Maria & Paul’s Wedding

I shot Paul & Maria’s wedding at the Hyatt Harborside a few weeks ago, and it was such a blast! First of all, I just love Paul & Maria – they are so much fun! Plus, it was a Greek wedding, which always adds a little excitement. Much of Maria’s family came over from Greece for the wedding and half the time I didn’t know what anyone was saying. But, I could tell they were having a great time :)
Maria was gorgeous, and totally enjoyed being the star of the show – her inner diva came out and she really hammed it up in front of the camera for me. It was wonderful to see her and Paul enjoying themselves and their friends & family and really getting the most out of the day. It was such a treat to be part of such an awesome event! Thanks for everything you guys!!

Here are a few of my favorite shots…






Thanks again Paul & Maria!!

Through Their Eyes Africa

I came across this very cool organization today – Through Their Eyes Africa.

They are having a “blogathon” to raise funds for the project, and I’ve decided to participate! This project will be sending a group of photographers into a remote part of Africa that has not received any help yet. The photographers will be mentoring young adults on how to take pictures so that we can get a look at their society “through their eyes”. The funds raised from this project will go right back to the needs of these people. So, please go now and give at www.throughtheireyesafrica.typepad.com. They need your donations to make this happen. Remember, what you give will make a difference in the lives of some of the neediest people on earth. Be a part of history. Be part of the solution.

Please go to their blog and give generously today. You can make a difference!

(and keep posted for information about my upcoming trip to Zimbabwe!!!!)

Celeste & Troy’s Wedding!

So, Cabo was great – but the real reason I was there, was to photograph (and attend) my cousin, Celeste’s wedding. She and Troy are a fun couple, and have a gorgeous little boy named Aiden. It was so awesome getting to be there – the whole weekend was just amazing! I’m so thankful that they made me part of it all!!!

This is Celeste, Troy & Aiden walking around Cabo on our way to our sunset cruise the night before the wedding. Aren’t they cute?? :)


Celeste helping Aiden get ready…



Our Aunt Bethie gave Celeste our Great-Grandmother Celesta’s ring as her something-old and something-borrowed. This ring was given to Grandma Guenin by Grandpa Guenin like 100 years ago, before they were married. Celeste and I never got to meet Grandma Guenin, but since she’s Celeste’s namesake and all – it was pretty special.


Celestey looking beautiful…


This was the setting of the ceremony and reception – it was gorgeous!




Little Aiden again – he’s just so cute!!


Here’s the whole fam!! Well, at least everyone who could come :) We missed the rest of you guys!!


Celeste & Troy enjoying being newlyweds…





It was so fun! And the best part was that after dinner, the hotel was having karaoke night right next to us – so we got to keep having fun, with microphones in our hands :) I’m an admitted karaoke-junkie so I thought it was pretty sweet! No one needs to see those photos though… ;)

Thanks again Celeste & Troy!!! I love you guys!!

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On my way to Cabo!

Woo hoo! I could not be more excited! I’m sitting in the airport right now, waiting for my flight. I’m heading to Cabo San Lucas for my cousin Celeste’s wedding. I was so bummed a few months ago when I heard she was getting married in Mexico because I didn’t think I’d be able to go. Money was tight and it just didn’t look like it would happen. Then, we were chatting online one day and I was asking her what she was going to do about photography… Long story short, she decided to fly me to the wedding so I could take the photos, and get to be there! I’m so excited! I love my Celestey and I’m so happy I get to be there to celebrate with her and Troy, and the rest of the family!!