

We are so happy for you guys...love to you both.      

Waiting patiently for his bride...love this one.

Amy checking out Jack...  ;)

The stunning bride...

Braving the cold for a few minutes...glad we did.  ;)

I love this picture of Amy...

I love this series...

The next two are my favorite...

The guys decided they wanted to climb into the tree...  ;)

These next few pictures happened within about 2 minutes, I believe.  ;)  Love it...

Amy told them to bring their boots for a few quick shots outside...and they did just that.

Love it...

Jack...your expression kills me.  I laugh every time I look at it.  

Amy seeing her boys for the first time at the chapel.

The perfect escorts...

I had to share these...  Like I said, it was more than chilly out.  It was bitter, bitter, bitter.  We supplied them with handwarmers or in Jack's case...ear warmers.  ;)

Yes, silly, I know.  We were cold and a bit...desperate.  Go with it. :)

And, if you would like to see a few more...SLIDESHOW!!!

Jack & Amy's Wedding

The "Best of 2009" Slideshows

Things to come in 2010

...and so much more!!!

We hope your New Year is off to an amazing start! 

Or in the words of Claire--"Set, GOOOOOOOOOOO!"