Rings and Things

There is a story behind every detail... If you are to look at my own wedding pictures, the tables are made up with things that remind me of home. Blue hydrangeas like the ones outside my Grandmothers home, green and fluffy moss that grows everywhere there like a glittering emerald carpet... Sea glass like my Grandfather and I would collect on the beach... Blue gems that represent both my mother's and my own birthstone, candles that my mother used to have all over the house when I was growing up, and silver bells like my Aunt collects... All of it reminded me of my Family. And Family to me is so very important.

I was working on dinner tonight and thought, hey, I haven't taken any pictures this weekend... And I was thinking of my family... So I decided to get out my camera take some up close ring shots just for fun. Which to me still seems a little funny to just whip out my camera at home for no apparent reason, but to my husband, the self proclaimed "non photographer" (his pictures rock by the way) he thinks it's perfectly normal for me to be doing this one random Sunday evening... Leave it to him to think I'm normal in any way at all :~) I suppose he'd think differently had I not stopped shooting in time to watch True Blood!

Anyway, about the ring. My Grandmother gifted this ring to me one day, very unexpectedly. I cherish it, and I wear it every day. Garnet is my Grandmother's birthstone, and although we couldn't be farther apart geographically without one of us leaving the States, she is with me always when I wear it. One day I hope to pass along this ring to my grandchild, but more than that, I hope to pass along the strength, the love, and the belief that family means so very much, just like my Grandmother still does for me to this day.

Family and details - these are things that drive my photography. I know that every last detail is chosen for a reason, and it tells a story. Sometimes that story can be about traditions, family, or simply a story about the couples' personality and things they LOVE. And above all things, I believe in LOVE... :~)

Cassie's Baby Shower

It was a journey getting to this day, but Saturday the 21st, Cassie had her first ever baby shower!!! It was a blast. The girls got to play games, eat gourmet pizzas, and have Oreo ice cream cake - because we can! She had so many loved ones there to share in her day, it was truly memorable. After the shower Cassie, her mother, and two sisters, went outside to the courtyard to snag a few pictures of the Fam! And of course the proud Father to be, Alex joined in the fun!

New Lens and Birthday Fun!

I'm usually against posting without pictures. It is a photography blog after all. But I've been a little under the weather of late and when I'm sick at home, unable to go to work, I suppose I paint an interesting picture with my feet up and snuggled into a big fluffy comforter. I watch old Audrey Hepburn, and Danny Kaye movies and eat the spiciest Indian Food I can get my hands on.

That is what helps me feel better... Of course if I'm super sick, and my stomach decides spicy food is a no go *gasp* I am a sucker for good ol' homemade chicken noodle soup... Made my way, with fresh pasta and lots of fresh herbs and spices.  Then I'll indulge in a historical romance if I have one lying around I haven't read yet.

Besides working on getting better, I have a lot of new and exciting things happening. Like my new lens! I just received my Canon 85mm 1.8 and I'm thrilled with it! Also I have a lot of photography shoots coming up and I can't wait to use it. 

I have a friend's baby shower this month and a maternity shoot! Something new to add to the mix while I am still warming up the gears for weddings. Speaking of, I am talking with a Bride who I am hoping will be the very first Jenna Danelle Bride! She is planning a spectacular event that sounds so amazing and fun and I simply can't wait, I'm bursting with excitement!

I am also throwing a big bash for my upcoming Birthday that is bound to produce some phenomenal photographs. It is a Moulin Rouge themed party! That's right ladies and gentleman, get out those corsets and boas and dust off those top hats! Nothing but the best for the big 3-0! I'm not going to spill on what I'm wearing, except that it's sapphire blue with lime green accents, and custom made!