Hannah & Chris' Engagement Session

I did a mini e-session at the studio the other day. I was glad we were able to do it outside, because the pics look so much prettier than inside on a background. It was looking like it would rain the whole time and it was FREEZING...but they were troopers!! We got some cute shots!
Here are a few of my faves!!

Don't hate me for posting this, but it was too funny to pass up!! Hannah was a little worried at this point, because the ground was wet from the rain and her heels sunk in the ground!!!

Tanika's Bridal Session

Friday, I photographed Tanika for her bridal portrait. She is getting married next month, so you will see her again soon!! She had one of the pouffiest dresses I've seen in a while!! It took a while to get each shot set up, because we had to do so much tucking!! I was glad she brought her entourage with her! ;-) They helped a lot!!
Here are a few of my faves!

Katie & Thomas' Engagement Session

I helped my mom photograph Katie & Thomas' engagement session the other day. We did the session at some land Thomas owns. They are actually having the wedding there too. It is going to be gorgeous for their wedding when all the trees start blooming.
Here are a few of my faves from the session....

Katie's bridal session

After my Clooney stalking, my mom and I went and photographed Katie for her bridal session. She is getting married next month. My mom will be shooting her wedding...unfortunately, I was already booked her day. She is going to make a beautiful bride!! and get this--she is doing her engagement session tomorrow!! haha!! She is accomplishing a lot this week!! She will be tired of having her pic made after these 2 days!! =)
I'm finished working for the evening now and plan to watch atonement....and debate on whether I want to go see George in Greenville tomorrow! hahaha

I saw George Clooney & Renee Zellweger today!!

They were here to promote Leatherheads today and I convinced my mom & my sister to go with me. I would never in my life expect my sister to actually come. She is not into celebs at all!! My mom is so-so. I figured she would tell me she has too much work to do.

I sent my mom a text and an email at midnight last night telling her that they were going to be here. She texted me back at 6:30 am and said let's go!! haha I couldn't believe it! I almost couldn't make it out of bed, but then I convinced myself to get up. I never get up at 8 am!!

Well, then I decided what the heck--why don't I text my sister and see if she wants to join us. I texted her at 8:30 am and she asked if we could be the paparazzi!! haha I called her and told her what time and she said ok!! I really was in shock!! Last night, when my friend Kennie called me and reminded me of this event, I told him that I wouldn't go.....that I didn't have anyone to go with me!! So I was really surprised to have 2 people with me!!!!

Here are a few pics....most of these were taken by my sister because I brought my 70-200 mm lens and it was too much zoom!!! I didnt imagine I would be that close and need a wide angle!!!

P.S. My sister wants to go to Greensville, SC and see him tomorrow!! I don't know if I can get up that early though!! :-/

Her hot Christian Louboutin shoes!!


A shot of the crowd!!

I won!!!

Back in September, I joined a fitness competition that my all girl fashion forum was holding. It was $5 to enter and the winner would receive $145. I have been needing to lose weight and that gave me the drive to do it!!! The competition started September 1 and ended March 1st. We submitted anonymous before pics and then anonymous after pics. I honestly did not expect to win. Of course I wanted to, but just did not think I would be that lucky. A lot of the girls dropped out because they gave up or just quit. There were only 4 girls left, so that gave me a good advantage!! haha

I know a lot of brides want to lose weight before their wedding, so I will share what I am doing!! Hopefully this will help someone!!

Back in September I started Weight Watchers. I followed it pretty well. By December, I had lost like 20 or so pounds. Then in January, I stopped counting my points, but still watched what I ate. I had gotten used to the WW system.
Most of the WW days, I would eat the following..
B: maple & brown sugar oatmel or this frozen ww breakfast english muffin w/ egg, cheese and canadian bacon
L: I would eat a fresh express caesar salad and then a frozen ww meal.
D: I would sometimes cook ww meals, eat frozen dinners..or just regular meals.
I stopped drinking diet sodas and started drinking crystal light or just plain water.

Now, I just drink plain water. I haven't had any crystal light in like a month.
I also started working out with a trainer in January. I've been working out 6 days a week. Before January, I worked out about 3 or 4 days.
This is the plan I have been following now....It is intense, but really works!!!
I do this plan 2x a week.
Monday: chest, back, abs, 60 mins on elliptial machine
Tues: shoulders, arms (biceps/triceps), abs, 45 mins on treadmill (starting at 0% incline, going up 2% every 5 mins until 8% and then going back down)
Wed.: legs and abs if I feel like it. (I have been training abs everytime I do legs, but the trainer says I don't have to) then 30 mins on the bike

Then start the routine all over again. You get one day of rest...with wedding season starting, I think my day of rest will be Saturdays!!!

And here are a few pics of the gym that I go to. They hired me to do some portfolio pics that they could take to different companies and get more business!

I love how all of the cardio equipment has personal tvs and you can watch whatever you want!! I watch a lot of shows on Mtv and Vh1--like ANTM and Rock of Love...those shows are great while exercising!!

If you want to watch a movie, you can go to the cardio theatre, where they play different movies through the week! This is my mom's favorite room!

I don't take many classes, but they offer a lot and the room is very nice....

This is where I like to be, because I'm wanting to get buff!! haha =) Seriously!!

I've been wanting to try a spin class, but still haven't gotten around to it yet! I'm chicken!! haha

Kari's Bridal Session

I photographed Kari the other day for her bridal session. Unfortunately, i'm not shooting her wedding in St. Lucia, unless I can convince her to carry me in her luggage!! LOL =) She is getting married next month...I'm so jealous! I'm ready to go somewhere tropical and work on my tan!
This is making me want to start planning my next vacation!!!

Ginny & Sal's Mini E-Session

Last week, I did a mini engagement session for Ginny & Sal. They are getting married this weekend! So you will be seeing more of them next week!! Here are a few of my faves from their session in the studio.

Family Session

I photographed Amy's family the other weekend. I've been busy and hadn't had a chance to post any of my faves to the blog, but I'm getting caught up on my blog right now!!

Kimberly & Jason's Wedding Album

I just finished retouching their wedding album, so I thought I would share it!

A few more pics from my workshop!

I was going through the pics again and wanted to post a couple more...I still have a bunch of cute ones, but not enough time in the day! =) LOL