A short little sneak peek...

I have been trying to get to this sneak for far too long!  My kids and I were sick last week and this week there have so many things to catch up on and other project deadlines quickly closing in so today I finally got a chance to sit down with this lovely family's images!  Sorry you've had to wait, I can't wait to show you the rest of your images!

Family Fun with a Fun Family

I was so happy to do a family session for a dear friend of my sister.  I am always so taken by her when I get to spend time with her.  Not only is she a gorgeous lady, she has such a beautiful heart.  And seeing her with her family just makes me happy!  They are silly and there were lots of outtakes but also lots of fun.  K man- I owe you 15 tootsie rolls when you come into the studio, I won't forget!  My sister is very blessed to have her as a friend & I am too.

This one just makes me smile.  Amid all the crazy silliness there is so much love.

Lovely, lovely, lovely!

This girl has it ALL!  She is beautiful, smart, funny and so so sweet.  The last time I saw her was at her brother's wedding last fall so it was very fun to catch up with her and her mom and hear about the rest of the family.  I adore that my job allows me to build real relationships that last beyond the session!  I think I found a bit of a kindred spirit with Miss J.

As I talk with the senior girls that I work with I'm always surprised at how different their self image is from what I see.  I hope that by the time we wrap things up they go home seeing themselves in a more realistic light.  I've said before that, through the camera's lens, I get to see people the way that God sees them and I love that these images show just how lovely Miss J is, inside and out.  We should all know just how fearfully and wonderfully we are made.  That we are cherished, beautiful, loved and lovable!

Thanks again for sharing the day with me!  I had a wonderful time and I can't wait to see you again.

Gorgeous fall wedding!

It was so amazing to be a part of this special day and to capture the details and the love of this wonderfully fun couple!  It was a beautiful day in each and every way.  The setting had so many great spots for portraits that gave us some variety, the bride was blushing and the groom completely enamored with his beloved.

 This couple is not only completely adorable, they are totally fun and so are their families!

The icing on the cake was the coolest prop I've ever had to work with- a fully restored vintage pickup!  I could have played all day if we hadn't had a ceremony to get to.

Congratulations!

I feel so incredibly blessed that my 'job' is to hang out with couples like this on the most memorable day of their lives!  Best Job EVER!!

A Family in the Orchard...

I love apple orchards!  My family goes every year and our trip is usually followed by a day of making apple butter, jellies and crisps.  The smells that fill the house are intoxicating!  This year was a little different, our usual orchard didn't have any apples left for us to pick.  But it didn't stop this family from enjoying some time together and with friends.  When I heard they were heading out for an apple adventure, I just had to tag along & I'm so glad I did, even if my apple basket still sits empty.

Senior Guy...

I had a great time with this young man and his mom when they came in for his senior session!  We rocked through the studio shots pretty quickly so we could get outside before it got too dark.  He was a pretty quiet guy so I had a hard time reading him- is he having a good time?  Is he liking what we're doing?  Have we done all the things he wanted?...  But my reward came at the end of the session when he said that he had fun and couldn't wait to see the images.  Yay!  Mission accomplished. Wait no more, here is your sneak peek!

Picture Perfect!

I have to admit that Mother Nature has been pretty good to me lately when it comes to weddings.  The day of this wedding was not a great forecast and with the ceremony taking place outside, I was one nervous photographer!  I even tried to pick up a protector for my camera just in case the sprinkles started to fall, but none could be found.  All I could do was pray and trust that I wouldn't need one.  I'm very thankful that the weather man got the forecast completely wrong!  The day couldn't have been more beautiful!  Everything on this day was picture perfect....

Another fun thing about this wedding is that I have gotten to know most of the bride's family by working with them over the last few years.  Lots of familiar faces in the wedding party and the congregation.

Aren't they a stunning couple?  Congratulations!

Wedding sneak...

I always feel so honored to spend a wedding day with a couple.  Being the photographer I kind of get a behind-the-scenes look.  This couple's schedule didn't exactly go as we had planned (FYI, wedding days rarely do), but everyone got there, the bride was radiant, the groom was giddy, vows were exchanged, and their hearts and the ones of their friends and family were filled with so much love and joy!  And all that made for the perfect wedding celebration.  Congratulations, and thank you so much for letting me play a small part in your day!

Photobooth information:  To see the photobooth images from the reception go to www.junglingphotography.com, find the client galleries tab and then select the Photobooth folder.  The password is the date of this couple's wedding in the format MM.DD.YY.