Love, scrolling marquee belt buckles, Michael Jackson moves and just a smidge more.....

I had the very happy honor of spending Saturday with Jaclyn and Ryan - a beautiful young couple who were ready to profess their love and commitment in front of family and friends.  The day was hot - and I mean 100 degrees hot - but the sky was a brilliant blue, the church was decorated in fall colors (and air conditioned) and this couple and their family and friends came to celebrate this loving union from start to finish. 

More so, however, is that by the time the ceremony started, I felt like I knew these people!    Ryan and Jaclyn, of course - cross country runners in high school and college, they actually met during a race.  Ryan's best friend, Bugs - great nickname - who confessed during the toast that he was not handing Ryan over to Jaclyn, that he instead was gaining a friend in her, Phil - the tall guy (I'm sure you'll spot him in the photos) who has an absolutely cutting sense of humor...Jaclyn's errant matron of honor, Annette, who routinely forgot her duties when it came to the train of Jaclyn's gown, Denise, Jaclyn's college roommate who sings with amazing purity .....Jaclyn's brother, Keith, usher extraordinaire from whom I forgot to obtain a model release, so can not show him in any of these photos (ha ha!!) , and adorably scuffed ring bearer, Trae, who loves both Spongebob and Michael Jackson dance moves.  The groomsmen all sported electronic belt buckles which scrolled messages across the red face....interesting messages, you can be sure.

Thank you to Jaclyn and Ryan for choosing me to document your special day - I hope you enjoy your sneak peek - and there are MANY more to come in the full gallery.

And to all the bridal party, to the left, please, just a smidge.

Peyton - Happy to be FIVE!

I got to visit with Peyton and her mom and grandma late last week.  Peyton is happy to join the ranks of five year olds.  She has such a pretty smile - sweet and sassy all in one.  She loves pink and blue, and Pingu - hope I spelled that right!  - and my fat cat.  Ms. Beeker made her appearance during the shoot and it was love at first sight for Peyton.


Enjoy your sneak peek - full gallery to be posted soon!

Kayla - Forest Park Class of 2012!

I got to spend last Saturday with Kayla and her mom - and while it was certainly hot outside, we still found ourselves enjoying the shoot quite a bit!  We started out with a few indoor shots, and Kayla, though protesting that she didn't like having photographs of "just her", rocked her shoot with a great smile, easy laugh, and sparkling personality.  When she oohed and ahhhed over my leopard spotted settee, we decided to use it both indoors - and out!  I'm sure the family we passed at the nearby bike path weren't sure what was happening when we trooped by with settee in tow!

Thank you to Kayla and her mom for coming to see me, for giving me the opportunity to capture this young lady, and for a great lunch at one of my fav restaurants - newly opened Reynards.  The Texas Cheese Fries are the absolute best!!

Enjoy your sneak peek!

Emilie and Nelleigh

It rained on the day that I went to visit new baby Emilie and her pretty little cousin, Nelleigh.  I know, I know, hard to believe around here in the last several weeks. 

First to talk about Nelleigh.  Nelleigh is one of the most resilient, sweetest, and most open hearted children I have ever known.  She has a pretty smile, a sweet temperament, and is bright beyond her years. 
She is also obviously enthralled to have new baby Emilie in her life. 

Emilie is much loved addition to April and Andrew's family.  Emilie gave her mama all kinds of fits, essentially from conception until the present, and has made it clearly known that she plans to be the boss of the house.  And then she gives you that sweet, pouty little look, and you don't care anymore if she wants to be the boss at age two months....

At any rate, thank you to April for her patience as I've worked on their session in the midst of wrapping up the yearbook for my daughter's preschool, her graduation, and all the usual fun of life with two kids.  I hope you enjoy your sneak peek...

Rain, Rain Go Away - Lasher Extended Family

When Joan, a classmate from Perry Central, and I started looking for dates to meet up for an extended family shoot, the best date for everyone was the day before Easter.  Now, everyone in the area knows that this Easter season has been wet and stormy....rain, rain, rain, tornadoes, thunder storms -- and so, as the day approached we were putting together contingency plans and crossing our fingers! 

As it turned our we go soooo lucky!  A break in the rain, very comfortable temperatures and gorgeous light - and the family all cooperated so nicely.  Just as we wrapped the last group and finished off the shoot - the storm broke and the deluge began again. 

Oh, but before I forget, I must give a shout out to my friend, orange shirt, who showed excellent potential as a photog assistant - thanks for the help!

 

Then we have this beautiful lady who is at the heart of the whole bunch...

 

 

And I just couldn't resist adding the couple of shots below.  

Lydia Ann....Four Years Old

I'm not supposed to call her Lydia Ann.....her mom, Beth Ann is determined that Lydia not be a two name child.  Well, as a Lee Ann, I can relate to that.  I've been called everything from Lee to Leon in my lifetime, and I blame the two separate names 100%.  But, that doesn't stop me from calling my yougest daughter Kyndal Mae.  I didn't intend for her to be a two name child, either, but it just suits her.  She's Kyndal, Kyndal Mae, Mae Mae....And with mom Beth Ann, grandma Jane Ann, and official photographer Lee Ann....what else should I call Ms. Lydia Ann??

But - now that I'm in big trouble for breaching that little wall of protocol...let me just say, wow has this little lady grown up.  She was my first paying customer two years ago when I launched Magic Moments Photography with little more than a crazy idea and the guts to go for it, and I've seen her every year since.  At age 2 she wanted nothing to do with the picture process.  At age 3, she was a little more agreeable, but at age 4 - wow, she was a smiling, posing, head tiling, direction following little pro.  I can't wait to see her at age 5.

Thanks Chris & Beth Ann for continuing to entrust me with your little lady.  Hope you enjoy the sneak peak!

Cheerleaders and the Rookie League....

Ok, so I told my husband I wasn't working on pictures tonight.  After all, I spent the day in Jasper taking Christmas pictures of some of the cutest four-legged kiddos you've ever seen at the Rural King there.  Thanks again for inviting me to participate in your annual event.  I'm already looking forward to next year!

But, before leaving for Dubois County and other time zones (which I still can't get used to) I was visited by these three.....athletic, sweet, pretty, handsome - all are words to describe these three amazing kids.  And this little guy has the most beautiful eyes!  Look out in a few years - the girls will be trailing after this one....

Since I'm on the clock with the hubby, I am making this blog fairly short and sweet, but after all, what words can I offer that can do these three justice?

Hope you enjoy your sneak peek and more to follow in the full gallery!