Heartland Photography: June 2013

{Anniversary} Morgan + Jacob

We will always remember the toast Morgan's dad made to Morgan and Jacob on their wedding day. It was so beautiful - just like this amazing couple! Happy Anniversary!

{Photojournalism} Permanent Diaconate Ordination, Diocese of Salina

Over the weekend, I returned a bit to my roots: photojournalism. I spent Saturday photographing the ordination of permanent deacons for the Diocese of Salina. There were 10 who were ordained. In my years of photographing for the diocese, I've never seen so many at one time.

The difference between these and other deacons is that these guys are (usually) older and also married. Hence, photographing the wedding ring visible with the row of albed men.

Salina has six others who were ordained permanent deacons a few years ago. The new deacons were welcomed warmly by the others.

These deacons simply assist at Mass and with other tasks as assigned by the Bishop.

It's incredible to think that the last time I was photographing at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina that I was a very pregnant 9 months at Bishop Weisenburger's ordination. Absent the big belly full of baby, it was SO much easier to maneuver around and photograph!

{Products} Jaime + Cory's Wedding Album

It's always fun to turn our graphic designer loose with our art to put her own interpretation on it. The graphic on the cover was inspired by Jaime's bouquet. Fun times!

Lovely design.

{Salina Engagement Portraits} Sarah + Ryan

Over the weekend, Sarah + Ryan came to Salina for some engagement portraits. It's always fun to meet a couple in person after communicating via phone, email and texts for several months. These high school sweethearts are just so comfortable and natural with one another ... which makes my job a snap! We can hardly wait for their wedding at the end of the summer!