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Dec 14 2011

Sarah, Tony, Bug and Bean.

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Sarah and Tony’s wedding had a lot of the elements that make me a very happy photographer: a great love story, DIY all over the place and KIDS! Sarah is the mother of two lovely children; “Bean” and “Bug.” It was amazing watching her balance being a mother with being a bride on her wedding day. She blew me away with her attentiveness and serenity. Even though she was a bride she never once stopped being a mother. Sarah writes about her pre and post wedding experiences with Tony, Bean and Bug on her hilarious and entertaining blog Inconceivable Life. Sarah and Tony are madly in love and there is nothing that makes me want to work harder.

Thank you to Jen for coming with and getting some great images.

Meet Bean. She’s kind of a ham. ;)

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Bug consulting his mom on the state of his hair.

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Bean with her aunt and uncle getting her hair braided.

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You know what time it is!

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Tony working on getting Bug ready. With a little help from his friends. Photo by Jen.

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I loved photographing the getting ready in the b&g’s house. Amazing photo by Jen.

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While Tony buttoned up Bug serenaded him Black Sabbath’s Iron Man. It was freaking incredible.

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Photo by Jen.

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Standing guard.

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Sneaking off.

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Stretching out.

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Hiding. Photo by Jen.

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Reading.

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Chillin’. Photo by Jen.

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I love weddings with kids. :)

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Tony is pretty pumped to make it legal. ;)

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Piñata!!!

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Sarah and Tony thought of everything.

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Sarah and Tony had some of the best wedding cake I’ve ever tasted. There were 3 flavors. We tasted all of them. :) Deliciousness by Nadine’s.

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First Dance.

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Thank you so much Sarah and Tony for choosing me!!! I loved every second of it!!!! XOXOXO

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Corey Schwartz - December 14, 2011 - 12:52 pm

Wow Kelly, these are totally awesome. Love the kids everywhere and the way you’re seeing light rocks!

Citlalli Rico - December 14, 2011 - 1:20 pm

You are truly amazing!

The Thirty-Something Bride (Louise) - December 14, 2011 - 5:43 pm

As a guest at this wedding, you captured it all BEAUTIFULLY (except perhaps that picture of me staring intently at Sarah’s hair, but that’s totally not your fault!). Love how you captured the emotions of the couple and the all the fun the kids were having!! Great job!

Marie - December 14, 2011 - 6:27 pm

Also a guest at the wedding & I think you captured the essence of this wedding! These photos are so alive. I’m glad I made it in the ones on here. You are very gifted!

Peggy Young - December 15, 2011 - 8:47 am

I love these photos. I cried.

Sarah - December 15, 2011 - 3:50 pm

Thank you so much, Kelly. These are beyond beautiful. We loved working with you, and I know it couldn’t have been easy with the two of us!

P.S. We had four cakes. Sadly, you missed one.

Nick T - December 15, 2011 - 10:28 pm

Kids are awesome, and so is this wedding. Your work is awesome also Kelly.

Ray and Paula Hatcher - December 16, 2011 - 10:01 am

This was one of the loveliest weddings because it was so sincere. We have know Sarah for so many many years and this was so true to her nature. I loved seeing all the kids having so much fun and not being told to be “quiet”. It all just worked beautifully. Congratulations Sarah and Tony. Best Wishes always.

Sue Barbera - December 19, 2011 - 10:30 am

Kelly!! What a beautiful family!! I keep saying your energy atract these kind of wonderful people because you are just like them!! Cant wait to feel that special energy you have!! love the pictures!!

Mr.Steven Perfect Anderson - February 20, 2012 - 12:10 am

Wonderful shots! Do you travel to northern WI ? TB and BB

Daryl Young - March 6, 2012 - 2:20 pm

Having all the kids around for your first dance together is really funny.

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Dec 07 2011

Portraits of Carly

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I’ve known Carly as long as I’ve lived in Tucson. I’ve loved her just as long. Her doe eyes captivated me at age 4 and she just continues to shine. My mom is best friends with Carly’s mom and the entire clan is family. LOVE.

I took her to a spot where I’ve been dying to photograph and we rocked it out.

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Dec 03 2011

Alexis and Josh say, “I Do” at the Stillwell House

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I love the way that Alexis and Josh look at each other. I love the way that they talk about each other when they are apart. I love that they chose me as their photographer.

Alexis got her hair and make-up done at Circa 79 salon, home of one fancy footed giraffe.

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The wedding was at the Stillwell House.

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The first encounter. LOVE!

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How cute are they?

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Alexis is a FOX. She looked so gorgeous!!

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We trespassed into a constructions site. Everyone was so stunned I got a handful of shots before we were booted. ;)

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Photo by Jen.

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My 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th shooters. Better safe than sorry. ;) Photo by Jen.

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Alexis workin’ out the sunset!

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Josh’s best man workin’ the bouquet!

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Nov 27 2011

Ringo and Madeline + Animals

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I think that Ringo and Madeline’s engagement session was my first ever session with humans + animals. ;) I was really excited. Ringo, Madeline, Stuart, Benjamin, Fang and Chester did not disappoint. Though Chester was less enthusiastic than the rest of the clan, he stuck it out for a few.

I love the photos, I had so much fun and I am definitely looking forward to another human + animal session!

Meet the family:

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Thank you Ringo and Madeline!

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Nov 17 2011

Jessica and John’s backyard bash!

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Like the majority of my clients, I never met Jessica and John prior to their wedding day. I knew that they liked my work and they were comfortable signing the contract based on our email conversations. For me, not meeting until the wedding day is really exciting. I have no idea what to expect and I love surprises. Especially good ones like Jessica and John! They are gorgeous to look at, it was a pleasure spending the day with them and their friends and family absolutely embraced Jen and I.

Jessica and John chose Jessica’s parents house as their venue. It was a gorgeous backyard wedding. The light couldn’t have been more beautiful for their ceremony. I was giddy.

Thanks to the one and only pants for shooting with me.

Photo below by Jen.

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