Friday, December 3, 2010

Coping with Cake

We chatted while melting chocolate over a double-boiler and zesting limes. These conversations and moments remind me that a friend can lift your spirits and convince you that everything will be ok, even when a dear family member is in intensive care during Thanksgiving.

Ryan, thank you for being there for me when I needed to cry on someone's shoulder. Eating Nigella's chocolate-lime cake and watching trashy reality TV was just what I needed to give me the strength to get through the rest of the week.

Although I didn't get a chance to take a photo of our chocolate cake, the last time I visited Ryan we made this delicious trifle and it reminded me of my sick relative. Trifle is his favorite dessert and his is the best I've ever had.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Denielle & Jeff: Wedding

Some relationships are filled with sweet moments from the beginning, and Jeff and Denielle's is one of those relationships. It all started with a special cup of coffee and ended with a ring.

Denielle was new to the area and was anxious to make friends, so she jumped at the opportunity to go to a party. Although fifteen minutes late, she was the first to arrive, and the first to offer cooking tips to the host, who was destroying a batch of spaghetti. The next thing she knew, Denielle was cooking for the guests! When the host's cute roommate, Jeff, wandered into the kitchen and offered his help, Denielle couldn't have been happier. Over simmering sauce and bubbling noodles, the two got to know each other. Although Denielle can't remember exactly what they talked about - she was focusing on how cute he was - she does remember the cup of coffee he made her, topped with whipped cream and caramel syrup. It was this sweet gesture that intrigued Denielle, and they started dating shortly after.

Dating turned to love, and Jeff's talent for sweet gestures did not fade. One evening, while watching the sun set over an ice-covered lake, Jeff asked Denielle to marry him, and this summer, as Jeff's eyes filled with tears, Denielle walked down the aisle to marry her best friend and love. In front of their friends and family, they committed to each other forever, and although Denielle's smile couldn't have been bigger, Jeff just looked at her with quiet adoration.

Denielle and Jeff, thank you so much for letting me take part in your wedding. It was such an honor to document your love, your joy, and your sweet moments. Your wedding brought tears to my eyes, and I know that you will have a beautiful life together. Like that special cup of coffee on the first day you met, I hope married life is topped with whipped cream and caramel syrup. Congratulations!

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Monday, November 8, 2010

Madeleine: 1 Year Sneak Peek

Usually I don't do sneak peeks for children's sessions, however, I had to make an exception for little Maddie! I'm about to burst from the cuteness and I had to share! I'll show many more photos in a full post soon, but in the meantime, I hope you enjoy these few! :o)

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Thursday, November 4, 2010

Penny: 9 Month Session

It's been so nice photographing little Penny every three months of her first year because I get to see her grow up right before my eyes! This sweetie is getting so much personality and I just adore her expressions and those two tiny teeth!

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