So when I found out that Diane was engaged I was so thrilled for her.  Having known her children for years now, I’ve seen what a wonderful and genuine person Diane is. In fact she reminds me so much of my own Mom that I can’t help but like her.

Diane actually contacted me through facebook. Gotta love facebook. :)  I was so glad that I was able to share their special day. Right off the bat she told me that it was going to be very casual. The ceremony and picnic that followed were at Newnans Lake.  With their family and friends present  they said “I DO”.  I have to say it was a perfect spot for their ceremony, lakeside with a playground for all the little ones and nothing but blue skies/

It was wonderful to see two people who were so in love and loved by so many.  Here’s the sneak peek for two anxious newlyweds.

~Hugs, Shannon

Wow,  what a ride… Keeping up with three busy kids, the holidays and photo sessions this blog has a way of getting away from me.  First of all I hope that everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving.  Ours was filled with family and a ton of yummy food.

For one brief moment the night before Thanksgiving  I was left speechless. My recently turned five year old comes into the bathroom where I’m painting, yes painting (much cheaper than therapy and it makes me happy). Her  little face full of hope and adoration says to me, ” happy Easter tomorrow Mommy” and runs back to bed.  So either I’m really bad about explaining holidays or she’s hoping the Easter bunny is visiting rather than Tom the turkey. One way or the other I got many laughs off of that one little comment. 

Now let’s rewind to a few days earlier when I had the pleasure of photographing Erica and Sam’s wedding.  What a day… I woke up Sunday morning to the sound of raindrops, nothing out of the ordinary for Florida but on this day there was supposed to be a wedding and an outdoor wedding at that.  I couldn’t even bring myself to call the bride or her Mother who is one of my dearest friends.  God has a way of working things out, despite the rainy morning noontime brought the sunshine.  30 minutes before the ceremony was set to begin everything was set up again, this time outside. Sam and Erica were able to have their lakeside nuptials.

These are a little preview for the newlyweds. 

~Hugs, Shannon

So a couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending a photography workshop that was just amazing.  There were two “brides” there whom we got to photograph.  Just wanted to share a few images that I took.

Personally I love weddings, I think the only wedding I haven’t cried at was my own and that was because I was just too nervous.

If you are or know a  ”bride to be”, email me, I’d love to be a part of your special day.

Hugs, Shannon