Dan & Alexa: Black Hills Engagement Photography

Eggs Benedict. How could she not love it...and him? His plan went awry when he found out she was sick with the flu, and unable to enjoy the first meal he ever made for her. That was almost three years ago. Dan smiled as he recalled the memory. He was at the stove, preparing Eggs Benedict for a second time.

Alexa stood near him, taking in the memory for herself. She was proud of her chef, and pleased to have a reason to use her Mom's china. Alexa's love for antiques—and her heart—was poured all over the table she set for Dan's brunch. Each place setting boasted china from his family and hers—creating a meaningful medley of generations, last names, and heirlooms. Dan told her how beautiful she was in her heels and apron, and said he thought it possible she'd been born in the wrong era. She thanked him, and knew it made him happy to have her there, looking gorgeous and helping where she could with the meal. 

Each of them content with the part they played, they finished brunch sipping coffee from delicate porcelain cups, waiting out the rain for round two of engagement pictures. And even though this meal happened a bit later than he intended, it was obvious she loved it. And him.

Dan and Alexa, what a perfect day! Thank you so much for being you, and for putting so much of yourselves into this session. I hope you enjoy my favorites! 

The best thing about tax season...

...is Easter candy.

Today's Fix

I came across this picture today, and it made me so cheerful that I wanted to share it.  I think after this morning's snow, we're all in need of a little spring. That, and the artist in me loves purple and yellow.

Happy Wednesday!

Chelsea: Black Hills Senior Photography

I wasn't exactly sure of where I was going, but the sun was shining and the wind wasn't as bad as I expected it would be. Until I got to where I was going. And then, the temperature dropped and the sun was replaced with snowflakes. As lovely as they were, I wanted them to stop. Badly. Because I didn't want to photograph her on a purchased background with artificial light.  Lucky for me, I was asked to do what I thought was best. Knowing that Chelsea is not an inside kind of girl, and that she'd be up for anything, we decided to take advantage of the snowflakes.

I have not seen many girls look more beautiful in a camouflage hooded sweatshirt. The perfect sliding door of her neighbor's barn took a backseat to her confidence, which is obvious and commanding in my favorite photographs from the day. We trudged through snow that in places was above my knees. Chelsea's new smile never left her face. 

Chelsea and Cheryl, thank you so much for trusting me. I loved getting to work with you at your home, and couldn't have asked for a better day or company. I hope you enjoy my favorites!