A Wildly Wonderful Styled Wedding Shoot at Wild Wood Wedding & Event Center

“I can't believe it, you're a dream comin' true.
I can't believe how I have fallen for you.

And I was not looking, was content to remain.
And it's ironic to be back in the game.

You are the one who's led me to the sun.
How could I know that I was lost without you

And I want to tell you, you control my rain
And you should know that you are life in my veins.”- Fallen by Lauren Wood

One of my favorite type sessions as a photographer are the styled shoots. Why you might ask? Because your vendors come out in spades with all the wonderful bling and things. Everything is controlled, very few surprises. This shoot had all those elements, but surprises were definitely the name of the game. Wild Woods Wedding & Event Center hosted the shoot set up by Megan Barbasz Photography. I have never worked with Megan before, but she is super creative and put together many ideas for all sorts of shoots that would challenge and delight a photographer. The long black wedding dress from Frocks and Fashion LLC, was just the thing for my edgy bride, it fit her well and she glowed throughout the day. Her groom was also decked out in quite the attire, changing it from something traditional to something wonderfully cool. Her hair was coifed and styled wonderfully and the makeup was on point all thanks to the stylists’ Dee Sauzo and Alana Webb from Beauty Studio 214. The bouquet, can we talk about this bouquet!! Ponca City has talent! Anytime Flowers are artists with their creations, I was in love!! the ring from Sprays Gifts was out of control! It glimmered no matter where we went, even the cake by Yundts Cottage Bakery had an edginess which worked. Top that with a motorcycle send-off, and I am done! A big thanks to the vendors for giving me so much to work with! I had so much fun!! Make sure to keep these vendors in mind if you have a something special coming up in the future!

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3 Shades Of Pink, A Tiny Chapel And You Will Fall In Love With This Sweet Simple Wedding

It’s been a while since I last posted on my blog. All I can tell you is life’s been happening all the while in between the posts. I am now completely able to focus on my photography and what better way to kick things off than a sweet little wedding! This wedding had a back home feel, even though it was set in the beautiful Rose Briar Place Wedding Venue. It was quaint place, with a Spanish type vibe to it. Heavy wooden doors, glossy wooden floors, and stained glass set the tone.

This place is a perfect location for a small wedding because they have taken advantage of every space making it picture-worthy. Not only that, but they also make the wedding easy to photograph. The staff was efficient and the wedding ran effortlessly. Their catchphrase is “you bring the dress, we will handle the rest” They aren’t kidding.. When you have a small wedding with little time a venue like this takes the stress out of the big day. A little backstory on our bride and groom. Ethan and Malea met in high school. They have been dating since they were 13. After graduation, a promise of marriage soon followed. They have been planning all year for this big day, and then…COVID. The wedding planning was halted for a brief time, but then picked up full steam. The bride’s sister and mother helped Malea plan everything to perfection with Molly the wedding coordinator from Rose briar. They had eight bridesmaids adorned in flowy gowns in colors of pale pinks, peachy pinks and for the maid of honor a purple-pink. The groomsmen stood stoic clad in gray suits and pale pink florals. The showstopper of the day aside from the Bride was great-grandma NeNe as their flower girl. She came down the aisle with a tiny white basket, gave everyone petals before the bride walked into the room. The groom teared up when the bride and entered, and the bride beamed and was shy as she made her way with her father to meet him. A teacher of theirs, Mr. Young officiated the wedding, and did a fantastic job. He gave wisdom, humor and reverence to the event. As the bride stood on that stage her groom smiled at her in a way that would make everyone wish they were that bride.( He did that all night long). It was beautiful to see. The rest of the evening was just laid back fun. a buffet of finger foods, gorgeous naked cake, a tiny photo booth and great music played on for the rest of the evening.

My take-aways from this wedding are as follows. Wedding venues like Rose Briar Place can be real time savers if you are doing a small wedding. They do all the setup, clean up along with security and running of the wedding and all you do is enjoy the big day. Secondly, make your wedding about you. There are no rules when it comes to what you love, except your budget. Make it for you to actually enjoy. As a photographer, I want you to sit down with your new spouse, and eat something, savor the cake, enjoy your friends. I wish many happy blessings to Ethan and Malea Parsons #youaremyparsons. As they finish their schooling and build their life, I hope that they will never lose that love that brought them together today. I hope the sermon the officiant gave will stay close to their hearts. I hope the verses her sister and maid of honor Sicily gave them will bind them together in what love really is. I hope the desires of success from the bride’s father stick with them when things get tough. I hope the laughter the best man and brother of the groom Kade brought will show them it’s good to sometimes just laugh. Another wedding to come, and it’s just as wonderful as you can imagine with the cutest couple ever but for today Jessica Stone Photography wishes the Parsons a wonderful life together.

A Bohemian Chic Desert Wedding

 

This wedding was adorned with a Teepee and lace.

In a backyard, little pots held each succulent in place.

Farm tables with golden chairs, a tiny wedding cake,

and feathers delicately placed with purpose and favor over desert cookies and cupcakes.

Sage, peach, and creme colors created the theme.

Flower-filled crannies and a glow of sunbeams

a tearful vow exchange and prayers of thanksgiving.

Waffles and Greek cuisine.Kids and simple things. 

High heat did not stop them, as they were proffered wedding blessings.

Hopes, dreams, and wishes. A lavender farewell. With Bohemian touches, no veil as well.

A  picture set in a frame made of mountain, cactus, sky-

The couple posed lovingly and bade us goodbye.

The pictures will show chic twists on old love that will continue to bloom

always and forever between the bride and the groom. -  by Jessica Stone and Erian Stone

This wedding is one for the books. There were details galore and in them, so many cute touches that made this a photographer's dream wedding shoot. How could you not fall in love with the tiny little cake? It was made by The Sweet Tooth Fairy along with the mini desert succulent cupcakes and cactus cookies. They did an amazing job! The lace teepee from Top Notch Rentals was placed under a tent provided by Scottsdale Stretch Tents. The inside was draped with beautiful florals that simultaneously seemed natural and magical! how could we forget the wedding bouquet? Zuzu's Petals did such an exquisite job of bringing all the flowers up to par with the rest of the wedding details. The Superstition Mountains were an amazing backdrop for the bride and groom session during our wrap up. This wedding was one of the prettiest I have seen! The details, the love, and the people made it a wonderful event to be a part of.

Love, Marriage and the Military

  Native Texans Chris and Cecilia are a match made in Heaven.  I was thrilled when they requested me to do their engagement photos. I have known Chris and his family for many years, it was such an honor to be asked to photograph their engagement and upcoming wedding.  Currently stationed at Tinker Airforce Base they decided to their engagement photos in Oklahoma with their wedding to follow in Texas.  They had a brief list of must-haves given to me before the shoot. This list included a photo with Chris in his uniform and outdoor scenery that showcases the couples love of nature.. Their wish was my command. 

Cecilia has a great sense of style and was a natural model for my camera. In fact, both members of this couple were akin to professional models. We started with the military uniform photos and then changed clothes to shoot outdoors. The locations and weather worked wonders together on this beautiful day. The sun definitely made its appearance bringing warm golden rays that stretched across the fruited plains. This may be one of my favorite shoots I have done. Cecilia is going to make a beautiful "Wildflower Bride,"  I look forward to watching them say their "I Do's" in a  tiny town in Texas surrounded by their families and loved ones.

A Twist of Austen with a whole lot of Bennet | Jane Austen Inspired Styled Shoot in Fort Sill, Oklahoma

What separates a normal girl from an Austen Aficionado?  Is it the hair, the dress, the accessories? Nay, I say it's forever and always the story. 

I came to love Jane Austen's books late in life;  not being refined in the nature of my readings. Old books never lured me to open them. Until one day, I was introduced to the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice . The author, the book, the movie all became front and center, and from that moment I knew, I wanted to do a shoot based on those things with a spin of my own.

Pride and Prejudice is based on the inner workings of the Bennet Family, especially the 3 main sisters: Jane, who is oh so beautiful, Elizabeth the oh so witty, and Lydia who is just silly.

The story is set in the English Countryside, at various mansions and amongst many a party. The drama escalates as each character makes choices that effect themselves and their family.   The overall story among sisters is never really told, but you can gather little odds and ends of their feelings through their interactions. 

Enter me. I wanted to showcase a shoot that tells the story of what it might have been like to be a Bennet Sister. In my point of view, these girls were closely connected. like a mixed bouquet of wildflowers, each sister portraying a special personality that was unique on it's own, but accenting each other perfectly when all together.

Jane, our beauty without fortune , is a mother hen to her youngest sisters. She allows herself to get caught up in their silliness at times, and is very close with Elizabeth to whom she is closest in age.

Jane

Elizabeth, a beauty ofher own sorts,  tends to delight in more intellectual conversations. She is witty, and sharp and at times must too watch over her silly sisters Lydia and Kitty. She is not one to be put into a box of ideas and kept there, she counsels with her sister Jane and best friend Charlotte
 

Elizabeth

You couldn’t find more sillier sister than Lydia and Kitty These girls are their own best friends and worst enemies. They tolerate their older sisters mothering, and Mary's disapproval, but when it's a regiment soldier, or dancing, these two girls err on the side of being inappropriate.

Lydia

Kitty

Last but not least, Mary. Painted as a sever character in the book and movies, I opted to soften her somewhat. She is well-read in everything chapter and verse. She has a brilliant mind, and is shocked at Lydia's and Kitty's antics at times. She isn't much to socializing but will do so at her sisters request. She loves "cover-sating" with Elizabeth, as she has a mind that Mary can respect.

Mary

This shoot wasn't about the bells and whistles, but more about the relationships. The story behind the story. It's also meant to inspire.

The silly sisters letters

Instead of dressing all in white on your special day, what about throwing some regency era styling to it and being the next chapter of your favorite novel? Even though this wasn't shot along the English Countryside, this was such a fun shoot to do. The Models all are sisters and friends of two different families, and yet that relationship really brings out the unique personalities that translate into the story I am trying to tell. From shoot to a movie in the making, The Bennet Sisters

Big thanks goes to

Katheryn Patterson Adams for Costume Creations and sewing

Erian Stone for Makeup and Hair

Jeanne Covert for location scouting and being my personal assistant

Models

Lizzy Covert as Jane

Erian Stone as Elizabeth

Kaitlyn Covert as Kitty

Sierra Stone as Lydia

Olivia Stone as Mary

Photography, Shoot styling and Creation- Jessica Stone

May the 4th be with you | Starwars "Force Awakens" Photo Session| Rey Abandoned

May the fourth be with you! This is a continuation of the Rey shoot I released last year after the Force Awakens was released. This post is dedicated to Carrie Fischer as the first leading lady in the Star Wars Universe.

This shoot was a birthday gift to my youngest daughter. She is a HUGE Star Wars fan and supporter of the newest Star Wars character, Rey. We traveled to Colorado armed with a tiny budget, creative costumer, adventurous teen, and a crazy mom-tographer. The mountains of Colorado were not prepared for our quirky shoot. The various terrains of Colorado provided a perfect backdrop for this shoot. I wanted to make it look like a film out-take. It was a fun session filled with a life time of memories which, if given the choice, I would repeat time and time again.

This shoot challenged me in ways I did not expect! I had to shoot in freezing temperatures, glaring sunlight, and steep rocky terrain. I realized these challenges were for my good and I should continue seeking out them out to better my own technique and effectiveness as a photographer. I am grateful for my creative spirit being the driving force of my work instead of logical doubt. Without such passion I could only wish to do that which many photographers dream about.

I love doing styled shoots because they demand more out of me than a typical family, senior, or wedding photoshoot does. It pushes you to think outside the box with the only limits being your imagination. One is not hindered by client expectations or the critiques of bystanders during these sessions. It is just the photographer, a camera, and an idea. I hope this project will encourage other photographers to do styled shoots as well. It is a nice break from the norm to expose our creative side that we have restrained or hidden due to the fear of failure. I think art is an expression of yourself used when words are not enough to convey your message.

I look forward to more of these projects and encouraging clients to step into a styled shoot for a lifetime opportunity. Anyone can get a western saloon token photo from a theme park, but few can say they posed in a story that portrayed their own interests and individuality.

A bride, a groom and a whole lotta love | Oklahoma Photographer

"It's a beautiful night ,
We're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby
I think I want to marry you

Is it the look in your eyes?
Or is it these dancing juice?
Who cares baby
I think I wanna marry you" - Bruno Mars

The Atwood's waited eagerly 1 year for their dream wedding. The bride is the sweetest girl you will ever meet and was accompanied by an amazing girl squad that happily helped with decorations and straightening the bride's gown on her big day. The groomsmen also pitched in with full support of the groom's life-mate. Even though the weather was a little crazy, the wedding party carried on without a care in the world. We might not have gotten the "perfect" sunny day, but these two were surrounded in priceless love from all who attended. I have been spoiled with yet another awesome bride and I hope that I will have countless more like Mrs. Atwood. Congratulations newlyweds! May your years be plentiful, may favor find you wherever you land, may you always remember the love and promises that will be the foundation for your future.

Star Wars Styled Session "The Force Awakened through Reys eyes"

I have normally photographed stylized sessions for a wedding or a high school senior.  I love going beyond the traditional propped and posed event photos and instead showcase a story line. These are often inspired by films, books, songs, or are products of my own creativity. My latest project is launched on the premier of "  Rogue One " ! In celebration, I want to share the first of a two-part themed shoot with you!  This photo session was inspired by" Star Wars--The Force Awakens".  I have a daughter who is a raving Star Wars fan and is absolutely enthralled by the recent film.  For her birthday I wanted to gift her with a special session inspired by her love of Rey, the main character of the new film.  This shoot was challenging. We faced the struggle of a tiny costume budget,  difficult location scouting, and even the cold temperature to fully capture the story of Rey. 

 I coordinated with afriend on how to recreate the Rey costume on a tiny budget.  One can buy a Rey Halloween costume but it doesn't have the authenticity of a home-sewnand customized ensemble.  I wanted to capture the character by gathering items similar to what she wore in the film and embracing the raw qualities of her scavenger lifestyle. This means most of the clothing was loose-fitting, tattered, mismatched, and a little dirty.  I loved all the cultural and regional differences of the Star Wars universe displayed through Rey's clothing.   To recreate this look I used fabric and clothing patterns from "Jo-Anne's," random collectibles from thrift stores, and some items from Walmart.  My seamstress friend and I constructed Rey's outfit by hand. We draped, pinned, stitched, hot glued, and spent several hours to completing the scavenger's apparel.  

I could have easily chosen to photograph this session in my own backyard and used Photoshop to tie in a fake desert background but I instead opted for a more sincere shoot in the varied terrain of Colorado. While visiting my parents in Colorado I found a few locations that fit our theme perfectly and are a large part in the success of this project. This first shoot is from "Garden of the Gods".  I loved the red rock and the contrast it gave to Rey's outfit as well as the similarity to Luke's home planet of Tatooine.  (NOTICE: I would like to mention, we stayed within the visitor-friendly area of Garden of the Gods. If you should visit to view where we shot this session be aware there is no need to put yourself in danger by wandering off to restricted areas. It is highly encouraged to stay on the trails! ) 

I hope you enjoy Part One of "The Force Awakened through Rey's eyes"stylized session and be ready for Part Two to be premiered at the start of the New Year!

Listen to this Rey's theme song, it enhances the experience ever so much!

Photographer: Jessica Stone with Jessica Stone Photography

Model: Olivia Stone

Photo Shoot Concept: Jessica Stone

Location Scout: Jessica Stone

Costuming : Katheryn Patterson Adams

Make-up and Hair: Sierra Stone and Jessica Stone

Photographer Assistant: Sierra Stone

Location: Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Silver Screen Senior Session: An afternoon as Audrey Hepburn

Silver Screen Sessions are something I love to bring as an option to my clients, be they Seniors, Families or Individuals looking for something unique I deliver creativity thru a variety of ideas some of which are film based. This styled senior session was crazy fun to do.  With the help of one of my sweet friends and her family this shoot had detail, elegance and style.  I hope you will enjoy our Audrey Hepburn Silver Screen Throwback.

"The Beauty of a Woman must be

seen in her eyes, because that is the

doorway to her heart, the place where

love resides". - Audrey Hepburn

Frozen in Time with Anna

  "'Cause for the first time in forever
there will be music, there'll be light
For the first time in forever
I'll be dancing through the night"
 

I love working with kids, partly because I believe I must be one myself.  I love their imaginations, and the things that are precious to them.  Being around them makes you forget all the negative moments in the world and you get sucked away to a place you can't name but you know you don't want to leave.  That's exactly how this adventure with my sweet little client began.  Whilst visiting her family, she was my second hand prepping for her families sessions.  She was at the ready to help me with whatever I asked, and also mothered me to take care of myself when I ran short on time. During my stay we watched some of her favorite movies, and of course Frozen was one of her all time favorites.  Well I couldn't just "Let It Go" I wanted to do something special for her.  So with the help of her mom, I created a moment" Frozen in Time" just for her.  Let kids dream, let them play and let us not forget what it's like and join them.

"Say you'll remember me"...|Meet the Stiebs | A simply sweet wedding with handmade touches

{Say you'll remember meStanding in a nice dress, Staring at the sunset, babe Red lips and rosy cheeks Say you'll see me again Even if it's just in your Wildest dreams,}- Taylor Swift - Wildest Dreams

A magical Sunday afternoon in Medicine Park, Oklahoma at The Music Hall was the backdrop for Ashley and Kevin's "Simply Sweet" wedding. The sun broke thru the skies on a slightly overcast day making them appear to glow during this outside portrait session. Ashley's colors for the wedding were various shades of purple and gray. Each bridesmaid wore a different dress that fit them to a "T". The groomsmen kept it casual with assorted purple ties, white shirts, and gray slacks. Ashley has been planning this wedding for months. From the ring box her grandfather made, homemade boutonnieres,and bridesmaids florals to the garter that she would wear down the aisle. No detail was left out. A Wedding box Event Planners helped make Ashely's vision complete with tables draped in purple and white silk scarves, shimmering with floating candles, and a decoratively submerged lily. The Plantation Inn Restaurant catered the wedding meal and after the vows were said, photos were taken to capture this wonderful moment, with the reception shortly after. The DJ played sweet tunes until the last candle was blown out. This couple had the sweetest family and friends, no matter what little bump happened that day, they plowed forward like champs. These two have to be the cutest couple ever and I wish them all the best as they take the next steps of life together. Congratulations to the newly-wedded Stiebs!

A Perfect Wedding for a Vintage Bride | Oklahoma Wedding Photographer

"Now that the weight has liftedLove has surely shifted my way Marry me Today and every day Marry me If I ever get the nerve to say Hello...Say you will" - Train

On a beautiful day in December,  in the quaint and historic chapel of Old Trinity of Paseo Church , Hailey (a lover of all things cute and vintage) and Vincent (formally known as Luke by his family and a lover of everything involving books and maps), came together to become Man and Wife. A vintage dress and specialty hand made veil by Marina Marsili Veils gave the bride a ethereal look.  Stacy, Hailey's mom, along with friends and family gathered  many an antique to give the wedding a very a historic feel.   From old typewriters, to suitcases, books, and broaches this wedding gave a nod to the past as well as embracing their future. The ladies of Simply Sisters took all the families items and created a beautiful backdrop for this bride and groom to say their vows.  The bridesmaids were attired in soft coral chiffon gowns with a simple strand of pearls and baby's breath bouquets. They stood proudly alongside their groomsmen counterparts who all were likewise well attired in sleek, black tuxes with coral orange vests and bow ties. The reception was kicked off with a flower petal faux-exit so that all their guests who were leaving early could be a part of their goodbye.  The families brought their favorite signature desserts and a hot cocoa bar was offered  to warm up any chilly guests.  The showstopper of the day was the creation by Amy's Cakes .Wrapped in white fondant, edible book pages, and flowers this cake was perfectly vintage and ready to be admired.  Amy's Cakes really out-did themselves with all the detail.  This wedding start to finish was all about traditions, family, comfort desserts, and beauty.  It was a privilege to be a part of this wedding and share in the memories that really will last a life time.

Professional Portraits are a Businesses Best Friend| Lawton, Oklahoma City, Norman Photographer

Wherever I go I meet and work with really neat people.  This week on the blog it's dedicated to my friend Ann.  I thought I would do a little Q & A with Ann so that you can get to know her and see what makes her more than meets the eye :). Me: Ann, tell me a couple of things about yourself?

Ann: I am the second oldest of 5.  I was raised in a military home, spent 4 years in the military, married my college sweetheart, and now we have 7 children and one grandchild on the way.  I love to meet people and connect with them.

Me:What kind of businesses are you involved in?

Ann: I am involved in two businesses.  I am an Independent Damsel Pro at Damsel in Defense and an Independent Distributor of Young Living Essential Oils.  To me both companies are about families and helping them.

Me: What kind of business is Damsel in Defense?

Ann: Damsel in Defense is about equipping, empowering, and educating women to protect themselves.  All of their products are focused on keeping women safe.  Damsel in Defense has pepper sprays, stun guns, emergency kits, alarms, etc.

Me: Do you have a favorite product that you love for Damsel?

Ann: Wow!  That is a hard choice since I like MANY of the items that Damsel sells.  One of the most useful products is the Road Trip.  It is an emergence auto tool.  You can use it as a flashlight or a beacon.  You can press a button to emit a high pitch alarm.  It has a seat belt cutter on it and it can break a glass window should the need arise.

Me: Why did you choose to get head shots done?

Ann: First impressions make a difference.  When I look at a business, the first things that I am looking at are the pictures.  What does the business look like?  What does the person involved in the business look like?  We live in a visual society…if they don’t like what they see…they will move on….  I wanted pictures that showcased the best of me.

I couldn't have agreed more.  Your photo that represents your business is worth a million words.  It lets people know how serious you are about what you do.  So if you are looking to take your business to the next step I would love to be the one to help get you there!  If you would like to find out more on Young Living Essential Oils, or Damsel in Defense You can find Ann's companies on the internet and Facebook.

Damsel in Defense (website: http://www.mydamselpro.net/pro9982

FB page: Equipping Women one Damsel at a time   https://www.facebook.com/DIDakp4him

Young Living: website:  https://www.youngliving.org/akp4him

FB page: A Path to Wellness https://www.facebook.com/pathtowholeness

In closing, what makes Ann amazing isn't just her back story, it's how she is tackling her "now " story.  It's hard to be just a mom, and just a wife, but running to successful businesses to boot and do all the rest?  That's amazing to me!

Awaiting Alice, All in the Golden Afternoon: (Lawton, Oklahoma and Texas Maternity Photographer)

 "You can learn a lot of things from the flowersFor especially in the month of June There's a wealth of happiness and romance All in - The golden afternoon!" - Alice in Wonderland

  Had a sweet maternity session with this couple awaiting their first child a little girl who will be named Alice.  I hope you enjoy their  photo moments "All in the Golden Afternoon".

Polka Dots and Shakes | Vintage Styled Senior Session, Senior Photographer

As a photographer, I travel all over. I had such a time shooting this session with some amazing seniors out of the Dallas /Ft. Worth area.  If I were to entitle this session with a song it would be "Sweet, Sweet the Memories You Gave To Me". A shout out to Hunky's Old Fashioned Hamburgers in Dallas, Tx for allowing us to shoot around their location  along with the Eagle Crest Limousine Company.  Styled Sessions are a passion of mine.  I love when my clients want to do something a little different, it allows my creativity to run wild.  I hope you enjoy a few sneak peaks from this retro vintage session!

The Story of Kai

           Babies are absolutely wonderful.  I am always amazed at these tiny little miracles.

Birth Sessions are a little different than normal photography sessions; they normally take place in a hospital, they can happen any time, the space is small and sometimes dimly lit, and the event carries a multitude of emotions.  I wouldn't miss it for the world.  Watching these little ones take their first breath, the faces of the parents meeting their new little wonder, the little feet being coated in ink and stamped on the birth certificate.  the tiny hat , the snuggling, the first feeding, the first bath not to mention the lamb cry that escapes our newborn as they greet the world.  Being able to capture those moments in time through pictures, is what I love to do.

Tricia a fellow photographer with Labyrinth Productions, had asked me early in the season to be there with her and her husband Marcus for the birth of her fourth and last child.  I had taken Tricia's maternity pictures in the spring, so when the chance came to be there for their last little one, I was in.  The day finally came for baby Kai to make his entrance.  I had been there for hours watching my friend go thru the pains of labor, tears, laughter.

It didn't seem like Kai was in any hurry to make his appearance; but at 9:31 a.m.  he entered the world.  At a whopping 5lbs 14 ounces.  Believe me when I tell you he didn't come silently, he let the whole room know he had arrived.

Mom and Dad were exhausted, thrilled, and misty eyed as they greeted their beautiful little one.

In the all the activity, time seemed to stand still.

I watched him get measured, taped ,bathed, fed, oohed, and awed over.

I think momma is going to have a little heartthrob on her hands.   I am so happy to have been able to be apart of this beautiful day.  I am overjoyed for my friend Tricia and Marcus, and the rest of their kiddos, her daughter Tessa and sons Levi and Rune.  Kai made the perfect addition to this  sweet little family.

Welcome to the world Kai!  I can't wait to see what great things you do!

Fog & Mist Senior Session

"She knew that she was formed by Gods hands, dreamed up in His heart, and placed in this world for a purpose." -Anonymous

One of my specialties are photographing seniors.   They bring their own story, style and ideas to their session and I wouldn't have it any other way.  On Megan's session the weather was overcast and foggy.  What might be a misfortune to some is a perfect recipe for beautiful pictures. You may not get the sun flares, blue skies and golden lighting, but the fog and mist bring a magic to a photo that the sun just can't touch.

When you have a portrait session its always better to be over prepared than not at all.  With that said, I want to applaud Megan for being the perfect client of preparation. She came ready with colorful outfits, a leather jacket and her sweet dog Will.  She was a joy to work with.  Without further ado ,Buzy Bee Photography presents ..." Megan in the Mist".