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Mahla & Lane Engagement ~ Columbia, MO Wedding Photographer

Mahla and Lane were only in Columbia for a short time but luckily we were able to squeeze in an engagement session before they headed back to school.  AND, we were especially lucky that the weather was gorgeous!  It was sunny and 65 degrees.  So glad we planned that day and not today because to day it is gray and snowing.  This weather is just crazy!  Anyway, this was the first time I met Mahla and Lane and it was such a joy.  I can’t wait for their August wedding!  Oh, and this post might get a little long but it’s my blog and I can do what I want;)  Enjoy!

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Keri Doolittle Photography: BEAUTIFUL couple and amazing pictures!!

Becky: you rocked these ashley - and they are one smokin' hot couple!!!

Darbi G: Fave e-sesh of yours EVER. They are toooooo darling. Love the bridge shots with the curves and flare. yummy all around.

Erika Jackson: These are AWESOME, Ashley.

Sherry: Well now how cute are they? Adorable! What a fun wedding this one will be. Another great job!!!

Harper: Great captures! I have like 10 favorites!!! Beautiful!

Lizeth C: Absolutely beautiful!!!!

kim schmidt: What a hawt couple! Love their fierceness! And that sunlight is stunning.

Nia: WOW! I love these! They are the cutest couple!

Trip to Arizona

For the past three years I have been a part of an online photoboard.  There are photographers from all over the country and at all levels of skill on it.  I have made some wonderful friendships and learned more than you can possible imagine from these amazing women.  One of them is Keri Doolittle.  I flew to Phoenix a couple weeks ago to shoot a wedding with her.  It is always fun and a great learning experience to see another photographer work on a wedding day.  It gave me a whole new perspective and it was a blast.  I spent the day with the guys…I’m never with the guys so, I wasn’t really sure what to expect.  Here are a few of my shots from the day and a few of beautiful Arizona.  I really loved it there but my trip was way too short!

The colors were just heavenly

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Wedding time

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Meet Trevor

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Palm trees *sigh*

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Right before the ceremony it started raining.  What is that about?

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But, without rain there would be no RAINBOWS

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Here are a couple fun shots of Keri in action

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Keri Doolittle Photography: You are awesome!! I am so happy you came out and shot with me! You are a truly talented photographer, keep up the super-excellent work!

Erika Jackson: that rainbow shot is incredible!!!

kim schmidt: That rainbow shot is awesome! Too bad the whole bridal party wasn't down there at the time. Love seeing Ms. Keri in that shot. :)

Winners~ Flaunt Your Rock!

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Congratulations Rachel and Jared!  You have won the Flaunt Your Rock contest and a free engagement session with me!  You are now also entered into the national contest for all kinds of awesome prizes.  I will be in contact with you soon to schedule your session.  Congrats again!

VOTE!!! Flaunt Your Rock Finalists

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Ok, here are the finalists in the contest! Please vote for your favorite and tell your friends to come vote too! Voting ends March 17th at midnight. Good luck to everyone!flaunt-rock51

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kim schmidt: All these couples have gorgeous rings. It was very hard to choose!

Esther J: That was tough! All of them are wonderful!

kristen ~ k. holly: Oooh, they're all so gorgeous! But I have to say I love number one! They look like such a fun couple! :) Good luck everyone!

Stephanie Smith: These Are Awesome! Favorite is couple #2

Jennifer Lee: The fourth couple's ring is gorgeous!

k allain: All of the rings are fabulous! But there's just something about that couple #3! Not only do they have great taste, but their smiles are beaming! Congratulations and best of luck to everyone!

meghan: couple #3!! she's fabulous!

Angela Compton: It was tough but I narrowed it down :)

Mindy: love number 3!