Fun in a box...

In case your new to the blog, this is my little "sweets" (Elaina Grace). Having a baby is sooo amazing and fun. Don't get me wrong, enjoy a few years of being married first...travel, get settled, of course, get a dog...but you will love it when it is time to have kids. They change everything about your life for the better! Oh, and get a nice digital SLR so you can capture every moment. Thats really why I shoot high-end wedding photography, so I can have an excuse to buy the best cameras to take baby pics...
(Ok I like the weddings too...)

Raegan & Sam // 01/19/08

I made the trek up to Catoosa to a stylin' little chapel for Raegan & Sam's winter wedding. It was fast & crazy all night and lots of fun. Thanks so much for having me be a part!
From the Vesica Piscis Chapel:

Wow! Gorgeous!

No wonder Sam married such a beautiful girl! He looks like he belongs on the cover of GQ.

See a theme here? Pink, pink and more pink.

This was funny...I asked Sam if he worked for Leatherman. He just smiled and said, "No, I just like them...a lot!"

Hey, Who's here looking? Leave a comment below :)

Tara & Eric // 1/12/08

for return guests:
Tara's bridal photos are in the post below this one...

Wow! I am fired up about how many killer images we got on Saturday! Tara, her Mom, Tami & Wedding Consultant, Judy Lehmbeck did an amazing job of putting on a gorgeous winter wedding!!!
I can honestly say that it is families like these that make me love my job. I haven't had much more than a Sunday off since last April and usually those are spent just staying off my feet but being able to capture some of the best and most important moments and details of peoples lives certainly keeps me going.
This officially kicks off my re-vamped blog for 2008 so I hope you will tell everyone you know to come check it out.
Bigger images, more posts and Pro Content for other photographers are just a few things in store.

Congrats to Tara & Eric who are livin' it up in Disney World.

Ok, here are all the artists & designers that made this wedding shine:
Wedding Consultant: Judy Lehmbeck
Dress by J.J Kelly

oops, I forgot these the first post...
Tara was so excited about her Carrie Bradshaw shoes! Nice!

Bride & Groom by: Tara Thomas and Eric Proctor

Floral Design by: Ky Payton
Salon for the bride and bridal party: The Spotted Zebra (hair & make-up)

In case you didn't know, Eric is a Oklahoma State Representative from Tulsa. It is good to know there are some truly good men in state politics. All he did all night was care for Tara. Bravo!

a couple images of our stunning Oklahoma State Capitol

The Florist Ky Payton and cake designer, Johnnies Sweet Creations set this scene.

Reception Venue: Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club

Thanks to Jessica Claire for the good idea on how to shoot this one!

Here are a couple beautiful details and great moments caught by my second shooter, Bethany. Nice Job!

I don't know who this girl was but she has been watching Dancing With the Stars. She had some serious moves for her age.

Tie off... Party On!

I have been dying to show off Tara's bridal photos. Check back tomorrow.

Ok, I did the hard part, now you have to at least let me know who is here looking. I really want to know this year who visits. So you must comment! Do it! :)

Tara's Bridal Photos

We shot these back in October and I have been really looking forward to showing them off. We also produced a Bridal Fashion Book (you'll have to ask Tara to see it) and of course a beautiful custom framed print for the reception. I am so satisfied with the great hand crafted companies I have found to produce such great products.

here's just a few...ok, 8 few.

Kara & Joe // 12/29/07 - updated

Just a few of my favorites from Kara & Joe's [almost] New Year's Wedding. From Kara's Mom's Mesta Park House to St. Joseph's Old Cathedral to the Oklahoma History Center, their venues were amazing! Many more images to come in the next day or two.

Lindsey & Justin // 12/26/07 - Updated!

Here are just a few fun shots from Lindsey and Justin's [almost] Christmas wedding.
By the way, what a great venue. Very well done reclamation of the old El Reno Post Office.
I will track down the florist, caterer and cake designer for you. They did a great job!

I would love to know who Justin and Lindsey's family and friends are that are here. Leave a comment. Pretty Please!

/ todd

the best smile in the world!

Click to Enlarge.
(then you can be like me and make it your desktop...ok I suppose only grandparents would do that :)
Man, I can't get over how awesome it is to have Elaina so happy and healthy and expressive. Her smile truly makes my day everyday!

My first engagement photo!

I proposed to Anna 4 years ago today. Very long story short: I flew her
to Oregon to walk on the beach and eat seafood on New Year's Day. We look pretty rock star for me being nervous and Anna being quite chilly from the rainy January coastal weather. Still one of our all time favorite spots!

Congratulations to all the newly engaged couples from the last week!

I have a bunch of new posts in the next few days,

Happy New Year!!!