New Beginnings

Todd's parents, Dwight and Sheryl came into town this past weekend to meet Dylan for the first time. They were more than excited to get here to meet him and had an emotional response to seeing him for the very first time. Dylan rewarded them with lots of smiles and "conversation" and Grandma and Grandpa spoiled him with lots of love and a shopping trip to Babies-R-Us.

On the last night they were here we converted our living room into a studio and spent the evening taking portraits of them with Dylan. Here are a few of our favorites.

Dylan and the Apple

So I had this zany idea for Dylan's three month portrait and it didn't work exactly as I wanted it but I really love the out takes. I think this triptych is definitely going on our wall. Click on the image to see it larger.

It's also amazing how much Dylan's personality has come out over the last month or so. He's almost three and a half months and out of the newborn stage so we've seen him blossom into an adorable baby boy. He loves to talk and laugh and sing and is very energetic. I think we'll be in trouble when he starts walking!

Kristine and Chuck

Well seeing that this was my first wedding after having the baby, I think it was a great success! Of course it helped that Kristine was a gorgeous bride and Chuck is so photogenic. This was my first time shooting a wedding at the Winter Park Civic Center as well. It was such a beautiful location with plenty of beautiful trees that I had to use in the portraits.

Kristine and Chuck have been dating for eight years and decided to tie the knot. After about a year of planning they put together a wedding with lots of beautiful plants and flowers. Chuck is a Landscape Designer so he is so very knowledgeable about plants. His groomsmen worked hard putting together the wedding ceremony and family members made all of the food. Kristine and her friends and family made the favors and decorations as well. 

They pulled it off very well for doing everything themselves. It looked like a professional put the wedding together.

The weather was just beautiful and it couldn't have been a more perfect wedding and reception. Thanks and congratulations to both of you. I can't wait to see you after your honeymoon and introduce you both to Dylan.