Posted in Seniors

When Ashley contacted me about doing her senior pictures while I was in FL for spring break, I got so stoked because she is a STUNNER. I knew she would be so easy to shoot, and I was right. Like always, Internet. :) Here’s the fun part to the story… As I’m getting my camera situated and about to shoot my first frame, I realize that I don’t have a single CF card with me. Seriously, Kels? Who does that?! Awesome. A photographer without at least one CF card is pretty much useless. Thankfully, the park where we shot was super close to my house, and the madre was gracious enough to meet me half way with the little guys. I just remember thinking over and over, I am SO THANKFUL this is not a wedding. That would probably have taken the title of biggest tragedy of my life. Ever. Lesson learned – Always be super thorough when loading up your camera bag for a shoot.

Like I was saying before I interrupted myself with that tragic story… Ashley was an absolute blast to shoot. She’s a triple threat: Beautiful smile, killer eyes, and AWESOME freckles. I’m not biased at all. At one point during our shoot, an old man with a camera approached me and started asking me questions about my camera/work when I was clearly in the middle of a shoot. We were able to get back to shooting when he left, but then HE CAME BACK! I, of course, was trying to be super professional and ignore him. I continued shooting until he started taking pictures of me and Ashley. SERIOUSLY?! Creeper of the century!

Despite my little CF card mishap and creeper man, it was a great shoot. Florida weather in March = WONDERFUL. Here are some of my favorites from our shoot…

Oh, oh! Ps… My blog just got a little more awesome because now you can vote on your favorite images! Holler! Do it, internet! :)

This girl’s got some SERIOUS lashes. Love them!

I feel like this is a very typical Ashley face…. :)

Favorite #1.

Told you, internet. Stunner.

Favorite #2.

Favorites #3 & #4. So what if I have 4 favorites? Sue me.

Happy Tuesday! :)

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  • April 8, 2011 - 4:18 pm

    tricia - Where did you take these? They are all beautiful! I am a photographer in Jacksonville, Florida and am always looking for new places to shoot!ReplyCancel

Posted in Personal

1. Matt Wertz, Weights & Wings – Wertzy is a part of the group I refer to as the “Nashville Boys”. He, along with others like Dave Barnes, Ben Rector, Andrew Ripp, etc, can always be counted on for some great music. ‘Weights & Wings’ was released the week of my spring break, and it was an absolutely PERFECT album to listen to while enjoying the FL sunshine. Some of my favorite tracks are ‘Don’t Come Easy’, ‘Feels So Right‘, and ‘Gonna Be Good’.

2. Train, Save Me, San Francisco – Much with Mr. Wertz, Train never disappoints. ‘Save Me, San Francisco’ has been one of my favorite albums since its release in 2009. GREAT driving with the windows down music.

3. Hanson, Shout It Out – Yes, internet. Hanson. As in, ‘MMMBop‘… My favorite song when I was eight years old. My word, that sentence made me feel old. Before you start judging me for openly loving Hanson, you NEED to listen to this album. I truly believe that there’s no way you can listen to it without getting the urge to break out in dance. Also, it is no secret that I love a piano player, and Taylor can play some MAD keys. Love. Love. Love. Okay… Maybe you think I’m crazy, but at least give their music video for Thinking ‘Bout Somethin’ a shot. Flippin’ awesome. Well done, Hanson. Well done.

4. Sara Bareilles, Kaleidoscope Heart – Currently my go-to editing music. Sara, like Taylor, is also a mad-good piano player. Her lyrics never cease to make me laugh… Well thought-out, witty, and occasionally bitter. Her music video for ‘Uncharted‘ is awesome… It features Ben Folds, Jennifer Nettles, that weird YouTube kid, Adam Levine, Pharrell, and Josh Groban singing into a banana. Everytime I have to write the word ‘banana’, I think of Gwen Stefani’s ‘Hollaback Girl’. Haha. :)

5. Darius Rucker, Charleston, SC 1966 – I loved him in Hootie, and I’m pretty sure that he’s even greater as a country artist. ‘This‘ is quite possibly my favorite radio song these days.

Happy Weekend, Internet! :)

Posted in Weddings

I woke up on March 12th, looked out my window and squealed a little. Though the preceding days had been grey and dreary, this day was the perfect weather to kick of wedding season. Great weather = Happy photographer.

Matt and Emily became husband and wife on this day at Lynchburg’s The Aviary. With about 70 people in attendance, their day was so special and intimate, and I was so thrilled to be apart of it all. As the following pictures prove, the Toogoods are such an awesome couple who truly love the Lord, one another, their friends and family, and they know how to break it down on the dance floor. :)

I was so excited when I heard that Matt and Emily chose these cupcakes from Taste Selects instead of a traditional cake.

How awesome are these?!

Elisha from Petal Flower Company is responsible for all of the breath-taking flowers.

I hung out with the guys for a bit…

And then headed over to hang out with the ladies…

I love it when a bride does something fun with her garters. Matt’s a huge Penn State fan, so these were perfect for him!

Emily was an absolute DREAM to shoot. I could have shot her all day long. For real…

I love some good lashes.

Emily had such a great group of women surrounding her that day.

And ya’ll know how I feel about pink, so I was loving these dresses.

The women said a prayer before the ceremony.

Matt and Emily had their ceremony at 4:30pm, the day before the time change. It couldn’t have been more perfect.

God was clearly the lighting director. :)

And they were officially Mr. & Mrs. Matt Toogood!!

Seriously, Emily?? You have got the most killer eyes of all time.

FAVORITES.

Again, hire Petal Flower Company. Their work is BEAUTIFUL!

The Aviary was the perfect setting for Matt & Emily’s intimate reception.

And lit by white strands of Christmas lights? Yes, PLEASE!

The evening began with some toasts…

Which led to some dancing…

Which led to some more dancing…

Like mother, like daughter. :)

Emily’s sister and Maid of Honor, Kari, caught Emily’s bouquet.

I love these shots of Matt & Emily showing their guests how it’s done. :)

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Toogood! I’m so thankful that I was able to be a part of capturing your special day. :)

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