Christmas Sweaters

So warm and cozy

Nicely dressed and he does tricks!

One angry yawn

Christmas Puppy!

Here's some pictures of my Christmas present to Michelle... a Jack Russell Terrier Puppy!  We named him Griffey after my favorite baseball player, Ken Griffey Jr.  He just turned 8 weeks and he's totally adorable.  Of course the first thing Michelle wanted to do was put him in her cowboy boots for a picture :)  

Naughty and Nice

Christine really seemed to enjoy her day and she completely lit up the area.  I really loved her wide range of facial expressions... here's a few of my favorites.  I can't post pictures of her man so I have to get a little creative :)

Perfect expression

This was near the end of the day.  I also have pictures of them choking
each other.  They're perfect for each other :)

Proud father walking his daughter down the aisle at 10:10
on 10/10/2010.  She timed it perfectly.  

Oh the Kelly girl photo shoot.  Feel privileged to be a part of it!

I did my best to crop the cleavage but I was fighting a losing battle

So the ladies helped me out!  

Wedding Prep

Here's more pictures from the wedding this past weekend at Magnolia Plantation, Charleston, SC.  

  

Christine getting ready -- she looked beautiful :)  

Michelle and Austin.  He was looking pretty sharp, not gonna lie.  

Best Man, hanging out before the ceremony began

The music was provided by two fantastic musicians from the Charleston
Symphony Orchestra.  Check out their site for more info.

Wedding at Magnolia Plantation

I just got back from a holiday weekend in Charleston, SC.  Visiting the old stomping grounds was great and I was so thankful to get to see Michelle, her family and a few of my close friends.  Here's the first round of pictures from the wedding.

Kelly family before the ceremony began

Michelle and Austin

The Kelly girls getting goofy...definitely more to come on this photo shoot :) 

Maid of Honor 

Mother and Son

My favorite picture from the day.  I really like Austin's serious expression and where he gets his tough side from (his mama in the background).

A Day at the Barn 2

I recently made another trip to VA.  Michelle asked me to take some pictures of her and her son, Austin in and around the barn.  Below are a few of my favorites from the day.  

Michelle and Austin on Eli

Austin kicking up some dirt

  

Austin's boots

Austin finally poses for a cute pic with mom :) 

He was all kinds of photogenic today!

Austin's boots again

John Bryan State Park

I just got back from a hike through John Bryan State Park.  It started pouring so I had to leave but I did get one shot I was happy with.  The leaves are starting to change and it makes me so happy to be back in the Midwest!

Jade Water Designs

Earlier this summer I took some photos for Jade Water Designs out of Charleston, SC at the Daniel Island Club.  Here's a handful of my favorites from the day.  Click here to check out Jade Water Designs site and blog.  Thanks Thuy and the rest of the Jade Water Designs team for the great experience!  

Wedding Portraits

Thank you Michelle for being my model at the wedding.  You looked beautiful, as always :)

Deep in Thought

Michelle's son, Austin, at a wedding in Daniel Island, SC.  Not sure if he's thinking about fruit snacks when he gets in the car or the current state of the economy??

Missing Dash

I recently moved from Charleston, SC to Dayton, OH and I had to give my dog, Dash, to my sister to watch for a few months.  I'm building a house and living out of hotels until late October so it was much easier to have someone else watch him.  I definitely miss my buddy :(  Here's a few pics from earlier this summer... can't wait to get him back!

Dayton Water Wheel

I really liked this water wheel on the side of a house in downtown Dayton.  What more can I say?

A Day at the Barn

The weather was perfect today to get out and take some pictures of a baby Clydesdale named BOLO (short for be on the look out).  He's pretty skittish but it was a blast and I was happy with the pictures.  Check out a few of my favorites.  

Sullivan's Island Lighthouse

I took this walking the beach one of my last nights in Charleston.  I'm really going to miss it :(