Helaine + Charles | Finally, Soul Mates Unite

A long awaited wedding took place early Saturday afternoon between Helaine and Charles at Sheffield Family Life Center. You all may have remembered their engagement session. Helaine, a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) sorority and Charles, a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, reminded that they are “under-cover” (a inside joke).

Before they recited their vows, Helaine shared a few words to her soul mate, Charles that made him cry and warmed the hearts of all the guests present. She promised to love him, to stand with him, to endure life’s trials and to never leave him.

Both of them are madly in love with each other. Congratulations Helaine and Charles and glad that I was able to document your love story.

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Helaine + Charles | Finally, Soul Mates Unite

A Busy Saturday | Double Booked

My last wedding was on September 6 and I've had a nice little break for some much needed R&R. During this time, I've completed several projects and started on some that I don't know when they will get completed. Needless to say, the break is over.

Tomorrow, Saturday, September 20 I will be photographing two weddings. the first wedding will be at the Sheffield Family Life Center and the second wedding at The Loretto (one of my favorite places to photograph). Ask me how I feel after both weddings :)

Needless to say the last weeks of September and the entire month of October is going to be one of my busiest months of the year. Check back real soon and I will do my best to load a few teaser images to the BLOG.

Talk to you all soon. ◦

A Busy Saturday | Double Booked

Finally...'Jordon Family Photos'

Several of our family and friends have been on us about posting photos of our children (Andrew and Sydney). The truth of the matter is that we honestly haven't printed any pictures out - they are all still on our flash cards and external hard drive.

Plus Tailese wanted to take time out to get Sydney's 3-month pictures taken. However, we waited until she turned 4-months old on the September 5.

Now, I know many of you are asking the question, who was I going to have take them? We opted to go to JC Penny's when we had Andrew's taken. Did I like that? NO, but I comprised. This time, I asked my good friend, Terri, take our pictures. She did a marvelous job. The session lasted all but 15-minutes. Terri and I knew all the pictures would come out great because Andrew and Sydney cooperated perfectly - no tears, no tantrums or upsets. I couldn't believe it. Andrew is a "ham" in front of the camera. For a 3-year old, he couldn't stop smiling and posing in the camera. Sydney on the other hand just chewed on her hands, drooled and stared at the camera.

Needless to say we love the pictures! Terri, you are the bomb! I owe you big time.

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Finally...'Jordon Family Photos'

Obama | Our American History Transformed

Tonight I was digging through my archives of photos and would you believe that I totally forgot that I documented a Sen. Barack Obama Pep Rally in May '07? How could I have forgotten about that – especially with him coming to Kansas City so many times??? Looks like I need to do a better job in archiving my photos.

The Pep Rally took place at the historic Marriott Muelbach hotel and over one-thousand supporters rallied to show their support and Get-Out-The-Vote initiative.

I feel honored and privileged that I could witness a part of history. Not only were the AP photographers, local professional photographers (including myself) present but everyone in the room had a digital camera fighting to get a glimpse of the presidential hopeful. I remember that day vividly. It was mad house – everyone was elbowing and maneuvering themselves to get a clear photograph of Obama.

No matter the outcome in the ’08 General Election, there is one positive attribute that will transform American history – an African-American would have been the FIRST presidential nominee in U.S. history!

Below are images from the rally.

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Obama | Our American History Transformed

Vote For Us!

Some of you all might have heard about KMBC-TV and KCWE-TV's vote for your favorite local Kansas City Business contest. The contest is being featured on their website as Kansas City's A-List. Well, we are listed and we would like nothing more than to hear from you. CLICK to view our listing and rate us between 1 - 5 stars.

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Thus far, your rave comments have given us high marks with The Knot as being named one of the 2008 Pick The Knot Best of Weddings. We couldn't have done it without you and giving us the opportunity to document your wedding day love stories. Help us continue this huge honor as well as win the Kansas City A-List "Best Photographer" award.

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Vote For Us!

Lisa + Jeremy | Perfect Petals of Love

Lisa and Jeremy dated almost three years and now their bond of love has been sealed with a kiss.

They chose to exchange vows at East Independence Church of Christ because Lisa has known the pastor since she was eight years old. The cheerful and bright colors of hot pink, green and champagne matched their personalities. The reception took place at the Pavilion at Logan Woods.

Congratulations Lisa and Jeremy!

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Lisa + Jeremy | Perfect Petals of Love