tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9588094998403949322024-02-07T07:13:38.867-05:00stina's poststinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00342497715499158274noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-49856123126445518162008-12-18T17:28:00.002-05:002008-12-18T17:36:43.929-05:00Goodbye blogger…So, I'm sorry old blog, but this will be my last post here. Sniffle…tear. But don't worry, your old posts will live on here for people to come back to in years to come.<div><br /></div><div>But hooray, I'll still be posting on the <a href="http://stinaplant.com/blog/">new blog</a>!! Yes, I've made the move so that I can bring you bigger and juicier photos! If you're a regular visitor…and I so appreciate that you are…just click <a href="http://stinaplant.com/blog/">this link</a> and you can either bookmark or re-subscribe to the new one. I'm sorry to be a pain, but I promise it will be worth it.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm going to spend the rest of this month posting on the new blog a look back on the past year in photos for Stina Plant Photography. I'll also be posting updates about plenty of good stuff, like my website(s), special offers and just new things going on. It's been a great year and I'm excited for 2009. </div><div><br /></div><div>So don't forget, </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stinaplant.com/blog/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">CHECK OUT THE NEW BLOG!!</span></a></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-65027127551042864972008-11-29T10:52:00.004-05:002008-11-29T13:17:02.948-05:00Thanksgiving<div>After such a crazy summer it was nice to get out of town and spend some time with family again. This year was our turn to head down to Manchester for the feast. While I missed my fam, it was so great to see everybody in Jason's family!</div><div><br /></div><div>BJ and Sandi got a new puppy who stole the show…little Juniper. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7758.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 419px; height: 614px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7758.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7765.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 410px; height: 277px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7765.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>She was at first a little scared and then super interested in what Maddie and Tobi were up to. Maddie, having helped us raise Tobi was great with the pup, but Tobi who is essentially an 85 lb. baby was a little "touchy." Especially when she got near his sensitive toes.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7772.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 407px; height: 275px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7772.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>He was actually pretty scared of her. It was a lesson in teaching both the puppy boundaries and the dog not to be rude.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7777.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 421px; height: 613px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7777.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7781.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 412px; height: 278px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7781.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>But with this kind of treatment, it's no wonder that he's spoiled.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7795.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 411px; height: 282px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7795.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Maddie, who runs a little hot, turned out to be a good door-sock.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7798.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 404px; height: 608px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7798.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>And yes, our fascination with frying things finally took over Thanksgiving. Now that we have our own frying pot, it was time to cook the bird Texas-style. Jason's little MacGuyver move did the trick in keeping he and BJ from getting splashed with boiling oil.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7816.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 404px; height: 281px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7816.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7818.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 407px; height: 276px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7818.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7822.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 412px; height: 608px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7822.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>It was deelicious. And we had a great time. Nothing better than good friends and good family!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7829.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 409px; height: 278px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7829.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-44392539636721578052008-11-19T18:20:00.003-05:002008-11-19T18:30:57.063-05:00My mullet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Softball.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Softball.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Ah, the good ole' days. My former softball coach, Tim Smith, from…jeez I can't even remember, I think it was fourth grade… dropped this off at the studio today. Apparently the rec department has been cleaning out some closets and has dug up more than a few old photos.<br /><br />Yup, I sported a mullet back then. I can't wait to send this to Kate, one of my best friends who was actually just over yesterday for a visit while she's home from Seattle. Kate is just finishing her PhD in chemistry (super smarty pants) and goes back after Thanksgiving to defend. So proud of her… I think playing softball was really when we became friends so funny timing that this photo should pop up. We seemed to have different opinions about tucked vs. untucked.<br /><br />I don't remember too much about the team, but I vaguely recall being some kind of champions?! Of course we were…Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-44330565191488803602008-11-08T15:02:00.002-05:002008-11-15T16:45:03.945-05:00St. Albans Fog<div>On my way home last night, it was super foggy so I just had to stop to take some pics. This one's straight out of the camera. I'll post more later. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7210.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 602px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7210.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-49493179650274749402008-11-06T18:34:00.004-05:002008-11-06T18:45:26.936-05:00Whew!It has been a while since I last posted, mostly because I'm still trying to catch my breath from the crazy summer I just had. But wedding season was officially over for the year a couple of weeks ago so I'm starting to get caught up. <br /><br />I have a TON of senior photos to share from this fall. I'm excited to show you some of my favorites. …And engagement photos from some of my happy couples gettin' hitched next summer.<br /><br />In recent developments, I left my job at the St. Albans Messenger not long ago. After a 5.5 year stint it was just time to move on and really focus on what I want to do. It's been a weird adjustment and I have NO IDEA what's going on in the news! I'm definitely happy with the decision and soo ready for this next phase of my life. But it really struck home when I was recently asked who my employer was and I had to say "self-employed"!!!<br /><br />And I'm also engaged myself now and planning my own wedding for next summer at the same time that I'm booking dates for other couples! Another strange adjustment to be on this side of the fence, but it's such a happy time! And no, I do not know who my wedding photographer will be. Sheesh…I feel like Adam Sandler (you know, the Wedding Singer?) <br /><br />So soon I promise I will post some pics!Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-8839570372491040582008-10-24T16:14:00.009-05:002008-10-24T17:28:47.405-05:00Gregg & Danette<div>Last Saturday marked my last wedding of the 2008 season. And what a great note it was to go out on…</div><div><br /></div><div>Again, this was like a mini high school reunion for me. Gregg, the groom, and I graduated together. I guess we're all just that age! He's been living out in San Diego since college so it's been a good 8 years since I've seen him.</div><div><br /></div><div>I don't know why, since this happened a few times this summer, but when I'm booked by someone I know I don't even think about how many guests I'll probably know until the day of and then I suddenly get all excited that I'll be seeing some old friends! </div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday turned out to be a great day too. Somewhat chilly but that's to be expected in October in Vermont.</div><div><br /></div><div>I stopped by the groom's parents house first to check on the guys. The rings were awesome…</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude010.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Gregg buttoning up…<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude026.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude026.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>My first time meeting Danette was on Saturday. I was so happy to find a bold, beautiful and happy bride!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude045.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude045.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The beadwork on the dress was stunning and I looooved the champagne color. Perfect for fall.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude053.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 601px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude053.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude056.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude056.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Let's do a count… I shot five weddings this summer at the Holy Angels Church in St. Albans! It's a popular spot. I love this area where the groom waits pre-ceremony.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude100.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude100.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Danette only lost her cool for a brief moment before the ceremony, but she pulled it all together perfectly once it was time to walk down the aisle.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude131.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude131.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>And rumor has it that these Californians (I can't say California without thinking of the way Arnold says its…he,he) might be trading the sun for the snow soon. After the ceremony, we took a drive to the plot of land the couple recently purchased with a great view of Lake Champlain. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude269.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 601px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude269.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude279.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude279.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>And we caught the last of the good foliage last weekend too. Gold and orange make a great backdrop. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude288.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude288.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude356.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 601px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude356.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude363.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude363.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>I love this dance sequence. The reception was held at the Edson Hill Manor in Stowe. I had not been there before and was pleased with the cozy atmosphere, stunning scenery, and awesome slate dance floor.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude429.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude429.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude431.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude431.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude433.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude433.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Just before I left, I managed to steal the couple away for a parting shot. Danette didn't mind giving her feet a break for a minute!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude630.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Patenaude630.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Congrats Gregg and Danette … and I'll probably be seeing you soon!<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-21792687179390377582008-10-18T08:27:00.000-05:002008-10-18T08:27:00.590-05:00Tony & Courtney<div>Saturday dawned another beautiful fall day and although Tony and Courtney's ceremony and reception were both indoors, it's always nice to have a sunny day for a wedding! These two pulled the day off perfectly…a challenge for a couple coming from out of town. Well, they weren't entirely out-of-towners…</div><div><br /></div><div>Tony grew in St. Albans and Courtney actually worked at a veterinary clinic here which is how the two met. A co-worker set them up on a blind date and the rest was history.</div><div><br /></div><div>I loved the funky flowers that the guys wore for boutonnieres. (I'm not a flower person so I have no idea what they were?!)</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken036.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken036.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Courtney's bouquet was beautiful too with lots of green and those same quirky flowers. I love lots of green…<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken047.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken047.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The two flower girls were too cute with their almost identical missing teeth. Can you tell they're sisters?</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken052.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken052.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The bride finally emerged from the limo-van once all the guests had arrived at St. Pauls Methodist Church.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken058.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken058.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>You could see the joy in both their faces during the ceremony.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken095.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken095.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken108.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken108.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>The church was right across the street from Taylor Park, one of my favorite shooting locations in St. Albans and the foliage was perfect.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken237.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken237.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken242.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken242.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken246.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken246.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>This hot white corvette whisked the couple off to the reception at the Doubletree Hotel in Burlington.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken251.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken251.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken261.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken261.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The couple made it easy for me to get plenty of shots of intimate moments dancing, one of my favorite things to do…</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken398.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken398.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken408.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken408.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken652.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken652.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>Congratulations Tony and Courtney! Best wishes!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken655.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/McCracken655.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-26410365226426223222008-10-17T08:13:00.003-05:002008-10-17T08:27:02.759-05:00Jeremy & Jamie<div>This couple may look slightly familiar since I just shot Jeremy's sister Angela's wedding to Tommy just a couple of weeks ago. Busy summer for this family! And now his sister Lisa is getting married next fall…so that only leaves Kyle (hint, hint, buddy!). But I couldn't have asked for a nicer family to work with not once but twice.</div><div><br /></div><div>And again I brought my good-weather juju with me as it was a sunny and unseasonably warm Friday at the Pigeon Hill Stables in Berkshire. And the barn was beautifully decorated with leaves, grape vines and flowers from the venue's gardens. It looked like a woodland fairytale!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier009.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>And that was just the first time I saw Jamie tear up that day…<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier012.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier023.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier023.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>Jamie wore the most gorgeous lace dress from Sewly Yours in Burlington. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier039.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier039.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>And she looked absolutely stunning!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier069.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier069.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier073.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier073.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>I love this glimpse of Jamie with her two sisters in the bathroom putting on the finishing touches.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier101.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier101.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Nervous joy…<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier126.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier126.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The timing of the day was perfect and I had just enough time to walk the short distance to the guest house that the guys had rented for their getting-ready location. It's funny how much confusion there always seems to be as to how to tie a tie. I think I should learn so that I can help the fellows out.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier154.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier154.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The breathtaking ceremony site right outside the reception barn.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier291.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier291.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier344.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier344.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>This was one of my favorite shots of the couple and it was a completely stolen moment where I hadn't posed them at all. They were too cute together…</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier391.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier391.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier423.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier423.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier441.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier441.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>They dancing, eating and revelry went on into the crisp October night. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier516.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier516.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier540.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier540.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Congratulations Jamie and Jeremy!!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier787.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Chevalier787.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-77537018214542637362008-10-11T11:27:00.004-05:002008-10-11T11:43:55.915-05:00Jason & Heather<div>Knowing Heather, it came as no surprise that she showed no sign of nerves at all in the hours leading up to the ceremony. And if similarity is a sign of a good match, then Jay is perfect for Heather. Even Father Roy tried to coax the groom into showing a hint of nervousness…but it didn't work.</div><div><br /></div><div>This was a fairytale day for Heather, complete with the pouffy princess dress. The weather was perfect and unseasonably warm. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr007.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr011.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div>This little one needed a few shots before she warmed up to the camera, but once she did…oh, boy, she was ready for her close-up!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr022.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr022.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>See? No sign of nerves!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr080.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr080.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr088.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr088.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>I think the MOH, Erin and and Heather's mom were more nervous trying to get the dress tied.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr097.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr097.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr132.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr132.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>I love to see a smile on the groom's face as the bride makes her way down the aisle.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr154.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr154.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr201.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr201.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr209.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr209.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr223.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr223.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Heather and Jay made sure to include their dog Chaos (what a perfect name!) in a few of the post-ceremony formals. He was <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">super</span> excited to see everybody, but he was such a good boy. Not chaotic at all…</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr274.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr274.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr291.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr291.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Vermonters can often take the foliage season for granted because, well, it does happen <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">every</span> year. But every year there are moments when, as a photographer and as a Vermonter, that it just takes my breath away.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr326.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr326.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr460.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr460.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The reception was a blast with tons of dancing. This is one of my all-time favorite first dance shots!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr471.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Cyr471.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Congratulations Heather and Jay!</div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-21267242280759997712008-10-02T16:49:00.004-05:002008-10-02T19:23:14.256-05:00Myk & AllisonGreen was the thread that tied it all together. Green trim, green socks, green earrings and cuff links. Except for the hot brown heels…<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski035.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski035.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Michael and Allison's wedding was part vintage and part funk. The crimson and golds of the changing foliage were reflected in Lake Willoughby, the perfect backdrop for their boardwalk ceremony in Newport, Vermont. And to make things even more perfect, there couldn't have been a sweeter couple.<br /><br />I had so many favorite photos from this wedding that I could have blogged forever, but I narrowed it down to the few below.<br /><br />Starting with these cute little munchkins who were enchanted by the sweet orange Mustang parked in the driveway waiting to whisk the bride away.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski088.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski088.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski108.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski108.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>But a hot car can be eclipsed by a beautiful bride.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski112.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski112.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Here's those green socks I mentioned.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski119.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski119.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>And the boardwalk was not only a beautiful spot for a ceremony but the perfect place for the couple to take in their new status as a married couple.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski246.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski246.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski253.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski253.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski261.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski261.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski264.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski264.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski278.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski278.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski295.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski295.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Allison is giving Michael a run for his money…<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski298.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski298.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This ring shot also turned into another couple portrait…<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski304.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski304.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>And I was able to pull the couple away from the reception for a few last shots on the boardwalk. I'm glad we did. Congratulations Michael and Allison!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski518.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Morrissette-Ostrowski518.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-80609500830198460322008-09-26T18:05:00.005-05:002008-09-27T09:10:29.800-05:00Tommy & Angie<div>Every wedding is unique, but this one was especially new to me as I was able to watch two very special people tie the knot. Tommy has been one of my little sister's best friends <span style="font-style: italic;">forever</span>…so seeing him get married last weekend was akin to watching a little brother get married. I had a few moments of looking on in awe, comparing the guy standing there in a tux to his younger self who used to push my sister in the pool and clean out our fridge.<br /><br />I think Tommy has found his perfect match in Angie…someone who's sweet and kind and comes with a huge family of people just like her. So while I was a little nostalgic all day, I couldn't have been happier for these two kids!<br /><br />Here's some of my favorites…<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald002.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald028.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald028.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald039.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald039.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald048.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald048.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I love the look of pride and joy on Angie's dad Tom's face!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald074.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald074.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald132.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald132.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I forgot to mention that Tommy comes as part of a pair…those childhood memories of him are only complete with Casey in the picture too, so this picture is a classic in my mind.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald139.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald139.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald165.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald165.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald205.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald205.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald212.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald212.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Angie wanted to replicate this shot that her grandparents had taken when they were married and I think we came pretty close.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald268.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald268.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>They really do make a beautiful couple.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald302.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald302.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>We couldn't throw rice at the church so we had to wait and do it at the inn where we took the formal photos, but it made for a fun shot!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald321.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Fitzgerald321.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Congratulations Tommy and Angie! I wish you all the best!Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-28035029297839255112008-09-19T10:47:00.002-05:002008-09-19T10:49:23.056-05:00A rollercoaster…<div>I just wanted to share these shots from a recent portrait session with the Smith family. All I heard was one of them say rollercoaster and looked up to catch these! Too much fun!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Smith038.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Smith038.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-8828381322787642542008-09-15T10:09:00.002-05:002008-09-15T10:13:43.757-05:00Cell Phone MIASo if anyone tries to reach me via cell, don't worry I haven't disappeared or gone out of business. I just…um…misplaced my phone. But it has been found so I'll be back in mobile availability in a few days! I got a call on Saturday from a client who had recently ordered some canvas prints asking me if I was missing my phone. She was in North Carolina! It had apparently slipped out of my pocket as I was packing her prints for shipping. Doh!Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-17336824580967099442008-09-15T09:49:00.003-05:002008-09-15T10:07:35.234-05:00Brian and Sam<div>Samantha was the kind of bride that had everything worked out to a "T" and even with being a huge do-it-yourselfer, she was so completely organized. The day went perfectly and all of her planning and crafting was worth it! From the flowers to the table settings to the big white bus that whisked the wedding party from location to location, it all just came together. Well, Sam's mom Shannon might argue that it was a little bit more than that! Good job ladies!</div><div><br /></div><div>We started at Sam's parents house where the huge bridal party readied. Little Izzy I think felt a little neglected.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney013.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney023.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney023.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney025.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney025.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney049.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney049.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>At the church in Enosburg Brian was only a little nervous. Here the rings are carefully taken into custody.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney126.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney126.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney145.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney145.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney151.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney151.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney177.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney177.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney199.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney199.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>Married!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney262.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney262.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>Flower girl Kennedy was a quick one, but we manage to catch her a few times.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney303.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney303.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney309.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney309.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Some more of my favorites…</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney340.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney340.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney352.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney352.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney365.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney365.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney401.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney401.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney412.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney412.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Yummy cupcakes.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney466.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney466.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Oh, those dancing shoes…</div><div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney799.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Sliney799.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /></a></div><div>Congratulations Brian and Sam!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-54297230009736058402008-09-05T12:19:00.003-05:002008-09-05T12:30:12.306-05:00Wayne & Laurie<div>I must have the luck of the weather gods on my side because last Saturday turned out to be a very pleasant day for Wayne and Laurie's wedding at the Franklin County Field Days site in Highgate. </div><div><br /></div><div>Alex was a little disappointed when he found out he wasn't going to be able to sport the shades while walking his mom down the aisle, but reluctantly consented.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson002.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Laurie was relaxed, but I could tell that underneath it all she was a little nervous.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson028.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson028.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson055.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson055.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Wayne looked dapper is his dress blues.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson105.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson105.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Laurie was walked down the aisle by her father for the first half and her two sons for the second. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson146.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson146.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Just married!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson179.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson179.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson210.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson210.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson217.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson217.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>They both looked so happy together.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson266.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson266.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>A stolen moment…congratulations Wayne and Laurie!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson387.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Thompson387.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-41528160574287640522008-08-28T09:06:00.004-05:002008-08-28T09:36:54.465-05:00Rich & Tasha<div>I knew it was going to be a beautiful day as I drove through the Notch to get to the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe. I was heading there to shoot the wedding day of Rich and Tasha. Rich, formerly known as "Richie," and I went to school together from the elementary years on up. He was always a bit of prankster so when I saw him again for the first time at our 10-year reunion a couple of years ago with Tasha he was suprisingly…well, um, mature! (No offense Rich!) Tasha seemed like a great match for him with her upbeat and engaging personality. A reunion can be a tough place for significant others, as Jason can attest, but she seemed to have just as good a time as we did…maybe even more.</div><div><br /></div><div>So I was really excited when they asked me to shoot their ceremony in Stowe. It's always great when you know the crowd you'll be working with is a fun one. </div><div><br /></div><div>I started in the bridal suite capturing the girls getting ready. There was one panicked phone call from a groom who couldn't locate his suit, but he eventually found it. You know you're working with a cool bride when in the face of what might seem like a minor emergency she shrugged it off and even came up with funny solutions…like just ties and boxers! Luckily it didn't come to that.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson033.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson033.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson041.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson041.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Tasha and her mom seemed to have a really sweet, close relationship too. I caught them more that once in an embrace, laughing about this or that…<br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson048.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson048.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson060.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson060.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson095.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson095.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>And I'd say the same of she and her Dad who was more of a cool character who preferred to sit back and observe.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson104.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson104.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson107.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson107.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>I don't get to work with props very often, so I was thrilled when she brought out this paper parasol for portrait time.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson136.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson136.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson138.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson138.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div>And the kicker was that the two were already married! They had a small church ceremony on 08.08.08 so there was no problem with taking some couple portraits before the ceremony.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson170.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson170.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>Tasha's from Hawaii, so her father brought these beautiful authentic leis for the ceremony.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson222.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson222.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson230.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson230.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The backdrop was stunning!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson235.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson235.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson256.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson256.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson287.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson287.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson293.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson293.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>And this never happens, but that's me (on the right)! Several people thought it was only appropriate to have a BFA class of '96 photo so the bride took this shot. Good job Tasha! Pete and Pat were Rich's partners in crime in high school so I was a little worried that they might pull some prank on me, but they didn't and the evening went smoothly. I guess we're all adults now…</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson397.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson397.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson410.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson410.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div>It was really great to see old friend as well as shoot a fun couple. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson440.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson440.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson463.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson463.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Congrats to Rich and Tasha and thanks for the fun night!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson516.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson516.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson530.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Dickenson530.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-66880762313337651202008-08-25T09:25:00.003-05:002008-08-25T09:40:19.309-05:00Photo field-trip<div style="text-align: left;">I have to say that my eyes are burning a bit from the photoriffic weekend I had. Saturday was a gorgeous wedding at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe that I'll post more about later. On Sunday I drove over to St. Johnsbury…somewhat bleary-eyed to begin with…for a day of photo learnin' at the Vermont Professional Photographers bimonthly meeting. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have to say my attitude sucked on the way over as I was late and tired and would much rather have stayed snuggled in bed sleeping. But it turned out to be a great day! The weather was nice and we (thankfully) went outside to practice posing and lighting for a while. And we had a great barbecue at the home of Anne Jenks, mother of Bob Jenks, who along with VPP pres Don Whipple were the presenters for the day.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's Bob composing a shot with one of our models at a local church…</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7268.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7268.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>And here's Anna, one of our models.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7271.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7271.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The whole scene…Anna is tucked into the corner on the left there.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7272.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7272.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Don sets up a shot with multiple reflectors.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7274.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7274.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7277.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7277.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>There were four models so the group had the opportunity to pair up and try some of the techniques we had learned during the day.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7280.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7280.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7286.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7286.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Here's what's happening…</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7290.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7290.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>And here's my shot…</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7292.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7292.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Anna had a very distinctive style and I just loved her boots which really said it all so I had to get a shot. Thanks so much to our models for being so pliable and upbeat all day!! And thanks to the group for making it such a great day!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7297.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_7297.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-25002849801446793142008-08-20T16:19:00.003-05:002008-08-20T16:39:14.131-05:00Jesse & Amy<div>It was an unquestionably beautiful day, last Saturday. Finally! The day started at the Back Inn Time in St. Albans where the bride spent the morning readying for the big day with her Mom and sister. The inn is so full of antique and architectural charm, that it could only be eclipsed by a blushing bride.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock005.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Don't be fooled though. Amy looks so calm but behind the scenes was so nervous for the moment.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock056.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock056.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Jesse arrived in style in a hotrod Camaro and had a few moments with Dad before being ushered into the church to ready for the ceremony.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock102.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock102.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>After the "I do's."<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock198.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock198.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Sunshine in the park.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock214.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock214.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The reception followed at the Pigeon Hill Farm in Berkshire. The rustic decor and country touch make for a beautiful setting.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock269.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock269.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock270.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock270.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock271.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock271.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock311.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock311.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock340.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock340.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>And here was my competition for the evening. He also turned out to be quite the dancer…well, until it was bedtime.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock403.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock403.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>It was a cool blue evening.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock548.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock548.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>But here's one of my favorites from the day. Congratulations to Jesse and Amy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock303.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hancock303.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div></div></div></div></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-36750755548443485552008-08-15T15:55:00.002-05:002008-08-15T16:24:13.828-05:0008.08.08<div>8.8.08 really was a lucky day for Kelsey and Jon. It was drizzly in the morning, but sunny by picture time and …who cared after that, the reception was at the Hilton! Rain or shine though, there was no way I wouldn't have come away with some good pictures because they're such a cute couple!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have to say, Kelsey couldn't have been more radiant. She spent the morning getting ready at her parent's home. Very composed, but as the moment drew near she wavered between laughter and tears.</div><div><br /></div><div>The details on the dress were gorgeous…</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf01.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>And the rings…<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf02.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Special notes…<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf03.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>A little overwhelmed that the dress is really on, she takes a deep breath…<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf04.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf04.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The boys on the other hand were rather relaxed back at home. Or just tired from the rehearsal night festivities. Jon gave each groomsman an engraved silver beer stein. They brought them with to the reception.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf06.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf06.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Last minute touches for the groom.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf07.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf07.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Another deep breath, this time for Dad too.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf08.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf08.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Right after the ceremony there was a brief moment alone…an unposed moment of happiness.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf09.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>One of my favorites as they catch each other's eye.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf10.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>I've always thought that the St. Luke's Episcopal Church in St.Albans was one of my favorites architecturally. It has such unique stone and those red doors are perfect.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf11.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf12.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>So, I was well aware that this was going to be a fun crew. Since I went to high school with the groom's brother Joe and his wife Meaghan, I had an idea of what lay ahead for the reception!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf13.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>First dance.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf14.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Kelsey and the girls spent some time practicing their line dance leading up to the wedding so they gave the crowd a mini-performance that night.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf16.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf16.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Even the flower girl, Anna, danced into the night!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf17.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf17.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf18.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf18.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>And one of my new favorite favorites! Congratulations Kelsey and Jon!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf15.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Malbeouf15.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-7356857481973996352008-08-09T11:46:00.002-05:002008-08-09T11:57:48.718-05:00Boissoneaults…Est. 2008Last weekend Josh and Christina tied the knot in a ceremony at Holy Angels and had a beautiful reception under a big bright tent at her parent's house. Christina did a fabulous job decorating and took some tips from Martha Stewart. Both the bride and groom were slightly nervous before the big moment, but they stayed (mostly) well composed despite their jitters!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0037.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0037.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />There may have been a few tears and sniffles…just a few.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0061.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0061.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Josh's nerves came through in the form of pacing at the church…<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0092.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0092.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Which the priest may have mentioned during the ceremony giving the crowd a little chuckle.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0160.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0160.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0247.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0247.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Some Chrisitina's cute ideas, umbrella place cards. Each table also had a date as the centerpiece and inside the card was a little blurb about why that date was special to the couple.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0270.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0270.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The DJ had a maybe-not-so-great idea to have someone from each table uncork a bottle of champagne (all at the same time) but fortunately no one lost an eye!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0349.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0349.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />And lastly, one of my favorite intimate moments of the couple during their first dance. Congratulations Christina and Josh!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0465.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Boissoneault0465.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-87144596404442218042008-08-01T08:12:00.004-05:002008-08-01T08:47:40.668-05:00VT and NH<div>I haven't had a break in a while, so it was super exciting to have a mini-vacation this weekend! Thanks to my folks not only watching the gallery, but also baby-sitting the menagerie, and not having a wedding to shoot, I had four whole days off! Woah…</div><div><br /></div><div>We had so much fun and had great weather the whole time. I'm actually human-colored now! Friday night we camped out at Lake Elmore for the annual Booth family camping trip which is always fun. Here's Azzie getting a little giddy waiting for dinner…</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5324.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5324.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />And Marjohn getting a little grumpy waiting for dinner…<div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5332.jpg" border="0" alt="" />But since Bobbi-Jean and Sandy are the masters of camping, dinner didn't take long to cook and was deeelicious.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5327.jpg" border="0" alt="" />Dinner was followed by several of us retiring to the campfire for a little cigar smoking…</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5344.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5344.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5346.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5346.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5349.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5349.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>Then Saturday Jason and I headed over to Lake Winnipesaukee for a few days of r&r with our good friends PJ and Rebecca. It's so much fun to hang out with them because we never get bored, and they also appreciate having "down-time" too. And all of our activities involved cocktails such as my Mojito below.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5366.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5366.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The greatest thing is that PJ and Jason have been friends forever…literally, since they were wee tots. You don't find that very often! I just think it's so great that whenever they reconnect it's like no time has passed. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5371.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5371.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Sunday we went for a hike. Here's evidence of what it's like to hike with Jason. He's always first…</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5378.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5378.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>Except when I jump ahead for photo opps. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5383.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5383.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Hey, it's a picture of me! I hate photos of myself but if I don't force someone to take shots like this, there will be very little record of my existence after I die…the photographer's dilemma.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5399.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5399.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>PJ points out to Rebecca all of the coves of the lake visible from the top of the fire tower.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5411.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5411.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>I loved this lamp at the house we stayed at. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5416.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5416.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>PJ loves to fish. The night attempt yielded few results.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5434.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5434.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5437.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5437.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>And it was a super meatilicious weekend too, ending with our rotisserie-cooked chicken. It was as good as it looks.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5448.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/IMG_5448.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-29987137403007798612008-07-25T13:30:00.002-05:002008-07-25T13:35:52.638-05:00Brooke & NoahHere's just one of my favorites from a recent shoot with my friend Brooke and the arriving-soon Noah. I can't wait to meet the little guy! Looking at this photo is a little weird for me because Brooke and I are the same age and really at similar points in our lives, but I am sooo not there yet. It's also the first really close friend I've had who's been pregnant so it's been an opportunity to ask all the really weird questions about pregnancy! Anyway, I'm extremely happy for her and Rob (who sadly couldn't make it to the shoot).<br /><br />Also leave some blog-love telling Brooke she's not a dork! I think she's being waay too self-critical and should be thinking of herself as the cutest little pregnant chick around!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/BrookeNoah0006-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/BrookeNoah0006-2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-74733666882098095862008-07-23T16:26:00.002-05:002008-07-23T16:45:34.149-05:00Landon and MaryThis past Saturday I photographed the wedding of Mary-Ellen and Landon here in St. Albans. They and their guests were only interested in having a rockin' day…which they did. I'm sure the fun lasted well into the night, long after I was gone! Below are some of the highlights from their day.<br /><br />You just can't beat a cute flower girl and ring-bearer. These two shared a dance later in the evening. Who knows what this could blossom into!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0069.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0069.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I was so excited when instead of a limo, not one but three vintage cars arrived at the bride's house to carry her entourage to the ceremony. One really sweet Mustang and a couple of Studebakers…<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0084.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0084.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0089.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0089.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0090.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0090.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0120.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0120.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />We stopped in the park in downtown St. Albans to get some fun couple shots…<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0249.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0249.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0256.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0256.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />And I'm going to add this one to my favorites from this season. And it was totally their idea! The funny thing was that right after this photo was taken we all got in our cars to head to the reception, but their car actually did break down and they needed a jumpstart to get it going!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0259.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Hutchins0259.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Congratulations to Mary and Landon!Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-83892537994960745152008-07-21T09:50:00.002-05:002008-07-21T09:55:48.678-05:00I love happy babies<div>Who could resist this face?! I love my job, especially when the babies are happy! Little eight-month-old Ella loved the camera last week during our studio portrait session with her parents Jodi and Brody. Here's a few of my favorites from the shoot. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Gilbert0079.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Gilbert0079.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Gilbert0015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Gilbert0015.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Gilbert0031.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Gilbert0031.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Gilbert0052.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Gilbert0052.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Gilbert0125.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Gilbert0125.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958809499840394932.post-37110064194853304352008-07-21T09:49:00.001-05:002008-07-21T09:49:55.612-05:00Music was in the air…<div>I'm a little overdue in posting some more highlights from Neil and Vickie's wedding from July 5, but better late than never! During their sunny celebration, I realized what a talented group of musicians I was working with. The ceremony featured an opera sung by two of the bridesmaids and the reception featured a local polka band that both the bride and the groom play in! Neil even brought along his trumpet so that he could play along for some of the pieces. Details like that always make a wedding special because it's so personal and uniquely yours…</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0203.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0203.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div>The happy couple outside the church in Burlington…</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0244.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0244.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>Neil's dad is a bit of car fanatic and loaned the couple this sweet ride for their trip to the reception…</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0254.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0254.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>Not many bridal parties will climb a tree for group photos!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0272.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0272.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The sunset ballroom…</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0305.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0305.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>Flawless dancers…</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0321.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0321.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0324.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0324.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0332.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0332.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div><div>Yay! We were blessed with a beautiful sunset in the evening and took full advantage of it.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0439.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/stinaplant/Wacek0439.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to the Waceks!<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><br /></div>Staart Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08204978590629450139noreply@blogger.com1