This post isn’t meant to get you down, or make you sad.  It’s meant to show you the real-life moments that happen.  Yes, I know you always get to see the best, and most happy, and most lovely of all the images I take.  Did ya think I’d show you the bad ones?  Of course not!  But I did want to share with you some super cute, and super sad faces I got from Kate this past weekend.

We went out on one of the hottest, most humid, most sunny afternoons.  And darn it, Kate wanted some milk!  And she wasn’t going to be persuaded otherwise!  We gave her yogurt bites, Skittles, funny dances, silly songs, and her mommy even gave her kisses…but she would have none of it!  She wasn’t going to smile until she got some milk.

I’m blogging this to show you that life may not always be smiles, and that’s okay.  We all want some milk once in a while and it’s alright not to smile until we get it.  So, go get what you are longing for and then smile.

When I first arrived at the Schuler family’s home, I was really stuck in “child photographer” mode.  See, I had just shot the ever lovely Madelyn the day before and the Elmo song, Yo Gabba Gabba tunes, and doggie barks were on my mind.  You know, tricks to get little ones to look.  These tricks definitely would have worked on the Schuler family!  Paul, Ben, & Kelsey were like a bunch of big kids and I totally loved being with them!

Their parents, Denise & Scott have been married 10 wonderful years, so we had to get in some kissy kissy shots just to make the kids cringe – and they did!  But the “kids” had so many cool ideas too – jump shot, cartwheels, totem poles?!?!?!?  They were awesome!

I had a wonderful afternoon with you all & thanks for having me out & making me laugh – I needed it!

There have been torrential downpours in this area for days on end, and then suddenly, when Kate & Joey’s wedding day arrives, the clouds break, the rain stops, and all is well again with the world!  Amazing!  I was so relieved for both the couple, and myself, that the rains ceased and Kate & Joey were able to have their dream wedding outside on a lawn of lucious green grass overlooking the water at Camp Letts.

Beverly and I arrived at Kate’s house in the early afternoon to find a house all aflury with bridesmaids, make up, balloons, food, and general commotion.  Kate’s mom, Marilyn said she gave up trying to keep everything tidy, and proceeded to take me into a room behind closed doors that was very clean, and very empty, except for one beautiful wedding dress hanging in the corner.  At that moment, staring at that beautiful dress, I knew we were going to have us a weddin’!

Kate & Joey met (I was told) at Barnes & Noble and both have a love of books.  This was apparent in the unique centerpieces they had on their tables.  I have known Kate for a while, but had only met Joey once.  I was told he was a somewhat private person.  He was quiet with Beverly and myself during his pictures before the ceremony, but at the moment he was able to kiss his bride and call her his own, his countenance changed.  He could NOT keep his eyes off of Kate, and I don’t blame him!  She was, and is, stunning!  I wish you both a wonderful honeymoon and a prosperous new life together.

Enough blabbing, here’s the photos.  It was so hard to choose just these few….

Kate’s dress details & engagement ring

Calvin waiting to walk his daughter down the aisle

The kiss….it was loooooooong!

Mr. & Mrs!

Wedding party

Kate’s bouquet

The rings

Some bride & groom time

Here is Kate’s brother, Colin, singing a song he wrote for her!

Best Man Johann’s speech was hilarious & heart-warming

Joey & Kate can dance!

Daddy’s little girl

Taking some time to eat that cake

Rocking out on the air guitar!