Testing the Light

One great thing about being a husband and wife photography team is that you always have someone to test the light on. Ha. I kid. We love what we do. A hobby that happened to blossom into a business is such a blessing. It is a passion that we are able to do while the Mr still has a first job, in which he was called to do, without any interference except maybe being a bit tired during wedding season. It also helps afford us the ability for things like private school for the kiddos, living it up on vacations, and being able to be frivolous every once in awhile without adding much strain. Here are a few test shots from resent weddings we have had. Yes, I wear the same dress for every wedding just about. Shooting in 90 degree+ weather can be tough. Besides the dress has pockets to carry lens caps and such, can't get much better than that.

"MELTING, it's so HOT, please hurry"...

"I think I may becoming delirious, when was the last time I ate today?"...

"Really? A photo now? Been a LONG day Mr"...

"enough already, you aren't even testing the light"...

The main dress J.Crew

Other dress by  Stella & Jamie and blazer Gap

Third times a Charm {and breaking my own rule}

I am not one to normally post images from a current magazine issue, just in case someone had yet to see it. Spoilers drive me a bit bonkers. I am hoping that with the long weekend everyone already had a chance to look over the July/August issue of House Beautiful. I was ecstatic when Julie emailed me asking if I had yet to see the home that I have not only shown once, but twice already. This time with gorgeous photos, taken by Simon Watson, the home takes on a whole new life...

I always new a designer or architect had to of owned this home. I was correct and Bill Ingram took a shabby home in a FABULOUS location and revamped it into something new. I love that he uses wire hangers and it looks good! He must have all his clothes done at the dry cleaners. The home is small with only 1400 square feet. The article is a must read. I absolutely adore this home. Wonder if a family of four could cram in happily here. It is still for sale for $569,000.

Here is the product list by House Beautiful if anything peaks your interest.

{images from House Beautiful magazine scanned by me / photos taken by Simon Watson}

Happy 4th!

I really cannot believe today it the last day of June. Summer is flying by much too quickly. I hope you all here in the States enjoy the long weekend.

{images 1 & 3 via House Beautiful, image 2 KJP}

*correction: It's the first day of July, wow!

Dark Side of Summer

Summer doesn't always have to be represented by light and bright colors. I think some dark works just as well. Maybe even better in some instances. How is your summer going? We are having a ball!

image one Minnie Mortimer / image 2 & 5 Eddie Ross via Lonny / image 3 minted / image 4 via With Style & Grace

Summer Fun {snapshots}

Saw this sweet little post by Suann and thought it was such a brilliant way to make good use of my many iphone photos. So here are a few images from the last few weeks that have made this summer quite special.