more Frances and Josh!

I just wanted to update with a few more sneak peeks for Frances and Josh, who were married on November 7 at Monte Sano Lodge in Huntsville, Alabama. This was by far one of the most beautiful weddings I have been to, as a photographer or a guest, and I'm still so pleased that I was asked to photograph it! Of course, I never could have accomplished half of the end result on my own, and I am extraordinarily grateful to Ashley, my wedding-shooting partner in crime.

I had to include this one--I think this is the largest group of people I've ever photographed in one frame! :)

I should have two or three more updates in the coming week or two. I had fantastic portraiture sessions this weekend, the first with Kourtney on Saturday, and the second with Dominique today, and I look forward to editing and publishing the photos from both!

Stephanie

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Frances and Josh: 7 November 2008

Siiiiigh!

I'm not even sure I have words to describe the sheer beauty of the wedding I had the very fortunate experience of shooting yesterday. First of all, I want to thank my friend Ashley for teaming up with me--there is literally NO way I could have accomplished all that we did on my own! Our visions worked wonderfully together because they ran completely parallel--Ashley has all the different approaches to what I have, and together I think they images are going to produce very wonderful documentation of a truly gorgeous day for Frances and Josh.

This is just a very quick sneak peek--I'm going to really dive into editing these tonight/tomorrow, and continue for a few weeks. I'm really excited about them, I just wanted to give Frances something to look at since she's willing to be patient with me!

Also! I just realized I haven't made a very big announcement on here--I am currently 11 weeks, 6 days pregnant with our first baby! My husband and I are beyond thrilled. I definitely plan to continue Blissed Out Photography throughout the pregnancy and afterwards, as I can just carry the baby with me! But I wanted to share that with everyone.

Since I only have two Huntsville-based sessions left (both next weekend), the website is going to be somewhat shut down and have a link to the blog. I'm working on creating a brand-new design that will be clean, consistent, and clear (I love alliteration)--and will also take me a few weeks to get up and running! Everything should be in working order by the end of December.

Stephanie

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November 2, 2008: T!

Today I had the most fantastic session with T., the daughter of Jennifer and Matt, whose engagement session I shot last month. I was thrilled when Jennifer re-booked me for this session--T. is the most adorable little girl!

These are just a sneak peek (they're the only ones I've had time to edit so far today), so I'll put up a few more in a few days after I've tackled them. I'm very excited to edit this session.



She was such a natural! She was so curious about the camera, which made it that much more interesting and fun for me.



This is part of a sari that I've had for years, I thought it might intrigue her. I was correct! :)

Lots of things are happening with Blissed Out! I'm getting ready to shut down Hunstville operations (last session is November 16) and transition everything to Portland, which is very daunting, but something I'm prepared to do. I have a new site ready to upload, but I'm waiting until the Huntsville sessions are finished and we're in Portland before putting it all on there. I'm also figuring out advertising ideas, since Portland is a much larger city and has a MUCH larger group of photographers, and also just how big I want to take Blissed Out. I don't think this will ever be my entire career, and I'll most likely stick with the format I have, but there are so many ideas to play around with that I can't help but wonder...

Thanks for stopping by! Like I said, I should have a few more photos up later in the week.

Stephanie

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October 20 2008: Sheridan

Sheridan and I had to wait an extra weekend for her shoot--it was originally last weekend, and we had a miscommunication, but luckily I was able to work it in this weekend due to a cancellation! I'm so, so happy that I was able to work with her--Sheridan is a beautiful girl!









She told me she booked the shoot because her best friend wants her to be famous! So I think her friend plans to shop her photos around after I'm finished editing.

Thanks, Sheridan, for the fun shoot!

So far, I have had the greatest time with Blissed Out! I'm so thankful to everyone in Huntsville who has given me a chance and booked me for their portraiture sessions. I'm only going to be working in Huntsville through November 16, and I shoot Saturdays and Sundays ONLY, so if you're interested in a shoot, or know someone who is, make sure you contact me ASAP. October is almost finished, and my remaining November dates are almost booked up!

Stephanie

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October 12 2008: Carolyn

Carolyn contacted me about taking a few photos for social networking websites and I was happy to comply! She was so much fun! I loved her open and playful attitude, and I think it's reflected in the photos.





She didn't want too much done to the photos, editing-wise, so it was a breeze! A few tweaks here and there, and the CD was in the mail the same day of the shoot!

Stephanie

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k & c revisted!

On Sept. 27 I had a shoot with K. & C., and I only posted one photo. I wanted to update with a few more!






Thanks for stopping by! :)

Stephanie

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oct 4 2008: jennifer & matt

Last Sunday I had my second engagement session with Jennifer and Matt. They're getting married in Jamaica next April! Jennifer contacted me about a month and a half ago inquiring about engagement photos, and I'm glad she did because I had a great time shooting them in downtown Huntsville.








I'm going to keep this short, since I have lots of editing to catch up on so I can have a clean slate for the shoots I have this weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

Stephanie

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