Chris + her boys | family

Chris and I got to really talk for the first time at an extended family reunion this summer... yes she is part of my family and I don't know that we've had a conversation before! But I'm glad that changed. She told me that she was planning to go on an African safari in 2012 (jealous), and wanted some advice on buying a new camera. She probably learned quickly not to get me started on cameras :). Enjoy these photos of Chris and her sons, Nick and Connor!

Ashley & Leo | wedding

Ashley has been a good friend of mine for a few years now, as I mentioned in last week's post. It was really an honor to have her and Leo ask me to do their wedding! Ash is a photographer also and has some awesome dreams of what she might do with it. Leo I'm just getting to know better, and from what I can tell he's a great guy, and is completely in love with Ashley. Which is a plus :)

Their wedding was very small and intimate, and under a willow tree. Totally beautiful. And at the same time as a marathon going on near us. Totally hilarious. And talk about memorable – I informed Ashley that everyone was really cheering for her and Leo, not the runners. 

Ash and Leo, I truly can't wait to see what exciting things are going to happen in your lives together. 

Ashley & Leo | engagement

As a fellow photog, I've known Ashley for a few years now and she is a dear friend. Leo I've just had the chance to hang out with a couple times—so far—and, I thoroughly approve. I got to do their wedding a couple weeks ago also... so... those will be coming :)

Ps. We saw a blue heron.

(I think that's what they're called.)