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Archive for July, 2009

{OUT OF THE STUDIO}

Monday, July 13, 2009

Art and Soul will be out of the studio July 13th – 17th on family vacation and July 19th – 27th while shooting in Ireland. Please contact by email during the week of the 13th and I will do my very best to respond before leaving the country. Thanks so much! All phone calls will be returned as soon as I return. If your photo order payment has not been sent by Monday the 13th, it will be filled when I return. I plan on getting lots of sneak peeks and wedding galleries ready for you during my  10 hour flight :) Have a wonderful few weeks and try to stay out of this heat!

Can’t wait to see you Erin and Steven!!!! 

{family photos!}

Sunday, July 12, 2009

As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I have been having a blast shooting family sessions the past few months! Meeting all the family members, getting to know each group of individual families…..It is the best! I was TOTALLY impressed when arriving at this session, organized by the amazing Melissa….Everyone was dressed to impress and ready to go! I had to pinch myself that a session with so many family members went so very well! Thanks for contacting me for your family session, Melissa! It was such a wonderful time meeting everyone, enjoy your sneak peek!!!

LOVED shooting by the old tractor….

I LOVE the Barlow family!

super cute cousins!

Harper and her new baby brother….

The whole group :)

If your family is interested in group shots, please contact Art and Soul for pricing.

{parents-to-be, tyson and tifaney!}

Saturday, July 11, 2009

I am beyond excited…..so incredibly excited! My dear friend, Tifaney is having a sweet baby girl next month. Tifaney and I met back in college in our ceramics class. We have been friends ever since. She is one of the kindest people you will EVER meet, and she is going to be an AMAZING momma. Tyson is the best too….He is going to be an amazing father – super fun and beyond positive. While at Grand Lake last month we captured a few maternity shots so that Tif can always remember this magical time in her life. Growing a baby girl…Tif and Tyson – Dusty, Auburn and I just adore you both so much…We can’t wait to meet baby Wollert!

Tif has the most adorable baby bump EVER!

Seeing the love these two share is amazing. So in love and excited to be parents!


Oh, my goodness. Little Tyler stole my heart!  Look at that adorable little smile, gorgeous red hair and big blue eyes!!!! He was such a doll for our session. I could not believe how well Tyler took direction. If I asked him to lay in the grass and smile, he plopped right down for me. I have never seen a toddler do so well!!! I was totally impressed! In love with so many of Tyler’s images, but here are a few to share. Enjoy your sneak peek and thanks so much for choosing Art and Soul! 

could this family be any cuter?!?!

oh, my goodness…..what a cutie!

love this serious shot…..such a doll!


so many fun family shots!



{family photos on the farm!}

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

I love photographing families! I have been capturing lots of extended families over the summer. With vacations to visit love ones, it is a perfect time for family photos! That is exactly what this shoot a few weeks back was all about! Family in from out of town calls for long overdue photos…..We met up at the family farm just outside Edmond and got some super fun shots! When Courtney contacted me to shoot the session, I was so excited. I was just a few weeks shy of shooting her little sister’s wedding. Love getting to know families better. I know I have said it before, but goodness…..I have the cutest clients EVER!!! Enjoy your sneak peek Courtney and your gallery is all ready to go for you :)

It was this little guy’s birthday….What a doll!!!

A little push from the little brother :)

Courtney was ultra prepared with lolli’s for all!

Cousin kisses!


{Ryan and Kelly, MARRIED!}

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

It was such a special evening capturing the wedding of Ryan and Kelly in early June. They are the cutest and most loving couple.  I loved the beautiful setting of the wedding. A perfect evening filled with love and laughter – not to mention some AWESOME dancing !!!! Some of my favorite dancing shots EVER! What a hoot….Ryan and Kelly, thanks so much for the honor of capturing your wedding day. I am amazed at the love you two share! Enjoy your sneak peek!

such a beautiful couple!

The ADORABLE flower girl!

 

I love the look on Ryan’s face when his bride was walking down to him!

A beautiful ceremony….

I love fun families!!!

First dance!

This shot made me smile. Matron of honor (bride’s big sis) watching the father / daughter dance. Too cute!


{gray, the sports loving kid!}

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Had such a blast capturing the photos of this little guy. Just three years old and such an amazing little athlete!!!! I was in shock at his baseball / football skills! His mom and dad filled me in on how Gray is a sports nut! Loving all things sports…..It sure showed and was beyond adorable! His mom brought some fun props to incorporate into the session that truly showed her little man’s personality! We made our way around Will Rogers Park on a pretty steamy evening. Goodness, need to get the studio all finished up before the weather gets any hotter…..I did not mind the heat though, because Gray had rolling with laughter! Had just the best time meeting this family of three! Thanks so much for choosing Art and Soul and enjoy your sneak peek! Your little Grey is beyond words adorable!

such a cutie!!!! and, full of happiness!!!

with dad a.k.a coach :)

such an adorable family…

he’s three!



Happy fourth to all my wonderful family, friends and clients out there! Hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday! Here is a few of my little firecracker! I photographed an evening wedding, but was so thankful to spend the morning with so many people I love.  



{Jennifer and Chase, MARRIED!}

Friday, July 3, 2009

Had the pleasure of capturing these two AMAZING people on their wedding day! I am AMAZED at the love these two share. I have gotten to know them well through engagement and bridal photos and knew the wedding would be fabulous!!! Jennifer was stunning. She is such a delight to be around! So much love shared between her and her family. Chase and his groomsmen had me rolling!!! they were up for anything! Shot the day with my wonderful assistant, Kris, and that explains this extra long blog post combining both of our favorite shots of the day :) Jennifer and Chase, i just can’t say enough wonderful things  about you. As I was standing at the reception capturing you both out on the dance floor doing the YMCA, I realized that one of the many great things about the to of you is that you have SO MUCH FUN together. Making goofy faces, cracking up, and just soaking up the fun all around you.  You make each other laugh and you for sure made me laugh all day long! I am truly honored to have met you both and to have been your wedding photographer! Enjoy your sneak peek!


the happy bride!!!

I call this my “attack the groom” shot!

LOVED the flowers!!!

loved this excitement once they were announced as husband and wife!!

This shot just makes me smile!!!

Kris and I LOVED the cake topper!!!


The maid of honor was DEAD SET on catching the bouquet!!!

and…..SHE WINS!!!

Congrats again guys….you are so amazing!!!!



{Sydni is ONE!}

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Meet little miss sydni! I was so excited to capture her photos, and even more thrilled to find out her session was on the morning of her first birthday! So special to spend the morning with her and her wonderful mom and dad! She was full of sweet smiles and I could not get enough of her little grins! I warmed up fast the morning of our shoot, but sydni was a trooper! I was so great meeting the three of you! Hope the entire birthday was great! Enjoy your sneak peek and thanks so much for choosing Art and Soul!

such a sweet family!

LOOK WHO’S ONE!

What a sweetie!