Michelle came up from Kansas City with some fun and unique ideas – everything from exotic animals, to people watching in a coffee shop, to a tender moment with Grandma. With those ideas in mind, we made a visit to the Henry Doorly Zoo and finished at the Quest Center Hilton Hotel where they stayed in Omaha. The whole family came and were a wonderful help in creating the images; I hope they reflect the true beauty and personality of their daughter.
We met Travis and Natalie in Lincoln for their engagement session. It was a beautiful day, and we traveled across town to several places significant to their relationship. It was great fun for us to discover a wide range of new places to make photographs. Travis and Natalie are really enjoyable to spend time with; they are expressive, joyful, and their “how we met” story is like one right out of a novel. I think Kameron captured some beautiful and romantic images!
I really enjoyed getting to know Brandis and Nick for their engagement session. Self-described “opposites,” they were full of good conversation and light-hearted fun. One of the things they enjoy is cooking together. So after a stroll in the Old Market and a walk in the park, we took pictures preparing a dinner dish in their kicthen. And man, it smelled good! The even shared a plate with my assistant and I!
We just got back from Kameron’s cousin’s wedding. Although I don’t know them much at all, it was a beautiful event full of their personality and love for each other. We had a wonderful time; Kameron brought his camera to take some personal pictures and caught his dad coming out of the house with a classic “dad” look and sporting a new, youthful (read: no gray) rectangle shaped stache. I grabbed the camera and caught Stevie Ann (Kameron’s little sister) in one as well. She was standing in some window light at the church, looking far older and more beautiful than any 11year old I know. We are beginning to photograph more of our own lives, and I am really enjoying the moments we capture day to day. I think this process is inspiring Kameron too; I am beginning to think he is falling in love with photography all over again. 
This past Saturday, we had a low key “training day” with a group of our assistants/second shooters – Stephanie, Jordan, Shelly, and Kacie (and Patches, but she was just a model). We spent the day reviewing the basics and getting some hands-on experience with new equipment. New in our arsenal is a 5D Mark II, a 580 EX II Speedlite and a couple Radio Poppers. I’m excited to start creating more images together!
