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This wedding was special to me...I am friends with the groom's mom and think the world of her. Add to that, her son has served two deployments in Iraq with the USMC. I've seen Marlaine's face *GLOW* with an indescribable happiness and relief when Justin comes home from deployment. She is equally proud of her daughter Grace, and the three of them make such a tight family unit. When I heard Justin had proposed to Rachel, it was just a natural fit for them all. Rachel and her family have been there through the deployments and welcome homes. Truly awesome to see how well two families can blend together.
Rachel's mom, Jill, could just NOT look at her without crying. So instead, she looked away and tried to hold it together.
Justin felt a huge sense of relief, I think, seeing his mom enter the church's front door. Just look at that smile!
The two new Mom-in-Laws together.
Justin could not wait to hug his bride just after getting married. He stopped and squeezed her so tight that I could feel it 10 feet away.
CLASSIC...a wedding with some good tin cans behind a rockin' car....yeah!!!
The wildfires in Los Angeles made for some stunning red sunset clouds and smoke.
Marlaine and Justin sharing their dance together...words can't suffice.
And, in what was the hardest shot to take that night...Grace and her big brother share a hug. This was a moment so full of pure emotion and love that I almost felt like leaving it without a photo. However, it was just too powerful to miss.
Single guys...you should have been at this wedding. Just *look* at all the women!!!
Rachel's mom, Jill, could just NOT look at her without crying. So instead, she looked away and tried to hold it together.
Justin felt a huge sense of relief, I think, seeing his mom enter the church's front door. Just look at that smile!
The two new Mom-in-Laws together.
Justin could not wait to hug his bride just after getting married. He stopped and squeezed her so tight that I could feel it 10 feet away.
CLASSIC...a wedding with some good tin cans behind a rockin' car....yeah!!!
The wildfires in Los Angeles made for some stunning red sunset clouds and smoke.
Marlaine and Justin sharing their dance together...words can't suffice.
And, in what was the hardest shot to take that night...Grace and her big brother share a hug. This was a moment so full of pure emotion and love that I almost felt like leaving it without a photo. However, it was just too powerful to miss.
Single guys...you should have been at this wedding. Just *look* at all the women!!!
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Mandy and Paul are good friends of my neighbors. And, I know Mandy's father pretty darned well too. (The world gets smaller all the time, people! I probably know you through Kevin Bacon...ok, that was an obscure joke that not everyone probably understands, but I'm laughing.) Anyways, Mandy and Paul have two super cool boys, Nate and Zach. That makes two family sessions back-to-back with young boys. And let me tell ya...I can definitely notice the difference between young boys and young girls. Watching how much energy the boys have...OMG. There is NO way my girls have 1/10th that energy and motion. They must be saving it up for their teenage years. Help me now. Seriously, if Zach wasn't being held he would just take off. Absolutely no fear. And no pain...I watched him bounce of stuff a couple times without even a wince. Boys are fascinating.
Betty Benedix:
Hi Katie, I love the photos you took of four of the most important people in my life....my son, Paul, daughter-in-law, Mandy, and grandsons, Nate & Zach ("Tank")! Aren't they great? (Spoken like a proud mom & nana!) If I don't receive photos for Christmas, I'll be contacting you in January!!
(11.09.08)
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Michelle and Dave live in The Bay Area (aka the place where they don't say "the" in front of their freeway names unlike L.A.). A place where Dave plays bass in a band, and Michelle is his devoted groupie. I love it. It reminds me of college days when I dated a guitar player. The night we first met, I watched him play on stage, swearing that he was looking right at me the whole time. Here I was, swaying to the music, smiling intently at him...certain that when the set break would come...he'd come say hi to me. Instead, a blond chick came pushing around me up to the stage and planted a big ol' kiss on his face. WTF?! He was looking just past me at his girlfriend?! Crushed. It took two years more before he finally got smart and dated me. And that, my friends, was the extent of my musician dating.
Anyways...Michelle (being from NJ) had a great joke about New York and New Jersey, which I have been trying to remember since we had our session. I keep getting close to the punchline, but not quite right. And close doesn't cut it when it comes to punchlines. Hopefully, Michelle can type up the joke in the comments here to share. It was a good joke...especially if you know NY or NJ. On to the pictures now...
Michelle:
Why are people in New York always so depressed? Because the light at the end of the tunnel is Jersey.
(No disrespect...)
katie:
YES!!! Thank you!! My cousin lives in NYC and I've been trying to remember the joke to tell her. Karen, read "my" joke. Laugh heartily.
(11.05.08)
karen:
hahaha... officially laughing at work (in new york). nice!
(11.10.08)
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Brooke and Kevin have been so incredibly kind to me, and I'm really looking forward to their wedding at Zenaida Cellars next summer. I knew they wanted fall colors for our session today, and the time of year is perfect for that. Unfortunately, it just rained yesterday and I was a little concerned whether we'd have a muddy mess in the vineyards. It worked out perfectly though...we did a little mix of downtown Paso Robles and vineyards.
Brooke&Kevin:
They look awesome Katie!!!!!!! You are so talented. The fall colors are so beautiful and the pics are better than we imagined. Thanks for getting them on so fast!
(11.04.08)
paige:
really beautiful photos!! you guys look great. and what a great, historical day to celebrate your marriage!
(11.05.08)
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Liam and his 'rents came to me for family photos last year. He continues to be one of my favorite photos from last season. And here he is a year later...and definitely still one of my favorites. This year brings a more grown up version of Liam, one who likes to run away from the camera, hold keys, and draw on paper. I managed to guess all three were his favorite activities. So, let's compare...
And, his adorable face is still the same.
2007 Liam
2008 Liam
And, his adorable face is still the same.
2007 Liam
2008 Liam
Angela Higgins:
What a difference! Such a great example of making sure you get annual portraits. What a cutie! :)
(11.03.08)
The ultimate tribute to a good soldier. Congratulations on a happy homecoming, and best wishes to you both from Katie's aunt, and best fan. Kate, they're beautifully captured, as always.
(11.16.08)WOW!!!!!!! Katie..you are phenonomal!!!!!These pictures are so touching. Everytime I see them I cry. Girl....
(11.16.08)do you even know how great your photography is??????. They are BEAUTIFUL..SPECTACULAR...MOVING... and EMOTIONAL...
Thank-you so much for saving all these memories for us. XO Jill and Scott
Katie, I cannot stop looking at these photos; each time I do I'm overwhelmed with emotion. What a gift you have. Not only are the photos moving and spectacular, your captions describe the moment so beautifully. Thank you for sharing our day with us and making these special memories everlasting.
(11.16.08)Marlaine