[a king and queen, funny little boys and free things]

So spring is here and the weddings will be coming on like the tide....I am excited to begin again, particularly since all I have really photographed since my last wedding are embarrassing pictures of my son.

Easter weekend I will be shooting my first engagement of the year, followed by my first wedding, both shoots being the same couple. I can't wait! Michelle and Stephen seem awesome so far! In the meantime, I have been finding cool things to share with you, and this time it is something for free.

e.m. papers has this sweet little DIY wedding invite kit with vintage art, for download here. It has everything- the invite, response cards, program, place cards, and so on. Via How About Orange.

Oh- and I mentioned a little while back that I was going to try my hand at a wedding cake topper idea.....here it is, posted on Etsy.


I had picked up a number of ceramic molds for my sculpture class to play around with, and many of them are chess sets. I may add more soon. Til next time....

[long time no see.]

so my photo/daycare friend Trish bluntly pointed out to me today that I hadn't blogged in a VERY long time (thanks Trish!)...so here it is. I'll try to make it a good one for being off season and not even thinking about photography.
I have however been roaming Etsy on a consistent basis and have a few goodies to share....

1. This wedding cake topper-


How darling is this? I am tempted to buy it just because. Oh yeah....I got married 10 years ago, so it really isn't relevant now is it?

2. The Sunshine on a gray day Boutonniere-

Not only is it my favorite EVER color combination (of the last few months anyway), but how whimsical! Clients: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE buy these so I can take a picture or 26! This little accessory makes me so happy! (Oh, and Joan, if you are reading this, check out the peahen feather boutonniere....maybe what you are looking for?)

3. Another Wedding Cake Topper, by Melabo-

An "Interspecies" couple....that should definitely raise a few eyebrows :).

Speaking of Wedding Cake Toppers, I have been intensely working in the clay studio at school....I teach a sculpture and ceramics class and just recently came into a bunch of slip molds, many of which are chess sets. So that said, I am trying my hand at a wedding cake topper of my own.....I'll post it soon!

Oh, and going back to the photography thing, I have been awarded a Bride's Choice award through Weddingwire.com, which is a cool wedding website that is geared towards wedding planning...I was one out of 23 total photographers chosen in the Buffalo/Rochester area. Thanks Weddingwire and to those who have left reviews!

In other news, I am completely booked for 2010, but am beginning to book 2011. Thanks to all of those who have been emailing me for this year and I am sorry :(.

Finally, I leave you with him.....see, I am taking SOME pictures!

[more etsy love]

everytime I try to get some proofing done, etsy goes and sends me another email that send me on a journey into the handmade....I am certain it is the photography that sucks me in, but here are some really beautiful wedding details for you to ponder...

Personalized wedding signs by Funkifolkart



Custom Wedding Gown by ktjean



and my FAVORITE, the gray sparrow dress by makool. I love these colors together, maybe a room inspiration since I am not getting married again any time soon :)
Oh, and by the way, a couple of new photo posts will happen tomorrow, I promise!