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Saturday, December 30, 2006

lindsay + andrew


ahhhh...

a dream wedding for me. Lindsay and Andrew were so laid back at this thing, completely laid back. Well, except for the freezing cold, oil drill thing. That wasn't completely laid back for anyone. But they knew they wanted to capture their day but didn't want to waste tons of time doing it. Photography was important to them, but spending time with family was too.

We managed to do both. And do it well.

I'm fading fast, time wise. Ready for bed. But wanted to get these posted tonight for you and your family to enjoy!


Lindsay at the salon getting all "gussied up".

Okay, you must understand. Lindsay was cold. And she had her mother dress her. I swear the girl looked good on Friday and she looked amazing when I left her this afternoon. But this morning? Not so much. HA! It was totally cracking me up and making me think of rodeo clowns. Those are her mom's hot pink socks down below!


Of course, when she put on that dress, that was it. No more laughter.



Getting laced up in that corset! She looked fab!


This is Julie who flew in that day for her wedding from Dallas. She was quite worried about the weather and thought her flight might be cancelled. But she was there! And Lindsay and Brittany were so glad. (Brittany was Lindsay's bridesmaid and high school friend.)

love this shot in the bride's room of Lindsay (who never wears makeup, by the way) putting on her lipstick. LOVE IT!

techno geeks?

85 shot wide open, 800 iso (I think...) and spot metering. I love spot metering!


Dad, 5 minutes before the walk down. He came to see her really quick.


Such a great moment! One reason I feel so privileged to be a wedding photographer. I have the BEST job. I really do.

I was thrilled that this family allowed me this opportunity to photograph this wedding according to feel and not method. Many times, right before a ceremony, when I'm shooting alone without Jodel or without Stephanie, I have a choice to make. I can stay back, with the bride and get moments like this. Or I can go out and shoot the processional.

Don't get me wrong. Shooting Grandma being seated is important. I understand that. But Marc, Lindsay's Dad is always gonna remember this day and this moment every time he looks at this photograph. And it will hit that place in his heart, that sometimes hurts, yet makes him remember the whys in life.

why we Live.
why we love.
and why we Laugh.

And just how darned blessed we are to have the "whys".

I love that I stayed behind.




They were so cute together. And gosh! So many words and touches and glances. I was in the vestibule photographing the bridesmaids when I heard them laughing and giggling. Such a great day!


Ceremony was quite lovely. And so much personal stuff was said by the two ministers. They had so many great stories about these two to really bring in the guests and make them feel welcome. We witnessed these two saying very simple, yet heartfelt vows and just a great service.


Lindsay surprised EVERYONE with a Star Wars Theme Recessional! Including Andrew who had no idea. He's a pretty introverted laid back kinda guy, but this one got him beaming, too!










Congratulations you two! I'll call you soon!

To see more of their photos, click HERE. There's only a sneak peek up right now. The remainder will up soon!

christmas with brooke and jack


and the twins!

Jason and Emily are here and my kids are sooooo excited they can't stand it!

I didn't get the chance to post this before I left for the wedding this weekend, but I'm home now downloading cards and wanted to get these up before Tre went crazy! (Tre is Teresa Alford, mom to the famous, adorable, non-aggressive Caucasian male and his lovely counterpart, Presley!)

TRANSLATION...you've seen these adorable faces before. Presley and Jax, The Alford Twins (on my gallery page of website.) They referred to Jax in the NICU as Whimpy White Boy, because when preemies arrive, the white boys are the last in the line up. Meaning they get better and thrive at a slower rate than the girls or boys of other nationalities. His Daddy, Cody really didn't like that term, I mean who would? (snickering) so he came up with,

non-aggressive Caucasian male

LOL

They stopped by after the Slaton BB Game and before our Family Christmas for sandwiches and some fun! The kids sure enjoyed each other!

Jax working out with some might cute baby toys!

Devin is always good to have around for the entertaining stuff. Keep babies from getting fussy. Or maybe it's the other way around? Only way he can be around them without getting fussy himself! LOL

hmm...not sure what he thought of Devin's "walrus imitation". LOL

awww...he likes it.


Miss Presley enjoying some goofy time with the big girls.



The entire Alford Family.



Jason and Jax enjoying the football game. They start them young around here.

Brooke and Kalyn hanging on the couch.

Jack got a new digital camera from The G's. (The Grandparents)


Summer's new horse from Chief and Grandma! She loves them! She's wanted a horse of her own forever. I can totally relate, but gosh...no way. So, this will have to do.



Friday, December 29, 2006

lindsay + andrew



I'm in Midland, Texas this weekend photographing Lindsay and Andrew's wedding. And still laughing at how aweomse some families are. There was some serious karaoke going on upstairs at Kesstler's tonight and Linsday's dad, Marc, was the #1 man leading it! The man did a mean rendition of Gretchen Wilson. It's so cool when folks just don't really care what other folks think. That's when real fun starts, you know?

Oh, and is this one time I wish I was a videographer! I wish you could hear Lindsay laugh! It's the best!


They are getting married at First Christain Church on Louisanna here in Lubbock. I have photographed there before when Casey and Nicole said "I do" in 2005. I absolutely adore the stained glass in this church! Not overdone for it's size, and just lovely enough. I'm hoping the sun is shining tomorrow. It's raining now. But maybe, just maybe?

Kestler's has such a great West Texas feel to it. Lots to look at and the food was wonderful tonight! Not sure just who catered the affair, but the salsa was awesome!

butterflies were everywhere!






This gentlemen, went to school with Lindsay and presented her and Andrew with such a great gift to mark the occasion. I'll try and get a photo of it tomorrow night if they have it on display at the wedding. I'm hoping so. I didn't get the chance to really look at it like i wanted.

Hey, Andrew! I left before your karaoke solo! How'd it go? ha





Congratulations you two! It was a pleasure meeting you and your families and I can't wait to see you get married tomorrow!

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

ever done this?


Okay, this is weird I know. But I think many of you have probably done this before. Come on, admit it. You are sitting around the house bored, with Sharpie marker at hand, and you are inspired to create....

upside down mouth, puppet man!

If I could figure out how to put the video on, you would love watching "kenny" and the "not so much, I'm bald" skit. I'm so ready for SNL!





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