We had an awesome weekend in Columbia, South Carolina for my friend Susan's wedding. Though our whole group of Rhodes friends couldn't be there, it was such a gift to be with people we are totally comfortable with and enjoy so much. It really was SO much fun from start to finish. It was also one of the most beautiful weddings I've ever been to! The service was incredible and talk about an entrance--the bagpipes were amazing. We are so thrilled that Suz and John are married now and it was so great to be a part of the celebration.

I ended up not taking many pictures at all and absolutely no pictures that were remotely creative. Their photographer looked like she more than had it covered! Here are a few of my favorites none the less (I think Ashley took all these!). I hope that you enjoy them, particularly the one of the crazy guy behind Corey and me!

Melanie and Pete's wedding was beautiful and I loved being a part of it. I just love weddings and all of the joy and excitement, the energy and the reverence of it all. It is so much fun to step inside people's worlds for a day...to spend just a little bit of time with them and yet somehow try to capture who they are so that the people who really know them recognize what is true and authentic. Melanie and Pete honeymooned in Telluride which I of course think is the coolest thing ever. I am still trying not to be jealous. Of course, we are off to a South Carolina wedding for the weekend...(more on that to come...with pictures, I hope!)...

Well, the Christmas sessions are starting to wind down. It has been a crazy few weeks but it has been so much fun. I have only had to reschedule two photo shoots because of rain and that has been a huge gift! This photo shoot of the Ransoms was a total surprise as we had a sunny 75-degree day just hours before the rain and arctic blast moved in last Thursday. These two kiddos have a really sweet friendship with each other and I loved taking their pictures!

The day I took Colton's pictures was his 2nd birthday! I have had several birthday photo shoots lately and it always feels like such a gift for me to be a part of capturing such a special day. I think this picture shows exactly how Colton wanted to spend the day.