Recipe for cuteness:

Take one handsome (if I do say so myself!) three year old little boy dressed up in his Sunday's best, one old chair, one field of tall grass, and one glorious day. Mix together with fun, laughter, and time to smell the roses...er, um tall grass. Photograph to heart's content and enjoy for a lifetime!!! Hope you had a great weekend!! ;) ~R
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This one (above) is SO my desktop wallpaper right now!!! LOVE it!! He's my little farmer man, so handsome - just like his daddy! He kept calling the seeds he was finding "wheat"...too cute!

Thanks for stopping ;) Also next post trivia: What is really really tall, spotted, and lives on the African plains (I think!)???? Check back in a couple of days to find out! Also, sneak peeks from this past weekend will start going up THURSDAY!!!! Stay tuned!! Love, ~R

A once in a lifetime moment

comes so fast, so quickly sometimes. That is so true in wedding photography. Not only is the whole day irreplaceable, but so important too are the little moments...the fleeting smiles, the heads bowed in prayer, the laughs that come from a place of such joy deep down within. In photography I realize that sometimes I don't even realize that I've caught one until later and rejoice when I've found it!! This shot is one that I treasure...the beauty of a father/daughter moment captured for a lifetime... ;)

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Yes I know :::GASP::: What? Not every shot was "on purpose or carefully planned??!?!?" well...no...and that's the beauty of it...just as you can't plan every single second of the day I can't have every shot exactly planned....and it's my pleasure to catch the in-between...you know...the "life" as it happens...through my lens... ;)

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Also!!! Some SDG news! Looking for ways to get a free sitting fee valued at $100??? Refer 5 new clients to me and receive your next sitting fee (after I've photographed all of them) for FREE!!! Gratis, pro-bono whatever you want to call it....it will be at no cost to you!

Another way to receive a FREE session fee: HAVE A PORTRAIT PARTY!!! I will admit that I do portrait parties a little differently than some photogs do them but I aim to please so I have it set up to benefit you the client in the best way possible. You can either chose to party with the print option or the cd option. I have some portrait parties in the works and I am so excited!! J and T will be hosting an SDG portrait party in their home for their friends and family. Each client will get an hour to use as they please (immediate family for the $100 sitting fee, extended family $15 extra per person)...prints and cds will be the same with some really great perks to be announced! The hostess will receive her sitting FREE and 50% off her portrait cd or print order!!!!! WOW!! I know!! How fun to be the hostess!!! If you are interested in hosting an SDG portrait party please contact me for details! Thank you!! (Restrictions apply, 5 client minimum in addition to host/hostess). And now...to finish my post for the night...

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And I'll close with one last one (okay so I went back and found some more b/c there are so many awesome shots of these beautiful newlyweds!!!)... Thank you so much again you two for allowing me to share in your most special day. Congratulations A and C!! And to everyone ~ have a fabulous night! ~R ;)

There are so many!!

Here's one more for tonight :) This one just struck me as I was scrolling through. I love Abby's little foot thing that she does. So dainty :) ~R

Ummm...and I really really really like this one too. I know I know, that's two isn't it ;) ~R

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Here are "a couple" more for you A and C! You know me by now...I just can't post TWO! And if I do just - know it was really hard for me!! Enjoy! ~R

Check back in another couple of days and I'll have a few more ;) ~R

Did I ever tell you...

that I l. o. v. e. LOVE weddings???? Well, now you know! I love weddings!! Here is the result of photographing my first wedding!! WoW was I nervous!! Thank goodness I had such a wonderful, sweet, and easy going bride to work with. Thank you Abby!! AND Congratulations again to you and Caleb!! I hope you enjoy these photos, I know I have been enjoying them!!! Thank you to Ruth W.!! I couldn't have done it without you and your support!! Also, thank you to the bride, groom, and all your friends and family...you were a joy to work with!!! And seriously- I give God ALL the glory for these and any pics that follow...without Him I am and have nothing. Keep checking in, I have a couple more to post :) Have a great night!! ~R

In the blink of an eye....

my boys are going to look like this! sniff sniff...:) (Well Ihope they do when that time comes anyway! They sure are fine looking young men.) These boys are actually in....8TH GRADE!! I told their moms these look like more like senior photos than 8th grade photos! And if you didn't notice they are best friends. Our goal was to capture separate portraits and then a some images together that celebrated their friendship. Well, I didn't have to work that hard ;) it's obvious they are best friends! Anyway, these two country boys are farmers at heart and truly do come from families that make my heart fond of where my husband grew up. Thank you so much S and P - your boys are growing up to be fine young men! I wish many blessings to all of you!
~R :)

Sweet sweet

little girl...born just six days ago today. Of course this little one is so special to me...her mama and daddy are the ones who set my hubby and I up on that fateful blind date just over SIX??? years ago!! Here we all are married and our families full of blessings. This is little 'A' born just six days ago. She is the third beautiful little one to join their amazing family. I am honored to have been able to capture her fresh-baby-newness! Isn't she just gorgeous??? Well, I won't go on too long so you can enjoy the images. Congratulations J and T!!! She is absolutely breathtaking...just like your other two...and you two together :) We love you very much!

Congratulations again on number THREE you guys! God's blessings to you and little 'A'! We cherish your friendship more than words can say.... Love, ~R (and ALL the boys ;0)

Double the blessings!!!

Well, here they are: "the twins"... great job J and G!!! You two play so well together, it's obvious that you love eachother! Have a great day everyone!! Love, ~R.........:)