2015: A wedding

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Shafer

Amanda is my daughter's horse back riding instructor.  When she asked me to photograph her wedding, I was like "NO WAY".  Amanda is a great photographer herself.  Weddings and I are not meant to be.  However, she wore me down and talked me into it.  They live on a gorgeous 16 acres and have built her dream the last few years.  She's always wanted to have her own horse farm and she had Matt have built it.  We were all set for a ceremony by the pond, reception inside the newly built riding arena. Until the  morning of.....the rain started and never stopped.  Amanda and Matt were both cool and calm and just went with the last minute changes.  We had to hold the ceremony inside. 

Amanda and Matt, with their children, Jeff, Carolina, Keelie, and Grace

Amanda and Matt worked so hard to finish the riding arena just in time for the wedding.  The decor was beautiful.

Beautiful bride

Bride with her sister and mother

Amanda with her oldest horse Lady

A few of the 4-H girls and students of Amanda's.

Congratulations!  Lots of best wishes for a long and happy marriage.

2015: Samaco Family

I love when friends introduce me to their friends, and this was a great referral!  They keep coming back.  The twin Lilly and Carter are my son's age and are super fun. 

Cracking us up Carter!

Thanks Kelly and Matt!

2015: Happy 5th Birthday Delaney

Happy 5th Birthday Miss Delaney!  

I know mom doesn't want to hear this but Kindergarten is right around the corner!

One of Miss Delaney's favorite dolls.

2015: Class of 2016 Sydney

Awww sweet Sidney!   Sidney is a senior at Lake Center Christian School.  During her fall soccer season she broke her hand.  So she's hiding her cast in these shots.

When the cast came off, we shot a few more of her in her uniform.   She is thinking of doing some mnissionary work after high school. 

Best of luck Sidney, I know you'll be awesome and share your kindness with the world!

2015: The White Sisters

Sometimes you don't have to go far to find the perfet location.  We just hopped into the back yard of the White sisters! Perfect lighting as well I might add!

2015: Happy 75th Birthday Mr. Kemper

Meet the Kemper Family, all 20 of them spread out between Canton and Chicago. Three daughters and a son along with their families all came together to celebrate Mr. Kemper's 75th birthday.

They picked a fun filled weekend as the Jackson Festival was going on as well. They snuck across the street, away from the rides, sweet treats, and bright lights to capture some family moments. What an honor that I was asked to be a part of it

Papa and his grandkids.

2015: The Bachs

Here is Carter and his sister Amelia. She was excited for a few pictures, and Carter wasn't so sure! After just a few minutes, Carter hopped on his bike and the smiles followed. Sometimes you just have to let the kid be a kid. Amelia just spun around and flashed those baby blues at me. 

Mom Heidi is just about the sweetest thing. I met her mutual friends years ago and always run into her at the grocery, Target, garage sales, karate class, you name it. Dad Brent is a dentist a Buckeye Dental in Jackson Township. I highly recommend this practice, their dentists and staff. I have worked with them professionally taking their Dentists' photos as well for the office.