3 weddings 6 kids and 6 adults

THis has been one whirlwind birthday week, today is my birthday, yippie! I had three weddings this weekend actually four but one was a small intimate one, and now I am in Hilton Head with my loves Scott and Alexa and four of my good friends and there kids having a great time. My wedding on Saturday was great, Bubba and Dawn were married and it was a beautiful wedding. Brandon Branch did an awesome job organizing the event, I also was able to work with Kristen and Ricardo who play harp and violin and are part of the Savannah Wedding Professionals with me. You can find more info about them on savannahweddingprofessionals.com Here are some fun wedding photos of the day.

Some of the couple





The lady pulling the camera out of her dress is known as "Jelly Roll" she is the funniest lady and the sweetest.


Kristen and Ricardo

First Comes Love, Then Comes Wind!

I am guessing it is ok to put these on the blog since Anne Marie will be married in two hours, I have been itching to post these, she was not scared to take her Melissa Sweet dress out and put it to the test! I love non fussy brides, but she was so elegant. It was really windy that day at the yacht club. Julie Collins, my associate photographer and great friend is documenting there special day so I will have more to share.

Pink is the new Black

I actually have no idea about fashion, but I really liked there pink outfits. Sebral of www.sesevents.com who does outstanding weddings here in Savannah has a beautiful piece of property where we photographed her family on Monday. Here are a few from her shoot.

Apples

Ava made an appearance on the blog a couple weeks ago, we did a reshoot one week ago, she was a little shy at the first one. So this time I thought i am going to trick her, it has worked before in the past with other children, a little distraction. So I grabbed three apples from the table and we started playing. She is such a doll, and isn't her mom so pretty? I really love this family. The apples on her moms head and Ava is trying to copy her.

Family Day

Today I spent the whole day with Alexa and Scott. I have a hard time balancing, so one of my goals from my business boot camp I did in Atlanta was more family time. So today I we woke up and went to a playgroup (I never thought I would go to these) but I actually enjoy it. All the ladies are ones I have gotten to know over the last two years and it is nice being a mom and not the photographer working. Anyhow, then Scott, Alexa and myself went to the Jepson downtown and Alexa had a splended time, she liked the blocks and the drawing on the wall, and hearing her echo in the place. here are some of her from today.


Alexa did not look at the art so much, she was more interested in trying to touch it, but we took a walk down Broughton Street and she found a window full of heads with wigs on them fascinating, I guess art is the eyes of the beholder (isn't that how the saying goes?



Today was such a blast, and it makes me cherish each and every day with her. Sometmes my heart is just so swollen from what I feel for her. I read Sheye Rosemeyers blog often to see if she updates it. She lost her little girl in February and her daughter has the same little happy face Alexa gets. It shows me not only to take time out to enjoy life and how important photographs are to help you remember all the special moments that fly by. I do not know how to link this but you can copy and paste it.
http://sheyerosemeyer.blogspot.com/2007/05/7-257-600-seconds.html

Fort Jackson

Sally and Brian were married yesterday at Fort Jackson on the Savannah River. Anne Mcguire, Sally and her mother did a great job with the details of the wedding. Friday night started out with a dinner at Vics and then an afterparty at the Jepson. On Saturday night the weather could not have been more perfect, in Savannah we would be ok with some heat as long as the bugs don't come along. It was breezy and the nats were no where to be found. The reception was decorated with sunflowers by Holly Jakkaola (Holly I hope I spelled that right! ) she has such great distinctive taste. Food was provided by Nick Muller, great as always. The night would not have been complete without a canon firing and fireworks, it was a nice surprise for the bride and groom. Sally and I shared alot in commmon, her birthday is one day from mine, she went to SCAD then moved to San Diego.
Her bridesmaids were so funny, they had me laughing from the moment I arrived,I felt as though I had known them all for years.

I felt a little creative at the rehersal.




Her beautiful dress

Summer Days

I get excited for the summer, it means beach times are coming, seeing family and having popsicles with bean! We have a little routine in the afternoon of having a popsicle and sitting in the backyard. She also loves to color (go figure two artist as parents) here she is with it all over her face!

Baby Plan

Today we had Sarahs third session of her baby plan, we went downtown and brought the whole family. She is cute as a button and did not mind us shuffling her to all different locations, I keep trying to decide what is my favorite age, six months is so cute because they sit up and do not get away from you, nine months is nice because they stand when leaning on something, I guess it is all my favorite, because Alexa is two and I love that age too. Here are few from today

Limited Edition

Limited Edition sessions have been a great success. We are having three in May, they book up fast so be sure to call the studio. Christine Hall Photography has three different photographers photographing, Christine, Emmaline, and Lisa. The dates for Mays Limited Editions are the 16th they are going to be downtown, the 20th mom and me day, and the 30th, in the garden, we have a beautiful downtown garden for some summer photographs. The sessions last thirty minutes and include one 11 x 14 and 1 8 x10 ( a $210.00 value) a $200 deposit is due to secure the date. Here are a couple from last Sunday.



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Superstar Drew

Drew has the cutest dimples when he smiles, his mom is a real hoot. She is so funny and full of life, she had a party for her son since he was graduating high school and all of the people who have helped him through the years came. It was a great time and it was full of really caring people who were so giving. One man in particular was quite a character, he really got Drew going here is a shot with him and Drew

And on another square

Savannah is so beautiful anytime of year and pretty much all over downtown is a photographers dream. In Johnson Square Katherine and John had a beautiful reception that followed a ceremony at Christ Church. My great friend and photographer Bart Young photographed the event for the studio. The details were incredible, they had the whole square plus the street going to city hall. Katherine was stunning! Congradulations !

Would you look at that light!

Last night Trisha and Bryce tied the knot at Sacared Heart and had the reception at the Mansion on Forsyth. What a beautiful day, it was maybe 75 and perfect. The families were so kind. Trisha was so beautiful in her dress, and Bryce was one of the nicest guys I have met. We walked to take some shots in Forsyth and look at the light we found, I was so excited about it I think I squealed out loud.


A very hip flower girl