Lindsay & Chris September 6th

Despite Hurricane Hanna, Lindsay had her garden wedding. Oatlands Plantation is an amazing venue for weddings, with sprawling garden and the smallest nooks and crannies. Perfect for a romantic affair, except when a hurricane hits. But at 5PM the skies opened up and let Lindsay walk down the aisle under breezy, blue skies.

Here's a sneak peek at the images Chip and shot:

Auntie made this pillow from special family memories

no lights or power inside the plantation

Lucy & Ruby

I have enjoyed every single of the Ruiz Family shoots, from their wedding a few years ago to the many baby shoots that followed soon after. Lucy, their now 2 year old, has a mind of her own, and well, I don't think likes the camera. She LOVED the camera at 6 months and the camera loved her just as much. By our next shoot--she screamed at the sight of me with a camera to my face.

We had a lot of laughs and they all took it with great poise and laughs. Well, everyone but Lucy! ; )

Every ounce of her two-year old body is trying to be happy here.

Geo & Philip

Wow! What a fantastic event. Geomyra, an event planner, put all her skills to the test, and grace, on her own wedding day. The couple, their family, and all of their guests were ready for the show, and let Chip and I have a great time capturing some of the craziness.

love this shot that Chip got--he's too cool. Already.

oh no he didn't...
oh yes he did!

*sniff* Life is full of many firsts, and this one will forever be a part of me. Our Nut headed off to 1st Grade today. It was her first time on the bus. She was so nervous, anxious, excited--and she took it so well. She was last kid getting onto a full bus and she is so little she can't climb the big stairs standing up...

walking with Daddy to the bus stop
nervous anticipation
and of she goes!