Archive for August, 2009

Kyle and Russanne {ENGAGED}

August 29, 2009

I just couldn’t wait until Monday.  They’re too cute not to share.

These two are so in love that it just oozes off of them.  We had a blast running around downtown Spokane the other night with a few friends as “prop holders”.  As I said in the sneak peek post, we hit Riverfront Park, then we went down by Railroad Alley, and finished up on the Monroe Street Bridge.  Russanne knew exactly what she wanted and her thoughtful preparation totally payed off!

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This one’s my favorite, I think. . .

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Wow.  There couldn’t be a cuter couple.  These guys were a ton of fun.  We went out last night and hit some very cool spots in downtown Spokane for their engagement pictures.  When I got home last night I almost loaded the pics up onto the computer because I wanted desperately to start working on them, but I knew if I did that I would never go to bed!  Needless to say, I couldn’t resist this morning.  Here’s a teaser.  This was shot in Riverfront Park.  You’ll have to wait until Monday for the rest!

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My little guy turned 4 yesterday.  Crazy!  We had a pirate-themed birthday party, complete with a treasure hunt, at Manito Park.  I didn’t get a ton of pictures because I had my hands full, but here are some highlights.  And no, it doesn’t seem like I could possibly have a 4 year-old.  Where has the time gone?dylanbirthdayblog-6

Love this pirate smile!

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Darbye & Lyle {MARRIED}

August 21, 2009

Darbye and Lyle were married August 8th in the Spokane Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  It was a beautiful day, perfect for a summer wedding.  We got some shots of the couple and their families at the temple in the morning and then met up again at the Hayden Lake Country Club for more pictures and a reception at Darbye’s parents home.  Thanks again Darybe and Lyle for letting me be a part of your big day!twoverts

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This last picture is taken in the exact spot that Lyle proposed to Darbye.  Sweet huh?  Congrats again you two!

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I just had to post this one image.  I love it.

More coming soon. . . bet you can’t wait.  :)

By the way, I had to ride standing up in the back of this lovely golf cart all around the golf course.  Picture that!

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Addison and Kennedy {TWINS}

August 18, 2009

These girls are the sweetest things ever.  They are big sisters to 3 (that’s right-3) little brothers and they’re always willing to help the little ones out.  Their mom, Sidnee, is a dear friend of mine and the best darn hairdresser around.  :)   Miss you guys, Sid!AddyKennyblog-3

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I’ve been working on my photo editing skills, and I recently learned how the pro’s make everyone look more beautiful/less chubby/more busty.

I have always hated that about the media, but it’s kinda fun. . . Check out the two pictures below and you decide which one is the REAL me.  :)

I also made myself look like a BRATZ doll, but I’ll spare you from that.  ren5snappy

ren5snappyfaceliftOkay, so it’s not that hard to find the real me, but that’s mostly because I’m not that great at this type of editing yet.  The second picture just looks like I’ve had a bad bee sting or way too much plastic surgery.  Just think of how much work goes into all of the “beautiful” models you see in advertizements, though.  I hope this gave you a laugh and didn’t scare anyone too badly.  :)

At the Splash Pad

August 11, 2009

There are a ton of splash pads here in Spokane and we LOVE them.  They’re the perfect summer activity- water, toys, and no risk of drowning.  :)

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Mike and Amber {MARRIED}

August 10, 2009

Mike and Amber met me at the Japanese Gardens here on the South Hill of Spokane for some bridal portraits.  They had an earlier wedding at Coeur d’Alene’s famous Hitching Post.  Aren’t they a cute couple?  Congrats Mike and Amber!  Mike Amberblog5

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New blog.

August 8, 2009

I’m really sad.  I had to upload a new blog theme because my last blog wouldn’t allow comments, but now all my old posts are gone.  Sad.