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Charlotte & Mike

November 24, 2008 friends

Yesterday I did a photoshoot trade of sorts with my good friend Charlotte — I took portraits of her and her husband Mike, and then she took portraits of me and Pat. It was so much fun! Charlotte, Mike and their dog Ally posed for my camera at Red Rock Canyon, a favorite spot of theirs and close to their home. Mike was a really great sport about it, considering he doesn’t love getting his picture taken so much! And of course Charlotte looks radiant as always, and Ally wins the Miss Photogenic award for cutest dog ever. Charlotte is such a killer photographer, Pat and I were happy to pose for her camera afterward! I’ll post those photos later, after I get them from Char.

Hey guys we should do this more often! Tamera

Here’s Miss Ally. Is she not adorable?!?

Me and my buddy Charlotte! Photo by Mike. Thanks Mike!

Souheila & Aaron

November 7, 2008 babies

As you can see from these pictures, this little family of two is about to become a family of three! Souheila is French and Aaron is American. They met in college quite a few years ago and have been happily married for a while. Now they’re finally working on growing the family tree, much to the excitement of their parents! We took these portraits a couple of weeks ago in the Garden of the Gods on a perfect autumn day. We really got lucky with the light and the weather. It was wonderful.

Souheila and Aaron are really excited about their new addition. For the curious, it’s a girl — but her name is a big secret! She’s due in a month. I can’t wait to meet her!

Doesn’t Souheila look fantastic?!? Pregnancy becomes her.

The C family!

October 28, 2008 children

This is a family with six kids ranging from age four to 18! Before you decide to pity the parents, let me tell you how much they love parenting and clearly adore every single one of their brood. I had a LOT of fun taking these portraits, so much so that when I got home from the shoot I still had a huge grin on my face! What a super family! Everyone was so nice, so cute in their own way, and so much fun to work with. Thanks guys, I can’t wait for the next time!

Let’s see if I can name all the kids… from left: Alex, Zack, Henry, Mary, Tess and JJ. Hey, good for me for remembering all those names!

Here’s Zack. It just seemed right to have him climb a tree for his portrait. To me he looks like Huck Finn!

Mary — she was so proud of those hot pink crocs!

Here’s Henry, oh my! Look at those big hazel eyes and those dimples!

We had the most amazing light for this portrait of Tess.

Mom and dad, Tina and Mike. Can you believe this woman has had six kids?!? She looks great!

When I told the kids I wanted them to form a human pyramid, they thought I was crazy! But what a cute picture!

They ordered this composite of Mary jumping to go in her room, which is also pink. Adorable!

Mike and Tina loved this composite of all their kids. It’s going to look great in their house!

They also ordered this wonderful composite to give as Christmas presents to the grandparents. What a cool gift!

Welcome Mia!

October 25, 2008 babies

Here’s something that’s sure to put a smile on your face! Last weekend I had the pleasure of photographing brand new baby Mia on her 11th day in this world. What a darling baby! Mia’s parents, Elizabeth and Dan, are some of my favorite clients, ever since I first photographed Liz when she was a senior in high school. They have signed up for my Baby’s First Year program, which means I’ll get to photograph Mia two more times in the coming year. I can’t wait!

Here is Mia’s birth announcement (above is the front of it and below is the inside), custom-designed by yours truly. Look at her cute little toes!

And here are a few pics of her sweet little face. What a cutie! I can’t wait to do more!

Jordan loves Angie!

October 19, 2008 Briarhurst

This, my friends, is a love story that started in junior high school! Angie and Jordan first met at church when they were adolescents, and though there was always mutual attraction they didn’t officially become a couple until college. But, as everyone at the wedding said, “Was there ever any question?”

Their wedding and reception took place at the Briarhurst on a rainy Saturday in late September. Though it was a little chilly and drizzly out, no one seemed to mind! Rain or shine, it was great to witness these two finally tying the knot.

Wedding and reception venue: The Briarhurst Manor
Wedding gown: Mori Lee, from Something New Boutique
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Bill Levkoff
Deejay: John Warren of Complete Music
Wedding cake: Boonzaaijer’s

The amazing bouquets and floral decor were created by a friend of the family, Melanie Murphy.

Since they opted to do all their portraits before the ceremony, Jordan and Angie shared a little moment together first. This is his reaction upon seeing her in her dress for the first time.

Jordan’s mom, Candy, greeting her soon-to-be daughter in law.

I love this image of Angie chatting with the adorable flower girl, Elli.

As I was taking their portrait, Jordan and his brother Ryan spontaneously decided to jump in the air and high five each other. It was a Mentos moment.