10.13.2013

Dotsie, Daisie & Colten {Reinhart Volunteer Park}

I met up with Dotsie & her kiddos on a beautiful Saturday morning at Reinhart!
It was a bit chilly but otherwise it was a perfect morning for pictures!!
I had SO much fun getting to know this adorable family -
Daisie had me laughing the whole time and Colten was such a happy baby!

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As we walked upon the bridge we noticed these beautiful spider webs all along the bridge-
the morning dew and the sunshine gave me the perfect photo op!

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Thank you, Dotsie! I had such a wonderful time with you and your beautiful kiddos!!

Keep Smiling,
Annie

9.24.2013

Beautiful Del Rio Vineyards

Several weeks ago my work held an event at Del Rio Vineyards & Winery!
I've been dubbed the Club Photographer, so of course, I had the camera with me!
It was a beautiful warm summer evening and the Vineyard was absolutely gorgeous!!

Don't believe me? See for yourself!!

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Ahh, what a gorgeous place! I distinctly remember saying that this Vineyard
was one of the most romantic places I have ever been -
which is a HUGE compliment because I have been to Europe ;) 

Keep Smiling, Annie

9.21.2013

... Sweet Axel ... {3 Month Pics}

Meet Axel. Super handsome baby boy and definite future heart-breaker!
As you can see, this little guy has an adorable little smile and I had such a great
time hanging out with him and trying to get these sweet smiles to come out!!

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These next few pictures that you will see were very intentionally taken.
They may look like pictures of a sweet boy with a snuggly teddy bear,
but the teddy bear is a very real and very tender representation of Axel's twin brother, Owen,
who passed away near the end of the second trimester. This portion of the session
was very emotional and I did my best to capture the essence of Owen's sweet spirit.
(shared with permission)

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On a more personal note, it has been well over a year since I have had
a session with a baby (or any contact with a baby for that matter)
and I had so much fun interacting and snuggling with this sweet boy!

Photography is so therapeutic for me and it definitely has it's perks!!

Keep Smiling,
Annie

8.11.2013

Mike & Colleen's Big Day!! {River Vista Wedding}

"Now join your hands, and with your hands your hearts." -William Shakespeare 

What an honor it was for me to be able to spend the day with Mike & Colleen 
and their absolutely beautiful family to document their special day! 
There were so many times throughout the day when I found myself grinning 
at the beauty of the relationships that I was able to capture 
and as I've been processing their pictures I am reminded again and again 
of how beautiful love and families are!

This wedding was definitely the most fun wedding that I have ever been to!
They put so much thought and preparation in to their big day
to ensure that it was special and that their guests had a wonderful time!

By the end of the day, they were married, my memory cards were full
and even though I was exhausted and ready to fall into bed the second I got home,
I had such a wonderful time and I wouldn't have traded the day for anything!!

Here are my favorite pics (of the MANY that I took) from this beautiful day!!

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To Mike & Colleen - 
I wish you both joy and happiness in your life together 
and again, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, 
for letting me be a part of your beautiful day! 

Keep Smiling, 
Clarissa 
'Annie'