Whitney and Paul- Fall Photos

The temperature is dropping along with the leaves this October.  However, this past week was certainly sunny enough for great outdoor photography.  Recently, I made a visit to Cooper's Rock State Forest with Whitney and Paul.  Whitney and Paul are celebrating their en... *cough!  I mean...  They just wanted to get together for a few fun photos before the winter sets in.   

(Just teasing, they really aren't engaged.  ;-)  

The morning was cool, but together they hiked over fallen trees, jagged rocks, and even near a few cliff edges.  All in good fun, we traveled the paths in a haphazard, lazy-river sort of way.   

A smile can be faked for a camera, but it's expressions like these that are so very genuine.  

Yes, I had to dare them to kiss for this photo.  It didn't take too much encouragement.  They were both great to work with on this trip.  What an amazing couple they are!

Whitney and I were on the prowl for the perfect tree during our little hike.  This one was certainly perfect for this shot!  At least now I know exactly where it is!  Okay well...finding it again might be problematic.  Still, great idea for a picture Whitney! 

Paul didn't give me a funny look at all when I brought out a pumpkin for pictures.  Haha!  In the spirit of Halloween and Thanksgiving, the pumpkin brought out the color of the fall leaves.  Thanks for trusting me with this one Paul.  

No nudging was required for this spontaneous photo.  The two played in the leaves for a while before launching into this sweet kiss.  Thanks Paul and Whitney for spending the time with me to get these fun fall photos.  You two were a blast to work with.

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Mandi and David: A Fall Wedding in a Country Setting

This month Mandi and David officially united to become Mr. and Mrs. Kooken.  Their family and friends were in attendance at a beautiful Church that was originally built in 1903.  The couple choose an array of warm fall colors to accent their ceremony and reception.

The day couldn't have been better for wonderful outdoor photos.  The area around the church and reception hall was full of surprisingly scenic pockets of shade and outdoor scenery.  Mandi, pictured above, is seen shortly after the wedding ceremony.  She smiles softly, perhaps happy to relax after all that planning and preparation, or perhaps, the surrounding woodlands have reminded her of the small bug that the flower girl saw in Mandi's hair during the ceremony.  Guests chuckled briefly at the incident, but don't worry Mandi, the bug was certainly a sign of good fortune!

No, it wasn't the bug she was smiling about after all.  It was certainly the thought of her Groom.  David flashes a grin as he looks at Mandi from across the lawn.  Photos aren't one of David's interests, but he was a great sport to work with! 

The two come together for a few photos with each other.  The sun broke over the trees and the two were nearly silhouetted in sunlight.  What a lovely couple they are together!

The reception was a joy for everyone.  The celebration commenced with lots of food and beverages, however the real centerpiece was the cake.  The couple diligently cut the cake and shared a piece without icing being spilt (or smashed).   The little ring-bearer was especially excited to get his own piece of cake as he waited by the table patiently. 

It was a great pleasure to work with Mandi and David to get a fantastic set of wedding photos.  The couple had nearly 400 pictures to choose from that included many shots of their family and friends.  Interested in getting on-site photos for you and your family?  Send an email to: Norblepic@gmail.com

Megan & Jim Wedding Ceremony at Valley Falls State Park

On the first of July friends and family gathered to celebrate the long awaited union of Megan and Jim.  The two have been an item for years and it was finally their time to make it official with an old fashioned "Picnic Style" wedding at Valley Falls State Park.

Megan got ready for the ceremony in a beautiful home near the falls.  The shade of the grassy lawn and garden was a nice place for a photo before the Bride and Bridesmaids  headed to the falls for the ceremony.

Many times, a photo of the Groom with the ring is posed before the ceremony.  However, It was the most natural of moments when Jim took a second to look at the rings before he headed to the gazebo where the wedding ceremony took place.
 

There were many lovely moments as Megan waited  with her friends ...

  

                   ...and many funny ones too.  

  

The Wedding Ceremony, presented by Pastor Frankhouser, was full of good humor and heart-felt words to bless their union.  The ceremony sight was specially selected to give guests a  view of the falls.  

The couple took part in a sand ceremony where Megan , represented by the red sand and Jim, represented by the black sand, poured their vials together with the white sand.   The sand ceremony jar will be a lovely keepsake for them as they start their years together as husband and wife.

  

After the ceremony, time was set aside to take photos of the bridal party and family, but we also saved a few minutes get great photos of the Megan and Jim together.

The end of the day showed guests enjoying cupcakes and giving the Bride and Groom many well wishes for the future.  It was certainly a fun day with a wonderful array of activities and good times.  The great thing about Megan and Jim is their tangible excitement and love for each other.  May it last them for many years to come!