Vanderford Family

Last Wednesday Marty and I met Ashli, Kevin and Grayam out at the Rock Quarry for a family session. I've been going non-stop since then so it's taken me a few days to get them up on the blog. Anyway, I had a blast with Grayam...he was so funny and cute as he could be too!

Not sure what it is with the kids recently, but I keep getting caught...they are always looking back to see where I am!!!! LOL.
I had no problem at all getting him to smile for me!
I love this one of the three of them!

Grayam looks like such a big boy in this one!
Now Ashli was probably ready to kill me for this one. I had told Grayam to go tackle them!
Those blue eyes!
He had fun peeking around the tree at me!

I love this one!
He was making some of the funniest faces.
I just wish I knew what he was thinking!
Daddy started tickling him!

A few more in the grass.
He did such a great job...there were so many I liked!
I think he got bored...he started picking grass....
until Kevin was threatening to tickle him again!
Ashli it was so great to meet you and your family! I had so much fun meeting you guys...and playing around with Grayam!

Haley Lister

I was excited when Monica booked Haley's session to do pictures for her 2nd birthday party invitations. I photographed Haley as a newborn and also did family pictures for them last year. I'm so amazed at how big and cute Haley has gotten! Here are some of my favorites from her session!
I loved her pink tutu!

Monica said she's sticking everything in her ear!
A little bribery!
Some fun with the bubbles!

Monica, it was great seeing both of you Monday! I still can't believe how fast your little girl is growing up!

Jenny & Bruce

Jenny & Bruce are from Ohio and decided to have a destination wedding in Greenville, SC. She had a very hard time trying to find a church in downtown Greenville to have the ceremony....most all the church required you being a member or the immediate family of a member. However, she finally found Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Buncombe St. and I don't think she could have picked a better place. I loved the little stone church and after stepping inside it's doors you felt like you were in a different world.
Jenny's dress was gorgeous...and her shoes, well I don't think I could walk in them!
Jenny's grandmother couldn't make it to the wedding but she was definitely there in spirit. Jenny wore her jewelry and carried her handkerchief. It's those sentimental details that I love at weddings! This was a first for me....I've never seen a crocheting needle used to button up a dress, but I have to admit...it worked great!
The girls...making sure the veil is in place!
Bruce...finally getting to see his bride!
I think this is my favorite shot from their day....the dark wood in the ceiling of the church was so beautiful.....and I had to use it to my advantage. Jenny's parents during the ceremony.
Finally...they get to kiss.
Now, you can see from this picture why Jenny had such high shoes!!! She, like me, is a little vertically challenged while Bruce isn't at all!

I didn't notice while I was shooting this picture, but you can see one of the circular stained glass windows at the front of the church in this shot. And while I was taking this shot.......my favorite of Marty's.....I loved the light coming through the windows. Probably my second favorite of the day....
Then it was off to Wyche Pavilion behind Larkin's on the River for the reception. The centerpieces were beautiful.....
and the cake too!
The rings...

Bruce's brother gave a great speech...
...Bruce and Jennifer laughed as they listened.
Now, for their first dance, Jenny used a stool made by her grandfather. Even the pigeons were watching the first dance!
Jenny and her dad.
Now, I have to give one piece of advice....when you are in a wedding....whatever you do, don't play wiffle ball the day of the wedding...it can result in injury. If you don't believe me, just ask this groomsman!!!!

During the reception the sun was setting.
I must say we have never had anyone crash a wedding....Sunday was a first for us. These women had been eating dinner across the river, heard the music and decided to come check it out. They were standing in the corner of the pavilion, but the guys thought they needed to join in on the dancing!
I think everyone had a great time!
I had to get Bruce and Jenny away once more for a few more pics of them alone. The downtown area is so amazing....we had to take advantage of it.

It may have started to get dark, but things were still going on inside! Our first double-decker at the garter toss!
Umm...not sure what bouquet she was trying to catch! LOL!The guys were hilarious and enjoyed cutting up the entire night...I had a blast watching them!
The band kept everyone dancing. Finally Jenny and her grandfather danced together.
Then one more with her new hubby!
Now, as I said earlier, these two were from Ohio and so were most of the guests and wedding party. They got all the Ohio State Alumni together for a picture to spell out Ohio! Don't ask me how you decide who gets to be which letter...I don't have a clue!!!!
Jenny and Bruce...we had a great time Sunday! I hope you two are enjoying your honeymoon and have a safe trip back home to Ohio!

Vendors

Ceremony Location - Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Reception Location - Wyche Pavilion

Florist - Begonia's in Bloom

Cake - A Taste of Heaven

Band - Looks EZ Band

Dresses - Wendy's Bridal

Tuxes - Men's Warehouse