Back to Jill and Ryan’s wedding and this time it’s all about the people. I am seriously blessed because when I was a small child my parents were divorced. I know, that’s not the blessing, stay with me here. The blessing is that I have two full amazing families. My mom’s family and my dad’s family are both a blast. I am surrounded by fantastic people in my life. My husband said, while sitting next to me at the wedding this past saturday, that I have some really cool people in my family. He’s right. I do.
I’m surrounded by artists, creators, educators, dreamers, doers and very clever funny, loving, and forgiving people. Period. It is never a bad time when we are all together, no matter what side of my family I’m with. This weekend I was with my mom’s family and her baby brother, Leo was celebrating the wedding of his eldest son, Ryan. The best part, besides being with everyone and dancing till I couldn’t walk the next day, was being able to take pictures of my peeps! I love something I’ve noticed over the last few events. Most of my family have had one on one photo shoots with me and they trust me to take pictures of them. I always do my best to do right by them photographically and I think they trust me. When my camera is out I get beautiful smiles and no one ever tells me to stop. That’s kinda huge to me.
So, here we are at this fabulous wedding, on the most beautiful day, in this incredible backyard, and the light is reaching the golden hour in no time. I couldn’t get a bad picture of anyone, really. Enjoy!
My daughter, Amanda and her boyfriend, Christian
My Aunt Sue and cousins, Mallory and Sara
My cousin, Matt and wife Mallory
Sara and Tre photo bombed by Mallory
More bombing
My step-dad, Jack
My sweet cousin, Matt
Mr. and Mrs.
My sister, Cathy posing with the darling bicycle built for two. The Bride and Groom later left on this bike, cutest thing ever.
Happy Wife…
My mom, Debbie and Step-dad, Jack
This was just a tiny part of the amazing backyard. Beautiful, right?
Our table, where the party was…
Darling place setting mugs.
Cathy, enjoying her personalized mug of lemonade
My sister Cathy and my daughter, Emma
My uncle Bob and Aunt Vickie. This just so happened to be their 39th wedding anniversary! I was the flower girl in their wedding 39 years ago.
My beautiful cousin, Valerie and her boyfriend, Jonathan. Fabulous couple
Valerie and Jonathan
Darling Emma with her Daddy. Her favorite boy ever.
My hubby, Steve and me.
More ridiculousness, as usual
My darling cousin, Sara and her fiancé’, Tre. Going to be celebrating their marriage in October!
My sister always sees me…and makes me laugh.
One of the very most beautiful women I know.
Mallory and Valerie
Father of the groom, Leo, my uncle.
My Auntie Sue. Amazing woman, seriously.
Aunt Sue and my Uncle Paul.
My Uncle Leo and his girlfriend, Valerie
Sara and Tre
My mom and my Husband
Mom and Jack
My sister and Cousin, Mike
Here is Mike and Kelsey! I photographed their proposal about two months ago and will be shooting some engagement photos of these two very soon.
Ryan’s Aunts, Jackie and Laura, Uncle Philip and cousin, Katherine
It was an absolutely wonderful day and certainly one of the best weddings I’ve ever attended. Not only was it perfectly planned and delivered but the people we celebrated with made it for me! oxoxo
The Multi-ti-Purpose Room 
I always love looking at amazing photos… Awesome, felt like I was there with you!
Thank you!! So nice!