The Ernster Family

Do you all remember Paul? AKA John Travolta? His senior pictures are below if you don't. :) Anywho, this is Paul's family. The Ernsters. :) This is such a sweet and beautiful family. We shot around their home (my favorite!) and actually around their neighbor's home too. Thanks neighbors! The shoot was quick and painless. Suzanne had a great idea of what she wanted - just some simple group shots before her daughter headed off to Australia to study abroad. Good luck, Lauren! Live it up and make the most of everyday there. Meanwhile, Paul is about to begin his freshman year at Rice University in Texas. With her children moving all across the globe, I can see why family portraits were necessary!

Amy & Kelly - Part 2

Amy & Kelly - Part 1

I know I say this every time I work with a couple or a family or a senior, but I want to be friends with them! Amy and Kelly are such cool people. Cool is an understatement actually. They're both so laid back and Colorado outdoor enthusiasts to the max. Wait till you see a picture of their wedding cake... that's all I have to say.

What a unique wedding it was. Everything from the Native American blanket ceremony to Johnny Cash's "I Walk the Line" processional. Not to mention the trivia games at the reception tables, Amy's love for reggae music (which was played through the day) and the intimate phone call to Amy's grandmother who couldn't make it to the wedding.

Amy and Kelly's family and friends were so awesome. Jesie, Ethan, and I felt like we were a part of the family. I love those kind of weddings. :)

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Boudoir Session, Anyone?

Have you ever met someone and knew instantly that you were going to be good friends? That was the case with Melissa and I. Melissa found me through TheKnot.com. She wanted to take some classy boudoir photos for her fiancé and give them to him in a scrapbook on their wedding night. Jesie and I had such a blast getting to know Melissa. She was so easy going and fun, as you can see by all her laughing in the photos below. When Melissa first wrote me she said, "I already feel somewhat comfortable with you since we both love Americanos and Jesus. :)" I knew we'd be good friends from there on out. Here are just a few of my favorites...

Sarah and Simon

What a sweet note I received from Simon and Sarah after they saw their photos from an impromptu photo shoot at the Trevi Fountain in Rome. I hope my future travels take me their way.

Hi Rene, What can I say.. I am absolutely bowled over...these are amazing, they brought a tear to my eye!

We have just returned from the UK Music Festival, Glastonbury, a 3 day camping festival which was brilliant and these pics have just made my year!

I am going to get them framed straight away and will never forget how kind you were in taking these for us.

You are very talented and have made us very very happy people.

If you ever need a bed in the UK let us know!

Take care and happy travels!

Sarah and Simon (smiling)
xxxxx