…ielle more today than I ever did. Not because she weighs less, not because she went and got some lipo, and not because she got rid of that last bit of cottage cheese. The reason I love her more is because I KNOW her more. I understand her more, and she understands me. We have spent time learning each other. These are the things that a marriage is built on. These are the things that keep couples together. I’ll say it again. Someone has…

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…’ll take their photos.) I don’t know if I could have picked a better couple to kick off this little series. Vernon and Gwen were married January 16, 1965. That’s about 50 years and 4 days ago. ;) They were so so sweet and kind. Their relationship has such a security to it. One is not trying to outdo the other. As they tell a story they take turns handing off parts of the conversation to each other like olympians passing a baton. One of the…

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…NOT wear. :) Here is a shot I took back in 2006 when I was starting out. I’m the one who told them to wear blue jeans and black. That’s what I thought you were “supposed” to wear if you were engaged and being photographed. The official uniform of engaged people. Last year I took a family photo of them and we tweaked the outfit a bit. :) Obviously the adorably cute baby helps, but having them dress in “normal people…

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…shoot? These are all great questions and yes, fun clothes, and beautiful light all make for better photos. The reality though, is my favorite sessions, my favorite couples, my favorite images, usually happen when people are comfortable around each other. Lindsay & Chris are like baller pros at this. Check it out. Chris is such a sweetheart, he knew Lindsey wanted pictures with some firewood so he chopped all this and set it up for us…

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…ea. Well, we LOVE ice cream. So to make us feel okay with it, we’ll go on a hike, grab some lunch, go check out the local succulent/gardening shops, and then discover one of the many amazing ice cream places of Los Angeles. And then spend 40 minutes trying to find the best free movie online. P.S. It’s LA, so cheap is relative. What have you liked most about your first year being married? A: Being in the same city/apartment as Blake. (2.5 years…

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…to make this a national holiday so stay tuned. “USE THE CHOPPER!!!!”…

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…ers to cover the album’s eyes before the Oklahoma State game tomorrow.)…

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…n to encourage/force it. ;) The day is just so much smoother and stress free and every single couple that has done it absolutely loves it. (It also gives us plenty of time for great photos, and you more time to hang with friends and family.) Back to the wedding at hand. Jayme had been pretty set on not seeing him before hand, so the fact that she would change plans at the last minute was a HUGE deal and she took it and the rain in total stride….

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…ut shooting maternity sessions. 1. They are free 2. I don’t do any shots where you are basically naked. 3. I only shoot them if I get you pregnant. A few days ago I broke rule 3 and did a session for my super great friends Patrick and Jeni. I have known them for close to 20 years and so when Patrick asked me about doing a session I could not refuse. We had suce a great time and Jeni was totally up for anything. Patrick and Jeni take a…

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…both are talking and you look like this. Selective Color For The Win! Photoshop effects are fun! Nothing says professional maternity photography quite like dressing a man up in a matching shirt and making him hold his wife uncomfortably. Their hands make a heart. Because they love the baby so much. It’s like a Where’s Waldo game. More awkward kissing and hugging. For realz though these two are some of my favorite people ever. They…

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