tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46788682905993760072024-02-07T13:38:46.540-08:00MOONbelle photographyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-34511280168567044472011-03-08T22:44:00.000-08:002011-03-22T00:46:21.183-07:00Outside The Box<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" >I</span> am <i>awkward</i> in front of the camera. Really awkward. Giggly, shifty, nervous chatter about <i>everything-in-the-world</i> kind of awkward. Maybe it's the fact that I spend so much time <i>behind</i> the camera and not in front of it. It's my security blanket. Sure, I can stand and paste a smile on. I can make a ridiculous face. I cannot, however, look even slightly normal when a camera is pointed my way.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Or so I thought.<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">The tables were turned during my recent trip to Las Vegas. My new (and uber talented friend) <a href="http://sashaphoto.com/">Sasha</a>, was kind enough to turn his lens on me. He was patient, totally non-judgy of my faces, and made me feel kind of like a model. Which is pretty cool. </span><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">At some point, my brain shut off and instead of the constant</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"> "Suck in!"</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>"Oh no. My chin. It's so weeeird." </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>"Don't blink."</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>"SUCK IN!"</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><i></i>I started to relax. Thank you Sasha for helping me outside my box, filling my head with knowledge, and taking some stellar pictures!</span></div></div></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/1-1.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/blog-1.jpg" /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/blog2.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/blog3.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/blog4.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; ">Photos by <a href="http://sashaphoto.com/">Sasha</a>, a San Francisco wedding photographer.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-7572373841607884162011-03-01T15:34:00.000-08:002011-03-10T14:55:50.056-08:00Anjuli & Brian: Wedding<div><span class="Apple-style-span">He waited. Strong and silent. The doors creaked opened behind him and his breath caught in his throat as he listened to her footsteps come closer.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">She walked slowly forward, her eyes teary and a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. </span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">And he waited.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">She came up behind him and gently folded her arms around him, laying her head on his shoulder. He turned slowly, and seeing her for the first time on their wedding day, he smiled back. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">---</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Anjuli and Brian, <i>thank you.</i> I can't describe how grateful I am that you chose to include me on your wedding day. You allowed me into your lives, your moments, and your love. A love that resonated clearly through the air, like a silent bell, with a force that transcended words.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div> <i><span class="Apple-style-span">Thank you.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">I hope you have an amazing time in Bora Bora. I can't wait to hear all about it!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled1.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled10.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled2.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled3.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled4.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled5.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled6.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled7.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled8.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled9.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled11.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled12.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled13.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled14.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled15.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled16.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled17.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled18.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled19.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled20.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled21.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled22.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/Untitled23.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Happy Thursday!</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-42733570945724040492011-02-28T23:00:00.000-08:002011-03-08T10:47:47.915-08:00Kisses & Disses: Airport bookstores & Icy Puddles<span class="Apple-style-span" >"Are you <i>sure</i> you don't need a book?"</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" > I nodded, pushing a loose strand of hair out of my eyes. She studied my face closely before turning away and running her fingers lightly across the spines of the books behind her. She lingered on one, a bright orange paperback with a glossy cover. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >"This one. You'll love it," she whispered softly. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >She pushed the book gently into my hands and nodded slightly, a smile spreading across her face.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >And I did.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >This leads me to my first installment of Kisses & Disses (a weekly blog series borrowed from one of my favorite photographers, <a href="http://www.jasminestarblog.com/">Jasmine Star</a>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " ><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/kissesbanner.jpg" /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " ><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;" >This week's Kisses go to:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;" >*Airport bookstore ladies. My 2-hour layover in Denver was made <i>much</i> better with that book. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;" >*Little Bee - not only was it a great read, it was exceptionally well written. It was funny, thought provoking, and a little heartbreaking. It's also the first time in a long while I found myself bookmarking excerpts to revisit later.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " ><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/littlebeepost.jpg" /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; " ><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;" >*DVRs. There is something amazingly awesome about going on a trip, and coming back to all your favorite shows. Ready, waiting, and commercial-free. Thank-you Charter!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;" >*Three-year olds that wrap you a present out of socks. Just because.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " >*Etsy. Because it's <i>amazing</i> and addictive.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " ><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " ><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/dissesbanner.jpg" /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " ><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " ><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " >This week's Disses go to:</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " ><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " >*COLD WEATHER. Didn't a certain groundhog tell us we had some warm weather coming??</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " ><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " >*Freezing puddles deeper than your ankles. Because they're cold and are obviously trying to end the life of your <i>brand new shoes.</i></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " ><i><br /></i></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; ">* </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; ">*Etsy. Because it's <i>amazing</i> and addictive. ;)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; " >Happy Tuesday!</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-71261506948576751812011-02-28T19:10:00.000-08:002011-03-01T00:05:59.162-08:00Just a twinkle..<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/tropicana2.jpg" /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">That's me right there. (Or would be minutes from this picture being taken)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Doesn't look like much, a light turning off in the midst of 10,000 twinkling city lights. Just another flicker in a much, much larger picture.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">But there I was.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">And that flicker?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; ">That's the moment my life changed.</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">-----------</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Las Vegas was...amazing. I have the tendency to shy away from new things. Something scares me? Seems like too much? I can always find something else, something that won't leave me feeling quite so overwhelmed. That's how I felt my first night there. Overwhelmed and a little lost. My hands were aching from wandering around the city with my bags in tow. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Straight.off.the.plane.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Internet, this girl was a little scared. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">And then the next day came. In daylight, the city didn't look as large, or nearly as daunting. (Perhaps it was just my lack of caffeine.) I went to my first class and made my first friend. And another, and another. The anxiety I'd felt the day before melted away and was replaced with a desire to create. I was in an amazing new city with <i>sixteen thousand</i> other photographers. A melting pot of creative energy where everyone was open and ready to share. My mind was on <i>fire</i>. I talked (with my hands and in abundance), danced, and took some amazing pictures. I also made what I'm fairly certain are some pretty solid friends and valuable creative resources. These people are amazing.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">I also got to meet Nigel Barker. And although it may not seem life-changing, the view was certainly nice. :)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">More to come soon.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/vegasinsp.jpg" /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-58398420796999241052011-02-18T11:53:00.000-08:002011-02-18T11:57:00.883-08:00Las Vegas Bound!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; " >Hey guys,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; " ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I'll be flying out tomorrow morning for Las Vegas! There, I'll be packing my brain with new information, working on some amazing shoots, and being a cheesy tourist! Stay tuned for some awesome updates. :)</span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/outofoffice.jpg" /></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-13050983618110147432011-02-15T22:42:00.001-08:002011-02-28T22:57:27.139-08:00101 IN 1001<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; ">101 IN 1001<br /><br /><br />In an attempt to keep myself on track, I need lists. I need goals written and numbered, my dreams laid out in such a way they can't easily be back-burnered. I'm a list girl.<br /><br />This is my list. A complete list of 101 things I want to do in the next 1001 days. I will be referring back to this list as I work on checking things off. And you? Well internet, I need you to hold me accountable.<br />*Bolded items are completed<br /><br />Start Date: February 15, 2010<br />End Date: November 12, 2013<br /><br /><br /><b>1. Get a custom blog that matches my website.</b><br /><br />2. Make dinner every night for an entire week. (0/7)<br /><br />3. Read ten books to benefit my business. (0/10)<br /><br />4. Plant flowers around the house. (landscaping)<br /><br />5. Keep above flowers alive for more than one month.<br /><br />6. Attend a Mike Colon workshop.<br /><br />7. Attend a Jasmine Star workshop.<br /><br />8. Blog every day for one month. (0/30)<br /><br />9. Blog once a week for a year. (0/52)<br /><br />10. Learn to tango.<br /><br />11. Visit Italy.<br /><br />12. Start sending out business holiday cards.<br /><br />13. Take a pottery class.<br /><br />14. Keep the house squeaky clean for one month.<br /><br />15. Finish painting and decorating the house.<br /><br />16. Purchase a jacuzzi.<br /><br />17. Build a pergola to go over said jacuzzi.<br /><br />18. Spend more time with friends.<br /><br />19. Host a dinner party.<br /><br />20. Design new client packets.<br /><br />21. Order all new sample albums.<br /><br />22. Get new headshots for my website and blog.<br /><br />23. Go on a mini-vacation with a friend.<br /><br />24. Buy a new car.<br /><br /><b>25. Attend WPPI.</b><br /><br />26. Visit Biltmore Estates again.<br /><br />27. Put more framed photos around the house.<br /><br />28. Donate $5 for every item on my list that is not completed at the end of 1001 days<br /><br />29. Get a tattoo.<br /><br />30. Go on a cruise.<br /><br /><b>31. Get published in a national blog.</b><br /><br />32. Get published in a magazine.<br /><br />33. Invest in the stock market.<br /><br />34. Put money into a CD.<br /><br />35. Run 2 times a week (for 2 months).<br /><br />36. Fly in a hot air balloon.<br /><br />37. Participate in another bridal fair.<br /><br />38. Shoot a destination wedding.<br /><br />39. Make sushi..successfully.<br /><br />40. Buy the wand tv remote. Because it's life-changing/magical.<br /><br />41. Visit the Harry Potter theme park.<br /><br />42. Go hang gliding.<br /><br />43. Become a better pen pal. (Reply within 1 week)<br /><br />44. Visit 5 new states.<br /><br />45. Restore a vintage camper.<br /><br />46. Take aforementioned camper on epic road trip.<br /><br />47. Create an Etsy page.<br /><br />48. Create a savings account. And don't spend it.<br /><br />49. Make 5 local photography friends. Meet monthly.<br /><br />50. Meet James Marsters.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />51. Create a Twitter account and use it.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />52. Swim with dolphins.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />53. Collaborate with a local videographer for a promo video.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />54. Learn to play poker.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />55. Keep an indoor plant alive for 1001 days.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />56. Find and purchase Raspberry Lambick. Delicious.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />57. Have a guest blogger.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />58. Be a guest blogger.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />59. Get a macro lens.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />60. See a Cirque du Soleil show.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />61. Take 20 self portraits. (0/20)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />62. Run a marathon.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />63. Join a book club.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />64. Go on a Bioluminescent Bay kayaking tour.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />65. Learn to limbo better.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />66. Get fresh flowers weekly.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />67. Get canvas prints made for my house.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />68. Reach 500 fans on Facebook.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />69. Buy a Chanel bag.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />70. Don't complain about anything for a week.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />71. Learn a poem by heart.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />72. Make a custom recipe book.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />73. Meet my biological father.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />74. Take a dance class.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />75. Take a family photo.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />76. Get scuba certified.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />77. Play laser tag.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />78. Read all of Jane Austen's books.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />79. Do a sunrise photoshoot.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />80. Enter a photo in a print competition.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />81. Donate my photography services to a charity effort.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />82. Re-organize my computer files.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br /><b>83. Visit Edgar Allan Poe's gravesite.</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><b><br /></b>84. Go bowling.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />85. Go through the Apartment Therapy Cure, from start to finish.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />86. Learn how to use a sewing machine.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />87. Write 1 blog a month for 1 year with an interview of a local vendor.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />88. See a drive-in movie.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />89. Host a game night.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />90. Learn how to make a good gumbo.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />91. Go on a photographer's retreat.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />92. Purchase all the Susan Stripling Think Books.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />93. Go camping.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />94. Take a self defense class.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />95. Assemble the playground I bought a YEAR ago.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />96. Bake something fun and new monthly. Document with pictures.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />97. Write, illustrate, and print a children's book. For me and the boy. Just because.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />98. Keep my car clean for at least a month.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />99. Scuba dive a coral reef.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />100. Go to the shooting range once a month.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br />101. Take 5 free classes from Hobby Lobby. (0/5)<br /><br /><br />And because I've talked for a long, LONG time now.......photographic proof of accomplishing goal #83. And lookin' suuuuuper dorky because I was too paranoid to let someone else hold my camera.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; border-collapse: separate; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/edgarallanpoebrd.jpg" /></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-36190659418437907752011-02-14T10:02:00.000-08:002011-02-14T13:19:29.345-08:00Marissa and Jake: A Valentine Love Story<span class="Apple-style-span">It starts with a dream. An idea burning so brightly in my mind, I have to make it real. A flurry of cutout hearts, dainty pink petit fours, century old valentines. The idea starts to form itself, and I just try to keep up. A few weeks ago, some dear friends came together with me on this idea, and ran with it.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Marissa and Jake, thank you for being you. Thank you for letting me make this idea a reality. Thank you for being in love. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Happy Valentine's Day!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template1.jpg" /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template2.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template3.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template4.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template5.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template6.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template7.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template8.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template9.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template10.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template11.jpg" /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template12.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template13.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template14.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template15.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template16.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template17.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template18.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template19.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template20.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template21.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template22.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template23.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template24.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template25.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/template26.jpg" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; ">Internet, I love love love styled sessions like this one. There are many more to come in the next few months! If you are interested in a styled session please contact me at moonbellephotography@gmail.com and we'll work together to brainstorm an AMAZING session for you!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-38128553039844538352010-10-27T17:03:00.000-07:002010-10-27T17:29:43.581-07:00Birmingham AL engagement photographer : Shani and KrisHe was the calm one. He was the man who moved slowly and with purpose, taking life in stride. He didn't rush. He didn't hurry.<br /><br />There are some that can pinpoint the very moment they <i>knew</i>. A moment that crystallizes in their mind. The moment they realized that the person they're with, is forever. For Shani, that moment came when her tire blew out on the highway. Kris was in classes all day, but she sent him a text telling him what had happened. He got there <i>fast</i>. So fast, that she knew that this calm man, had to leave class and run out of the building to his car. He flew to her side and assured her that he would take care of everything.<br /><br />And he did.<br /><br />I'm beyond thrilled to be shooting their wedding day next June. If their engagement session is any indication, their wedding day is going to be amazing.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate-2.jpg" /><br /><br />Before the session, Shani mentioned she wasn't photogenic. Guess what Shani, I'm happy to say you were mistaken. You rocked this session like a pro!<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate2-2.jpg" /><br /><br />I loooooved how prepared Shani and Kris were for their session! They came with awesome outfits and accessories. Between Shani's awesome shoes, and Kris's bowtie, I was in heaven<br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate3-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate4-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate5-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate6-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate7-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate8-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate9-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate10-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate11-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate12-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate13-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate14-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate15-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate16-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate17-1.jpg" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-12115437070103460482010-10-26T21:01:00.000-07:002011-01-22T19:38:27.965-08:00Luna: NewbornTwo weeks ago, I had the honor of meeting 6 day old Luna for my very first newborn session. This gorgeous girl was wide awake for her session and made amazing eye contact the entire time! I truly can't wait for another chance to work with her!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate-1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate2-1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate3-1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate4-1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate10-1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate6-1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate5-1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate7-1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate8-1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate9-1.jpg" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-61668455514031262112010-10-05T17:09:00.000-07:002011-01-22T19:37:52.210-08:00Tamara and Rhody: EngagedThere's something innately refreshing about being in the country. Tamara's family owns hundreds of acres of gorgeous countryside, and allowed us free reign of the land for their engagement session. We started out the afternoon in the vineyard and traveled through the farm in a whirlwind of laughter, love, and (very minimal) bug swatting. It was a good day.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate2.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate3.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate4.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate5.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate6.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate7.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate8.jpg" /><br /><br />Tamara has the most GORGEOUS eyes and loooong hair.<br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate9.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate10.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate11.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate12.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate13.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate14.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate15.jpg" /><br /><br />As we made our way to the front of the property to finish up our session, I spotted the most AMAZING field with lush grasses and deep purple flowers. I simply couldn't resist.<br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate16.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate17.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate18.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate19.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/brandedtemplate20.jpg" /><br /><br />I can't wait to shoot Tamara and Rhody's wedding this November (not to mention visiting this gorgeous property again for Tamara's bridal session)!<br /><br />Happy Tuesday!<br /><br />-JessicaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-86560135354679372402010-09-30T23:09:00.000-07:002011-01-22T19:37:48.512-08:00Sammy DavisIntroducing Mr. Sammy Davis.<br /><br />Or Cream Puff. Or Sammy-ammy loverkins bear.....yeah, it's like that.<br /><br /><br />I'm not traditionally a "cat" person but he's seduced me with his fluffiness, his baby-powder smell, and three-octave purrs. He's pretty impressive.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/androidcynic/sammydavis-1.jpg" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-75772162309944693202010-09-08T14:10:00.000-07:002011-01-22T19:37:44.506-08:00MINI-SESSIONSYes. It's that time of year again folks. It's Mini-Session time! This year, your 40-minute mini-session comes with a cd of images (with full copyright release), and a custom mini-accordion album for only $75!<br /><br /><img src="http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss140/evilpoptart06/miniaccordionad-1.jpg" /><br /><br />Email moonbellephotography@gmail.com or call 256.829.8899 to reserve your session today!<br /><br />-JessicaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-31282001837811587212010-05-03T11:25:00.000-07:002011-01-22T19:37:39.420-08:00Sisters: AnytimeMeet Amanda and Nicole.<br /><br />We spent our afternoon wandering through town, exploring backstreets, and laughing. We laughed at life, cheeeesy jokes, and each other...ok ok...we laughed at me. I always wanted a sister. Always. There's something intimately special having your best friend under the same roof. (Someone to borrow shirts from and squeal over the latest boy band) Their playful teasing, the giggling, the banter all gave way to a solid bond.<br /><br />Thank you for giving me a glimpse into your lives!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/1-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/2-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/3-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/4-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/5-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/6-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/7-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/8-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/9-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/10.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/11.jpg" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-73871542499330126062010-04-29T19:37:00.000-07:002010-04-30T14:11:17.899-07:00Audrey: Anytime <meta equiv="CONTENT-TYPE" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> <title></title> <meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 3.0 (Linux)"> <style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </style> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Remember this?</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Segoe UI;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://s1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/?action=view&current=blogpic.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/blogpic.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>
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<br /></p> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-55385998423190200602010-04-05T20:37:00.000-07:002011-01-22T19:36:01.118-08:00The Princess and the Pea...I tossed and turned. A day of shooting, a (true to my nature) all-night photo-editing session fueled by a half dreamer/half workaholic, and I could. not. sleep.<br /><br />Not a wink.<br /><br />The cat meowed. The dog snored. I readjusted and buried my face further into my pillow. I <span style="font-style: italic;">would</span> find sleep. Something jabbed my ribs. My tired hands reached down and found the offending object----Crayola---red.<br /><br />I was obviously not yet destined for sleep. Not until I shared an overdue post of last week's shoot with the beautiful Abeni Caleigh Rayne.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0467.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0492.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0511.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0529.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0537.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0541.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0601.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0602.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0667.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0676.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0702.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0719.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0729.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0751.jpg" /><br /><br />(Wish me sleep)<br /><br />-JUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-53477704019857238482010-01-07T01:43:00.000-08:002011-01-22T19:35:34.697-08:00Gwynn: Family<span >A peek at what I've been up to:</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-24085537821812147012009-11-22T23:46:00.000-08:002010-01-21T02:06:00.687-08:00In the loops of her hair..<span style="font-size:100%;">I. am. sick.<br /><br />I'm not talking a<span style="font-style: italic;"> trifle</span> sick, I'm talking <span style="font-style: italic;">living-in-my-bathrobe-surrounded-by-a-mountain-of-tissues-watching-grey's-anatomy-re-runs-sick. </span>I am unable to breathe through my left nostril, I've learned how to make <span style="font-style: italic;">four</span> different kinds of shadow puppets, and I've learned that when all these things come together, it leaves one with a <span style="font-style: italic;">lot</span> of time inside their own head. The</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> seeds of doubt that had been germinating weeded their way into my main stream of consciousness. In this craft, it's difficult to choose where to begin, how to create a name for myself. I don't want to be some greatly advertised campaign, something that pushes itself into peoples lives uninvited. I want to be....a wildfire of sorts.<br /><br />Buisness wise, things have been a bit slow lately, I've been spending my time plotting shoots, finding new locations, and finding new inspiration/ideas. I know this is what I do. I move forward, I learn, I have <span style="font-style: italic;">patience.<br /></span><br />I know this. Finding inspiration is probably the easiest. The combination of<br />being bed-bound and wi-fi is not lost on me, I assure you. I love weddings. I love <span style="font-style: italic;">love</span>. I love everything about the idea of two people sharing their lives together. I know that eventually, I want to focus on weddings and engagements. I know that. So it's not hard to find inspiration, and from that, gain encouragement.<br /><br />Tonight, I found encouragement in Yeats:<br /><br /></span><pre style="font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I whispered, 'I am too young,'<br />And then, 'I am old enough';<br />Wherefore I threw a penny<br />To find out if I might love.<br />'Go and love, go and love, young man,<br />If the lady be young and fair.'<br />Ah, penny, brown penny, brown penny,<br />I am looped in the loops of her hair.<br /><br />O love is the crooked thing,<br />There is nobody wise enough<br />To find out all that is in it,<br />For he would be thinking of love<br />Till the stars had run away<br />And the shadows eaten the moon.<br />Ah, penny, brown penny, brown penny,<br />One cannot begin it too soon.<br /><br />Happy Monday<br /><br />-J<br /></span></pre><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-84370370066854980792009-10-31T10:33:00.000-07:002011-01-22T19:35:15.932-08:00Happy Halloween!<span style="font-size:100%;">My very first carved pumpkin!<br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0005-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0007.jpg" /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />-J</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-48379148368441965212009-10-28T11:59:00.000-07:002011-01-22T19:35:02.380-08:00Elizabeth and Robert: Maternity<span style="font-size:100%;"><img src="http://www.jasminestarblog.com/images/spacer.gif" height="15" width="1" border="0" /><br /></span> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"> var so509 = new SWFObject("/images/titles.swf", "titleText509", "850", "30", "8", "#ffffff"); so509.addVariable("titleText", "EXCUSES%2C%20SLEEPLESSNESS%2C%20AND%20HAPPINESS"); so509.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); so509.write("titleText509");</script><span style="font-size:100%;">It will sound like an excuse. Like, <i>The Dog Ate My Homework...Promise</i>. But, really, I blogged about this yesterday and when it was time to publish, my computer battery died. I banged my forehead on my keyboard. Repeatedly. It was the third time my son had unplugged the cord, so I was a wee bit frustrated. Alas, today is a new day and I plan to recap this entry in great form.<br /><br />We'd been trying to get Elizabeth and Robert's maternity shoot done for some time, but the weather didn't want to cooperate. Last week, I met them at Big Spring Park in Huntsville for a fun and quick afternoon shoot. (Just in time!) Elizabeth had baby girl Abeni Caleigh Rayne yesterday at around 3am. I'll be visiting them soon so you should see updates and newborn pictures!<br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0010bw.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0011.jpg" /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0019.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0022.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0031.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0048.jpg" /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Happy Wednesday!<br />-J</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-57558908613588997272009-10-27T21:26:00.000-07:002011-01-22T19:34:58.370-08:00Tracy & Steven: Wedding<span style="font-size:100%;">As promised, pictures from the </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;">unbelievable</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> wedding shot with Leslie Willard of </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;">Leslie Adair Photography</span><span style="font-size:100%;">.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0114.jpg" /><br /><br />The courtyard at the church had amazing light!<br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0138.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0154.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0196.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0217bw.jpg" /><br /><br />The flower girls were such troopers! They were freezing cold, the wind was blowing, but they stuck it through together. :)<br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0245.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0324.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0363.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0364-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0386bw.jpg" /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfdlPUOCS_lzq-wEzZntImeMzBtRaCU7Lx5kD3xYtzedOVIDhbhyaEi54BwzMRmdMIzPvidWsdrHqIUZzutXNERxFbZvtdHrtPgReegBy6YzA31VTpboeDagF9MdV8TqbIO09U_yRug9c/s1600-h/DSC_0415.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfdlPUOCS_lzq-wEzZntImeMzBtRaCU7Lx5kD3xYtzedOVIDhbhyaEi54BwzMRmdMIzPvidWsdrHqIUZzutXNERxFbZvtdHrtPgReegBy6YzA31VTpboeDagF9MdV8TqbIO09U_yRug9c/s320/DSC_0415.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397513647711255890" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFgqnwubth4nlZKSD3knbDsuh6AGOIKqQY1PGicR8K3WNs8rMjASBENzap-ujgyojRbYvkGvI8pJs2hyphenhyphen0ZgdvIuHivTHXM111TLHJ3BMK6inDOpFT8qgfn8R2NqadNrTTbz3u141lgi0/s1600-h/DSC_0442.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFgqnwubth4nlZKSD3knbDsuh6AGOIKqQY1PGicR8K3WNs8rMjASBENzap-ujgyojRbYvkGvI8pJs2hyphenhyphen0ZgdvIuHivTHXM111TLHJ3BMK6inDOpFT8qgfn8R2NqadNrTTbz3u141lgi0/s320/DSC_0442.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397513959586717010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDaiZ9qq9sJjy7K61GFuz-GZEgTGI6DV7p37IqhU7p5K30pVNH0eh7hnGXRWOuUcVmSx1tXXvqe_TKbOtpUmAiF5ch1yeJ1crxDpTlkuSizkzdRU_S8bGMiUMtWFzeD6ySiFPaC8BQPOY/s1600-h/DSC_0547.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDaiZ9qq9sJjy7K61GFuz-GZEgTGI6DV7p37IqhU7p5K30pVNH0eh7hnGXRWOuUcVmSx1tXXvqe_TKbOtpUmAiF5ch1yeJ1crxDpTlkuSizkzdRU_S8bGMiUMtWFzeD6ySiFPaC8BQPOY/s320/DSC_0547.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397514328387198722" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic63Yonjsee0toOK0uJUaU-1T_maW6GudNtunxk7dfDduAhHlPzB_6hqy_Zlpb6-2cjOpbdVQwSLt8Gno91kTiawRFGJQoLCsXufoYm-WBFx-kHz5mx6kINgDXmmpfbL43GX0T6gsLno8/s1600-h/DSC_0603n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic63Yonjsee0toOK0uJUaU-1T_maW6GudNtunxk7dfDduAhHlPzB_6hqy_Zlpb6-2cjOpbdVQwSLt8Gno91kTiawRFGJQoLCsXufoYm-WBFx-kHz5mx6kINgDXmmpfbL43GX0T6gsLno8/s320/DSC_0603n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397514628142591922" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The carved pumpkin and personalized candies were brilliant!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3oYuVig_FFwkxHxEspmn2Ws9s-SgroNbaj43FGNOL9o1UJTnxFtHz_lu0KRy0e1D5zLFiKRx-nhNrHxtzHeRyXRWbJcJR1vwvmUpHDTP0OcRSrBuu0bs1cSW3LM_O8PIP_vyxZprOko/s1600-h/DSC_0581.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3oYuVig_FFwkxHxEspmn2Ws9s-SgroNbaj43FGNOL9o1UJTnxFtHz_lu0KRy0e1D5zLFiKRx-nhNrHxtzHeRyXRWbJcJR1vwvmUpHDTP0OcRSrBuu0bs1cSW3LM_O8PIP_vyxZprOko/s320/DSC_0581.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397515228255766354" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTYEvtR3MSjttsyDqtixICJNZhsGVQ2DN6_AQSfdYTdriSpeFij0h-esujA2FbMRhzHvYO_HL1rEjK5dpVuVmKxAW2UEiIf_fItHVltrWX37TWE9p4qi9AgfOL3-cxs49OvvlcDfSqdcY/s1600-h/DSC_0580.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTYEvtR3MSjttsyDqtixICJNZhsGVQ2DN6_AQSfdYTdriSpeFij0h-esujA2FbMRhzHvYO_HL1rEjK5dpVuVmKxAW2UEiIf_fItHVltrWX37TWE9p4qi9AgfOL3-cxs49OvvlcDfSqdcY/s320/DSC_0580.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397515639978291618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0640.jpg" /><br /><br />-J<br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-15012989159339650412009-10-16T20:53:00.000-07:002011-01-22T19:34:54.444-08:00Wedding: Sarah and Justin<span style="font-size:100%;">She nervously paced the length of the hallway, arms down, left hand lightly tracing the beading on her dress</span><span style="font-size:100%;">. She looked up and smiled slightly, a delicate, polite smile.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"It's okay to be nervous," I said.<br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"I know...once I see him I'll be fine, I just.."<br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"I know."<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span>And she was. From the moment she saw him she became a pillar of quiet strength. Together they went into their own world of hushed laughter, adoration, and love. So much love.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Sarah and Justin, I cannot thank you enough for choosing to include me on your special day. It's people like you that give me excitement and optimism for the future. To know I am lucky enough to be able to document the love of those around me makes me <span style="font-style: italic;">swoon...</span>Really. I wish you two a wonderful life together and I can't wait to do our day-after<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span>pictures!<br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0059.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0056.jpg" /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Sarah got her hair and makeup done at The Hair Shoppe in Joppa. It was lovely!<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0019n.jpg" /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">I have a huuuuge crush on this dress. It's incredible!<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0086.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0079.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0088.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0005h.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0023.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0026.jpg" /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">I was up on the balcony for the ceremony.<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0054bw.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0364.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0351bw.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Enjoy!<br /><br />-J<br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-89994315350751602892009-10-16T14:14:00.000-07:002011-01-22T19:34:50.243-08:00Engagement: Melissa and Joey<span style="font-size:100%;">T</span><span style="font-size:100%;">he overcast sky turned darker overhead as we looked up, the rain quietly announcing itself with the occasional large wet drops on our heads. We raised our umbrellas and buttoned our coats as we waited for him.<br /><br />I had the pleasure of doing engagement pictures for one of my best friends, Melissa. We'd stayed up late planning outfits, coordinating shoes, and blocking out all the wonderful places to shoot pictures in downtown Huntsville. What we didn't foresee, was Alabama's crazy weather.<br /><br />Despite the obstacles, we made the best of it shooting squatted in building overhangs and huddling under our umbrellas.<br /><br />Here are a few of my favorites from the day!<br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0010.jpg" /> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Melissa huddled under her umbrella while we were waiting for Joey to arrive<br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0024bw.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0039bw.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0071.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0098.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0100.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0113.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0158.jpg" /> So...they were good sports and laid on the floor for me :o)<br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0181.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0216.jpg" /> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Her <span style="font-style: italic;">amazing</span> heirloom engagement ring<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-68284686743717838282009-10-02T09:33:00.000-07:002010-01-21T02:08:20.509-08:00Ella: anytime<span style="font-size:100%;">"Cupcakes?," she asked.<br />"Yep."<br />"A cupcake? Umm....Are you sure?? She would make a mess. She wouldn't be good with it she'd just dig in."<br />"Yes, a cupcake. I think it would be cute."<br /><br />And it was. Cupcakes, golden hair, and stormy blue eyes made one of the most fun photoshoots I've had thusfar.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI06KTHapCZxH3eotyK1iEUWI55-RY7tNdg_4BEuqsHw8j2KhD5PyqRbACwRsJXbXWGloVhekIOOn6b-s2T_qQeJ3DBc2FYBnNg9NSNzczVBJD9r-NKPP57K3GVmk6GOguI_M_fQmViwA/s1600-h/DSC_0630.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI06KTHapCZxH3eotyK1iEUWI55-RY7tNdg_4BEuqsHw8j2KhD5PyqRbACwRsJXbXWGloVhekIOOn6b-s2T_qQeJ3DBc2FYBnNg9NSNzczVBJD9r-NKPP57K3GVmk6GOguI_M_fQmViwA/s320/DSC_0630.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388077933625311730" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZZjWgO9ZFkz4HU7BpCnsdNXZdwd8I1pTxiJY9WmhpU0uh7K4OvnMK9RU02PcPywa98M-pkRjbiFoL3wnqJ5Gh-wssK7ctdINv_mIBopJmUypVbk9XvP0Onws-YCD-HitSBPVnUQUyqE/s1600-h/DSC_0637.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZZjWgO9ZFkz4HU7BpCnsdNXZdwd8I1pTxiJY9WmhpU0uh7K4OvnMK9RU02PcPywa98M-pkRjbiFoL3wnqJ5Gh-wssK7ctdINv_mIBopJmUypVbk9XvP0Onws-YCD-HitSBPVnUQUyqE/s320/DSC_0637.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388078212020816386" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0638.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0682.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0669.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0684.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0704.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0705.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0731.jpg" /><br /><br />Happy Friday!<br /><br />-Jessica</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-56089781232165537302009-10-01T12:45:00.000-07:002011-01-22T19:34:30.021-08:00Sarah and Justin: Engagement<span style="font-size:180%;">I</span>t's something in the way they smile. He leans in and tenderly brushes a strand of hair from her face, she closes her eyes and smiles slowly. It was then that I saw it, love, genuine delight in each others' company, pure unadulterated happiness.<br /><div class="dropcap"><br />I'm beyond thrilled to be working with Sarah and Justin for their wedding this October...it's going to be amazing! They're two of the most joyful and loving people to be around and if their engagement session was any indication of how great their wedding will be, I suspect there will be some amazing shots! I shot their engagement session yesterday in downtown Arab and Albertville. Here are a few of my favorites.<br /><br /><a href="http://s1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/?action=view&current=DSC_0483.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0483.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/?action=view&current=DSC_0464.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0464.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/?action=view&current=DSC_0462.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0462.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/?action=view&current=DSC_0540.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0540.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/?action=view&current=DSC_0435.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af264/moonbellephotography/DSC_0435.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Happy Thursday!<br /><br /><br />-Jessica<br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4678868290599376007.post-77064619997960992142009-09-28T22:17:00.000-07:002009-09-28T23:31:33.850-07:00Lyshanda and JD: MaternityIt was late afternoon and we stood knee-high in a field, swatting prehistoric-sized mosquitoes, and having the time of our lives.<br /><br />Lyshanda and I have been friends since the 9th grade. She's one of those tall, gorgeous, blondes that lights up <span style="font-style: italic;">every</span> room she enters. And to JD, it was no different. They married this April, and she's continued to light his world ever since.<br /><br />So when I was given the opportunity to shoot her maternity pictures, I jumped at it. Literally. My feet came off the ground and I let out a yip of joy....Yes internet, I know....I'm cool. I jumped at the opportunity to capture beauty, pregnancy, and the glowing love they share.<br /><br />Here are a few from our day. ^_^<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVcG1-lk4p4oK9SFGrYqygi0VmND4l_AbvELiLT6nT9hcMAxN5PE5zq21QrXI5qaopxtN2z87MnhDpZ9AKtZSgmncTR1AdBaKnau4qT3BmpI-i6ujqwT_fcE5CwbEIq_mE2R-Yu74C-A/s1600-h/DSC_0294.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVcG1-lk4p4oK9SFGrYqygi0VmND4l_AbvELiLT6nT9hcMAxN5PE5zq21QrXI5qaopxtN2z87MnhDpZ9AKtZSgmncTR1AdBaKnau4qT3BmpI-i6ujqwT_fcE5CwbEIq_mE2R-Yu74C-A/s400/DSC_0294.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386769229311924834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4WNI-BlOuyzb609Utpd-wEwhsI9y4rHHqxqPdehhaCJu19ud5Ao8JGLuUD8VIABFxLksRVHqdym8ke21tIGW2fHtn5L_JvVe1v6JACs24as-xn6ZLsnR3l_gCOgvxejp7EWsLwfs8B8/s1600-h/DSC_0315.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4WNI-BlOuyzb609Utpd-wEwhsI9y4rHHqxqPdehhaCJu19ud5Ao8JGLuUD8VIABFxLksRVHqdym8ke21tIGW2fHtn5L_JvVe1v6JACs24as-xn6ZLsnR3l_gCOgvxejp7EWsLwfs8B8/s400/DSC_0315.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386770284146104434" border="0" /></a><br />These were taken in a garden at Lyshanda's sister's house.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxC9v5J7pZJ10VbZliDRGxgZHPHwLdIS60130L0w6qDrocpgHBSCQeiNCZsSBifKPc92FjeDyVjkda7GjicD7gN_B4PLrRRmWx7xFkhYaqr5GDeNaPRK73ASSKkLw5NyZo5CQap1sVZk/s1600-h/DSC_0324.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinxC9v5J7pZJ10VbZliDRGxgZHPHwLdIS60130L0w6qDrocpgHBSCQeiNCZsSBifKPc92FjeDyVjkda7GjicD7gN_B4PLrRRmWx7xFkhYaqr5GDeNaPRK73ASSKkLw5NyZo5CQap1sVZk/s320/DSC_0324.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386770573663202562" border="0" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0eE5SoEhMPr5aTTObTOb7SPdAlIVHQcgivdl5Xoclklv7xHRnQG1I1Ac_8iR21ht01A9QZs98d4hH-YFFu8ZTuxOAXNwYbtYBk2mHQ5VUdEfJ_RmOL2tzopE8ymZBRQQhJksg53SXrPE/s1600-h/DSC_0326.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0eE5SoEhMPr5aTTObTOb7SPdAlIVHQcgivdl5Xoclklv7xHRnQG1I1Ac_8iR21ht01A9QZs98d4hH-YFFu8ZTuxOAXNwYbtYBk2mHQ5VUdEfJ_RmOL2tzopE8ymZBRQQhJksg53SXrPE/s320/DSC_0326.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386770783743059938" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We then moved to the aforementioned field, which gave us huuuuge bugs, and amazing light.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvh2fHI3Jn3thuCc4Xbo2QbUWzxob-2ObM0J_H8z6TSLbrp5MLdqGEb2tcaQqSstgrhDZ04rnLOfo1ASjgB6B3n4VYY8DgwcnkW3ds77SRmi5V3ILkPaLcl85bR-wofOLFWz1MtCxubg/s1600-h/DSC_0373.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvh2fHI3Jn3thuCc4Xbo2QbUWzxob-2ObM0J_H8z6TSLbrp5MLdqGEb2tcaQqSstgrhDZ04rnLOfo1ASjgB6B3n4VYY8DgwcnkW3ds77SRmi5V3ILkPaLcl85bR-wofOLFWz1MtCxubg/s400/DSC_0373.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386771566384032146" border="0" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjR9ete_FsvxAFKCFPHA66_CTtCfiJ-KZ1NbQ3zc6NQPnmuiBiTrA1LH2fVBtMFQbZVdUpdOu9IXfCN2uAqF7uArNfI61AxEbtogpuIsdJohlStG-pZHi5_gdHFQVqJmCHVd-ZgjuYHo/s1600-h/DSC_0390.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjR9ete_FsvxAFKCFPHA66_CTtCfiJ-KZ1NbQ3zc6NQPnmuiBiTrA1LH2fVBtMFQbZVdUpdOu9IXfCN2uAqF7uArNfI61AxEbtogpuIsdJohlStG-pZHi5_gdHFQVqJmCHVd-ZgjuYHo/s400/DSC_0390.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386771885805873362" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Doesn't she have the cutest pregnant belly? I love it. ^_^<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxdtAagKGIbQV-qHSdwb8oPRNfKdulCOVQsrzKzSUOuUpi2NzXipk0OVrPREWiVCIJXDR5e7XaVG2sUGp_23In3Hg-1-DWi6hietjiCLsKTJwLd9z-2xk1_hdrEw2h0ORLGd_ma13Xrg4/s1600-h/DSC_0401.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxdtAagKGIbQV-qHSdwb8oPRNfKdulCOVQsrzKzSUOuUpi2NzXipk0OVrPREWiVCIJXDR5e7XaVG2sUGp_23In3Hg-1-DWi6hietjiCLsKTJwLd9z-2xk1_hdrEw2h0ORLGd_ma13Xrg4/s400/DSC_0401.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386772597110572066" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvnnaQBWmElkkG_FXL1dHgDin1gpNYp81PZD4_fv988ahvDJuabg4wq3-UVSDZxnlvuTRbVKjunfW7z4zBh0JTFp048-ZABw54RTk9rc0uy36OT9K5hYd7cq5ftMIBWhh8o12WIrjr78/s1600-h/DSC_0404.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvnnaQBWmElkkG_FXL1dHgDin1gpNYp81PZD4_fv988ahvDJuabg4wq3-UVSDZxnlvuTRbVKjunfW7z4zBh0JTFp048-ZABw54RTk9rc0uy36OT9K5hYd7cq5ftMIBWhh8o12WIrjr78/s400/DSC_0404.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386772990095129218" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0