dave & danielle

It was so beautiful to witness the passion these two share for each other with the love and support of their family and friends.

The intimate ceremony, jaw-dropping venue, stormy reception, (it was so windy that a tree fell on the truck parked just over from us!) fabulous food, and get-away-gone-wrong only added to all that was already perfect.

My job was to take just a few family photos.
Ya, right! You know me...and so do they! (;
There are many, many family photos;
but here's some of the other stuff...

i couldn't resist

a sunny bathing suit
and charcoal rain boots
golden ringlets
and rosy cheeks


i couldn't let the moment slip away


the beauty of her makes my heart ache
to look at her and see her daddy and I
melded so seamlessly together in her perfect features
our love forever manifested in her being
it takes my breath away


I love you, my gorgeous girl...

Cheez-It

How do they pack that big, cheesy taste into every bite?
I couldn't tell you.
Though I'm fairly certain she must know the secret.

photo overload

Thank you, God, for this child.

For giving me the courage to step out in faith.

For showing me the countless reasons why I needed her

instead of all the reasons I thought I didn't.

For her quiet spirit.

Her tender heart.

Her delicate beauty.

Her fragile soul.

For all the joy she brings us.

For all the loveliness that is her.

Thank you.

it sure is a good thing....

that Daddy loves crab apples so much,
'cause he's in no short supply!

Daddy is her very favorite, too,

but you didn't hear it from me! (;

s'more

Between VBS projects and work schedules we had about 10 minutes of light to shoot in.
Here are some of my favorites.

My brother lives here.
This is literally the back yard.
Isn't the setting just gorgeous?

They were so much fun...
Naturals in front of the camera and willing to try anything!

Thanks guys!

I had so much fun, which is just what I needed after a day where everything else went wrong. (;