Heather & Domanic 11.29.08

Heather and Domanic had a beautiful wedding last weekend at Club 1000 in downtown Kansas City. The weather outside was gloomy but love was still in the air. They are such a fun couple and have become like friends to me over the last year. Heather would often text me about what was going on with her wedding planning or just to say Happy Thanksgiving and Domanic saw me working on the slideshow while eating at the reception and asked why I wasn't out there with everyone else. I just love how connected I have become with Heather and Domanic ever since the first time we met.

Heather was stunning in her wedding dress and Domanic, the tough guy with tattoos, had his sensitive side come out at their first site. It was funny to hear him talk about his friends and how much grief they gave him for the engagement photos with their little dogs. When his eyes started to water up after seeing Heather for the first time in her dress he knew it was just going to add to the hard time he already gets from his boyz! I know for that moment it didn't matter to Domanic! His bride was gorgeous and his emotions couldn't lie about how he felt about Heather.

The wedding was beautiful! I look forward to keeping in touch with Heather and Domanic in the future. Here are some of the great photos from the day...

One of my favorites...

We got to go on the roof-top after the ceremony for a few shots. BRRRRR...

Love this shot! These kids were just adorable...

Have I ever mentioned how much I love shooting the rings:)

Congratulations Heather and Domanic! You two are the best!

A guest at a wedding

I'm at a wedding right and I'm not the photographer! Can you believe
it? It's bittersweet... I enjoy just being able to watch the ceremony
without any responsibilities but this place is so spectacular that I
really wish I had my camera!

A surprise visit

Last night I was surprised with a phone call that my friends, the
Alessis', were going to be coming through KC. We all just saw each
other a couple weeks ago when I was in Chicago but it's always a
blessing to see them. We have been friends for over half our lives
now! Their kids are so precious to me and they brighten my day! We got
up early for breakfast at Chik-fil-a before they continue their
journey down to Wichita.

An Opportunity To Give

One of my favorite photographers, David Jay, just posted an awesome blog about his friend Deyl. Deyl has a video about this amazing organization called Opportunity International that helps provide loans and opportunity for poor entrepreneurs internationally. If you watch this three minute video on Deyl's blog and leave a positive comment he will donate $10 for every comment left. He also has friends that are matching his donation dollar for dollar so go check it out. You will be giving to a great cause just by leaving a comment! Tell your friends and let's rack up a good donation for Opportunity International. CLICK HERE to go to Deyl's blog and watch the video.

Halloween Fun Tonight

Hangin with the Ashley and Ashli on Halloween tonight at a party with
friends. I am a monk, Ashley is naughty n nice (half angel and half
devil), and Ashli is 'almost' a hula dancer (if you get rid of the
long sleeves and give her a hula skirt:). Happy Halloween!

Don't forget to VOTE!

I voted early tonight. I wanted to encourage everyone to be sure and
make time to vote, either early or on November 4th. Our country is
more important then the contestants on American Idol so be sure to
have a voice in this election. There is a lot going on now and we need
to show our support more now then ever. See you at the poles! Wait, I
aleady voted! So I won't see you at the poles but you still need to go
VOTE:) God Bless America!

Anne and Eric E-Session

The end of their senior year was approaching and Eric was given a choice, ask me out or I'm moving on. For any teenage boy this is like steadying the tweezers to get that funny shaped wishbone in a tense game of Operation! Especially, when you already have this beautiful friendship with someone you have shared everything with over the last couple of years. Needless to say, Eric calmed his nerves and was able to ask Anne to be his girlfriend without getting buzzed. From that day they shared their college years at Kansas University and continued to Chicago for Anne to go to seminary. It was a beautiful June evening on the Navy Pier filled with fireworks that ended with Eric putting a ring on Anne's finger and asking her to marry him. We revisited that same spot for their engagement photos along with many other places throughout downtown Chicago. We made a day of their e-session and just took in all of Chicago. A special thanks to my best friend Jeremy for assisting me and taking some great photos and video clips. It was a great time with Anne and Eric and I can't say enough about how great of a couple they are. Anne and Eric will be getting married in Wichita this January. I am so excited for the two of you! Enjoy the photos from our amazing day in the Windy City...

I wanted to get this green wall with Anne's purse...

This shot reminds me of Paris and I just love the guy in the background snapping a quick shot with his point and shoot:)

I like this one in color and BW so I had to share both...

One of my favorites from the day! They are having so much fun and the little kids staring in the background are cracking me up...