Congratulations, Dan & Jamie!!

I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate Dan and Jamie...they will be tying the knot in Illinois tomorrow, surrounded by friends and family. Dan & Jamie are two of the sweetest, happiest people I've ever met and they are just perfect for each other! There has never been a day that I have seen either one of them without a smile on their faces. I thank them for this rare quality they posess...it always makes my day brighter when I'm graced by their presence. Scott and I spent the evening photographing their engagement session recently. I'd like to share a few that I feel really give a peek at their personalities and connection with each other.

Life, Love & Photography

When you put time, love and energy into something the rewards are unlimited. That's how I feel about many things: my son, my relationship, my photography and life in general. Except this post is mostly about my photography. It's a self-perpetuating labor of love. Honestly, there has not been a single moment since I began shooting again that I have thought "wow...I really hate doing this, it's more work than it is fun." It is no secret that I love people. I love experiences, interactions and just straight up people watching. I must say that people watching is much easier (and acceptable!) if you are being hired to do it! I honestly feel like any talent I have is not as much a creative talent, although that is getting better every day, but a knack for getting people to feel comfortable enough around me to let their guards down. Comfortable enough that they can be themselves and express their true feelings, allowing me the amazing opportunity to capture raw emotion in an image.

This last weekend was amazing in every way. Casey & Adam invited Scott and me to be a part of their wedding day and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity. Love is a very powerful thing and it could definitely be felt in Paoli, Indiana last weekend. I think that it's safe to say that the atmosphere at Casey & Adam's wedding even made Scott and I a little more cuddly than usual, which can never be a bad thing! Take a moment and see why I love my job and my life so much.

More will be posted little by little on my site, http://www.chellecraig.zenfolio.com/


xo
m

It's been a while!

It's no secret. I need to improve my blogging skills! I am a sporadic blogger, I freely admit. However, since I have linked you all to my blog through my site it would only make sense to include you in my life, right? Of course! I will have to say that I am working on a new blog so stay tuned...better stuff is yet to come.

So on a photographic note, this summer has started with a fantastic boom! Lots of families, babies and now beautiful couples. Now if we could just *not* get rained out again for Megan's family shoot things would be fabulous! I have been dying to get her beautiful family in front of my camera for ages and when I finally get the opportunity...guess what? We get rained out. Twice. Now I'm all for shooting creatively, even in the rain. However, when there's a toddler involved and the photo shoot is going to also involve playing in the water and through the woods...well, let's just say that I have a certain vision in my head for this shoot and it does not involve rain!

On a more exciting note, this weekend is Casey & Adam's wedding and Scott and I will be there to cover their day for them. This wedding will take place outdoors in beautiful Southern Indiana, Paoli, to be exact. There will be dogs in the bridal party, a horse drawn carriage and an abundance of beautiful scenery...a photographer's dream, it will be! And the bride and groom, well let's just say there's some serious chemistry between them which always makes my job easier! (They're pretty nice too...they are making a special vegan dish just for Scott and myself!! Awww!) Clearly, I am pretty anxious for this weekend and don't worry, there will be a sneak peek of their wedding, no doubt!

I hope everyone has a great day and can enjoy this super rainy weather!!!

-m