Alicia & Steven {engaged}

I had so much fun with Alicia & Steven for their engagement session! We met downtown for some more formal shots before changing into more casual clothing. We found all sorts of amazing shooting locations and it was beautiful outside so it made it even more perfect! We ended up in Old Town Square and Steven just happened to have an umbrella in his car ... you know what that means .... fountain time!! I loved that it went so perfectly with all the bright colors around! After a quick clothing change, we headed over to the Keeper of the Plains Bridge and shot for a while there before heading down to the Hyatt. I somehow talked them into getting into the waterfalls at the Hyatt, despite it being FREEZING!! They were such good sports and so much fun!!

I can not wait for their amazing December wedding! Congrats you two!!
Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Nichole & Dave {engaged}

It was so fun meeting up with Nichole & Dave for their Engagement Session! They booked their wedding with me quite a while ago and I have visited with Nichole at the different bridal shows and I can not believe it's almost wedding time for them!!!

It was beautiful out the day of their Engagement Session so we headed over to College Hill Park. We stopped for a few shots on the bridge that Dave proposed. It was so sweet seeing them giggle together there! We found a beautiful brick wall and cool old door at the pool house there too! I am a sucker for bricks and old doors!!

We headed downtown for a few more shots and I was so thrilled to talk them into getting into the fountains!! Of course, I would not ask my wonderful clients to do anything that I wouldn't do so I rolled up my pant legs and got in the water with them! It was FREEEEEEEZING!!!!!  They were so much fun and such good sports!!

I can not wait for their October wedding!!! I think I may be just a bit excited to see their ring bearer ... which is a penguin!!! How fun!!

Congrats you two!! Here are a few of my fav's! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Kat & Jason {married 09.17.11}

I was so excited to make the trip to Savannah, GA for one of my long time best friends wedding!

Kat and I have known each other since about 6th grade and have stayed in touch long distance for the past 20 or so years (not showing my age at all there, am I ...). I was thrilled when she called me to tell me the big news and I immediately started planning my trip!

I met Jason on my last visit to Savannah about 4 years ago and my first impression was he is sooo quiet! Needless to say, he has warmed up to me by now and he is genuinely a great guy and a perfect match for one of my besties!!

Their beautiful wedding took place at Jason's parents home about an hour outside of Savannah. If you have never been to Georgia, it is breathtakingly beautiful! I love all the lush greenery and the "tall skinny trees" as I call them. Jason's mom and aunts as well as a few other important people did an amazing job at putting together this outdoor ceremony and reception! They did not miss a detail!

I could not be more happy for Kat and Jason and I know they will have many happy years together!! I also look forward to my next visit to Savannah to see Kat and Jason again and to check out all the amazing city offers!

Here are a few of my fav's from their big day! You can view their full gallery HERE.
Congrats you two!!! Love ya both!!!

Colleen & Kelsey {engaged}

The weather was so nice out yesterday for Colleen & Kelsey's Engagement Session! We hiked through a couple of parks to find just the right spots! We saw a few deer (up close and personal) and several very healthy squirrels too! I am sooo looking forward to their amazing October wedding in Willowdale!!

Congrats you two!! Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Alex, Josh & family {custom creative session}

Last week I met up with Alex, Josh, Grace and their new addition, baby MacKenzie. The weather was beautiful and baby had a full belly! We were able to get some cute ones along with a few baby cray face shots too! I still love the crying ones! We went to a nice shady area outside and finished up with a few shots of the entire family and then some of them all separately.

Congrats Alex & Josh on your new addition!
Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Elizabeth & Brome {engaged}

I was so pleased to make the trip to Emporia a couple of weeks ago to shoot Elizabeth and Brome's Engagement Session! They are such a cute couple! They showed me all around campus and we even went into a few buildings before all the students arrived!
I am super excited for their June wedding next year!!

Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Melissa & Loren {married 08.06.11}

Melissa & Loren are married! What a beautiful day it was! We started off at Hillside Christian Church which was the location of their amazing ceremony.

Melissa's gown from I Do Bridal was just gorgeous! Of course, she had amazing shoes too and I am a sucker for amazing shoes!! Their colors were Tiffany blue, black & white. I love this color combo! It just oozes romantic!

The guys tuxes were from Men's Warehouse. They were looking sharp! The amazing flowers were provided by a family friend. They were beautiful!!

We stepped out before the ceremony to do some fun shots with the girls while the guys were in their dressing room. They all looked amazing! Next, it was the guys turn! They all went back into their dressing rooms to do a little last minute touch up before the wedding. We snagged the rings for a few fun shots too! The rings are very special to Melissa & Loren because they were made from a grandparent's ring. It's always nice to see so much thought go into something so special!

The ceremony was beautiful! The bride and groom assembled a unity cross and shared in a holy communion before they were announced as husband and wife!

We had time for all the family formals before heading to Mid-America All Indian Center for the reception. We stopped outside for a few fun wedding party photos and some lovely photos of the new Mr. & Mrs. before they were announced to their guests.

The DJ, which was also a family friend announced the entire wedding party as well as the bride & groom into their reception! The awesome cake, which was made by the bride's mother, was beautiful! The groom's mother made the KU inspired groom's cake! They are so lucky to have such talented people!

After the wedding party enjoyed their dinner provided by Hog Wild BBQ, they listened while the best man and maid of honor said their heartfelt toasts. The bride and groom then shared in their first dance as husband and wife followed by the father/daughter and mother/son dance. It's always so sweet to watch the love fill the room during these dances!

The bouquet and garter toss was next followed by the dollar dance! All the guests were then invited to join the couple on the dance floor and everyone was having a blast!

We ended the evening with a few more night shots of just the bride and groom. I have to say this was one of the smoothest weddings I have ever shot! Everything was actually ahead of schedule, everyone was in great spirits and it made for an amazing day! Congrats you two!!

Special thanks to Jessica Noelle Rozof for an amazing job as my second photographer and assistant for the day!

Here are a few of my fav's from Melissa & Loren's wedding! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Amber & Tommy {married 07.15.11}

I was so happy to share in Amber & Tommy's wedding day! We started off at Lux Nail Studio where the girls were getting pampered! The groom was busy getting ready at his parents house with his adorable daughter.

Amber headed back to her house to get ready with help from her mom. Her dress from David's Bridal was just perfect for an outdoor summer wedding!

Amber & Tommy decided to do a First Look. If you have never heard of this, its simple. Its a special time prior to the ceremony for just the Bride and Groom (we are standing from afar capturing this for you!). This is the WOW moment for the couple without the stress of 100 guests watching in the background! The emotion and expressions from a First Look usually are more natural and raw than during the ceremony. This also gives you plenty of time to do your formal photographs prior to the ceremony as well.

After the First Look, it was time for the ceremony! Amber had her beautiful bouquet from Susan's Floral. The joy of the day filled the air!

We had some time to do some more amazing photos of just the Bride and Groom before starting the reception. Amber and Tommy then cut their awesome cake and enjoyed their first dance as husband and wife followed by the father/daughter and mother/son dance. Tommy also had a quick dance with his daughter. The bouquet and garter was tossed before making their getaway!

We spent a little time in Old Town playing in the fountains before the newlyweds called it a night. It was an amazing day for an amazing couple! Congrats Tommy & Amber!

Here are a few of my fav's from their wedding! You can view their entire gallery HERE.

Ashly & Troy {engaged}

Last weekend I had a great time meeting up with Ashly & Troy. It was so hot outside that we waited until later in the evening for their session ... it was still hot! They were both such good sports for sticking with me while we went on a hike though the park. Although Troy does not necessarily like the act of getting his photo taken (like most guys) he did an amazing job! They are such a sweet couple with an awesome sense of humor! I can't wait for their beautiful October wedding!

Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Amber & Tommy {engagement}

I had such a fun time with Amber & Tommy for their Engagement Session this past weekend!

They brought along Tommy's adorable daughter and their two dogs! We started out in Heritage Square Park which will be the beautiful location of their wedding here in just a couple of weeks!

It was so very hot outside so I was able to talk them into getting into the water to "cool off" while I got some amazing shots of the two of them! They are so very much in love!

We ended the session with getting completely drenched in the fountains!! It's always a fun time and it gave us some much needed coolness!

Congrats you two!! Looking forward to your gorgeous wedding!!
Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full gallery HERE.

The Brooks Family {family session}

Last weekend I got to spend some time with some of my most favorite people! The Brooks family were my neighbors growing up and we were together all the time riding bikes, climbing trees and generally just getting into trouble!

Tracy is one of my very best friends and also a wonderful assistant for weddings! Her parents are so sweet! Her brother Daniel was in from Washington state for a visit so they thought it would be the perfect time to round everyone up for some family photos! Her older brother DJ and his wife Darla and their two cutie boys kept me on my toes! The poor boys wanted nothing to do with the photos .. they were ready for dinner! Sounds normal to me! :)

I had such a great time hanging with you guys! Here are some of my fav's! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Carolyn & Scott {6.10.11}

Carolyn & Scott are married! What a beautiful day it was for their wedding! We are pleased to showcase our new blog sneak peek look with their amazing wedding photos!

We met up with the girls at Eric Fisher Salon that afternoon. They were getting all dolled up for the big day! After they were done, we met with the entire wedding party at Westlink Christian Church which was the location of the ceremony. They all got dressed and ready to go! Carolyn's gorgeous dress is from Simplistic Bride and the tuxes were from Tuxedo Junction.

Carolyn & Scott decided to do a First Look. If you have never heard of this, its simple. Its a special time prior to the ceremony for just the Bride and Groom (we are standing from afar capturing this for you!). This is the WOW moment for the couple without the stress of 150 guests watching in the background! The emotion and expressions from a First Look usually are more natural and raw than during the ceremony. This also gives you plenty of time to do your formal photographs prior to the ceremony as well.

After doing some fun photos of just the bride & groom followed by the family formals, it was time for the ceremony! The ceremony was beautiful and the room was filled with such joy! The wonderful floral decor along with the amazing wedding party flowers were provided by The Flower Factory. The groom's nephews did an amazing job playing guitars for the ceremony along with Westlink's pianist.

After the ceremony, a lovely limo from Artistic Limousine was waiting to whisk them away to Rolling Hills Country Club for their reception. We were able to take some amazing photos out on the course as well as up by their beautiful landscaping before heading into dinner. Carolyn & Scott enjoyed a private dinner in the dining room while their guests shared the delicious buffet provided by Rolling Hills.

After dinner, the couple was announced to their guests and shared in their first dance as husband and wife. You could just see the love these two shared! They then cut into the beautiful cake provided by Cherri's Bakery. Several heartfelt toasts followed. I have heard many toasts at many weddings and none of them have touch me like Carolyn's. I don't think there was a dry eye in the building! They truly deserve each other and all the happiness they will share!

Carolyn & Scott, it was such a pleasure spending the day with you and your family! I wish you all the happiness in the world! Congrats you two!!

Here are a few of my fav's (in the NEW blog sneak peek look!). You can view their full gallery HERE.

Mike & Mandi {06.04.11}

It was such a beautiful day for Mike & Mandi's wedding! Their children and close family joined for the special day!

The ceremony was held at Mandi's dad's ranch near Rago, KS. They had it all decorated for an amazing outdoor ceremony. The chairs were provided by Action Tents. The girls were inside getting all dolled up for the big day! Mandi's gorgeous dress was provided by Dress Gallery. Mandi's amazing flower arrangements were made by her Stepmother, Sister and Grandmother. They were beautiful!

We spent a little time doing some nice photos of Mandi. Once the girls were back inside, the guys finished getting ready and we were able to do some nice photos of just Mike as well. They all looked amazing!

Mike and Mandi are both KU fans so for the proposal, Mike wrote Mandi a note (in red and blue of course) asking if she would marry him. It was so sweet!

The ceremony was beautiful and the breeze picked up just enough to cool things off a bit. After the ceremony, we had plenty of time for the family formals then some fun time with just the couple! We had to take a couple of shots by Mandi's dad's beautiful car. The horses were also good sports for a photo op! It's just not a ranch wedding without some sort of big tractor!

Mandi had a nice meal with their close family with dinner provided by Mandi's Uncle Mark, followed by a fun-filled reception at the Farm Bureau building in Cheney, KS. Their yummy cake was provided by Cakes by Carrie. The newly married couple and their guests danced the night away with music and fun provided by All World Entertainment.

Congrats you two!! Here are a few of my fav's from their amazing day! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Mary & Matt {05.28.11}

Mary & Matt's wedding was just beautiful! The girls arrived at Mary's parents home after getting all dolled up at Salon Uruku. Mary's dress from I Do Bridal was gorgeous! Her light gold shoes added the perfect touch! Their wedding colors of onyx and pearl looked amazing! Matt and the rest of the guys got ready at The Inn at Tallgrass before heading to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament for the wedding.

Mary & Matt decided to do a First Look. If you have never heard of this, its simple. Its a special time prior to the ceremony for just the Bride and Groom (we are standing from afar capturing this for you!). This is the WOW moment for the couple without the stress of 150 guests watching in the background! The emotion and expressions from a First Look usually are more natural and raw than during the ceremony. This also gives you plenty of time to do your formal photographs prior to the ceremony as well.

After doing some fun photos of just the bride & groom followed by the family formals, it was time for the ceremony! Mary & Matt had a full mass ceremony that was just beautiful! They were sent off with bubbles and well wishes before heading to Tallgrass Country Club for their reception. The amazing limo was provided by All Class Limo.

We arrived and started off with some fun photos of the wedding party and just the couple on the golf course! The weather held out perfectly for us and the overcast clouds were amazing for getting those shots with the bright green course!

The wedding party were announced into the reception room that was filled with their family and friends. Their amazing cake from Artistic Cakes was the first stop for the newly married couple! The couple started off a delicious dinner provided by Tallgrass Country Club.

The father of the bride, the father of the groom as well as the best man and maid of honor said a few heartfelt toasts before the couple shared their first dance as husband and wife. The father/daughter and mother/son dance followed. The beautiful bridal bouquet by Susan's Floral was tossed along with the garter.

The wedding party and guests danced the night away with music provided by EQ Sounds.
Congrats you two! Thank you for allowing me to share in your amazing day!
Here are a few of my fav's from their day! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Little Miss Sophia & her brother Nicholas

Miss Sophia and Nicholas came for a visit last week for some portraits. They live in Miami FL and are here visiting their grandparents. Sophia is just a doll!! She has the most beautiful blue eyes! Nicholas was not into being in front of the camera (as most guys are not) but he was a trooper! I can't help but thing he looks like the guy from Twilight! Im sure he has heard that before though!
Thanks for the visit!

Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Leah & Cody {5.14.11}

Leah and Cody are married! I was so pleased to be able to spend their beautiful day with them! Everything was just perfect! They are such a fun, sweet and loving couple!

We started out at Northside Chruch of Christ which also was the ceremony venue. The girls were busy getting ready with hair and makeup. Leah had a gorgeous satin dress from The White Dress here in Wichita. Her shoes were amazing too! Her mom, 7 bridesmaids and 2 jr bridesmaids helped her get into her dress and she looked amazing!

They guys were just down the hall getting ready themselves. The handsome tuxes from Tuxedo Junction all looked great! Cody spent a little extra time making sure he looked perfect for his beautiful bride to be. He had a surprise in store for the ceremony as well!

The amazing flowers from The Flower Factory smelled the room and were so beautiful!

Once the ceremony started, you could just feel the love in the air! There were smiles and laughs throughout the entire church! The couple did a unity cross during the ceremony which will be a beautiful piece to display in their home. Cody shared his awesome voice during the ceremony with a song to his new wife! It gave me chills, it was so beautiful! After the vows and exchange of rings, the couple sealed the deal with a kiss ... but first, a couple of Cody's groomsmen helped him with a spritz of breath freshener and a straightening of the tie!

We took some time for just the Bride & Groom to go to the Keeper of the Plains area and do a few special photos before heading to the reception. They are adorable! They are so easy to photograph and just look amazing!

We met up with the wedding party at Wichita Botanica Gardens, which was also the reception venue. We did a few fun wedding party shots and a few more of just the newlyweds before heading into the reception.

The wedding party along with the Bride & Groom were announced and started the dinner. The amazing food by Ray's Country Side Catering was ready to go and sooo yummy! There were a few heartfelt toasts by a few of the wedding party members before the cake cutting. The amazing cake from WOW Cakes was gorgeous! The bar was provided by Xclusive Bartending.

Scott from Accent Mobile DJ started the dancing with the Bride & Groom's first dance followed by the Father/daughter and Mother/son dances. The bouquet and garter toss was next followed by a dollar dance. The happy couple and their guests danced the night away!

Congrats you two! Thank you for allowing me to share in your day!
Here are a few (ok, a lot!) of my fav's from their day! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Carolyn & Scott {engagement + family}

This past weekend I met up with Carolyn & Scott and their wonderful kiddos! Carolyn & Scott will be having an amazing June wedding and they will be combining these two awesome families! We started off with some photos of the girls and one of their favorite gal pals. The kids were so much fun and full of energy! We ended with some loving shots of just the happy couple!
Congrats you two! I'm looking forward to sharing in your beautiful wedding day!
Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Melissa & Loren {engagement}

Last week was such a beautiful time for Melissa & Loren's Engagment session! We started out at the location of their first date .. Wichita's Starlite drive-in theater!! It was early so we had the entire location to ourselves to roam about!
We then headed downtown to do some more fun shots! They were so fun and up for whatever! We made it fairly quick since the heat was sneaking up on us fast but we were able to find some shaded areas and get some amazing shots!
Melissa & Loren are planning a beautiful August wedding! I can't wait!!
Congrats you two! Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Danielle & Kiel {engagement}

This past weekend I was so excited to meet up with Danielle & Kiel for their engagement session! Like most of my couples, they were quite nervous at first but quickly warmed up to the camera and did an amazing job! The are so fun and so much in love!! It was extremely hot outside so we decided to go play in the water towards the end of the session. WOW is the only word that comes to mind when I look back at their images!! They are hot!!! We had so much fun just playing! I can't wait for their beautiful wedding in October!!
Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Angela & Michael {05.07.11}

Last weekend was beautiful for Angela & Michael's wedding! We started off meeting the girls at The Salon at Happiness Plaza for the finishing touches of hair and makeup. The girls got ready at the Bride's mother's house and the guys got ready at Michael's apartment. Laughter and smiles filled the rooms!

Angela and Michael decided to do a First Look. If you have never heard of this, its simple. Its a special time prior to the ceremony for just the Bride and Groom (we are standing from afar capturing this for you!). This is the WOW moment for the couple without the stress of 350 guests watching in the background! The emotion and expressions from a First Look usually are more natural and raw than during the ceremony. This also gives you plenty of time to do your formal photographs prior to the ceremony as well.

Their wedding colors were a beautiful mixture of black and purple. The amazing ceremony and reception were held at the Abode Venue here in Wichita. Angela's bouquet of purple Calla Lillis were provided by Beards Floral Design. The couple had a unique "guest book". The guests were asked to sign the back of a custom soccer jersey with the newlywed's last name. The Groom's family provided all the delicious food for the reception and a friend of the family made the awesome cake! What a talented group!

The reception included a few very heartfelt toasts along with the Bride and Groom's first dance. The Bride's brother joined the Bride for a dance and the Groom's mother joined the Groom for a dance. The couple cut into their cake and tossed the bouquet and garter then danced the night away with their guests! It was an amazing day!

Congrats you two! Here are a few of my fav's from their special day! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Mother's Day love!

I had the pleasure of meeting Josh and his adorable 3 month old son Dylan yesterday for a photo shoot for Mother's Day! I know there will be lots of moms happy this Mother's Day! Mr Dylan had the cutest smile! He can blow some awesome bubbles too!

Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full gallery HERE.
Happy Mother's Day!

Abby & Tyler {4.23.11}

Last weekend I was so lucky to attend the beautiful wedding of Abby & Tyler! The day was perfect! Their wedding colors were a modern mix of yellow, silver and black. The weather held out for us and the chance of thunderstorms gently turned into sunshine!

I met up with the girls at Fringe Salon where they were getting all dolled up! We then went on to the ceremony and reception venue. All of the events for the day took place at Abode Venue. Abby and her family, including Tyler's aunt Lisa made sure everything looked perfect! Abby made most of the decor herself! Abby's bouquet along with the bridesmaids bouquets were provided by Dillons Floral.

Abby and Tyler decided to do a First Look. If you have never heard of this, its simple. Its a special time prior to the ceremony for just the Bride and Groom (we are standing from afar capturing this for you!). This is the WOW moment for the couple without the stress of 200 guests watching in the background! The emotion and expressions from a First Look usually are more natural and raw than during the ceremony. This also gives you plenty of time to do your formal photographs prior to the ceremony as well.

The ceremony was beautiful! After the ceremony, all we had to do was grab a few quick wedding party images and head to the reception! In lieu of a traditional wedding cake, Abby and Tyler did an amazing cupcake stand! The cupcakes were provided by Sweet Treats by Jodie. I personally tried the red velvet and it was amazing!! Once the wedding party was announced, they started the dinner line. Blue Moon Catering provided the food.

The best man and maid of honor made a heartfelt toast during dinner. After dinner, Abby and Tyler got to play The Newlywed Game with the help of Bill from Accent Mobile. It was so much fun seeing their answers! The new Husband and Wife shared their first dance together and the party continued throughout the evening!

Congrats you two!! Here are some of my fav's from their wedding! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Shannon & Brock {4.16-11}

Shannon and Brock's wedding was beautiful! The wedding ceremony took place at Dawson UMC here in Wichita. Their colors were Rose Petal Pink, Black and White. Everything looked amazing! The flowers from The Flower Factory which included simple calla-lilies were beautiful!

An amazing limo from All World Entertainment took the newly married couple as well as their wedding party to their reception which was held at Boulevard Banquet Hall here in Wichita. Sarah from Wichita Event Planner did an amazing job at decorating the venue with the help of Classically Covered and Potent Entertainment!

The couple shared in their first cut into their beautiful wedding cake provided by Simply Sweets followed by a heartfelt toast from the FOB (father of the bride)! Dinner was provided by Hog Wild BBQ. The entire event was documented by Alexander Video Productions. Guests enjoyed a tasty treat from The Chocolate Fountain during the reception.

The couple shared in their first dance as Husband and Wife with a super fun choreographed dance! The mother/son and father/daughter dance followed. All World Entertainment played music and the guests danced the night away!

Congrats you two! Here are a few of my fav's from their day! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Stephanie & Matt {engagement}

Last week I got to spend a little time with Stephanie & Matt for their Engagement Session. They are so much fun, so sweet and so in love!! It was the most perfect day outside so we walked around downtown for just the right locations! Their cutie dog Toby joined in for a few shots as well! (with a little bribery with some doggie treats!) We also went over to the Keeper of the Plains area for a few shots. That is where Stephanie and Matt shared their first date! Matt proposed this past February at Disney World! They are planning a beautiful September wedding! I can't wait to share in their special day! Congrat's you too!

Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Mr Grayson! {babies session}

I was so excited to go see Mr Grayson last week! He was born on April 13th. He arrived a little early but is as healthy and adorable as he could be! The proud parents are adapting nicely! Crystal looks amazing after just having a baby! They are both amazing parents already! Congrat's on the handsome little man!

Here are a few of my fav's from the session! You can view the full gallery HERE.

Lacy, Ryan & Kenadi {Family}

I got another amazing visit from Lacy, Ryan and Miss Kenadi this week! Kenadi was all smiles this time! She is a doll!!! Lacy owns The Cutting Edge Salon here in Cheney so naturally, Kenadi was all dolled up with her flower hairpiece and cute earrings! That is one busy girl!! I just love to watch them grow!

Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full session HERE.

Mandi & Mike {Engagement & Family}

I met up with Mandi, Mike and their four amazing kids this past weekend for a fun session! The weather was great for shooting around Cheney which is their hometown. (as well as mine) Mandi and Mike are planning for a June wedding which will be beautiful! They are truly a modern day Brady Bunch! Mike had to bring his motorcycle for a few fun shots! We sure got some funny looks taking up the middle of Main Street but it was worth it! All the kids were awesome and were posing like pros by the time we were finished!
Congrats you two! I can't wait for your June wedding!!

Here are a few of my fav's from their session! (it's so hard just to pick a few!)

Rockin' Bridal Shoot!!

I was so excited for this bridal shoot this past weekend! New Traditions Photography teamed up with Uniquely You Bridal and Tuxedo Junction for a bridal shoot featuring some of their amazing gowns in their new wedding collections! They also provided all the accessories! They really do have everything! If you have not been to Uniquely You's new shop at Central & Tyler in Wichita, you have to check it out! They have some gorgeous gowns and everything else needed to make you and your wedding party picture perfect on your special day!

The image(s) will be featured on their new presentation folder that will be distributed to local brides! The folders are large enough to keep all your important wedding planning notes and papers and have some fantastic vendor recommendations from the most amazing vendors around the area!

The very talented gals from Fantastic Sam's came to do hair and makeup on the models and, as always, they did a fantastic job!!! They made sure every little detail was just perfect and are so fun to work with!!

The beautiful flowers from The Flower Factory were wonderful! They matched the gowns perfectly! They really do know their stuff! They also have a new location! You have to go see Pam and her crew at their new 21st & Tyler store! It's adorable!

The shoot location was Abode Venue here in Wichita. That place is amazing!! The newest, hottest venue for weddings and other events! Kyle and his staff are great to work with and the venue is beautiful!

Thank you to our beautiful models, Kayla and Alyssa! You guys rocked it hard! Also, always a huge thanks to Tracy for knowing what I need when I need it and for being such an amazing friend!

And now .. here are some of my fav's from the shoot!! They are not yet fully retouched, just general edits as we are going to be narrowing them down and deciding on which image(s) to use for the folder. You can view all the images HERE.

Behind The Scenes

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a photo shoot? Take a look!
Special thanks to Uniquely You Bridal and Tuxedo Junction, Fantasticsams Ks Location, Tracy Brooks, FlowerFactory Flowers, Abode Venue, Kayla Krenzel and Alyssa Schmidt for all your amazing work on this shoot!!!

Crystal & Kyle {Bellies)

My good friends Crystal and Kyle came to the studio this past weekend for part 1 of their Bellies & Babies program. I mean this in the nicest way possible, but sometimes, life just isn't fair!!!! Let me explain .. Crystal is now 36 weeks into her pregnancy and she is BEAUTIFUL!!! She can still move around just fine and is just glowing! They are expecting a baby boy towards the end of this month. Crystal's sister made these little booties and animals! They are amazing!!! I kinda want one for myself! :) We had to throw in some rock chalk baby jayhawk too! Congrats Crystal & Kyle! You guys are going to be amazing parents!!

Here are a few of my fav's from their Bellies session! You can view their full gallery HERE.

Behnaz & Mohammad {03.19.2011}

I recently shared in the beautiful wedding day of Behnaz & Mohammad. These two are so much fun!! I could literally shoot photos of them all day long!!!
They had a beautiful traditional Persian ceremony that was held at the bride's parents home. Everything was stunning! It was so interesting to learn all about their culture and the symbolism of all the items on their wedding spread. The home was decorated with care and everyone was having a great time!
The room where Behanz got ready was beautiful as well with floor to ceiling windows that created the most amazing natural light. We defiantly got some gorgeous images of Behnaz in her wedding gown!
The bride's dress from The Gown Gallery in Kansas City was just amazing! The smell of fresh flowers from The Flower Factory filled the home! The ceremony was beautiful with a few humorous parts as well.
We had plenty of time after the ceremony to play around town! We got some amazing images of the happy couple and they got a chance to relax before the reception.
The reception was held at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. The couple had a beautiful entrance by being welcomed by all of their guests.
After dinner, their amazing wedding cake by WOW Cakes made a grand entrance! It was covered in glittery icing and it just shimmered! They did a traditional knife dance before they could cut the cake. It was so fun to watch!
Their first dance as husband and wife along with the father/daughter and mother/son dance were beautiful. We had one more chance to head out for some more photos of just the bride and groom! We got some lovely night shots and even a few with the "supermoon" before the couple went back into their reception to dance the night away with all their guests and music provided by Deejay Omid! They sure do know how to party!!!
Congrats Behnaz & Mohammad!!!!
Here are a few (okay, a ton) of my fav's from their day! You can see their full gallery HERE.

Simply Diva Boudoir Event Day · Part 2, the images!

Wichita, KS Boudoir Photographer, New Traditions Photography.

Recently we hosted a Simply Diva Boudoir Event Day here in Wichita, KS.
The artistic tradition of boudoir photography is as old as the camera itself. It is luxurious, sophisticated and confident! We offer a contemporary look of this iconic style. Our mission is to celebrate your natural beauty and create a unique, empowering experience for every woman! We offer a place where any concerns she would have about size, shape or age would be banished by the thrill of the experience itself!

We had 14 lovely ladies attend our first ever Simply Diva Boudoir Event Day! I was so happy to see everyone! It was a very long day but it was so much fun! We are planning on hosting a Simply Diva Boudoir Event Day about twice a year. Keep an eye out on our website, www.newtraditionsphotography.com as well as our Facebook page for more details on upcoming events!

And finally ... a glimpse of some of the fabulous ladies!

Simply Diva Boudoir Event Day · Part 1, the setup.

Wichita, KS Boudoir Photographer, New Traditions Photography.

Recently we hosted a Simply Diva Boudoir Event Day here in Wichita, KS.
The artistic tradition of boudoir photography is as old as the camera itself. It is luxurious, sophisticated and confident! We offer a contemporary look of this iconic style. Our mission is to celebrate your natural beauty and create a unique, empowering experience for every woman! We offer a place where any concerns she would have about size, shape or age would be banished by the thrill of the experience itself!

We started off the day at the Wichita Marriott, Corporate Hills. The staff was so nice and everything was just perfect! The stylists and makeup artists from Fantastic Sam's, Wichita joined us for the fantastic hair and makeup work on the ladies. They did an amazing job! All the ladies loved their looks!! We has some gorgeous floral arrangements and gift bag flowers from The Flower Factory. The beautiful smell of fresh flowers filled the room and the arrangements were adorable in the shape of margarita glasses! Such a perfect touch for a Diva Event!

I have to give a huge Thank You to my awesome helpers for the day .. Tracy, Valerie and Jennifer. You guys made my job so much easier and you all know you rocked it!! I really appreciate all of you so much!

We had 14 lovely ladies attend our first ever Simply Diva Boudoir Event Day! I was so happy to see everyone! It was a very long day but it was so much fun! We are planning on hosting a Simply Diva Boudoir Event Day about twice a year. Keep an eye out on our website, www.newtraditionsphotography.com as well as our Facebook page for more details on upcoming events!

And finally ... a glimpse of the setup and some of the fabulous ladies getting ready!

Abby & Tyler {engagement}

I was so pleased to meet up with Abby & Tyler last week for their Engagement Session! We met at the Abode Venue, which also happens to be their wedding location!

Tyler is the Western Regional Sales Manager for Metal Fab Inc. and Abby is the Director of Marketing and Business Development for Town West Square .. she also happens to be one of the most organized bride's I have ever met! How awesome! They are so much fun! I can't wait for their Spring wedding!

Congrats you two! Here are a few of my fav's from their session!
You can view their full session HERE.

Behnaz & Mohammad {engagement}

This past weekend I met up with Behnaz and Mohammad for their Engagement Session. It was pretty chilly out so we were trying to think up shoot locations. Behnaz and Mohammad first met about 8 years ago while working in a college bookstore so naturally the perfect location came to mind ... the library! These two are so much fun! We were having such a hard time being quiet!

Behnaz is currently in dental school while Mohammad is an lawyer. They are having a traditional Persian wedding ceremony in March. They are such a beautiful couple! I'm completely excited to share in their special day!

Here are a few of my fav's from their session! You can view their full session HERE.