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November 14, 2009

Sweet Caroline :: Indianapolis Senior Picture Photographer

This senior and her entourage totally rocked it for me. The sunlight (although fleeting) was so beautiful so I had fun playing with the light. Plus the wind totally kicked in to give us that complete model feel :o) Here are a few of my favs...

This was the first picture I took of the whole session...the back light is awesome.



Fierce!





Being sassy (with some help from the entourage :o)



Loving the wind here! Favorite!



Just playing around




So beautiful!!!



Here are the girls helping Caroline with her sassy walk...



This was my favorite part of the whole day. Great jumping girls!


November 9, 2009

Kelli + Chad = 1 Hot Wedding! :: Indiana Wedding Photographer

After an inspirational week in New Orleans with other photographer's from around the country, I felt so fresh and ready to take on this wedding. Plus, I'm pretty sure I couldn't take a bad picture of these two even if I tried they're so beautiful! This is another Hicksville, OH bride. So almost all my favorite Hicksvillians were there. We had the most beautiful weather...70 degrees with blue skies...in November!!! Gotta love Indiana! I loved hearing people talk about Kelli and Chad throughout the day. Everyone had the sweetest things to say about them. It was such a pleasure for Mindy and I to get to hang out with them and their whole bridal party. One of my favorite parts of the day was getting into the brand new baseball field in Fort Wayne. Chad is a professional baseball player, so it tied in nicely with our day. We finished out with lots of dancing at the Courthouse downtown. It was so beautiful there!

Okay, enough chit chat, enjoy the pictures below. It was hard to pick, so I put a lot into the slideshow at the bottom :o)

Kelli and Chad thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your spectacular day and for treating us like family. We had a sensational day with you.


And the outfit is now complete...I love their reactions!



See...hottie!



I love this pic of the guys!


This was one of my favorite "first look" moments of all time. They allowed enough time before the ceremony and the lighting and location were perfect. We didn't miss anything as we did ninja moves around them :o) Chad literally couldn't stop smiling after he saw Kelli...

Fav!



Love the architecture in this one!





Breathtaking!




Favorite!



Yeowzaaa



Love this one!



Breaking it down!!!!



Favorite



A sneak peek at the reception





Just press the play button on the bottom left:

Fabulous Julia :: Indianapolis Senior Picture Photographer

I had so much fun getting to know Julia during our senior picture session! She is so beautiful and I love that her style is so unique...not normal for a high schooler...I like "not normal" :o) She is an accomplished bass player and would love to study music in college too! Here are just a few of my favorites. Each picture brings back a funny memory from our session...I hope you think so too!


This is right after I told Julia to give me a "serious" face. Apparently her serious face can look a bit too serious, so we both started cracking up.



She finally perfected it. See...not scary Julia, beauteous :o)



I love that there is a tree growing inside of the building and that you can rock the skinny jean!



FAVORITE!!!!



If they only knew that we almost died taking this picture! Okay, maybe that's a bit dramatic, but it's a better story!



This is what was coming down the tracks. I love the yellow on this train!




Another fav. I love your sweet smile in this one.


Kelli & Chad Sneak Peek :: Indiana Wedding Photographer

I just had to put up a sneak peek before the big slideshow premieres this week.


Ummm, yes, we are at a baseball stadium!!!



This is what you can look like if you check back in later this week to view the slide show :o)


November 6, 2009

Joshua Take 2 :: Indianapolis Senior Portrait Photography

I took Joshua's pictures earlier this fall but he forgot the football uniform...we can't forget special things that help remember who are right now in this time. So, we headed out on a brisk morning to finish out his session. Here are a few of my favorites. Please enjoy!

Favorite!

Fall Family Pictures! :: Indianapolis Portrait Photographer

The day finally heated up for this gorgeous family as the day went along. Our noses were all pretty red at first, but after the sun heated up and we played a bit, all was well. I met Katie last year and feel such a connection with her. So, when she asked me to take some family pictures as a surprise for her parents, I couldn't wait to meet the rest of the family. Oh, and did I mention that she has this amazing business? The Icing Co. YOU MUST CHECK IT OUT! Here a few of my favorites. Thanks for being amazing Katie...
Sisters and brother. Can you tell?
I think Katie and her niece have such a special connection.
Are you kidding me with this back lighting?
YES! I'M FIVE!!!
I think this one should be framed for life :o)
These two have the most beautiful eyes!
I just had to show this one...don't worry, I have non silly others as well.

November 3, 2009

weatherheads and macy

Some of you may remember my Macy senior pictures I posted not too long ago...well I had the honor of taking pictures of her WHOLE family while in Hicksville last weekend! This family is amazing. I had so much fun watching them and hanging out with them. Plus, it gives me hope that one day I can just talk all day with my kids and not really discipline them, change their diapers or make them lunch :o) Here are a few of my favorites along with some more of Macy in her brand new high school. Thanks for making me feel like part of the family! See you soon...







This telephone pole was so flippin cool. I totally want to come back in the summer and jump off of it!



I love the lighting in this picture.



Fav!



Okay, I know it's NOT just me, but this brother looks just like one of the Jonas brothers...I now have proof! Sorry bro, at least it's the cute Jonas :o)


These are some fun ones of Macy that I'm trying out. This girl is talented!



Good idea Dad!




Hicksville Rules :: Indianapolis Photographer

I love my brides. Period. What a true privilege it is not only for me to be a part of a couple's most treasured day, but then to also be their friend on top of it is amazing. I got to hang out with two of my brides last weekend. Teresa of Teresa and Joe and Kara of LarKar. Josh and I were invited to Kara's hometown of Hicksville to her grandparents annual weenie roast. We were in. We were fed well, completely taken care of, loved and encouraged. It was so cool for me to see tons of pictures of Kara and Larry's wedding all over their house. It's like the fruits of my labor were so appreciated and honored. I LOVE you guys! Thanks for letting us sleep in, play with Tippy, hold weaponry, constantly encouraging me, and allowing us meet your family and friends.

Here is a little tribute to the weenie roast of 2009 (Tippy won the slideshow cover award):

October 28, 2009

Leaf Fight! :: Indianapolis Portrait Photographer

Again, what a privilege it is to see the same families over time. I always laugh when I am with this clan. And now...I get to meet a new member coming shortly. In fact, mama was having a few "getting ready" contractions while I was there! I can't wait to meet sweet Violet. In the mean time, here are a few of my favorites with these GORGEOUS boys...


What boy doesn't go down the slide in some weird way?



Love it!



These boys have the softest brown eyes!





This is what we do...we have fun!





They were trying to guess where her toes and ears were :o)







Then they got ME!




I adore the pictures with the hands. I feel it just shows all the love they are feeling and giving to the baby.










This was right before the massive tickles from Daddy. I think they know it's coming!


Bellies Galore! :: Indianapolis Portrait Photographer

You're going to want to sit down for this post. Below are two amazing mamas! I love doing before/after pictures! Here are two couples that are anxiously awaiting their "after" pictures! I can't wait to meet these little ones! I now have a new belly/baby sessions available, please contact me for more information :o)

Boy number 3 for one of the most amazing couples I have the privilege of knowing :o) I can't even talk about them without writing pages of who they are and how their hearts overflow...please enjoy...

Favorite!



I love love love this native New York couple. This was my first time meeting them, but I felt like part of the family by the end of the session. I think you can just feel the love from them (plus they're super sexy!). They are waiting to find out if the baby is a boy or a girl! I'm so excited for them!


































Red Chair Rue :: Senior Picture Photographer





So I've been taking lots of senior pictures and having a blast with each and every one. Behind the scenes I've really been challenged to create an entire brand for my senior business. I decided to work with the talented Patrick Laurent of Patrick R Laurent designs He was amazing and really made me think about what I love and how to get that across to all of you! Finding a name was the hardest part, by far, and that one he left up to me and rightfully so. A big thanks to all my friends who helped hold my hand through this process. Your encouragement and ideas were unbelievable. I finally decided on Red Chair Rue. Of course, there is a story here. Rue came about because I REALLY wanted to use the word alley in the name. It represents downtown and urban, plus it's where my family and friends hang out the most together...an urban dwellers backyard of sorts. However, alley brought WAY too many other conotations and so I went with Rue (French for street) instead. I did take French in school, but it pretty much ends there unless you want to know what time it is or how to ask where the bathrooms are. I digress...

Ahhh, my red chair. I love my red chair. Those of you who have been following my blog may have noticed that my little red chair pops up in many of senior pictures. I rescued it from imminent death by large trash day. Who could throw something so cool away? As soon as I saw it I loved it. I love that someone else saw yucky and I saw texture, vibrant color and potential. I think some people may view downtown like my chair, but I see all of its stories, wear and life. That's why I love taking urban pictures and that is why I picked Red Chair Rue for my new Senior Picture Business.

The website is being worked on behind the scenes at the moment. The big unveiling will be this winter sometime, but you can click here for current information. Until then, here is a sneak peek of the logo I will be using :o)


Logan The Great :: Red Chair Rue Senior Photography

I don't even know where to start with Logan. I had the opportunity to visit Hicksville, Ohio last weekend and that is where I took Logan's pictures. Logan is an amazing athlete. I even got to see his game tapes the night of his away game. We listened to it live at a friends house and the only thing the announcers kept saying was "Logan, Logan, Logan". Not only is he a stellar football player but he is also a stellar young man. I somehow seem to only take pictures of these stand up seniors and it makes me excited to see how my own children will turn out one day :o)

I had so much fun going around the beautiful village of Hicksville (more on that soon). Here a just a few of my favorites. They were hard to narrow down!

PS I get to see Logan again this weekend at his sister, Kelli's wedding!

















Enjoy the road you're on



Sweet Boys :: Indianapolis Portrait Photographer

I LOVE this family. I've taken their family pictures quite a few times now. What a privilege it is for me to watch these two babies grow and become little men :o) We lucked out on some crazy Indiana weather and had so fun exploring around the IMA grounds. They did such a great job.

Here are a few of my favorites!




Doesn't he look like a little Michael J. Fox. SO CUTE!!!













Lots of Mama lovin :o)

























Favorite




I think the water droplets in this pic are so cool.







I'm not going to name names, but someone was dancing like a crazy person behind me :o)








Jessica and Dave are Married!:: Indianapolis Wedding Photographer

Mindy and I had a blast getting to know this bridal party. They were awesome...especially while we made them take almost ALL their pictures outside. It was worth it ladies :o)

Jessica and Dave picked a typical October-ish Indiana day to get married. Cool, yet, warm with a bit of rain and complete sunshine (yup, that's Indiana for ya!). However, their wedding was anything but typical. All of the vendors I worked with were so wonderful that all of Jess and Dave's details were delivered as they (meaning Jessica :o) envisioned. Marie from FCCI had everything perfectly planned out. I think this is the first time we had extra time on our hands as photographers. I think that says so much about the coordinators! The videographers were great, and Mike, from MGS DJs, kept the party going all night. The overflow of roses from Julie's Flowers at Geist were spectacular! I must say that one of my favorite parts of the evening was the "candy bar" which was pure Jess and Dave :o) Too bad we didn't get any gummy bears Dave!

Jess and Dave, thanks for allowing us to be a part of your special day! We hope your honeymoon was phenomenal! Now...some of my favorite pics with a slideshow at the bottom. Enjoy!


At first I just loved the way Jess was looking in the mirror, but then I saw the flower girl looking up at her...perfect.





Classic Kiera picture with a "boy in the background" twist :o)

This should be an album cover to something!



I love it when the groomsmen make the groom laugh. I'm sure it was something completely appropriate as well :o)



Oh, did I mention there was a marathon going on at Fort Ben that day? Um yeah, did I mention that the candy bar was my favorite? Moving on...people kept honking at us the whole time we were outside.



I know my photographer friends out there are laughing right now. There's usually always one groomsmen who supports this looks, but this day I had three outstanding gentlemen ;o)



Are you kidding me with this tree! I LOVE fall!


I always bring fans with me to weddings...he he he...the wind kicked in just at the right time!



Jess and Dave had the best intro I've seen in a while. Robot anyone?


...and a beautiful first dance!



Here's a slideshow of your awesome day. Just hit the play button in the bottom left :o)



October 27, 2009

I'm here, I'm here :: Indianapolis Photographer

My little orchard :o)


Well, it's been about a week since I've written and I have so much to catch you up on. Thanks to all my favorite blog stalkers for always checking in on me :o)

This past week I had 8 photo sessions, 1 wedding, and was out of town! I loved it! Needless to say I'm editing like a mad woman right now. Unfortunately, my editing catalogue that I use decided not to work a few days ago. I have all my pictures backed up, but lost an entire day of editing (enter sad whimpers and awwws here). It's the game we play with technology I guess. I DO have a few sneak peaks of what I've been up to, along with some family pics of a recent apple orchard trip. As I look at my family pictures I can't believe how old my kiddies are getting!

Again, I truly believe that I have the best clients in the world. Although I've had a busy week, I've been uplifted and encouraged through it all. Thank you so much!


We go to this apple orchard every year. My mom used to take her kindergarten class here. We picked some apples this year and had a blast!


My brown eyed boy





I LOVE this picture...classic g'pa pic



X man was in heaven being in charge of the apple picker...plus there were no major injuries, which is always a bonus :o)







#3 ALWAYS wants to be picked up. G'ma ALWAYS gives in :o)



Are you kidding me with those eyes!









The best part of the whole day is have apple cider slushies, or as Ky says, "apple sliders."




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I will be blogging one or more times a day all this week so stay tuned!