Kelsi's Bridal Portraits Part I

This pretty lady is getting married today!! While I will be shooting her wedding with one super sexy, ever handsome man named Colton, I think we get special privileges for being related to the bride. Including, but not limited to, having a few mojitos during cocktail hour and break dancing during the reception. Kelsi is in the other room getting ready and while I'm just about to join her, I thought today would be the perfect time to show the world these bridal portraits. Since Kelsi + Matt are having a destination wedding, I know there are a few handfuls of people who wish they could be joining us today. Here's a peak at the vintage strapless dress the bride will be wearing - worn last by her grandmother in the 1950's.

Happy Wedding Day, Kelsi + Matt.

M.

Check back tomorrow for part II of Kelsi's bridal session.

Jake + Sierra

On Saturday Jake & Sierra were married at a sweet little lodge outside of town. The bride was gorgeous, the groom extra dapper, and the dance party of a reception was, well, completely off the chain. Here's a peak of the beautifulness that was...

Yesterday Colton and I flew to Florida where we plan on relaxing, sleeping, and soaking up as much sun as possible before tomorrow's wedding. ...It's just a little something I like to call a pretty incredible Monday.

M.

Daniel & Ashley

There are the road trips, the camping, the exploring new places for their dogs to run, and the long afternoon drives with no destination in mind. When asked what Daniel and Ashley's favorite things to do were, it didn't take long to see that the couple's love for wide open spaces was rivaled only by their love and admiration for family and friends. But it was what Ashley wrote in an email that really caused me to stop and catch my breath, making me realize just what a beautiful couple I was working with. "We both go to work every day with the motivation that some day we will have our own ranch where our dogs, horses, cattle (and us) can run free".

...And just like that, one of my favorite engagement sessions to date was born.

Daniel and Ashley, I feel so blessed to be the one that gets to document your wedding day. Thank you for trusting me with your pictures. And thank you for introducing me to your dogs. And your horses. And your lives.

I'm kind of in love with them all.

Meet Trey and Axle, the best looking farm dogs I ever did see.

This is Beau. While a little shy at first, after realizing this was his free pass to stardom he really did rise to the occasion.

A little family portrait...

...and a quick outfit change.

At the end of the session we ran over to a neighbor's - who also happens to be the best dentist in town (Hi Dr. Keener!) - and borrowed his fabulous red barn. And right before my eyes this already perfect engagement session got a little bit sweeter.

Happy Weekend, Michelle