Tearful Mother of the Groom … Father of the Bride …
Sometimes it’s hard being the photographer – trying to focus!

The best and longest lasting memories are always emotional –
often involving tears.
These will be good ones …
and some of the ‘most loved’ images:

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It’s good to do a little blogging about your personal life
sometimes it results in finding and making new friends …
and perhaps new contacts for business when you’re not even marketing for it.

A few years ago I created a post that starred one of husband’s fish –
fished right out of the local Watts Bar Lake here in Tennessee
( … one of many such posts. We get along well …
I love fish …
husband fishes.)

A family from the Midwest found me as a photographer by googling
“Watts Bar Lake” … and up came husband’s fish a second time.
That particular year they were coming to the lake,
had a new grand baby – and wanted some family pictures made
while they were all together. I know the feeling well!

Last week my favorite Iowans returned with even more members.
“I feel like you’re part of our family!”
It’s nice to hear that … and I always feel the same …

Now there are eight …
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Aside from their slideshow, I’ve not yet been able to post images from,
or really describe, the beautiful June lake wedding of Hali and Ross.
While ‘Mr Farmer’ is mowing, I’ll start today by sharing a few creative details
… from an outdoor wedding for a couple that loves to be outdoors!

Water, sky, the dock … and a rack:

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Handmade signage to lead the way:

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An antique ring as “Something Blue”:

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Family Seating in Aqua and ‘Foam’:

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Beautiful Flowers for beautiful girls:

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A moment with Mom …

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and a moment for two …

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… before walking through grandmother’s heirloom door:

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… and meeting here:

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More to come …
oh how beautiful this day really was – in location AND story …
and finally the opportunity to tell it!