Be ready! | Oklahoma Photographer

It's moments like this I love! I told Carly to toss the bouquet to Wil and this was the shot I got.


I love photographing weddings. There can be so much spontaneity if the couple has the right mindset. Forget everything you read about the do's and don'ts. It is YOUR DAY! So make it your day of memories. Don't try to make it a text book day, otherwise you will leave yourself disappointed. Carly and Wilson sure had the right mindset going into their big day and you could tell they were having fun. Even when the rehearsal left them drenched the night before, they never let that be a problem.
Thanks again you two! Even if I never photograph another wedding, you guys made me realize again why I love what I do. It was also pretty neat to do this one with my husband as my assistant. Thanks honey, you did great!

Dream Wedding | Oklahoma Photographer

I think I finally photographed a dream wedding. Carly and Wil couldn't have picked a more perfect location for their wedding and even though it was extremely hot and the after photos weren't the most "glamorous" (imagine being all hot and sweaty! LOL) the love and emotion between not only them, but all their family and friends for them made it perfect. There were so many wonderful little stories from this day that I plan to share here and there as I work on their photos.
Like the heart shaped by Wil into the 200? year old pecan tree where they exchanged vows under (it took almost an hour to transport all the guests down there before the bride was to arrive!), and the something old which the bride taped in her dressy flip flops. I feel so blessed and honored to have been chosen by them to share in their most grand day. I wish them the best and can't wait to share the images.

Image Boxes are IT! | Oklahoma Photographer

I am so excited to finally be able to say "Image Boxes...Get yours now!" From your session you pick a cover photo and back photo, pick your favorite images from your session and fill the box!





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I don't like my new blog banner. I'm looking at a whole new redesign, probably going to contract someone to fix it up for me. Have a few places in mind. Meanwhile, don't run away, I'm still here, just time for an upgrade! I like the photos, the font, just not the way I slapped it together.

Giving Back | Oklahoma Photographer

"Dream and Hope" set, because that's what it's all about for children!

There's nothing like walking into the Duncan Elk's Country Club and seeing the room filled with items donated from businesses and individuals to help the Duncan Chamber of Commerce & Industry support the First Day Program which buys books for kindergarten children (http://duncanbanner.com/local/x1996911798/Bid-Bash-set-for-tonight).

When Cindy Reynolds first asked me through facebook if I'd donate a couple of my prints, I hesitated, thinking, "you want some of my images?" LOL Actually, it was more like, gosh, how could I ever pick anything for this? Would people like what I chose, and then it was how would I choose.

So, when I looked through the thousands of files I had, I picked something I had not promoted online, had four images printed black and white, instead of the color. Then I had a couple of beautiful floral images that I love but had not framed yet, one in metallic. I ended up giving Cindy the entire batch of images. And she was so gracious also, because she framed the images! She really is as nice as she looks!
So when I walked in saw the tables, then saw "MY" photographs framed and looking just awesome, I was a bit surprised.
I love the way Cindy framed my floral images (the one on the right is metallic). Will have to order these again for my own delight!

It really made me feel good to be helping a program that benefits children and literacy.
It was also fantastic to see so many donations. Including this fantastic image which I fell in love with from Martha Burger (MB Images).

Who really gets the thanks!! Debra Burch, Susan Camp, Laurie Baldwin and Cindy.(Sandy, where are you?!!)

At the front of the room even! Nothing like photographers getting near the front of the room. Also, big shout out to Brian Hibbard and Indie Jane photography for donating sessions. Great job Duncan photographers!!