{Fulton Valley Farms Wedding} Candice + Chris

Candice + Chris were married a few weeks ago at Fulton Valley Farms, on what we're all sure was one of the coldest September days on record! The skies were overcast, and it was chilly, but none of that could darken the festive spirit of this wedding! Fulton Valley Farms is one of our favorite places near Wichita to photograph weddings.


Candice and Chris were getting ready in the same house, but didn't want to have a chance meeting before they were both dressed for the day. So Candice had to hide a little bit. :)





We always enjoy an enthusiastic group of groomsmen. :) 

Bridesmaids, too!

Waiting for the First Look of his bride. :)


The cold gave these two the excuse to snuggle close with a cozy blanket!


Beautiful flowers from The Flower Factory.



The groom's niece and nephew were the most adorable flower girl and ring bearer!



Even though they saw each other before the ceremony, it was still an emotional exchange of vows.



There were many personal touches throughout the day, including recipes from both the bride's and groom's families. They were at each person's seat for dinner, and guests could take home some favorite recipes! Loved that touch. Also  ... the pie? Yes, Candice's mom made it.

Some of the most memorable Father/Daughter, Mother/Son dances we've seen!




Both the Father/Daughter and Couple's First dance were choreographed .... it was so beautiful to watch!



Candice and Chris, it was such a pleasure to work with you throughout the wedding process and on your wedding day. Abundant blessings! ~Karen

{Photojournalism} Salina Marathon

A friend of mine asked if I'e be willing to help at a water station at The 3rd Annual Bob Ardrey Marathon. I'm not a runner in any sense of the word, but I have family members and many friends who participate in marathons, so I figured "Why not?"


Water station #5 at Mile #9 .. we're ready for action! It was also Mile #21 for the full marathon.

We could see a runner approaching, and as they neared, we were all "Is that a female runner in the lead?"

Yessir, it was!



First male runner ... he was ahead of the next runner by about 2 miles.

This was my first marathon, and I'm not sure if everyone smiles quite so broadly after 20 miles of running, but this woman sure was!


I'm going to close with my favorite story from the day. There were family members who came to cheer their runners on ... and there was a father with his 2 kids who were excitedly waiting for mom. She was participating in the half marathon, and was the final runner for that race.  You should have heard everyone screaming and cheering for her all the way up the hill!

After a quick hello to her husband & kids, she was off to conquer the half-marathon! It was extremely inspiring and touching to see her family cheer her on! :)

So, there you have it: my first marathon experience. If you ever have the opportunity to help at a water station, do it! It was lots of fun!

{Photojournalism} Austin's 1st Birthday Party

Every once in awhile, I get a request to really return to my roots and cover an event. Purely photojournalism. I just love it!

Austin's 1st birthday was such an event. His mom, Audrey, overflows with creative ideas and the cowboy party was a ton of  fun!


This horse from dad's childhood was very popular!



A beautiful, quiet moment. <3


Of course,  big sis wanted to assist in the cake department!


A quick, informal family portrait