Celebrating 2015

Happy New Year!!! I am back at work today as last week I took a vacation with my family to our hunting camp in Arkansas. Having a break was great and gave me time to reflect on how grateful I am for my business. I LOVE being a photographer. I love being a part of each couple’s wedding day and I love tearing up while they say their vows. I love watching the groom see his bride for the first time and I adore the way a mom looks at her daughter in her wedding dress. I love the laughter and joy that I’m able to capture at each wedding and I love preserving people’s memories forever. I love the friendships that I’ve made with my all of my past brides and doing all I can to make their day perfect. I am so GRATEFUL that I was able to do this 15 different times in the past year. I truly loved each wedding of 2015 and learned something different at each one. Here are a few of my photographs from the past year and I am SO EXCITED to see the AMAZING weddings of 2016! A HUGE thank you to all of my 2015 clients. I’m so grateful for your business, kindness and friendship.

Hillary & Charlie. Seriously these two could NOT stop smiling on their wedding day! LOVE them!!!

I cannot wait for Meredith & Layne’s wedding in JUNE!! Their engagement pictures were some of my favorites EVER.

I LIVE for ring shots. Seriously, it’s one of my favorite things to photograph :)

Shannon & Brody. You two had so much JOY at your engagement session and I know your wedding will be the same :)

Erin & Hunter, your engagement session was PERFECT. Choosing a favorite was impossible.

Ashley & Matt, your wedding was a blast and I am thrilled the day passed so effortlessly <3

You should’ve seen me photographing this! I wish I had a “before” and “after” image! lol!!

Lacey & Steve, I loved getting to know you both and celebrating your special day with your amazing families! You guys know how to host an INCREDIBLE party!

Nicole & Nick. I’m at a loss because I loved EVERYTHING about your wedding day. It was absolutely perfect and I’m so grateful for not only gaining amazing clients, but great friends!

My 2nd favorite obsession. Earring shots!!!

When I saw this sweet brother crying during his sisters wedding….it took everything I had to hold it together and not cry with him.

Stephanie & Chase. Your wedding started off 2015 and it’s still one of my favorites. THANK you for trusting me on your wedding day and allowing me to capture so many gorgeous images <3

Elise & Justin. This photograph is one of my favorite portraits from the year. You two look like models!!!

Claire & Daniel. Thank you for being up for ANYTHING, including hiking through a field to get this image.

I’m sure you’ve figured out by now that pink is my favorite color. I can’t help myself!

Stephanie is sooo beautiful!!! Love this shot using window light <3

James & Janie. Two friends who ended up getting engaged to each other and hiring me to be their wedding photographer! Life is crazy and beautiful <3

Sarah & Hunter. I love that you both embraced your style and personalities and were completely yourself during your engagement session. I know that your wedding will be something to remember!

Emily & Tommy, this picture says it all!! Your wedding definitely finished up 2015 in a huge party!

PINK again!! Bouquets + Iron is my very favorite combo!

Peyton & Michael. Thank you for trusting my creative instincts during your wedding day. I seriously love every. single. image. that I photographed! I left your wedding remembering why I ever decided to become a wedding photographer in the first place. Thanks for ending out my wedding season with JOY!!!

One of my favorite pairs of shoes from the year :) Comfy and beautiful!

Heidi & Carl. Your wedding feels like a lifetime ago and yet it was in APRIL!! I’m so thankful for meeting the two of you and sharing in your special day. I’m so blessed to call the both of you friends!!

There’s something about a mother’s hands, aged and weathered, guiding a new generation <3

Heidi, this photograph with your mom & sister are one of my favorite images and I couldn’t leave it out! So much joy and emotion.

Jennifer & Cole. Your wedding day was so relaxed thanks to your calm personalities. There were no nerves, no worries and no wrinkles in the day, only happiness and fun! I’m so glad I was there to share it with you and your families!

I love adding all these finishing touches in an album :) It’s the little things

Alyssa & Ryan. I think your wedding was the biggest party of the year!! Everyone had a BLAST, including your grandmothers!!!

First Looks are my absolute favorite thing. (Yes, I know I say that a lot, but I really mean it!)

Katelyn & Josh. You’re my first old friends to get married and I couldn’t be more excited for the two of you! I love the fact that I’ll get to walk through this whole process with the two of you and cannot wait for your wedding!

LOVE this and it’s not even pink!! lol :)

Thought we needed at least one dancing shot :) Portraits always win as favorites for me, but the reception can’t be forgotten!

Thank you to all of my 2015 clients. I loved getting to know you and your amazing families. You have helped me build my business and have given me so much joy and satisfaction. Thank you for the best year yet :) Happy 2016!!!!

xoxoxo,

Clare