Busy, Fun Weekend!

We had a busy weekend at the Pavilion with two events with start times only 19 hours apart. I don't know how Kathy does it! We had a great surprise Friday, with Mark showing up for a visit from San Francisco. His parents are celebrating their 60th anniversary this weekend, so congrats to them!And I'm thinking, "Time Warp" here. It's 2009, isn't it? This image is totally 1979 - except for the bald heads, grey hair, extra weight, and wrinkles, but hey - who cares about that stuff when the old gang is back together ? - Johnson, George, Mark and Kevin. Saturday, we had a wedding and reception. Here I just can't pass up the opportunity to take an image of the photographer taking an image. Coincidentally, our bride Mandy is a nurse at Olathe Med where I spend my "first job" time.George is always ready to help keep us going with his great attitude and totally random jokes and stories. After the wedding and reception were over on Saturday, we somehow had enough energy to head over to Touche's to help celebrate Maria's birthday. We we hardly able to catch a word with her because she was on the dance floor the whole night.
Charlie and Valerie came awhile later and enjoyed watching the disco queens (Kathy and I) on the dance floor. I handed my camera to Kevin to hold and did not realize he was snapping away. Fortunately, I have a crop tool, so nothing embarrassing (to me) will turn up here - or on Facebook.George and Joel had a little time to catch up. We also ran into other high school friends, Danny, Jill and Dan. It was an impromptu reunion. What fun!

Here Jill is trying hard to keep up with Kathy.

Happy Birthday, Maria! We sure enjoyed celebrating with you!

Katy and David - Sept. 18, 2009 . . . (or 1949?)

Last night was a dream-come-true for Katy and David. They had chosen a 1940's theme for their wedding. What a ritzy dame Katy is, in a period style dress and cascade boquet!And David was the cat's meow in a white dinner jacket.

Leah was big sis's Maid of Honor. And best-friend Mike was David's Best Man - looking spiffy as well!Each bridesmaid's dress was a different style from the 40's. They were knee-length, very swanky, and showed off their gams to their best advantage.When you've got gorgeous dames, you gotta have swell looking guys to escort them! And now that I'm out of 40's slang, I'll just say that Katy looks so happy here with her sibs, Jessica, Leah and Jacob.

Katy just had to know what was going on behind her! Congratulations and best wishes for a lifetime of happiness!

Katy and David's Rehearsal

Tonight we gathered at Church of the Nativity for Katy and David's rehearsal. I was in awe of the architecture! The natural light is fabulous and I can't wait for all the decorations to be in place tomorrow evening.

I'm not thinking the guys and girls are in sync with where they are supposed to stand - but no big deal.

Katy and David practicing for the "introduction". They are so cute and such a fun couple. We'll have a great time tomorrow!

Just Playing Around

I am eagerly anticipating Katy and David's wedding on Friday. I've gotten all my projects done for my clients, and I was messing around with some artistic framing today to keep myself busy until then. I grabbed some of the images from Rosie's senior session to use.

We had such a good time, and I have a blast creating one-of-a-kind art for my clients. What do you think?

A few Corporate Poses

I spent a few minutes after church today with my friend, Patricia. She was in need of some new images for her brochures and web site.

I think we captured her corporate look very well.

The last images I have of Patricia were from a few years ago when we went on a mission trip to South Dakota together. I remember her being covered in paint in those!

I think these will be better for the business! Good luck, Patricia.

Rosie!

Well, OK - it's a little crazy to start with this one - but you'd be amazed at what you can do with an overexposed image - black and white and posterize, baby! Anyway, this is Rosie! Ta-Da!

We had great fun this morning at Loose Park and on the Plaza.

It was the warmest day so far this week - I think while we were there, the temp climbed to about 75. Not bad for August in KC!

Rosie just started her Senior year at Shawnee Mission East. Go Lancers!

She is a natural beauty with a natural smile :-)

That makes things really easy on the photographer!

Rosie is taking a heavy load of business classes this semester - maybe she'll be running this store soon - instead of just checking the door!

In addition to business, she's taking Spanish IV and Physics.

My head spins at the thought of that class load!

Thanks for a really fun morning!

Pam's Fam

Frisco Lake in Olathe was the scene this evening for a session with Pam and her men.Left to right - Mason, Jonathan, and Dennis. Of course, they all totally admire mom!

Jonathan is at KU studying Journalism, and Dennis is off to NYU Law.

Mason has taken his love of everything mechanical and is a fabulous auto mechanic. There is nothing I like better than a man you can trust with your car!

Before everyone ran off to all corners of the country, Pam wanted some updated images.
There is nothing more a mom loves than to see her boys enjoying each other! Thanks guys, I had a great time with you tonight!