41 years

today is my day to update this blog so it's about a special couple.

my parents are celebrating 41 years of marriage today.

Happy Anniversary 

i love you both.

(first picture: may 2012.  my dad had just been cleared of cancer)

(july 2012) 

it's all in the eyes

Eyes.

i can't watch a show when it focuses on an eye.

i have a hard time checking someone's eye when they have something in it.

i can't look when someone folds their eyelid or pulls down under their eye.

all that makes me nauseous.

yet...

i love eyes.

they are so complicated, 

beautiful.

a smile can reach the eyes.

depth of sadness can be captured in the eyes.

fear, shock, astonishment, 

joy, love, amazement...

all revealed in the eyes.

unsure eyes.  

Santa was in the room.

ok, so they're not real eyes...

still fascinating.

curious eyes.

re*dress (me) *part 1*

So...

as of December 

i will have been married to my best friend for 10 years.

we had a winter wedding 

- i'd never change that - 

but i'll be honest here, i had always dreamt that i'd have an autumn wedding.

so...

what a way to celebrate 10 years 

than to get back into that dress and take some new pics.

in the autumn.

my friend Cailagh,

my 'assistant' for the day,

and i went back on my property and had a fun time snapping pictures.

a rainy..

chilly...

day.  

i would prefer to be behind the lens, not in front..

but i do like these.

*with my Canon T2i*

Fall Family (K&B and kids)

this family was an encouragement to me.

B saw some other pics i took of people and called me up one day 

asking if i could take some family photos for her.

i was so encouraged.

i haven't put my name out as a photographer but my friends and family 

are seeing my love and liking my work.

i hope B & family are happy with the shots.

here's a few.

what a beautiful morning we had for these.

on fire

it can destroy

it can save lives

it can warm

it can burn

we can eat because of it

we can lose everything because of it.

we must respect the power of it.

i love fire.

*all photos taken with Olympus Stylus 790SW*

Fencing

fences are pretty neat.

they weather the seasons.

Fall Family (K&B with family) *just a glimpse*

This past weekend was Thanksgiving.

i had the opportunity to (grab my Canon T2i and) snap some fall family photos for a friend.

Here's just a glimpse:

*heading out to take some pics - 6 of the 7 family members*

 *Mom & Her Boys*

My fave: *The kids feet*

Betty, i hope you like them

Wedding - (J&F) *part 2*

part one: click HERE

 *Timmy's run while family photos were being taken.*  

 *of course we had to get them some.*

 *I know, eyes are closed, but i just love this photo.*

 *Maid of honor doing..well, maid of honor duties - clipping the train up*

*Cheers.*

it's been almost 16 months.  

i had the honor to take some 1st anniv. photos for these two people too.  

i'll post those later.

Wedding- (J&F) *Part 1*

June 2011

I was in a wedding.

i brought along my Canon T2i and snapped some pics of the event.

*See here for some pics i posted on my other blog.*

transformation of the church:

Hair and Makeup:

 -bride-

-maid of honor-

the hair & veil:

At home for pictures:

please stay tuned for part 2.