Matt and Jen at...an undisclosed location

Only undisclosed because security wandered over to where we were and explained that there was concern that the locations name was being photographed. Sorry guys, it's not really about you- it's about this cute couple.





pssst... Matt and Jen were a little nervous about this... well, to be honest- Jen just claimed to be neurotic about various things- her wardrobe, having pictures taken... etc. I'm sure a comment on how not-neurotic they look would go a long way;)



Thanks so much, Matt and Jen, for a fun evening hanging out doing pictures... and then chatting for approximately 3.5 months post-picture taking:)

Katie and Darren at home

Katie and Darren are in high demand these days with a wedding date less than a month away! We were able to have a couple hours of relative relaxation and fun while capturing these two at home.... they have a stellar garden.







I loved spending an evening with you, Katie and Darren- threatening rain and all! Hope you're able to relax... at least a little... during these last crazy pre-wedding weeks.

Kristine and Barry meet Summer '09

I think the very first summery day of the year was Saturday... the day I met up with Kristine and Barry at their adorable house for engagement pictures. It was so enjoyable to hang out with this fun couple early on a Saturday morning. We chatted about the wedding (of course), a crazy pumpkin plant that is huge in their front lawn and a result of a discarded Halloween pumpkin, and gardening... a wide range of interesting topics!

I'm hearing very positive feedback from engagement sessions. Most All couples say that they really don't like having their picture taken... and then about half way through the session say that they are feeling super at ease on that side of the camera and... actually enjoying themselves. I love having this relaxed time to get to know the couple a little more and "practice" for all of us- before the big day.

Anyway... enough talking- on to pictures... after all, that's why you're here, right?




... and with Kristine's birthday-present-rocking-chair. When Kristine suggested using the rocking chair that is sitting on a side porch, I was thrilled. If it comes up missing one day... it's not here, honest!





Thank you, Kristine and Barry for spending time doing pictures Saturday. I loved spending time with you and I am very excited about the unique ideas you have for your wedding. See you in October!

Brian and Laura around Burlington

Laura and I met freshman year at St. Mike's. Soon after she announced that she and Brian were engaged she contacted me about doing wedding pictures. I am very much looking forward to working with them, despite claims that they are camera shy.
All wedding packages include an engagement shoot. I think it's a great opportunity for me to get to know you a little better (although, I'm not sure in this case I need to know Laura any better;)) and for you to get to know me.
I met with Laura and Brian at good 'ol St. Mike's and we hit Lake Champlain, Church St., and St. Mike's for their photos. It was really fun to work with a couple of different locations for these two.
I know these two said they were camera shy but....







oh and...



and one more...



I've been having so much fun working on save-the-dates, invites, and a guest book for these two with their "camera-shy" pictures.

You guys are great... thanks so much for hanging out with me for a couple hours and having pictures done.