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Sara + Ryan : Wedding

September 15, 2010 by Jensey 7 Comments

The summer of 2010 has been simultaneously the longest and shortest summer of my life. On the one hand, it feels like we just got back from our trip to Africa yesterday, but it feels like it’s been years since we’ve shot a wedding. We’ve never gone so long between events, but I think after the busy 1st half of the year, I really needed the break!

The morning of Sara and Ryan’s wedding, I was running around the house so excited. You see, I was that nerd that genuinely looked forward to the first day of school. If I’m being completely honest here, one of my favorite days of the year growing up was probably when Mom took us school supply shopping! I was so excited to get fresh notebooks, pens, and Mom always let us splurge on the good stuff- You know, I didn’t just have to get the plain purple folder, I was allowed to get the Lisa Frank folder with the golden retrievers on it! :)

While Nate didn’t let me go school supply shopping before Sara and Ryan’s wedding, I am pushing him to let me get this amazing camera strap I found on Etsy… (*hint hint*…)

Enough about school supplies- On to Sara and Ryan’s amazing day! We started by photographing some really pretty things:

This one feels magical. :)

Sara and Ryan opted to put photos first and see each other before the ceremony…

… Which totally paid off. :)

Their bridal party was amazing. I casually suggested it’d make a cool shot if we could get everyone on this cement wall, and the next thing I know, girls in high-heels are scaling this thing with no complaints. Did I mention this was all happening in crazy August heat? Amazing. :)

Our most favorite florist in the universe sprinkled his pixie dust over the Wedding Pavilion- I’ve never, ever seen it look so beautiful. If you don’t have your florist yet (and especially if you’re a Root bride!) go contact Lee Forrest immediately. Tell him we sent ya! :)

Love flower girls with personality! :)

Sara and Ryan were amazing and gave us even more time to photograph them after the ceremony. :)

Their sweet first dance to Ben Fold’s “The Luckiest”:

One of my favorite moments- When their DJ let a guest take over for a song!

Sara and Ryan, thank you so much for letting us capture your day! :)

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September 14, 2010 by Jensey 4 Comments

Huck Finn : The Update

September 13, 2010 by Jensey 50 Comments

As many of you know, Huck had a bit of a misadventure a couple weeks ago when he was attacked by a terrier while we were on a walk. The last time we checked in, our little man was looking something like this…

… Which now looks like this!! Huck is doing so much better. They were able to save his eye and for most of the time he’s awake, he can keep it wide open. Sometimes I look at him and almost forget anything ever happened, until the light hits just right and you see all the blood behind his pupil. :( We have another trip back to the vet this week to find out if he can see out of it or not; our vet says things are looking good!

Huck has gotten very used to his cone. He didn’t fight us when we put it back on, and he’s finally learned to sleep in it. He still seems sore and sleepy all the time, spending most of his days doing this:

I miss my spunky puppy!

Other than some tenderness and his mood being completely off, things are looking up for Mr. Finn! As traumatizing as all of this was, I can’t help but count our blessings:

– Huck was attacked, but thankfully by a 15lb terrier, not a 90lb Doberman.

– Even though we’re having problems contacting the owner of said terrier, Huck’s vet bills are in the hundreds, not the thousands.

– I have the best husband ever who puts eye drops in an uncooperative puppy twice a day without complaint!

– We really have the best dog ever. While I never feel like I take my husband or dog for granted, it’s sometimes good to have that reminder. Sometimes.

– Huck has received so much attention, concern, and love from internet land! All of your Facebook messages, blog comments, phone calls, and get well soon cards have been so completely amazing. Huck even had flowers sent to him from our best friends in Tennessee. I’m so, so thankful for all of you guys! Huck really is our kid, and all of your love has made this whole ordeal that much easier.