Sitler Wedding

Michael and Caitlin Sitler were married on June 2, 2012, exactly a year after Michael proposed to her. What a gorgeous couple and day! They were married at Chenal Valley Church of Christ and the reception was held at the B'nai Jewish Temple in Little Rock. We were very excited to photograph this wedding and honored they chose us. I've known Michael since he was in high school. His dad, Tim, was my first boss when I graduated college. I've also had the privilege of photographing Michael's senior portraits and now when he married his beautiful bride ... Caitlin. Their sweet hearts and fun spirits show in the photos below. Michael and his groomsmen had Brent and I laughing all day. We had fun and want to wish many blessings to the new happy couple!

Kelley Wedding

On May 19th, Byron and Melissa said "I Do" at Levy Church of Christ in North Little Rock, AR.  It was a beautiful wedding and really fun couple.  I knew that Melissa was willing to do anything in pictures and was so happy to find out Byron had the same fun spirit.  Though hot and sweaty, they still trekked to the woods in the blazing heat to jump, dip kiss, or do whatever I thought would be fun.  They actually walked twice out there to do photos together and then also photos with the wedding party!  And in heels!  Well, Melissa was in heels anyways.

Here are a few from their wedding.  Our kids have been sick and Brent hasn't got them all edited just yet, but I had to show a few off so everyone could see what a fun day it was.  We'll post more of the ceremony and reception soon.

Jenna at 6 months old

Miss Jenna came to see us again with her cute little chubby cheeks and amazing personality.  She has the ability to make 4 completely different faces with each click of the camera in just a few seconds.  What a model!  We were so happy to see her and her parents again before they moved out of state.  She's such a happy baby and we hope we can photograph her again one day.... maybe on a visit back to the good ol' Natural State.

Senior Haylee

Haylee and her sister, Mia, came to see us last week.  And of course, the cutest little doggy and star of the shoot - Eloise.  :)  They were so very sweet, easy going, and fantastic in photos.  Haylee is a senior and planning on going to cosmetology school.  She's got a love for sparkly things and even made her high heel shoes in one of the photos below!  Brent and I were very impressed with them and enjoyed getting to chat a while about life.
A fun side note - they moved here a few years ago from the town beside my hometown, Greenville, TX!  In fact, they found us because they liked my Dad's photos and wanted to use someone like him!  My Dad is a photographer in Lone Oak, TX.  Him and my mom do fantastic work and he's taught me so much.  Here is his website - clemphotography.com

Micah & Izzy

We've had the privilege to photograph these girls and their parents for three years now.   I feel special everytime I get an e-mail from their momma, Kelly, telling me that they are driving in from Tennessee and want to get some pictures while they are here.   
Well time truly flies and now they are 5 years old and still seriously cute.  Brent and I love taking their pictures because they do whatever you ask with beautiful smiles and added personality.   Maybe one of these years I'll be able to know which one is which by their faces and not have to memorize them by what outfit they are wearing. :)
On this trip in Kelly and Steven informed us about their newest addition coming this November.  We are so very excited for them!  I wish they lived closer so I could do maternity and newborn pics of the little person, but I have a feeling that a new momma isn't going to want to drive 6.5 hours for pictures.  We're praying for a healthy baby and delivery for the Hovater family.  He/She is going to be very loved with two adoring big sisters and fantastic parents. 

Little Reagan

We took Reagan's photo when she was 8 days old. She was an excellent little model during her shoot. We weren't sure at first if she wanted to get her photo made. But at about the second set, she went into deep baby sleep. She slept so hard, we couldn't get her mouth to close most of the time! I can feel her pain though. I'm usually so tired at night, my mouth stays gaping all night as well (or so Brent tells me).
We had the privilege to photograph her parents' marriage 5 years ago. We were so happy when Nathan and Amanda decided to come see us again for Reagan's newborn photos. They're such sweet people and I have no doubt their little girl will follow in their footsteps. And maybe be spoiled, at least a little, with two grandmas close by and her being the first grandbaby on both sides! :)
I wanted to make mention of the bucket that Reagan is sleeping in, in the photo below. That is a true antique bucket that has been in Brent's family for many years. It was a wedding gift to his great-grandmother and she used it to get water out of her well. It's a beautiful bucket that I actually have on display in my house.   I was so happy that Reagan thought it was comfortable enough to take a nap in because it is one of my most favorite photos of the shoot!

 

 

 

Senior Emma

Emma is a senior at CAC in Little Rock and, WOW, can she take photos!  She is so natural with the camera and excellent at posing herself.  I thought I had a hired model in my studio while she was there.  She is outgoing, fun, sweet, and plays every sport I think they offer.  We very much enjoyed her photo shoot and was so very glad she used us for her senior portraits.  It was truly an honor!  Thanks Emma!