Kristin and Mark’s wedding is coming up SOON–as in next Saturday :) We’ve been sending lots of messages back and forth lately finalizing details and timelines, answering last minute questions,etc.  What I realized quickly is that with each email, she doesn’t sound more frazzled…she sounds more and more EXCITED for the day to arrive!  I am so looking forward to their wedding being exactly the same!

We planned their engagement session in Celina, Ohio, always a favorite place to visit as it is where my dad grew up and where we visited my Grandparents on the lake often.  I love any excuse to get over there!  We met EARLY to catch some great light which was super bright that day.  Kristin and Mark were instantly at ease and laughing it up…so fun to work with couples who love to laugh!

We started at the lake, headed into town and then back out to our starting point at Wright State.  The campus is right on the water and we couldn’t resist including a shot with the boat.  I also found out that this was actually the  place of their very first kiss!

The theatre is another special place for Kristin and Mark…as the story goes, they first met coaching swim team.  It wasn’t until four years later that they returned to coaching after finishing college.  The fateful night happened when their two teams met to compete and the bet was born…loser buys drinks after (Kristin’s team lost but Mark still paid for those drinks.  Already a good sign!)  :)  The very next weekend, they had their first official date at the movies where they saw Funny People (which they both agree was terrible!).  But Kristin’s version also includes Mark falling asleep during the flick.  Mark still denies it!  After the movie (and Mark’s nap), they drove out to Wright State where they found a bench that faced the water and “made out like high schoolers!”  Kristin tells it like it is….I love her!

Kristin and Mark, your wedding is going to be FABULOUS!  Can’t wait for the day to be here and celebrate with you!!!

This is one spirited little girl :)  Miss Luci is the daughter of my good friend Vicky…she is a little chatterbox and the church nursery resident fashionista!  In a nutshell, she’s just like her momma!  Luci’s sessions often feel like a marathon…and if I make it to the end without losing my breath, it’s a miracle!  She has more energy than any little girl I’ve met!

What could be more perfect on a little girl than ruffles, ribbons and curls :)

Ugh, so cute…Dad’s gonna have trouble keeping the boys away someday :)

Thanks for a fun shoot Luci and Vick!  See you in the church pews on Sunday!

I met Rowan late last summer along with his mom and dad.   They were up from their home near Indianapolis and we snuck in a quick shoot on one of the most sweltering nights imaginable.  Rowan has to be one of the cutest babies with his big brown eyes and chubby cheeks…and don’t you just adore his hat?!

Yes, he was happiest without any clothes on….August in Indiana, who can blame him?

HAHA!!!!!  I couldn’t resist posting this one ;)

I recently shot Rowan’s one year session too…he’s changed so much!  And this time he dons  some seriously cute winter gear ;)  Images coming soon!