~S&J~ She said YES! {Nebraska Wedding & Engagement Photography}



When S &J requested a coffee shop for their engagement shoot, I thought, "warm, coffee, warm, YES!" It happens to be where S works and one of the best businesses in Valentine, NE. Speaking of Valentine, what better place to capture love? There are hearts EVERYWHERE in this town, and I "love" it!

 

 

We HAD to get the shots of the hearts on the sidewalks...perfect!

 

 

 

 

Ring shot and date shot on a coffee cup? Yes please!

 

 

This was a sweet request from the bride, adorable.

 

 

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The counters were a photographer's dream!

 

 

Practicing their dip kiss for the wedding, many giggles were heard.

 

 

 

Who would have thought coffee house light would work so well? ;-)

 

 

It's those natural moments I just love capturing!

 

 

 

Have to show some love to the iron gate!

 

 

 

Thank you Auntie D's for your wonderful hospitality and delicious coffee!!

 

This couple is so cute. I just adored watching them discuss shots and ideas. I am so looking forward to their June wedding!!

Up Before Dawn...{Nebraska Wedding & Engagement Photograper}

Getting up before dawn is not my favorite thing to do, just ask my husband. However, when you want that light you gotta do what you gotta do!

 

S&S wanted that light and came with ideas, which I love! We had to take multiple breaks as it was

-6* windchill~ BRRR. It was totally worth it!

 

 

 

 

So loving!

 

 

Love getting the giggles!

 

 

I don't think they minded the blanket.

 

 

This was all their idea, so cute!

 

 

Would it be complete without the dogs? Let me tell you, I have never seen better behaved dogs before, they were so good.

 

S has a great smile!

 

 

Hunters?! Too good to be true!!

 

 

 I was in no danger, I promise you!

 

 

Ah...that light!

 

They are too cute!

 

 

 

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Like I said it was worth the getting up early and braving the elements. Hopefully their June 1 wedding will be much warmer! 

An afternoon in the park with ~P~! {Nebraska Children's Photographer}

I was thrilled when ~P~'s Mom told me he loves baseball. That is the key sport in my own home, so I knew we would get along!

We met up at the park on a VERY hot afternoon, and could hear the laughter from the public pool. The heat didn't slow down ~P~ at all! He showed me his favorite spots, he and his Mom visit this park frequently. And showed me how well he can hit a baseball and throw. He has quite a sports future!

I found myself loving this session in black and white...couldn't help myself!

Oh the expressions he was giving me! Loved it!

Baseball fan through and through!

Until next time....

Daycare Spring Photos {Nebraska Children's Portrait Photographer}

I recently borrowed an idea from a fellow photographer. In order to get my name out there in the area, I contacted all the babysitters in Valentine, NE. I dropped off fliers, kept in touch, and kept track of how much interest there would be for discounted portraits.

I had five interested families! I had a blast Thursday morning hanging out with these kiddos!


Little ~G~ wasn't too happy all morning, but we managed to get some pretty cute shots!

Little ~H~ smiled even through his ear infection!

I worked really hard to get ~D~ to smile, and it was so worth it!

Such sweet sisters ~A&A~

I love the look ~T~ is giving her brother ~J~!

~S~ didn't know whether to laugh or cry!



 I hope to see these children again along with their families!