When your baby sister (by almost 11 years) gets a shiny ring for Valentine’s Day from the man of her dreams, you know it means two things.  One, you get to help plan a wedding.  And two, you get to be her photographer for part of the process.  As her matron of honor, I’m going to leave my camera at home on the day of her wedding…or at least in the car, so it’s handy if needed.  To her actual wedding photographer, I will do my best to behave and let it be your gig (at least I’ll try).  For now, it’s about the love story of melanie+aaron and the first of their engagement sessions with me.  Since they aren’t getting married until the fall of 2016, we have time to have a little fun in multiple seasons.  Woot!  To my baby sister and the boy who makes her heart go pitter-patter – I love you both!

Other than getting to use my creativity, one of the most enjoyable parts of being a photographer is meeting new people.  I recently had the opportunity to meet one of my new brides and her fiance in person.  I had so much fun working with the adorable Shelby+Robert on a gorgeous fall afternoon!  I absolutely love it when people are lighthearted and fun, are willing to try whatever I throw at them, and are so obviously in love.  Thank you, Shelby, for asking me to be a part of your love story!

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