{Mini Session} Pirates & Scallywags!

AHOY! It's Pirate time around here! Over Spring Break, I headed over to the Salina Community Theatre to take pictures for a quick Mini Session of their Pirate class. :) A "Mini Session" is a short session where everyone has a few minutes with the prop (in our case, a "raft") to grab a few quick photos.

When I learned that their theme was "Pirates & Scallywags" I insisted the session would be tons of fun. :) I've been wanting to do a Pirate Mini Session for awhile now. Because the International Talk Like a Pirate Day is my most favorite holiday. Ever. :) Even though it was 6 months early, we still had fun! :)

{Products} Janessa + Neal's Engagement Album

Ooooooh, Janessa & Neal's engagement album arrived last week. Some couples wish to use the e-album as a guest book, which is what Janessa & Neal opted for. It's such a fun way to incorporate the engagement session into the guest book. :) Just lovely!

The entire book is so beautiful, but here are a few of my favorite spreads.  It's going to look sensational with signatures and messages from family & friends.

{Products} Amber + Lucas' Engagement Album

After an engagement session, it's such fun to put together a beautiful engagement album!

Here are a few images of some of my favorite pages from Amber & Lucas' e-album. :)

{Wichita Engagement Portraits} Candice + Chris

I met up with Candice + Chris in Wichita this weekend for some engagement portraits. When we scheduled their engagement session for January, it was with the idea that we could move it if the weather was completely disagreeable. The reality of it was Saturday was beautiful! Almost 60, and so off we went! 

Candice + Chris are just so much fun! The way they balance one another is truly fun to not only see but to photograph. As you can see, Candice is more somber, and Chris .... well, he kept  us laughing all session. 

As I said, Chris kept us laughing ..... all.the.time. I think Candice is pretty accustomed to his antics!

Such beautiful, beautiful interaction!

I cannot get ENOUGH of the classic B&W look from this session. The images just seem so timeless. I love it!

See? Classic, timeless elegance.

We even got crazy and included their dogs in the engagement session. Overall, everyone was impressively behaved!

HSome pretty sunset light. Thankful to have it for a January engagement session! 

{Wichita Wedding Photography} Vintage Carnival Wedding Shoot at the Wichita Bridal Expo

I was honored when Alli from Jubilations asked me this fall to be part of the Bridal Showcase at the Wichita Bridal Expo. The showcase is a big, living inspirational wedding setup. In fact, this year the ante was even upped by having a bride/groom and some festive dancing, too!

Heartland Photography was asked to photograph the Vintage Carnival-themed event. It was something to see! Here's a rundown of the vendors who made this amazing setup possible:

Accent Mobile Music / sound, music, lighting
Corporate Caterers of Wichita / nacho cheese fountain, food
Westside Flowers by DeOrsey / florals
Classically Covered / Linens
Henry Helgerson's / chairs, tables & tent poles
Ruffles & Rust - A Vintage Rental Company / pews, decor, China plates
Xclusive Events / Bartending services and yummie drinks!
Cake Affairs / cake, cake pops
Sweet Ride Soft Serve / ice cream sundae bar
The Sunflower Photo Booth Co / Photobooth
Care to Dance / coreography
The White Dress / Bride's attire
Men's Warehouse / Groom's attire

Phew! What a big list. But we didn't want to leave anyone off. Now, on to the visual treats! :)

I was asked about these pews a LOT - they are from Ruffles & Rust.

I cannot repeat enough how AMAZING their drinks are! Give Xclusive a call!

The entire popcorn setup? That was Xclusive.

As with any of our weddings, I want a few portraits of the bride or the couple. Managed to snag some of each.

Saved the best/my favorite portrait for last! A simple parasol from the table decorations really coordinated amazingly with this dress! :)