hannah + tom | in love

I've known Hannah for years and years. She's married to Tom <3....for about 5.5 years, but they are the prime example that just because you're already married or don't have any significant milestones in your life at the moment doesn't mean you can't {and should!} get some special photos taken together to hang on your wall {and send to Grandma!}. We had a fun session just walking around part of my farm and chatting about random things. I probably talked their ear off! No matter what I had them do, they were such good sports and always gazing into each others eyes and laughing like there was a little "look" or joke going on between them. They were probably just laughing at me and my insanity but I still loved it! lol

Hugs,
Em

Best of 2011: Love!

Since there was really only 4 sessions that I did this year of my own for engagements and weddings, I decided to add in the wedings that I second shot as well. This is my favorite cateogory but what can I say...I have a thing for couples...and love...and hugging...and kissing ;)


THE RULES: DON'T CHEAT!

1. You can only vote for one photo.

2. If you decide to vote by name, also include the # since there are a couple with the same name.

3. Include your name in the comment field. Technical difficulties are allowing "anonymous" user right now so leave your name or else just "Anonymous" without a name won't be counted.

4. You can get your friends and family to vote but they have to go to my blog and vote for themselves.

5. Deadline: to be determined. I'll keep the voting open for at least a week or two.

6. I will be approving all comments so don't worry if yours doesn't show up right away. It may take me awhile to approve them all.

7. The winner will receive a 7x10 mounted print: extra lustre coating, texture, and on matboard. **The ratio is a bit different than the normal 8x10 but it will allow for no cropping of the photos and you can either get a custom size frame or just place it on a shelf {which is what I love}!

Let the voting begin!

1. Lisa + Dan {second shot for Krystal Muellenberg Photography}

2. Haley + Joe {second shot for Krystal Muellenberg Photography}

3. Sara + Shawn {second shot for Krystal Muellenberg Photography}

4. Josie + Eric {second shot for Krystal Muellenberg Photography}

4. Cortney + Chris {second shot for Krystal Muellenberg Photography}

5. Cassie + Jesse {second shot for Krystal Muellenberg Photography}

6. Megan + Lee {second shot for Amanda Crowe Photography}

7. Lindsay + Brandan

8. Emily + Jeremy {in love}

9. Amie + Nate {engaged}

10. Pam + Matt {second shot for Studio Noveau}

11. Natalie + Evan {engaged}

12. Heidi + Brendan {engaged}

Did you vote for fav boy?

Did you vote for fav girl?

Did you vote for fav family?

Ok...good...thanks a bunch ;)

Hugs,

Em

Evan + Natalie | in love

I'm about a week and a half late, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY 'LIL BROTHER! You're growing up so fast...and to think in just 353 days you will be married! I wanted to post this blog on your birthday about the {preview} shoot we did early this spring, but unfortunately I was assisting with a wedding that day and then seemed to just get too busy to get it done. So, better late than never I guess. Although, it looks like an engagement session...it was more like a practice session.  Evan, Natalie, and I got together back in March because I was just starting with the photography for the public and wanted some more practice. Of course they were only too willing to be my models.  I had big plans of location and idea and it all fizzled. So, plan B: my backyard! It actually worked out really well and I think I even surprised myself with some of the shots I got from my own home.  I think it was one of the first times I actually came to the realization that my house has a lot of really great spots to take photos at. I used to think it was boring and something I saw every day, but in actuality there are some amazing spots for a relaxed, laid back, and just in-love feel that will work for whatever mood I was trying to accomplish. {Check out my daughter's 1-yr photos HERE for more shots taken at ESP headquarters ;) }

I'm not just saying this because they are my brother and future sis-in-law, but Evan & Natalie were sooooo easy to work with! I loved it. I practically hardly gave them any direction at all and they just did their thing and I was able to snap away and capture them as they are.  Natalie had a lot of good suggestions as well that she wanted to try.  I'm pretty sure I could have photographed them for hours if my brother had the patience to let me do it. ;)

I want to share their engagement story with everyone, but I suppose that should wait for the actual engagement blog post.  We're doing their "official" engagement photos this fall so be sure and check back then for those from this fantastically in-love over the top adorable couple. Isn't my brother so handsome and having the always beautiful Natalie at his side make them the perfect couple!

This cute little building is actually not ours, but up the road a ways. I had been eyeing it up for awhile and luckily the neighbors were there when we drove by and we were able to use it. Evan wasn't too into the idea at first but luckily I ignored him and he listened to big sis ;)

Hahahaha! So my brother wanted to know how he should pose so he imitated the Ricky Bobby Talledega Nights pose that's in the movie. If you've seen it, you'll know what I'm talking about.

 Love these next few! So real, sincere, and in the moment: the best kind!

Love you two! Can't wait for the "real engagement shoot" this fall! xoxo

Hugs,
Em