I am so excited to start back blogging about our couples again. I couldn’t think of a better session to start with!

Wes & I shot this couple 3 days before we flew across the big pond. And we loved every minute of it. Every shot we took made me want to sing…. but lucky for them, I didn’t, probably would have scared them off.

But this day, was excellent. The sun was just so creamy and wonderful. The couple was so relaxed and easy to work with… it is nice to have a couple in love ;) I hope you enjoy their shots as much as I enjoyed taking them. 

Be happy and love each other,

T

I don’t remember exactly the first time I met Joshua Daily, I am sure it was in 7th or 8th grade when we were all insecure and bashful. Only Josh never came across as that type. He is the loudest in any room, his charisma can still a show in a heartbeat, and his high maintenance ways, well, I am pretty sure he spent more time getting ready for school than I did.

But he stole my heart.

He quickly became one of my very best friends. Someone I confided life in. Someone I always knew would be special to me. There were moments we wanted to just wring each other’s neck, and we probably did. But the next moment we were laughing about something ridiculous, he was probably making fun of me about something.

See, Josh is this kind of friend to a lot of people. If you hang around him enough, there will be a part of you that will always be devoted to him.

Knowing this, and knowing how many people love him, I knew just any girl wasn’t going to make the cut for us. We, his friends, had standards for who we saw him with.

Now let me tell you about Jenny.

The first time I met Jenny, I know the exact spot and moment in time. I was shooting a wedding. I was working away, I had already greeted them both, formally introducing myself. Since, I was just sizing her up to see if she was worthy. Then, magic happened. She walked over to me, and said…. this cake is amazing, here take a bit of mine. It was love at first sight. I knew that she was kind, thoughtful, caring, and generous. All of the attributes a friend can only wish for for another friend. No girl wants to share her cake with anybody. But she did.

I quickly learned that Jenny is the only girl that will put Josh Daily in his place, will love him unconditionally, will be patient with him, and kind to him. And I couldn’t be happier that he has found her. I also quickly learned that Jenny is the Josh to all of her friends. She is the friend that everyone cares about and only wants the very best in the world for.

Jenny, you have found it. Josh is as loyal as anyone I have ever met. And Josh, I am so so so happy for you that you have met your mate… and maybe your match.

I love you both so much. I am so happy to have been able to share in this moment with you. I can’t believe we are here. If you would have told me in 11th grade I would be shooting your wedding one day, I would have laughed in your face. But it is truly one of the biggest honors of my life. My heart is full for you both.

I hope you enjoyed this session as much as I did. Here you go…
This photo makes me squeal with happiness. It is my most favorite. 

Friends, leave a comment and congratulate this couple. They deserve cheers from all over.

Be happy and love each other,

T

Anytime one photographer shoots another photographer, it is a little nerve wrecking…. but when you are shooting a photographer that you highly respect, it is totally earth shattering in the nervous sense and in the awesomeness level. The week Wes and I spent in Las Vegas, we got to photograph two photographers who we love dearly and definitely respect.

When Abraham first mentioned the possibility of Wes and I shooting his wedding this upcoming September I had a mild heart attack. First, his wedding is going to be epic… Abraham drives a Volvo stationwagon… he is definitely my dream client…. and can we please check out the beauty that is his bride. Susan can take your breath away in a second. She is gorgeous. Not to mention we have had the chance to get to know this awesome couple as friends… and shooting real friends never feels like work. This wedding will be one that I know we will cherish.

This session was just for play. The four of us got out there and shot each other and had a great time. I can’t wait for Abraham and Susan’s for-real engagement session they are having with a close friend (who is also an awesomely talented photographer)… I know I will drool over all of the photos they take. But for now, we can call this their practice run.

I hope you agree… It was good practice. 

I could easily say that Aubrey Peterson is the most thoughtful human I have ever met. Yup. She is. And she has a lot of competition, I have met a lot of thoughtful people…. but she takes the cake. (kind of literally with her cake pops she shared with us during this shoot)

I got to know Aubrey through her BFF, Jessica, who lives here locally. She and Jessica met way back when she was traveling with her military family, and they have remained friends despite move after move. I have gotten to know Jessica through our mutual love of photography, and luckily, Aubrey came into the mix.

We first met last year when Wes and I were in Las Vegas attending WPPI. We decided to have breakfast together, and I realized just how nice she truly was. I knew that I liked there then, but now, after getting to meet her love and spend the a good chunk of the day together, I love her.

Ok, I just professed my love to another human via blog. But I can’t help it. She is kind and thoughtful and one of those people that challenges everyone around her to be a better person. It is true.

Now a little of her love story.

She and her husband met and dated for 3 years before he received his orders to go to Afghanistan to do his military duty. They decided now was as good of time as any to get married, so they tied the knot and a short 3 months later, Derek deployed.

Now 3 years later, they are happily in love more than they ever though possible, in fact, their anniversary is a few short days away. Seeing how they interact with each other and laugh with each other is somewhat contagious. It makes me want to love deeper and without hesitation. I’ll be honest, every time Wes goes up into that tiny airplane my heart questions why God gave me a man with such risky hobbies, but to be married to someone who serves their country  and has the potential to risk it all, that takes an amazing woman.

I want to be BFF with this couple forever, whether they live in Las Vegas, Georgia, or Germany, I hope we always stay in contact. I’ll admit, that I am terrible with long distance relationships, but I would love to meet up for breakfast anytime, anywhere.

Love to you both.
I have one more desert shoot to share with you this week… AND a few photos of Wes and I that our two fabulous photographer couples took of us!

Be Happy and Love each other.

T

I couldn’t think of a better post to share with you today.

The day of love and romance.

Alex asked Allyson, “will you marry me?” and through a tear covered hand over her mouth, she said yes.

This is one of the happiest proposals I have ever seen. So So full of joy, love, and pure happiness.

Whether you have already experienced this type of abounding love… or are looking forward to this wonderful moment in your own life…. I hope this brings you excitement and warmth to your heart.

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Be Happy and Love each other,

T

THIS is why I love Anna and Jeremy so much. The two photos that surround this paragraph are the reason I do what I do. Happiness. Love. Excitement. Mouths truly in pain from smiles so big.

In my wedding vows to Wes, I said to him that I cannot wait for us to get old and gray so he can see all of the wrinkles he has given me from smiling so much.

Jeremy, I am afraid Anna will also be a sweet wrinkled old lady. Because you obviously make her so the happiest woman on that side of 65.

The both of you have warmed my heart and given my job value and meaning. Your love ignites my passion. I cannot wait til your wedding day. So stinking close!

Enjoy your sneak peak. 

Anna is probably one of the happiest, most excited people I know. I am sure her friends will say the same… but I think they will also say she has a bit of sass to her… I think it is her awesome rockstar hair. And I am so excited that I was able to capture it. 

Armosa has so many exciting things planned this year. Announcements to come, and some exciting changes! We cannot wait to share with you what we have been brainstorming up!

Until then, I hope you continue to follow our journey. We will keep blogging couples in love and our life in action. We are so thankful to share our passion with you!

Be happy and love each other!

T