:: Dan and Nicole ::

It was off to Milwaukee for Jamie and I last Friday! It was a big weekend for the Neu and Davis family, not to mention all of the friends that came in to town to celebrate. This wedding has been much anticipated by many, and all were only too glad that the day had finally arrived!!

One of the bridesmaids, Kristi, kept me smiling throughout the day as she would gleefully exclaim her excitement about Dan and Nicole *finally* getting married. We were all definitely excited to witness the ceremony and take part in the beautiful day of theirs.
I was happy that Rowan Gillson was available to fly in and be my second shooter. He always grabs fun and unique shots, while assisting me with reflectors and dragging along his tripod. It's always good to catch up his latest adventures too…that guy never slows down!

Congrats Dan and Nicole!!! It was fun to be a part of your big day!

:: Baby Sterling ::

They say that time starts to fly by faster as you get older, and it is so true!! It seems like yesterday my siblings and I were scheming up things like tree forts and digging massive holes in the ground. Next thing you know, my big brother falls in love with a cute girl, they get married and along comes baby Sterling!
It will take a little bit of getting used the fact that my big brother is now a daddy, and my parents are grandparents and I am an aunt!!!! We are all beside ourselves with excitement, and I am just a bit sad that so many miles are between me and my adorable nephew.

Congratulations Chris and Megan!! Jamie and I are so happy for you! Megan, you will never cease to amaze me. You did a wonderful job in bringing Sterling into this world, and I know that you and Chris will be amazing parents!!!

Welcome Sterling Douglas, your Aunt Joy and Uncle Jamie are going to spoil you!

Because my brother has been digging in the dirt (long before he rode a bike) and he is now an excavator, the pictures of Sterling on the bobcat, and in the bucket are for his daddy.

:: Baby Cameron ::

I love photographing babies, and Cameron was fun to photograph!! She was bright eyed and quite awake when we arrived, and then after a full tummy, fell asleep and let us move her around. The session was a family affair, with Grandma there helping me with details like the basket and fluffy brown blanket. She had some great ideas!!
I met Cameron's parents, Amanda and Jonathan, a few months ago. Amanda's Mom happens to be Jamie's boss! They are a fun couple, and so happy to welcome little Cameron into their lives.

Welcome to this world Cameron!

:: Joani and Kevin ::

The perfect day downtown Chicago includes the following...blue skies...striking blue water...and cool breezes!!! This is exactly what it was last Sunday!
Joani and Kevin met Jamie and I at the museum campus, and wandered around taking fun shots. Their wedding is coming up in October!!!

:: Heather and Casey ::

Heather is one of my closest friends, and was recently a bridesmaid in my wedding!!! I am so excited about she and Casey getting married next August!! They are such a cute, fun couple and I love how perfect they are for each other :)

Heather - a year may seem like a long time until the "big day" that you have been waiting for, but it will be here before you know it! And then you will have a lifetime of days together! Hooray for marriage!!!

:: Josh & Brittany ::

August 30th was a sunny, not a cloud in the sky day...a beautiful day for Josh and Brittany's wedding!

My handsome husband, Jamie, lugged all of my gear around, while my good friend/assistant Britton snapped some shots and assisted throughout the day. We had fun with everyone out on the golf course, and even more fun through memorable moments of the reception. I have never heard a funnier Best Man speech, way to go AJ!!!

::Justin:Carlyn::

Almost a year ago I photographed Justin and Carlyn's wedding... It was a gorgeous Fall day in the mountains of Franklin, North Carolina.
We were supposed to get together in Chicago before the wedding for their engagement session, but it didn't happen! So, a year later, we meet up in Raleigh to snap a few pics! It had been rainy all day, but thankfully cleared up just in time for our shoot. Enjoy!