Happy Wednesday! Due to inclement weather this past weekend, we had to move our schedule around a bit. So no photoshoot but no worries, we still have a fun session to share! Quentin & Victoria came to us last November to get some Just Because photos done. This is the first time to post any because they wanted them to be a surprise for their families over the holidays. Take a look!

As you can see this was in the heart of fall and all the trees were glorious. I’m so glad that Sophie and Bella, their pomeranian’s, were able to come out and play! And boy they loved it!

Kitchen utensils? Power tools?! Lol, this couple was so much fun! We always try to find something that a couple has in common and we center the photoshoot around that. This time there was a twist! The thing is that they don’t exactly share everything but for every interest or hobby one of them has, the other has a complement. They each have their own bookshelves with different types of books. One has a PC…and, yup, the other likes Macs. Victoria likes to spend time in the kitchen {she bakes the best banana bread} and Quentin spends time in the garage {his truck is his baby}. The best thing about this couple is that they encourage each other even when it’s “different”. It would be so boring anyway if two people are too much alike right!?

Quentin and Victoria have been together for 5 years and we asked them if they would share their porposal story. They have such a sweet story! Quentin has a handy man business on the side but was worried about how long it may take to save up for a nice ring. As luck would have it, he had a client that had a beautiful loose diamond. The client made him a deal, in exchange for a summer’s worth of yard work, he could have the diamond. All he needed to do was find the perfect setting. The ring is beautiful so I think they got a great deal and such a labor of love!

Quentin and Victoria have a new passion for running. And as you may expect they have simliar shoes and water bottles…matching but different.

While we were running around we came across a fallen eagle’s nest. How crazy is that!? I swear I could fit in that nest no problem…I mean it was B-I-G! Anyway, there was no sneak peek on this one so head straight on over and visit their Event Page for more sweet his & her photos. Have a great week!

So, is this Love? I bet it is! I am so excited to finally share this session with you all! It was such awesome timing when the Fair came to town late August. How could we resist? We had to jumped right in and have a fun shoot. Hunter and Elora were such a joy to hang around with, and not to mention they were just too cute for words. It made the whole ‘just because’ session easy to shoot. The story goes that these two just kept showing up at the same parties, had some common friends and the next thing you know, they were inseparable. And if you had tagged along with them, you would have picked up on the serendipitous vibe too.

Oh, the sunlight that day was so magical! And it made us all so giddy and happy. As you see, these two were all smiles as the sun slowly set. I couldn’t have asked for more, it was truly an amazing day! So, we hopped off the carousel and off we went for a relaxing ferris wheel ride.

They were just singing and dancing as the wheel went round and round, up and down. They were so sweet to each other and all you could do is say ‘awwww’ behind the camera ♥. Then off to the swing! Now this one made me kinda dizzy just watching it spin round and round!

I love that cute wink, she really cracks me up! This beautiful heart ring was made by Elora’s mom, Teresa, it’s so gorgeous! Oh what a lovely day and what a gorgeous couple! You guys have a happy Wednesday! Check out their Event Page for more photos.

Happy Monday y’all! I can’t believe the end of this month is fast approaching. I definitely had so much fun this August, from weddings to baby photo shoots and just because sessions. It has been truly amazing! We’ve met wonderful kids, families, and couples thus we are truly blessed. Well here’s the last sneak peek of the month, meet Hunter and Elora ♥ We had so much fun doing their ‘just because’ session at one of the places that they absolutely love – the fair!

Fair spells F-U-N to them. And who doesn’t love riding the carousel? I think we picked out the perfect time of the day; this one is sooooo magical! ♥

And yes, since I can’t help myself, here’s one more…I looooove Elora’s cuteness! Well, I hope you guys love it! Have a good one! ♥

About two weeks ago, I was blessed to be asked to photograph Neda and her mother Najibeh. This was definitely one of the easiest photoshoots to direct. I can tell that Neda & Najibeh are close when they smile and laugh and hug without any prompting from me. As soon as we sat down, I started snapping photos trying to keep up with the moments. I say I was blessed because they have this genuine and heartwarming spirit that is contagious. We’re all obviously adults, but I felt like a kid again when buying ice cream with them (Of course I bought one for myself too and shared it with Scott!). We all sat in the grass on the university lawn and we all smiled and laughed as we enjoyed the sunny and warm afternoon. And I wish I could share more touching photos of Neda & Najibeh but they politely asked me to withhold certain photos due to religious reasons. But you can easily see the fun we all had that beautiful Saturday afternoon.

One Valentine’s day, Najibeh gave Neda this heart necklace and told her that she was her valentine, how sweet! ♥

Neda is currently finishing her PhD and had been trying for a few years to get her mom to visit her in the States. Coming from the Middle East, it is hard for Neda to visit her country since she’ll have to re-apply for a visa if she wants to return to the States. So having Najibeh visit her instead was easier but still it was a struggle. But finally they are together even just for a few months. Najibeh is leaving in 2 months and Neda would want a lot of photos and memories to remember her by.

Check out their Event page for more photos. Have a happy Friday!

I was so excited this weekend to be doing a mother-daughter shoot but I never realized how truly beautiful and fun it would actually be. During the shoot I saw Neda and Najibeh’s love for each other and I was so touched and felt so lucky to be there experiencing that mutual loving care ♥ Plus, stopping for ice cream first might have helped Here are some snapshots from today’s shoot!

Now that’s some good advice: Find Happiness Within ♥

When Bob and Glenda first met, both of them were already deeply in love. By that time, they had been “virtually” living together for almost a whole year. They cared for each other, overcoming geographical barriers. Bob is from Oklahoma and Glenda is from the Philippines. They communicated creatively – from web cams, to video chat, to phone calls, to emails, and text messages. And then they finally met in person. And they have been inseparable. They just recently celebrated their 2 years of marriage and both are very happy. Without further ado, here’s a glimpse of their outdoor love affair on a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon.

Their land by the river is beautiful. Lots of trees, shade, and sand. A good place to have picnics or big gatherings.

The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. ~ The Notebook

They love to ride their four-wheelers by the river on the weekends; grill some brats, chicken, and corn; then on to an afternoon of fishing. Catch and release. Except if they’re more than eight-pounders, which believe me, they always manage to catch! The sun was setting which made the whole world beautifully glow.

Also, I want to share this song/video. Written, composed, sung, and played(guitar) by Bob himself. I thought it would go well with the photos. I’m inspired after going through Jamie of Lyrical Journey‘s blog. This is Bob and Glenda’s soundtrack of their life.

You can check out my Gallery for more of their photos. Have a wonderful day my friends! ♥

P.S. They are working on opening a store, Manila Sunset World of Fashion Imports, here in Downtown Stillwater on October 2. If you are from around the area, they’d greatly appreciate if you stop by. If not, you can still check out their Facebook page and they take pre-orders.

Happy Sunday everyone! I had a fun day yesterday shooting this couple for their “Just Because” session. Bob is a native of Oklahoma and Glenda is from the Philippines. They’ve been happily married for two years now and counting. They love to be in the outdoors; fishing, or grilling some bratwurst and chicken, or riding their 4-wheelers, or having a cup of Aspen coffee. Here’s a sneak peek of their fun Saturday afternoon at Riverland.

Bob wrote a song for Glenda that goes...
I will sing a song for you, that's what I do
So you know that I love you
I like spaghetti too