Summer is definitely behind us and winter will shortly be upon us.  On a walk with Toby this morning, I was fascinated with the colors of the leaves with the delicate frost left over from the night. 

Aileen and Justin could not have asked for better weather for a September wedding.  I arrived early in the morning to set up and check out the scenery.  An outdoor wedding, an intimate chateau, sunshine, and…love: the day was in the making.  I have really enjoyed getting to know Aileen and Justin over the last year, and I had been looking forward to this wedding for months.  So without further delay, I thought I would share a few of my favorites from their big day.

Ceremony/Reception: Chateau at Medicine Lake
DJ: First Class Dances


 


 

 

Aileen and Justin exchanged letters just before they met.  The entire room was filled with tears as her wedding party looked on.





I really enjoy doing pictures before the ceremony because it allows the bride and groom to see each other and talk a bit before everyone arrives.  I could see how happy and in love they are just by the looks in their eyes.







A beautiful ceremony comes to an end with the perfect first kiss.

Aileen and Justin: Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your special day.  May you both find happiness in each other for many years to come.  Congrats!

Ben and Melody are two of our closest friends. So, for their anniversary, I wanted to take some pictures of them and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Spliff. I was lucky enough, as any photographer would tell you, that they were willing to get up at sunrise to take the pictures. We set out to a couple of their favorite spots and the lighting was perfect!

  

As you can see, Spliff was definitely not shy around the camera…



In fact, I had the opportunity to take a few pictures of him when he was only a few months old.  What a cutie!



For a dog that was born to work and love… we did it all that morning.  There was even time for a quick game of “Who wants a treat?”



After some much needed play time, we took a break for some more pictures.

 



 
A picture perfect family.



Happy Anniversary, Ben and Mel!  Here’s to many more years of a happy marriage to many more as great friends.