Quinceañera Sneak Peek

I recently had the honor of photographing my first Quiñceanera!  It was so much fun.  I love getting to celebrate with families and document their historical moments.  The Quinceañera herself is a beautiful girl full of life and surrounded by a loving family and friends.  Here are some pictures from her day.

Like I said, she's beautiful!

I loved how much fun she had with her mom.

The ceremony took place at a hotel and was called a scripture service as opposed to a mass.  It was very honoring and the deacon emphasized the importance of family and maintaining close relationships with them.  He was also hilarious and had everyone laughing!

This is our Quinceañera's younger brother.  Part of the ceremony illustrated different points in the Quiñceanera's life by having family members come to the front holding a symbol for that stage of life.  Her brother was not thrilled that he was to carry a doll down the aisle.  Nevertheless, he did it for his sister with a smile on his face.

Before the father/daughter dance, the father changes his daughter's shoes. 

Now the dancing has begun!

This image shows how much fun our portrait booth can be!  The photographer pictured is my friend Detrick of LLV Photography in Tucson. 

Any guesses on what song is playing here?

Knowing that I was to photograph a Quinceañera, I assumed that the dance floor would be dominated by teens.  I was so wrong!   This Grandpa and Grandma along with some Aunts and Uncles may have out danced the youngsters!

The happy parents!

The day ended with one final parents dance.

Thank you again for choosing In the Light Photography.  I had a wonderful time photographing your special day!

To see a few more images from this Quinceañera, go to our Facebook Page.

Sneak Peek

Last Sunday I had the great privilege of  photographing a Surprise 44th Wedding Anniversary Party for Charlie and Dottie.  It was an honor to be amongst their family during this time of celebration.  This is a beautiful couple and it is no wonder that they produced such caring and loving children.  Thank you all for letting me be a part of this momentous day.

This image was taken right after the surprise.  I love the patience of the woman in the corner, waiting for everyone else to greet Charlie before she made her presence known.  The smile on his face and the huge hug he gave her when he did see her were well worth the wait.

Here is the surprised expression on Dottie as relative after relative appeared from around the corner.  I think one of my favorite moments of the day was right around this time.  Dottie kept being surprised by her children and grandchildren who had flown in from all over and yet she couldn't place me.  Finally she came over and said, "I don't remember you." 

It is obvious that this family really loves each other.

I had to put at least one black and white image in.

I would like to thank Uncle Steve for producing such great smiles from everyone.  No one knew what a great dancer he was until this day.  I won't say the name of his dance but I will say that it brought out many grins and giggles from the kids and adults as well.  Great job Uncle Steve!

Here are Charlie and Dottie with their six beautiful children.

The whole clan, well, at least all that could make it to the party.

This is a touch I hadn't seen before.  This is Charlie and Dottie's actual wedding cake topper!  I noticed as I was processing these images that the little books are hinged.  I wonder if there is anything inside.  What a beautiful sentiment that they saved this for 44 years.  

Now this is a couple in love!  Seriously, I couldn't get them to look at me.  Even after 44 years they are smitten.

This is what romance looks like.  Full devotion that lasts throughout the years.

I was finally successful in getting Dottie's attention but Charlie is so enamored with his wife that I couldn't even get a glance!  I was still in kid photographer mode and jumping up and down waving at him to look over and....nothing.  He only has eyes for her.  What an extraordinary love and treasure to behold.  

Victory!!!  Okay, she made him look at me.

Once I actually took in the photograph on their shirts I didn't feel so bad.  I see now that Charlie has been moonstruck over Dottie since before I was even born.  I just wonder if their wedding photographer jumped all around the room trying to get his attention like I did.

Thank you again for letting me be witness to this fairy tale romance.  

Sneak Peek

Last week I had the honor of photographing this couple for their 13th Anniversary!  It is rare that I get to do Anniversary pictures for a couple that has children.  Most people just want family pictures.  I thought it was so fun and romantic that they included a portrait session as part of their Anniversary date night!  Here are some of the images that came from this session.  Enjoy!

To see the rest of this Sneak Peek, go to my Facebook page.

Sneak Peek

Here is a new Sneak Peek of some adorable kids with their Grandpa.  This is such a sweet family and it was an honor to take their pictures.  I should also say that they deserve extra credit for smiling in such hot conditions, it was over 100 degrees out when we took these and no one complained!

To see some more images from this session, go to my facebook page.

Mario and Michelle Sneak Peek

 Once again, I bring you a Sneak Peek!  Today's edition is from a wedding that I had the pleasure of photographing last weekend.  This is a beautiful couple and my youngest daughter, who has been watching me edit these pictures daily, is now in love with the groom.  How do you explain to a two year old that "he's taken"?  Of course, I couldn't resist artistically enhancing some of these images.  You can see the straight images here.   I hope you enjoy them, have a wonderful day!

Sneak Peek

Hello all,

I just popped in to share a sneak peek of this exquisite family!  I had so much fun photographing them that I just kept snapping away!  Here are some of the artistically enhanced images.  I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed making them.  

See more of this beautiful family here.