Off to Michigan!

If you know me... you know that I'm an organization freak... a to do list notebook carrier... a grocery list maker... a filing happy person...and I made this monster in me, because -- well, to be honest... deep down -- I'm a slob... if I let myself  go, the house would be a mess... laundry would eventually have to wash itself... and my day -- wouldn't be productive... my mind is cluttered with a million ideas running at once... and if I don't write it down -- I won't remember it... am I alone in this? I hope not...

This organization monster was born out of discipline... discipline and dedication to change bad habits... but no matter how many lists I make... how far in advance I plan travel... I always, Always pack my luggage last minute... always! Right now, I'm running on 4 1/2 hours of sleep... thanks to my to do list that I just had to complete, and thanks to my procrastination...

How I pack? Well, it doesn't help that I have to try on every outfit before it goes in the luggage... and make sure there's a back up outfit -- just in case I change my mind... there has to be multiple pairs of shoes -- for one outfit... you know... just in case! Although, I have gotten better in minimizing what I pack... the fact remains... I'm a procrastinator when it comes to packing...

This weekend we're off on a whirlwind weekend adventure to Michigan... I get to capture Donna & Nick's wedding, which I'm soo soo soo excited about being their wedding photographer! And the icing on the cake? I get to see my family! Even though it'll only be for a few hours on Sunday -- I'm gonna bask in the laughter, little hugs, and all the kisses I can get from my three nephews and niece...

So in spite of my packing habits... I still got the job done... and now I'm off to my Michigan adventure... and because a post isn't the same without a picture... here's 1/4th of the kids I get to delight in =) have a great weekend!

ps... a quick shout out & thanks to my brother in law, Scott, for taking us to the airport and for house sitting!

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Save the Date...

This weekend I helped my sister in law design her save the date via Photoshop [CS5]... because I had so much fun (the first hour at least --jk Lisa!) -- I thought I'd share a save the date idea for my future brides... this can be printed on a 7.5 x 6 photo paper inserted in an envelope or made into a postcard... I didn't want to spoil the surprise by using my sister in law's design; instead I came up with this design... using images from Nick & Donna's engagement pictures from last year... after all... their big day is in a few days... and I get to capture it... Yay!! Double "yay" because I get to see my family as well! Happy Wednesday!!




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Brides, if you're interested in Save the Dates for your wedding -- please contact me HERE...

Lily + Ryan = Married | Palm Beach Wedding Photographer

Again, apologies for this delayed post... juggling 2 professions = hectic! Lucky for me, if you saw part 1-- then this adorable newly wed needs no introduction... although if you missed it, click HERE... their online gallery will be up this week (YAY!), so if you haven't signed their online guest book you can click HERE... then you'll be notified when the pictures are ready! Now... let's delay no longer... here's Mr. & Mrs. Loveland in their married glory... along with a quick slideshow of more of my favorite images from their special day... enjoy!

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oh so lovely...
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some beautiful details...
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gorgeous bridal party...
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and the gentlemen...
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love this shot! scrolling through everyone's expression is hilarious!
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first dance...
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the look on her face is priceless...
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so sweet...
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l-o-v-e...
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mmm...cake time!
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and they danced the night away...
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yup! they know how to get down!
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I'm pretty much the luckiest wedding photographer to have captured Lily & Ryan's wedding day...