...is totally worth it when you get to shoot someone with as bright and infectious a smile as this!  The day before I left Seattle, I met up with Danielle at the University of Washington (my beloved alma mater) and we had a blast trying to hit all my favorite spots before the sun went down.  I had so much fun!  At the end of the day, I had a super full CF card and I felt like I had rediscovered an old friend.  Thanks for such a great session, Danielle!  Here's your teaser. =D

Oops, it's been a few months already since the last post!  Sorry about that.  I think from now on, I'm going to try to make this a weekly thing and it won't be all business.  We'll see how long I can keep that up, eh? ;)

 

Anyway, on to the photos!  On August 2nd, Jillian and Ryan became Mr. and Mrs. Hicks, and I flew to Seattle to photograph their wedding.  These two are so in love, you can almost see the little cartoon hearts floating above their heads!  The ceremony was beautiful and, despite Seattle's reputation, the day was absolutely perfect for a wedding on the beach.  Oh, and the coolest part?  The groom and groomsmen all wore kilts!  So yeah, it was a really cool ceremony.  Thank you guys, for letting me be a part of your wedding - you definitely made my job easy.

 

Also, a heads up to all you readers: I am going to be out of town until the 27th, doing another shoot in Seattle and visiting family.  If you need to reach me, please email me at jess@lifeinlilt.com and I will get back to you within 24 hours.  Thanks!

Sorry about the lack of progress on the site - I've been busy!  A few weeks ago, I was contacted for a sort of portrait/fashion session in Arlington, Virginia.  I had been to Arlington once before, in August 2003, for part of a summer medical forum, and it was HOT.  I'm talking 90 degrees with at least 70% humidity hot.  I was so afraid it was going to be like that again, I almost chickened out!  (Okay, not really.)  I am so glad I didn't.  Brittany and I had a fabulous time shooting and chatting, and Brittany was more than happy to hop into the fountains at Water Tower Park for some of the shots.  Gotta love playful clients!

 

Brittany is modeling clothes that she made herself - she is in the process of starting up her own line under the brand "Pink Bunnie", and is hoping to have enough clothes to model for another shoot in a few months.  Keep an eye out!  I will surely be making another trip to Arlington soon.

 

We even ran into TWO wedding parties while we were at the park - talk about a popular spot for photos!  We got some funny looks while hopping around in the fountain, but I think we got the better end of the deal anyway.  The water was simply lovely.

 

I've been hard at work on the new site, and it's nearly finished.  I just have to make up a Splash page, get all of my galleries up, and it'll be 100% ready for viewing!  I am so excited, you have no idea.  The new site is gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, and I am so glad I decided to dish out for the design from ITDR.  If you're contemplating a facelift for your website, check them out!  You will not be disappointed.

Once the site is finished, I'll start concentrating on the blog more.  I know, I really need to get my own images up in that header.  And put in a proper Welcome photo and text.  So much to do, so little time!

So to go along with the new site, there is also a brand spankin' new blog (courtesy of intothedarkroom.com)!  How gorgeous is all this?  I love it, love it, love it.  Of course, since I'm trying to set up both a new site AND a new blog at the same time, it's going to take a little while for me to finish.  Please excuse my dust as I change things around on here and get my own images and colors in place.  I can't wait to have this all up and running, so you guys can all ogle and love and run over to ITDR for your own new blog design.  They really do awesome work!