Kelsie + John

When Kelsie asked me to photograph her wedding, I could not have said yes any faster! My excitement not only stems from us being friends, but also that the wedding takes place in our hometown area. It will be a joy to be amongst so many people I know while celebrating such a grand occasion!
For their engagment session we headed back to the place we grew up, and had such a great time! Coming from a small town, all eyes were on us as we walked the streets and stopped here and there to capture some images. How exciting to be the talk of the town! Thanks you two for such a great (b)day!!
Maria

Huron

While we were in Huron before Easter, (apparently we are there A LOT!) I had an opportunity to pull out the camera and create some awesome images. It was a beautiful day out with lots of bright warm sunshine!

The lovely Melissa

Margarita (aka Kris' grandmother) looking young as ever!

Of course no trip is finished without me taking images of my wonderful husband! Here's Kris' GQ photo. By the way, I'm absolutely loving this light! Who says we can't have California sun in South Dakota??

Lastly, this is what happens when you ask your husband to pose tough...although he does look like he's wearing a small form of brass knuckles, even if it IS only his wedding ring!
Maria

Becky + Brandon

Becky and Brandon met me for their engagement shoot on one of the colder days before this spring. You would never have guessed it by the smiles on their faces! *sigh* Aren't engaged couples so cute?!
Maria

Brooke + Jason

I think I should start a contest to see who travels the farthest for their engagement shoot with me! Of course Brooke and Jason would win thus far, as they came en route from Florida! Their wedding is in Sioux Falls this summer, and what fun it will be! The entire time we spent together I watched them laugh and giggle with each other... quite contagious really! I can't wait to see the two of you again soon!
Maria

Caution! Falling blog posts!!!!!

Be prepared for a bombardment of images! I'm attempting to catch up on sessions that I did for our creative license month.....

This little cutie was so serious, but so adorable! We had a lot of fun, seeing as though she's such a busy-body! I think big "brother" Riley is jealous of the attention she gets!
Maria

Look at those baby blues!!

H family

Rachel and I became good friends after working together for a short time at my other job. I met up with her and the two "kids" for some family portraits. After a little getting used to the camera they were as cool as cucumbers and even followed me outside to be blown away in the wind!
Maria

Libby and Derrick

Libby and Derrick traveled down here to do their engagement session with me a few weekends ago. We had a great time, as we got to shoot in one of my favorite locations, the Washington Pavilion. Maybe I'm just biased because I spent a lot of time performing on the Great Hall while at college, but this venue kicks butt! There are so many creative opportunities and wide open spaces! Libby and Derrick were great about letting me lead them throughout the building and into nooks and crannies!
After I got my workout pushing furniture around at the Pavilion, we drove to the location where Derrick proposed. We froze our butts off, but it was well worth it! Plus, it's always fun to watch your photographer walk through the snow in just her socks! (And here I thought that was the norm...)

Thanks to the two of you for a great afternoon!
Maria