What a great set of "I Do's"...

It seems like every wedding I shoot continues to get better and better, and I don't mean the pictures. (though I hope they too always go in that direction) What I mean are the weddings themselves, maybe it's because I simple love what I do that much, but really... It's just great.

I just returned home from a local wedding, which in itself has some goodness to it. And when I say just, I mean, like 18 minutes ago. 

So why I am up, writing about it? Because it really was that good! And they all are, it's just most of the time I get in at 1 or 2 or 3 in the morning. ;o)

Anyway, today, the laughs continued to just roll out. From the groomsmen walking into the church, and walking and walking and walking. The entire church was filled with laughter as they filed in. All 12 of them including the groom! YES! A total of 24 for the wedding party! And a great 24 at that! Then there was the group shot of EVERYONE, the wedding party, the guests and more, all on the steps in front of the church and then... Then we were about to hit overtime on the party bus so it was time to boogie before it got too late. The downside, it meant no Blue Back Square pics... :o( But the good side, there was a 2 minute stop at the cornfield right on the main road. 

Not much time for anything but a couple quick snaps... But making the most of any minute I get is what I do!!! The fun didn't stop there, the group shots with the wedding party were awesome! Each and every one of them brought their own fun and energy into the night...

The twinkies and cupcakes to the late night cheeseburgers... And in the middle of it all was some great dancing, tons of laughs and the smiles all around. 

I just can't stop there... The speeches were classic! The speech from the Maid of Honor... HAHA! So great. Started out with "You guys might not know this, but I consider myself a bit of a loner. I tend to think of myself as a one-woman wolf pack." And for those of you that are fans of the hangover, know where that one goes! It was soo great. 

The polaroids, awesome! The autism pins great... The entire day and evening just seems to go off with a hitch. And I guess what I'm just trying t get at here is quite simple... 

Ada.... John.... You guys threw it down in a great way! Your bridal party was awesome and your day will always be remembered by so many... Many props coming your way. Here's to a life full of love, laughs and photographs!!!

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She said yes... Now we wait for the I Do's

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Emily & Brian! This is them... This is a wedding day that will surely be awesome! (once it gets here...) They'll say their I Do's in 2011, but till then... Plan Plan Plan.

Why will it be such a great wedding, well, other than the two of them being fun, energetic and happy. The details are sure to rock. And if they weren't before, I guess now I'm putting the pressure on. (just kidding Emily, no pressure) I mean, after working with A Thyme To Cook not only was Emily able to see some great ideas, she was able to help create them. 

And that's actually how we originally met. She wasn't even engaged yet but we chatted for a bit and she grabbed my info... Then, some time after, the engagement happened. However she didn't contact me right away. It wasn't till she was cleaning her car and my card fell out of her visor. And from there, well, it's all good!!!

And like I said, now I just can't wait!!! But alas, I have to. Which is okay too because between now and then I have a bunch of other weddings which will rock as well! Even one of her co-workers... Now if they could only hold their dates down and stop switching them up. HAHAHA! Kidding guys.

So that's them. Brian and Emily, Emily and Brian... Here's to the future wedding with all the fun and details... 

(keep your eyes out for a post about the importance of details - coming soon!)

The new children & young teen arts center in C'ville!

That's right, for those of you in the area, this is the place for your kids! 

Something to help create a new energy in their mind, a new excitement in their days and some fanTABulous pieces of artwork for the home! 

River City Art Center is the new art center opening in September here in Collinsville! My own daughter will be there rockin' out and taking some classes and I can say, with 100% clarity that your children will love it just as much! 

From the toddler to the tweens, there's a class for that child in your heart! Day time, evening. River City Art Center will not only provide some great classes but with it's open schedule will surely have the class to fit your hectic days and give you some well deserved quiet time! (all while the kids learn, explore and release their imagination...) 

I can't say enough about it's owner Kate, but really, there's only one way for you to know for sure. Check it out and know I wouldn't guide you in the wrong direction!!!

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Meet Michele and Jason!

So get this... There's a couple from New Jersey, they're a fun couple, full of energy and love... Did I tell you they were from Jersey??? 

So this couple, maybe you'll see the pics and remember they're engagement session down in NYC. Anyway, their wedding day came around and what a day (& night) it was!!!

The location. Awesome place in Vt. The Hildene! It was and still is a Lincoln home... Meaning Abe Lincoln family. http://www.hildene.org/

Such a beautiful place looking out over the mountain tops in Southern VT. YES! You heard that right, the Jersey couple rockin' it out in VT!!!

And not only did the venue location rock, but the couple was open to awesome pictures and making them happen. Looking past the heat and humidity to get it done!

Really, the entire wedding party is pretty gosh darn cool! Though maybe we should leave Officer Bill out of that cool group??? HAHA! Just kidding. Even Officer Bill was cool! 

But wedding party aside, it was Michele and Jason that made the day great. Chose an awesome location, carried on with such a great love and energy through the entire day...

Right through the end of the evening with a broken down bus in the backwoods of Vt. It was just an awesome day / evening / night!!! And will surely go down in the fanTABulous record books!!!

Another great one!

We're halfway through the year and I feel like things continue to just get better and better! And below is just another one of those reasons. Another wedding that simply rocked! 

One of the cutest churches I have EVERRRRR seen, a beautiful day, a great wedding party! So much fun!

Of course there were the cookies that said "Eat Me" on them. Could be taken many ways, and at first glance make you crack up a little. But keeping in mind that the day had an alice in wonderland theme rockin' out made them all good! 

The guys were a riot, the girls awesome and the guests from all over the world!!! SO GREAT!!!

However instead of adding word upon word to the post, this evening I'm going to let the pictures do the talking!!!

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Kaeley & Matt - great couple great fun!

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Kaeley & Matt, a wedding day which will surely be great!!! 

How can one tell just from the engagement session??? Quite simply because they rock!

Of course being a January 1st 2011 wedding couldn't hurt!

I mean, what a better way to start 2011 than with a great wedding with these two great individuals coming together as a life long team!!!

Thanks for the fun shoot guys!!!

What it's all about...

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There will always be weddings that just have a certain "thing"... I can't say as if I know exactly what it is. But a "thing" it is none the less. And a certain day down in Jamaica was surely one of those weddings. The family just had this energy that consisted of pure love... You could see it through the entire day.

Really, you could see it through the entire week. Everyone just having a great time together, smiles, laughs, tears...

The day, the day was HOT HOT HOT, but it held no one back. Nor did it hold any tears back. Tears of joy. Tears of love...

And this weddings was one of the reasons that I feel extremely lucky that I am able to do what I do. The ability to hold such an integral part of a families day. The ability to capture the moments and show them in a way the evokes all the memories of the day for years to come...

At times, I lose track of what I do, I believe we all can at times...

And then there's something so simple that reminds me of just how important it is.

How important those moments are to each individual and family as a whole. Jamaica or not, sunshine or rain... I simple love what I do and feel so lucky to have clients that understand that... And really, what does it for me is the simple kind words that come my way and are never taken for granted. And below, below are those words coming from this great couple. And it's those words that I can not thank Kelly enough for. 

And really, it shows exactly how much kindness and how much love / zest for life that Kelly was raised with coming from her entire family... And for that, I not only thank her, but thank them all!!! 

YOU GUYS ROCK! 

(friends included!!! You know who you are! L-L&L and more!)

"Tim....we received our pictures yesterday (as I'm sure you can tell from my profile lol!). I knew they would be good, but I wasn't expecting what I found when we played the DVD. I never knew that your pictures could tell the story of our wedding day. We laughed, cried, and were beaming through the entire slideshow. Each and every picture you took was breath taking. I am so thankful you were able to make the trip to Jamaica and photograph our moments. I couldn't have asked for anything more.

I should also add that my family and friends have not stopped talking about you since we got back. Everyone was so impressed with your professionalism and laid back style. Our bridal party had so much fun taking pictures they were sad when it was over!!

I can do a commercial for you. PLEASE feel free to hand out my information to potential customers. I will definitely give you a rave review. You are now my photographer for life whether you like it or not!!!

Thanks again...you were the best decision we made with our wedding (besides marrying each other of course!). xo!"