I've been Tagged! A few insights about me :)

There’s a game going around in PhotographerLand — TAGGING.
I’ve been tagged by my pal Carey.

THE RULES:
1. Post these rules before you give you the facts.
2. List eight (8) random facts about yourself.
3. At the end of your post, choose (tag) someone and list their name (linking to their page).
4. Leave them a comment on their blog letting them know they’ve been tagged!

8 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME:

1. My good friend Carey (who tagged me) mentored me. When I began photography I was known as Barefoot Memories by Kelly.

2. My first job that I ever had was working for the Auto Trader. I took pictures of cars, boats, RV's and Etc

3. I'm not a very good swimmer, but I'm scuba certified.

4. I HATE folding clothes and putting them away. I have a corner in my house that I stack and stack and stack until it spills over.

5. I wear flip flops everyday, but not in the winter (it snows in STL). I like the flops that sparkle...so I buy Swaraski crystals and embellish my Havaianas and make them shine!

6. My hair is naturally curly, but you will only see it straight :)

7. About once every three-four months I get together with a group of gals and we cook the entire day. We freeze dinner portions and have great meals for the months ahead. This has been a great way for me to have yummy meals with not a lot of work. My husband was not keen on this idea as he is what I call a food "snob", but my friends and I have been pretty creative and all are happy.

8. I was once accused of kidnapping my daughter in Target. My eldest Rebecca has blue eyes and blond hair. Another lady told the security guard that she was not mine, but I was forcing her to stay by my side. I was questioned and released after a 1/2 hour.

I am tagging my new friend Alicia whom I met on a photographer's forum...as we share very similar stories!

First Day of School!

Rebecca and Hannah returned to school on Tuesday. They were so excited and I have to admit I was a little too :) Hannah was very proud to begin first grade and show everyone that she is now toothless! Rebecca was ready to show Hannah the ropes in staying a full day at school.
Hannah's teacher Mrs. Abelin is great, she had her in Pre-K and we are thrilled she is now teaching first grade. Hannah and her buddy Audrey!
The kids were so excited to line up and get started.

Joshua's first day of school was yesterday. He insisted on wearing a green shirt, since it is his favorite color.
Here they all are! Ready to go...Jacob starts his preschool program next week! I'll have time to catch up on my blog entries.

BIG NEWS: I purchased a new website template and should have it live by next week. I'm really excited to show you the new things I have been working on....including my new Wedding Website!

Happy 10 Year Wedding Annivery!

On August 23rd, my husband Patrick and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary! I can't believe how fast times flies. It has been amazing 15 years that I would not trade for anything (we dated 5 years prior).

Patrick you are an encouraging, loving, caring, devoted man that I am truly blessed to call my husband. I look forward to our many years ahead!

Our wedding photographer Paul Barnett captured some fabulous pictures that we will always cherish!

Beautiful Colorful Traditional Indian Wedding♦

This was a BEAUTIFUL wedding that I got to second shoot with an awesome photographer Joe Cogliandro .
The wedding started out with a carriage ride in downtown Saint Louis. The groom rode in the carriage and members of the wedding and guests danced in front of him. There was a lady blowing a conch announcing the groom.
The details of this wedding was really beautiful. These flowers and bells hung over the arch that the bride walked under.
Isn't this cake beautiful? It was YUMMY!!!
The colors were amazing!

The bride walked around her groom seven times before she sat down. While she walked around him he had a curtain in front of him so he could not see her.



I love this shot. These gals were so much fun!

Joe and I took the bride and groom outside before the reception. This gorgeous couple was so comfortable with one another. They really made our job easy!



This is was such a fun wedding. The music was energetic, the guests were enthusiastic and everything was perfect!!!

Rebecca and Ben's Wedding

Rebecca and Ben had a beautiful wedding in Illinois. This was my first official wedding by myself!!! I had a great time. Here are a few of my favorites!


I love this above picture, I told Rebecca to kiss her new husband and she did :)
There was some dress swishing...
There was some cuddling...
There was some walking...
There was some smooching...
There was some cake smashing (eating)!
There was some dancing...


Ben chose some really unique shoes...I really like this last shot!. Thank you to Sherry at Metropolitan Picture Company for the referral. Congratulations Ben & Rebecca!