You may remember this little nugget (or likely not) from when she was in her momma’s belly.
I was SOOO excited to meet her, and of course like most things in my life, it turned into a photo shoot. Be on the look out for:
1. the MOST priceless facial expressions!
2. the major ballerina potential in this little sugar plum fairy!
So this concept isn’t new to the blogging world, but I thought I’d take it out for a whirl. Its actually been quite fun writing my list. I recruited some of my best friends, and we’ve been drafting our lists side-by-side in google docs, commenting on one another’s and such. I was inspired by Lane Baldwin, an incredibly talented and sweet photographer that has ‘taken me under her wing’ over the last year or so, to incorporate 101 in 1,001 into my photography blog.
Like Lane, I’m a huge list person. Just glancing around my desk, I can see no less than 6 lists within reach! Ha! I never said it was an efficient habit 😉 That being said, I am a huge proponent of setting goals and make sh*t happen- this will be my little ‘guide’ for the next 2.75ish years. To be upfront and honest, some of these things I know will happen. Amongst my confidants (aka my hubby and best friends), there is some disagreement about putting things on the list you know will happen. BUT c’mon, I like crossing things off a little too much- ha like you haven’t stopped emptying the dishwasher 75% of the way through to stop and write a list that includes ’empty dishwasher’ on it just for the pleasure of a quick cross-off? Huh? Only me- yeah right!
Well here goes!
Start date: October 8, 2013
End date: July 5, 2016 (gulp)
(I did absolutely no math, but googled ‘1,001 days from today’ and clicked on the first link)
Have ideas or suggestions on how to accomplish these? Comment below!
p.s. those purdy flowers up there are a straight scan (i.e. non edited film) from a wedding I’ll be sharing soon!
Mike and Crystal are good friends of Alex and me. Alex was the best man in their wedding, Mike will be a groomsman in ours. I am excited to meet the little nugget they will be having this August!! In the meanwhile, I am super happy that I had the chance to photograph their maternity session and capture this special time in their lives. We shot at the Mentor Lagoons which has the most amazing forest and beach. It was the perfect sunset light for photos 🙂
Crystal and Mike shared their ultrasound pictures of baby McKayla along with an adorable Mickey onsie hat set. Of course, Mike the total goofball played around and made his lovely wife laugh 😀 They also told me the sweet story of McKayla’s name which was quite serendipitous.
We found this lovely path of flowers and then moved on to the beach. Crystal was such a trooper- so willing to hike or climb over anything when 7 months pregnant!
Mike wanted to teach his daughter how to skip rocks 😉
Mike, Crystal, & McKayla,
Thank you for the privilege of capturing this amazing time in your lives.
– Carolyn Ann Photography –
This past March, I was the luckiest girl around 🙂 My bridesmaids threw me an amazing bridal shower (and bachelorette, but no pics here 😉 )
It was a sweet garden party themed shower, which was quite ironic as Northeastern Ohio was blanketed with snow that very morning! But we rolled with it and I am so happy to share the pretty little details. I was lucky enough to have my bestie, Amanda, on hand to snap some shots when I was opening presents, being a hostess, etc. etc.
Guests got this tasty chocolate-drizzled popcorn for favors! It was super cute because Alex and I met in a movie theater (where we both worked, and where I consumed massive amount of this buttery good stuff 😉 ). And who isn’t weak in the knees for some adorable fonts?? Just me?
And no shower is complete without some majorly pinterest-worthy treats!
Then I sat tight while guests played a hilarious game of “Who said it?” They had to guess which one (Alex or myself) answered a question by holding up lips or a mustache. Everyone seemed to have a lot of fun watching my face for clues 🙂
Then it was time to open presents under the cutest banner ever! This is no etsy buy, handmade by my maid of honor!
Surprise! The groom showed up 🙂
Isn’t this the cutest card? So much handmade love going on that day.
Seriously one of the best rehearsal bouquets ever! I can’t wait to rock it on July 19 😀
A special thanks to my special ladies who made me feel so darn special!!
Ladies & Gents, I present, my bridesmaids!
Carolyn Ann Photography 