A Winter Wedding
The groom from the Dominican Republic and the bride from South Korea.
Guests from all over the world.
A lovely evening.
“Happiness [is] only real when shared."― Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild
A Winter Wedding
French Loveliness :)
The Bride and talented designer My-Van designed all of this amazingness that you see in these picture.. I think that she might even have ordered the lavender especially for her wedding day...Take a look at more of her handy work here ---> http://redesignedbym.wordpress.com/
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A Glimpse of Southern France :)
After months and months of meticulous planning and preparation for their Southern France wedding, Talent Designer My-Van and Teacher Ken's day finally arrived. It was a day full of unimaginable beauty. A smashing success. :) Thank-you My-Van and Ken for having me there to share this special occasion with you and all of your thousands of unexpected guests. Here is a peek. and be sure to check out My-Van's DIY blog that shares her amazing design secrets. --> http://redesignedbym.wordpress.com
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Emmy + Josh - Part 2
So.... breakfast was delicious - I even have a food baby to show for it, Sammy, my food baby, was totally worth it -- Yes I named him; he is going to be just darling I can already tell - he's going to look just like his mother, Mrs. Butterworth and father, Sir Side of Bacon.I still cannot believe that Emmy is married. I thought we'd never do it. I was counting on all six of us girls never marrying, getting lots of cats and then scaring little kids at an old age. sigh. I guess such dreams well never come to fruition - thanks Emmy, you're a real pal.
Emmy + Josh Hitson - Part 1 of 2, maybe 3
Yes, Finally! I got off my bum and posted Emmy & Josh's wedding -- I know, I know - I feel guilty, terrible really for waiting this long to post my own sister's wedding... Yes, clearly I am a bad person, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, mother (um, mom and dad I have something to tell you ::cough, cough::), Anyway, I'm a bad human being, child of the earth, I am on my grandmother's S-list, And if I had a heart, it would be rotting from the inside out - lucky for me I don't have one, oh the simple pleasures of life ;)This is the first installment of 2 maybe 3 posts of their wedding ( 3 posts if you'll pull my arm or if I become super indecisive and SUPER productive all in one day). The next post will becoming tomorrow morning after I finish pumping IRON and pretending to do push-up but in reality I'll be watching a super intense workout video on the my comfy couch with a warm Cinnabun covered in gooey icing. yum. my favorite part of the day! And then I'll be so worn out from watching other people sweat and burn calories that I'll need to eat the Hungry Man breakfast at the I-HOP (because face it, no matter how good the hash browns are at the waffle house, it's still gross) and after that THEN I'll post wedding numero 2 (ha, look at me and my Spanish - so proud of me in this moment)But in all seriousness Emmy and josh's wedding was an absolutely beautiful day. The best it could have been. and I couldn't of been happier or more honored to document their day. Looking at the images and them together always but a big silly, cheesy grin on my face. Congratulations guys, I LOVE YOU! -- And thank-you, thank-you to the Amazing Mandy McConaha --> http://mandolynm.blogspot.com and Becky Fluke --> http://www.flukephotos.com/ who photographed this day with me - I love you guys too. You're are amazing! Enjoy and come back tomorrow for Numero DOS! (<--- look Spanish again, I'm amazing! The next thing you know I'll be able to speak Mexican!)
Vanessa + Daniel
So Mandy and I were at it again, and this time I dragged my aunt along for another adventure. This time to photograph the wedding of Vanessa and Daniel. Where to? Omaha, Nebraska. A 13+ hour drive! Yes I'm crazy. I have a doctor's note that attests to it. The note even has that extra hideous doctor handwriting to prove the legitimacy of my decrepit mental state. But this trip was a grand adventure and one that I'll never forget. Well, I may forget the 1000001 barn I saw driving there, however the 1000002 barn was a show stopper. literally. I almost wrecked the car after seeing it. don't ask. you don't want to know. The back seat driver And the peanut gallery were stunned speechless. It was perfect. :)
The wedding day was a day overflowing with emotion and excitement. It took the meticulously planning of Vanessa for all the details to come together. The ceremony was filled with tearful guests. I almost cried, and I never cry (my heartless state is so bad that I am often referred to as an ice queen and accused of having tears of stone). So my almost tearful experience is evidence that this was a unique day in so many ways. Thank-you Daniel and Vanessa for inviting me to be a part of your big day.
But before the pictures I can't forget to thank Mandy McConaha for coming to photograph with me. It is never the same without you (check at her beautiful work here --> http://mandolynm.blogspot.com ). And a huge shout out to my aunt for dealing with me and my oddities for 13 hours straight, twice, there and back.
This wedding had such a classic feel to it that I felt that it needed to be edited in black and white. I just had to edit it that way because when the photography gods in my head say black and white, I obey. You never question them. It is blasphemy. (it's like throwing a party in the South and not serving Sweet Iced Tea. You DON'T do it. Or you'll be exiled to New Jersey or, or....Indiana..shudder)
After that ridiculous introduction, here are just a few of the favorite images we captured. Congratulations Daniel and Vanessa!
Introducing Ashley + Jeff Sorce
Mandy and I had wonderful weekend in Florida spending time with Ashley and Jeff's family and photographing their wedding. The rain scared us a bit, but in the end it was just perfect! Thanks guys for allowing me to photograph your wedding. It was a beautiful affair. And Thank-you, thank-you Mandy McConaha for coming down to Florida with me and photographing the wedding with me. I had an awesome time. Here are just a few of the photographs we captured.
Katie + Joey
Just a few days ago I photographed Katie and Joey's engagement session. It was an absolutely gorgeous day. I think it was the warmest day of the year so far, and everyone knows that if it's warm I am happy. The sky could be falling, but if it's 75 degrees outside, I am going outside to watch that sky fall with a half of a watermelon and a spoon in hand ready to eat my weight in watermelon. (oh and I would definitely bring a bit of Mexican lime chile powder to sprinkle on top of my watermelon because that would make the sky falling experience just perfect. Don't judge. I'm weird.blame Mexico) Anyway the weather was amazing and of course they are so very adorable..And ready to explore where ever I took them..... Here's a few of my favorites :)
A bright note!
In the mist of all the crazy sleepless nights, caffeine, and ridiculous research papers that are hopefully leading up to my graduating in May (well, that is if I don't fail anything), something just wonderful happened!
What is it? The Bright Note in my currently chaotic life!?! Rachell + Lee's wedding. The one that I photographed in Nashville last fall with my friend Drew, just got featured in Southern Wedding's Blog/Magazine! AH!!! I swear it's true.. how exciting, right? Here's the link to prove it or just click on the pictures --> http://www.swsmag.net/blog/2009/4/16/real-wedding-rachell-lee.html and attatched to the feature is the most spectaculous story of how Rachell + Lee met :) Enjoy.... 
Emmy + Josh..........and tim
One down, five to go...
Hey ya'll. My sister's engaged! Which one? you may ask. because aren't there about 50 girls in my family?There are actually 51.5 girls in my family get it right. thank-you very much! The one who is engaged??? (drum roll please!) It's Mary Elizabeth. Lydia and I both knew she would be the first to go. How did we know? Well we're just super intelligent much like Albert Einstein, but we have good hair. For our smart prediction, we won some serious, life altering cash. So much money that I'm going out for dinner to blow it all. You guys should come because I'm buying a round of waters for everyone!! Whoot! Whoot!So as the photographer in the family, Josh (the future husband and John Mayer look-a-like) asked me if I would make the treacherous journey from the hills of Bowling Green, Ky to Nashville to take engagement pictures. (the same day as their engagement) Of course, I said "No, no, no, and NO!" because I am way too busy for happy people. I mean seriously, yuck. But then Josh said he would buy me a watermelon and a Mexican hot dog if I came....before he could finish his sentence, I was my little car driving it as fast as its motor could take me (a top notch, 55 mph. don't laugh it's a very "special" car. a little challenged actually). But no matter, the only thoughts in my head were of melted cheese and the red juicy goodness of watermelon. They were disgustingly happy, but the watermelon was oh so sweet! --- Here's the first look at the newly engaged couple: enjoy... and there is more to come. That is as long as I get paid a bonus of a fresh pineapple and ranchero tamales. yum.. Congratulations guys..
The best new day of the year
Sooooo, amid school, work, friends and my amazing ability to procrastinate I have managed to go almost two months without a blog post. If anyone had any doubt, now you know that I am 100% awful as opposed to the 99.995% of awfulness I was the last time I posted. I have officially tipped over the edge, and there is no turning back. Or at least I don't think there is a road to forgiveness. No I have no hope.However before you completely disown me, I would like to announce a new date on the calendar, October 32. Is it possible you ask? No, but neither were horseless carriages. And look at us now! we're styling in our bright blue Hummers. Progress is a beautiful thing my friends.But it's true October 32 has been officially added to the calendar. You didn't know? Well, could I suggest that it might actually be a good time to invest in a new fangled contraption know as the internet? My grandmother tells me it's all the rage.Ok so I'm lying.. (surprise, surprise) the government didn't actually declare October 32 a new calendar date. But they should have because this was the glorious day of Rachell and Lee's wedding. It was a perfect fall day, the sun was shining, the ladybugs were out, the leaves were turning yellow and orange, do I need to say more? (you don't need to answer that question, I will stop talking soon. I promise)But not before I say thank-you to Rachell and Lee for having me photograph their lovely day, and Thank-you, Thank-you to my friend Drew Thompson who shot the wedding with me. You are a life saver. I could not have done it without you. Below is a glimpse of Rachell and Lee's beautiful day. Just push the Play button to begin the picture show..~ Enjoy ~
Moments and Pirates
It's too late for crazy words tonight. Hey, I heard that sigh of relief.. Don't tempt me or I'll waste more internet space, and that just won't be pretty. Scared you didn't I? Well good, anywho I thought i would share a couple more photos from the wedding, enjoy them or don't it's a free country... Love yOu guYs.... Big Kisses to the World! And did you know that today is "International Talk Like a Pirate Day?" See you finally learned something from reading my blog.. :) Aren't you proud? Please don't thank me with just your words, Inge's fruit donation box is sitting outside ready to be filled to the brim. Watermelons or Pineapples with chile are the preferred Gifts of Thanks. 
Free Breakfasts, Hungry Man and Wedding Bells
In my effort to not be completely lame and in the eternal effort to improve my procrastination skills, I decided to post a blog. I think the last post was a month or so ago? And much has happened since then..Last weekend Kelly and Nathan Morgan decided to drive all the way from Michigan to see me and only me because I'm that important. Ok, yes I'm lying they came down to photograph a friend's wedding in Alabama and not because I'm awesome. The truth is that I'm a terrible, terrible person and uh I've been having self esteem issues and uh...well ::Inge starts to choke up and a tear runs down her cheek but she wipes it quickly before any one sees it. Just like a real man who eats One pound Hungry Man tv dinners. Now that food will stick to your ribs or your beer belly whichever God intended:: Uh well anyway I tagged along with Nathan and Kelly to the wedding because I'm a real man and a professional bum. And of course, My bumming skills paid off, I got a free continental breakfast at the Hampton Inn! Oh Snap, it was better than a Hungry Man dinner and A half of an apple pie after a hard day's work! Here's a few photos of the Christa's and Dan's wedding, and there will be more to come that is of course if I come up with another reason to procrastinate. Which no worries, I will.
