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Ok, I never break up wedding posts like this.  But life is such, at the moment, that this is how it’s happening.  Kristen and TJ’s reception was so much fun.  Since I knew several of the guests from high school, I had to keep reminding myself I was working and not playing!  Everything was perfect- […]

I’m sure most of us would agree that the actual wedding ceremony is the most important part of the wedding day.  Take away the flowers, the pretty dress and even the rings, and you would still have 2 people that love each other starting their lives together.  Normally, however, I would NEVER do a whole […]

If you follow me on twitter or facebook, you know how excited I was about this wedding.  Here’s why: 1- Kristen and TJ are so adorable and so in love. 2- They were really laid back and trusting about the photography.  I got to do whatever I wanted (even during the ceremony!) 3- The ceremony […]

Once all the nerves and jitters involved in the ceremony are gone, you get to see people’s real personalities.  And this reception was a fun one!  Lacy and Brent were so happy to be married and ready to celebrate with their family and friends.  It was at Hoover Country Club and their band was called […]

The first wedding of 2011 is wrapped! Lacy and Brent are relaxing on their honeymoon today!  But Saturday was a whir of activity and emotion as they exchanged vows and became Mr. and Mrs. Lazenby.  We could not have created a more beautiful day if we knew how.  Gorgeous blue skies and a nice warm […]

I know it’s better to give than to receive, but it’s so much fun to receive that we don’t often agree with that statement.  Right?  I am ridiculously excited about the gift I am about to give.  I do occasionally get really excited about giving.  I surprised my husband with an iPad this year for […]

This week I saw a tweet about a contest.  I think my chances of winning are slim, but I was inspired by the idea.  Here is the contest: “If you’re a photographer I want you to blog an entire wedding with no portraits, no details and no staged or directed shots. I don’t care if […]

Finally!  I thought I’d never get back to the computer to blog the rest of this wedding. We left off right after Mandy and Scott had their moment (I hate the terms “first look”,”reveal”, etc.  I’m testing out other options.  Feel free to comment with suggestions on that!)  I whisked them away to do their […]

Mandy and Scott were married the weekend following Thanksgiving and the Iron Bowl.  It was a big week!  But sweet Mandy was a DREAM bride and client and I was so so so honored and excited to be there. Both the wedding and reception were at Shades Valley Community Church (at the old Homewood ice […]

I photographed the sweetest wedding yesterday.  Mandy put more thought into this day than any other bride I know.  Not just thought, though.  Work.  She did so very much of it herself.  I’m getting ahead of myself.  This post is just a sneak peak into their day yesterday. I love the gentle and sweet spirit […]

In July, my 2.5 year old daughter was in the Brauer-Brower wedding as the flower girl.  It was kind of frantic considering that she was two and a half AND our newer daughter was 2 weeks old.  (This event was part of the reason I had a scheduled delivery!)  Would she walk down the aisle?  […]

I love when my brides choose to order an album.  In elementary school, I loved creative writing.  And now that I’m a photographer, not a writer, it’s sort of the same thing.  I get to tell the story of the most important day of these couples’ lives through the photographs.  So, rather than posting a […]

We saw a sneak peek from this wedding way back in July, you may be thinking.  Well, yes.  Since that time, I had a baby, which slowed down my blogging just a little.  But don’t worry, I’m back with a vengeance and this 1st full wedding post, post-baby, is a BIGGIE!! Magen and Trey have […]

Peyton and Pres were married last Saturday. As the turbulent weather rolled through Birmingham, the delight that these two were feeling about beginning their lives together could not be tamed. I’m not ready for the full post yet, but as I’m editing, these 3 images are standing out to me. Simply because of the unfettered […]

Well, I’m sure you’re wondering what this gorgeous couple and their obviously fun wedding party did after their ceremony. Let me just tell you- they danced the night away. See for yourself… Announcing the happy couple! With her fabulous shoes.The happy, bigger, Sanford famThings are starting to get silly!Thank heavens for bridesmaids who will get […]