Reise & Tegan ::: Rock Cut State Park Enagement Photos

Today’s blog post is a special one. That is because I am sharing the engagement session of one of my closest and dearest friends! You have seen them on the blog many times before because these two are always up for being models for anything I need. But this time was the real deal and it was so special to be able to do their actual engagement photos! I will save all of the mushy stuff for my maid of honor speech in January but I seriously adore these two. I have been there since the very first day they met ( I had a hand in it) 7 years ago! I have watched them grow together into this beautiful, Christ centered couple. and now I am honored to be alongside them for the journey to husband and wife. We did these photos when I was on a camping weekend at Rock Cut State Park and we had a blast! My amazing boyfriend helped out so it was almost like a double date/photoshoot and I think we were laughing the whole time. I love how these turned out and they were the easiest people to work with. That is one of my favorite things is how giddy and in love they are with each other after all this time!
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Model status Reise!2015-07-11_0014.jpg
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Their reception has a cozy, romantic woodsy feel since it is a winter wedding. So we incorporated some pine cones!
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I love you guys! Thanks for allowing me to be apart of this all!
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Moller Wedding ::: Washington Farm To Table Wedding

Where do I even begin with this wedding? God is amazing how he orchestrates things. Emily (the bride) is a friend who I have known through the years and is an incredible wedding photographer herself. So when they posted on Facebook that they were looking for a 2nd photographer for their wedding, I stopped.  I thought to casually to myself that I would love to do that but didn’t think it could actually work. They had chosen Megan Hayes out of California to document their day and were looking for an assistant.. When I checked my calendar I couldn’t believe it was the one weekend I was free! So I contacted her head and she said they would love to have me there! I looked up Megan’s website and couldn’t believe I would get to assist her. Check out her website and images of the day here! http://blog.megan-hayes.com/wedding-photos/emily-nathan-ritter-farms-cle-elum-wa. Emails went back and forth and before I knew it, I was on a plane headed to the mountains. I wrote in my journal at the airport that even though I was nervous for the whole experience, I knew God would work and I was going to walk away so thankful. Beyond just the wedding, I was super excited for the people I knew I would meet. Many of you know I am a mentor for a young women’s ministry called Delight. The core leadership group would all be in attendance and I would finally meet people in person who I have been online friends with for years. I don’t have words to sum it up but I am so thankful for the relationships formed. I spent the weekend in a big cabin with all of them and what a group! They are some of the most beautiful, passionate, Godly women I’ve ever known. There was so much laughter and love in that house. I will warn you, this is a LONG post. But I couldn’t narrow it down! I had so much fun being in the 2nd photographer role and helping Megan Hayes. Not only is she so talented but we bonded on many levels! Just one more blessing of the trip:)This was my first time meeting Nathan as well, and it was beautiful to see the way he loves Emily. I’m tearing up thinking about their story and God’s redeeming hand in it all. Their love story is one of answered prayers and perfect timing.  So with all that said, this was a trip I will never forget! It was a dream wedding to be apart of and I am just so thankful!
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I LOVE these women!!!
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Could these two be any more gorgeous?
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Oh just looking at this makes my heart hurt! I miss them!!
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One of the most inspiring, faith filled people I know. It is a joy and an honor even to take a few photographs of her and her husband!2015-07-13_0063.jpg
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Get ready to see the most amazing reception decor ever! Emily’s vision and attention to detail blew me away!2015-07-13_0067.jpg2015-07-13_0068.jpg
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We went away to get some of the golden light and these may be some of my favorite wedding portraits to date!2015-07-13_0089.jpg
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July 15, 2015 - 3:42 pm

Sabrina Bly - Your photos are stunning!! I always check them out every time you post! You are very talented!!

Keith & Aiesha ::: Prairie Street Brewhouse Rockford Illinois Wedding Photographer

I remember the first email Aiesha sent to me and I immediately fell in love! She told me how she appreciated my faith and my openness to talk about it in my business and how that is the kind of photographer she wants! It meant a lot to me and totally set the tone for our relationship! We share a bond with our faith and it is always special to have brides to share that with. She has always been one of those people who encouraged me and had kind words. Even on the wedding day, both Aiesha and Keith were such a grateful couple, checking in on me seeing if I needed anything and letting me know how they appreciated me. I love that I not only get to call them clients but friends also! This was my first time shooting at the Prairie Street Brewhouse and I hope it won’t be my last! It was a beautiful space with the exposed brick and giant windows with the giant round lights lining the ceiling. Then right outside is a dock overlooking the river and the perfect spot for a ceremony! It also gives a lot of little nooks for photos and makes a photographer’s heart happy:)

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I loved her details!
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What a stunning bride!!2015-07-06_0022.jpg
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Ceremony time! One of the reasons I loved the brewhouse was that it had a beautiful dock for ceremonies!2015-07-06_0029.jpg
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It was beautiful how Aiesha also had vows written to Keith’s daughter as she become her new stepmother. Such a sweet way to incorporate her!2015-07-06_0044.jpg
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We snuck away for some sunset photos and these are some of my favorite portraits from the day!

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Then we came back in to dance the night away!2015-07-06_0115.jpg
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July 7, 2015 - 6:11 pm

Joy Sallis Sockwell - Simply Beautiful Sabrina! You captured every aspect. It was a pleasure working with you.

July 7, 2015 - 7:17 pm

Sallis Kim - Great job Joy. i need your new address.

July 10, 2015 - 1:28 am

Cassandra DeAnn - Wow! Amazing photos!

Emily & Matt ::: Kenosha, WI Midlane Country Club Wedding

On Saturday, I turned 24 and I celebrated doing what I love! I got to photograph Matt & Emily’s wedding in the beautiful Kenosha, WI!
I went to high school with Matt so it has been fun to get to know Emily and see the woman that stole his heart! I love to see the way he looks at her and it is so clear that they are a perfect couple! Their wedding was everything I hoped it would be. A beautiful day surrounded by their families that they love so much and anchored by a bridal party that knows how to have a good time. I loved all of Emily’s Kate Spade details and all of the sentimental other decorations of the day. I also loved that we did portraits at one of my favorite spots! The Kenosha lighthouse! I love it for many reasons and they even gave me a birthday gift of a little replica of the lighthouse! How sweet is that? I now have my own momento to remember their day by!

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Casey & Molly ::: Fisherman’s Inn Elburn Wedding

Happy Wednesday!! I am excited to share Casey & Molly’s wedding with you all today! Molly and I grew up knowing each other through church but we really became closer through the wedding process! She is one of the sweetest, kindest people ever and I love that I get to call her a friend and not just a client. She is the one who would call me at days before her wedding (which is the most stressful time) to say how excited she was to have me there! So sweet! Throughout this planning, I loved getting to hear more about her story with Casey and how they just adore each other. And when I met Casey, I saw the magic they had together. Casey may be the quieter of the two of them, but he is her strong, steady, loyal man that she has prayed about for years. I am so so happy for you both and it was such an honor to document your love. I can’t wait to see where God takes these two!
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I loved the mint color of the dresses!
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Molly had engraved a verse and her fingerprint on his ring! Such a neat idea!
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Tears!!! First look with her dad!2015-06-17_0013.jpg
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Ok, if you haven’t teared up yet, go get your tissues. This was such a special first look!
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He said the tears started just when she called his name to turn around!
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They chose to read their vows just to each other and made things so much deeper and meaningful.
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Grandma was hilarious!
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June 17, 2015 - 11:35 pm

Sherri Harvey - Beautiful pictures! This is awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing this very special couple!!! Was something I will remember forever and when you have beautiful pictures to capture the memories that is even more special.

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