Happy Friday blog readers! I have a few lovely weddings to post from the past month so I thought I'd kick them off with this one in my hometown! If you've been following me for the past year you'll know I shot quite a few places around the US in 2009. I loved it. But, let me tell you, not having to print out directions or use a GPS for this wedding was kind of wonderful.

The day started as usual with the bride getting ready. But, let me tell you, there was something so different about this "getting ready". Lindsay the bride was so relaxed. She even took a nap while the bridesmaids ate lunch and watched tv! It was incredible to have such a low key morning.

Another great thing about Lindsay is that she's TALL. Her and the groom Nate are one of those 6 foot something gorgeous power couples. So, take note of how little baby heel she needs on her heels. Haha I think it's brilliant.

I love this moment.

Another great moment happened after the ceremony and family shots outside. It was very Maryland humid and hot and no sooner had I stepped inside I turned around to find this.

I love it when I run into the "problem" of not getting any serious shots because the bride and groom keep laughing. I'd like to have that problem all the time. :) Lindsay's laugh is just so wonderful.

And I conclude with my first cake cutting smack-down! I've been waiting for someone to really go all out with the cake. Nate was not expecting it whatsoever. Awesome.

Happy Springtime to you all! I am awfully happy to see this season arrive. Every drive in my car is like a mini inspiration adventure looking at all the green freshness. I'm always scouting for new locations for shoots, whether I realize it or not. I'll catch myself slowing down and staring at some field before remembering I'm driving and shouldn't stop in the middle of the road with cars behind me. Haha oops.

But sometimes those little stops really do pay off! Yesterday my bestie Kristen and I wandered down a road for a random photoshoot at a location I had recently noticed. That location turned out to be somebody's yard...or so we think. It was pretty awkward. So, we backtracked and ended up at a place both of us had scouted before but never had the chance to shoot at. We were both dying to shoot again! It's been a longer winter and we couldn't wait to break out the summer dresses. So, here's Kristen. :)