McKinlee {A Shutters Senior Session}

Ms. McKinlee and I thought we might run into weather issues for her session, having stormed all night and with dark clouds still looming above us on the drive to our first location. However, by the time we reached our destination the sun was shining and we were set for a day of laughing… sometimes at each other instead of with each other.;)  From broken dress zippers to changing behind a church – yes, it was in session, to illegal parking and scaling walls to hop into waterfalls, this session was an adventure we will be smiling about for a while. Congratulations on your senior year sweetie!

Colt {Shutters’ Baby Portaits}

With perfect features, big eyes and a great laid back attitude, this little tot – featured 12 months ago on the Shutters’ Blog as a fresh arrival into the world – is destined to be a model. I told that to his mom, then drove it in throughout the shoot. With the sun shining and a perfect weeping willow for a background, this shoot went without a hitch right up until little Colt told us he’d had enough and plopped down on dad’s foot with a cracker and a grin (he knew we were going to give him anything he wanted)….  I can’t wait to continue watching this little stud grow!

Sondra {a Shutters Senior Session}

The storms of last weekend might have caused a bit of a disturbance to head to our farms scenes for the beautiful Miss Sondra’s senior session, but that didn’t stop us from getting started… we just shot it half and half! Between the two days, one in town and one on their family farm, the images turned out nearly as stunning as this senior herself. Congrats on your senior year Sondra!

Canon {a Shutters Senior Session}

Any session featuring a senior who can come up and start a session off with “hey, I sure like your choice of equipment” (as yes, I shoot with Canon cameras), is sure to be one for the books and my session with this soon to be grad didn’t disappoint. From trying to pick the locks of silo bins in the middle of Archie – trust me, the farmers had nothing to worry about – to braving the stick-tight weeds in the Amarugiaes, Canon was as fast on the draw with his wit as he was with answering his cell phone.

Here’s to a great senior year for you Mr. Canon!

 

Rai and Josh {A Shutters Wedding}

Fact: There has never been a more relaxed, yet beautiful, wedding as Rai and Josh’s. Tying the knot on June 11th, this wedding featured a 20 minute ‘prep’ time for getting ready, a 12 minute ceremony and a 30 minute photo session period. In, out… and WED! It was the most low key and down to earth nuptials I’ve had the honor of watching or shooting, and for a bride whose personality is just as relaxed, it was perfect! After taking away a few key plays from this wedding for my own, I went to work editing the images for this couple while they enjoyed a honeymoon on the beaches of Southern Florida.

Congratulations Mr and Mrs Allen! May your lives be as simple and beautiful as your wedding!