Summer Days

Don't you just love this time of year? The days are wonderful exploding with life and the nights bring back memories of sleeping with the windows open when you were a little kid. I just love it. I was at a friend's house this past weekend and we were watching the kids play in the back yard. Suddenly the three boys spotted a lizard in the play house. They all ran away screaming, but here came the big sister to the rescue. She climbed right in and grab this little lizard. She was quiet proud of herself and ran around carrying the little guy for some time. About ten minutes later we heard a blood curling scream. Only the kind a little girl can give. The one that makes your heart race and your toes curl. The little lizard (with no teeth by the way) wanted out of her hand so he decided to bit down. It terrified her more than it hurt her, but I bet she won't be chasing lizards for some time.

Fiddler On The Roof Table Setting

I love the saucer in this setting. It makes a formal table look playful as well.

We had a blast planning the table setting for Fellowship Bible Church's Fiddler on the Roof dinner therater. First we found the colorful saucers and we based the rest of the table off of them. We used square dishes and chargers and a dark navey coffee cup and table over lay. In the center you are taken back in time to a dairy farm. The center piece includes chickens, eggs, old milk bottles and cash iron dishes. If you could see it in real time you would see that this center piece was extremly detailed. I hope you all enjoy!

Amazing Wedding Cakes

Okay so I know its been awhile since I was able to update my blog, but I've been extremly busy lately. I love this time of year because the weather is PERFECT to be outside. And as you've probably all guessed I've had the camera in hand. Don't worry - I'll post some pictures for all to see soon. Right now I wanted to share this site that someone shared with me. It has AMAZING wedding cakes and I just love them. Above are just a few examples, but you'll find more at http://www.confetticakes.com. Enjoy!

Clover Green Wedding

I had the pleasure of creating this idea for a clover green wedding. I'm still waiting to hear a response back from the bride but even if this isn't her style, (which I'm completely comfortable with, I still think this idea is a fun and cute wedding. The theme - Two Peas in a Pod- Doesn't the couple already sound adorable. I can already see the wedding album. The beautiful green combined with the pop of yellow is great of any after noon wedding. I went ahead and selected two alternating bride's maid's dresses that complement each other to lighten the mood of the ceremony even more. I absolutly love the centerpiece idea. I thought you could light these little lamps with tea light candles and decorate fire proof lamp shades with daisys. Around the bottom you could brigtne the light with volitive candles to enhance the mood. This combined with simple flowers and a fun wedding cake encourage a fun light hearted environment. Perfect for that after noon wedding that takes you back to puppy love and will make your guest feel like they are like two peas in a pod!

Easter Photo

First let me say that I am sorry I haven't had a chance to publish this week. Apparently the Easter Bunny brought the flu to Tommy and I. We've both been at home the entire week sick in bed. No fun. Regardless I was able to snag this shot for Easter. I've been playing around with my photo editor coming up with some creative ideas. Let me know what your thoughts are about this shot of Tommy.

Thanks everyone!

Dawn

Centerpiece

This center piece is one we designed for a recent wedding. I wish I had a better photo because this is absolutely fantastic. The vase itself is 24 inches tall and in their finale presentation they were lit with lights at the bottom, filled with water and held one butter fly gold fist each. As you could imagine the reception room was AMAZING to see. I did not do the photography at this wedding and I didn't get to get a professional shot before the events began, so I'm hoping to get better images from the bride. Let me know your feed back!

Hands

I love photography. Such a creative ways to capture special moments and meanings in our lives. One thing I love to photograph the most is hands. We use our hands everyday and in so many ways. We use our hands to express emotions, to talk, to work, to show love and to connect to each other. Hands are an insite to someones life they show what type of work we do or how old we are. Hands are beatifu.

The picture above is of my father-in-law's hands. We were at an engament together and I noticed that he was holding his coffee cup in a manner that I've seen him hold it several times before. He and his children know that he is an active coffe drinker, so I quietly took the snap shot without. Later he was very surprised to see the image. I think its a picture that our family will enjoy for years to come and remind of a small piece of how very special this person is.

Best Wishes and Happy Easter!