Rachel and Brandon’s Engagement Session <3

Can’t wait for Rachel and Brandon’s wedding next June!! <3 <3 It is going to be sooo much fun! Everyone knows how much I love a barn dance and that's exactly what they are having! So excited!

How sweet are these two lovebirds! We were able to shoot these awesome engagement photos at Rachel's aunt's fabulous farm. Loved it! And props to the future gorgeous bride for picking out the BEST outfits ever (and Brandon, too, because I think he picked out at most of his outfits). Love love love love love.

Thanks soooo much Rachel and Brandon! Cannot wait for the big day! xoxo!

Ann

Scottie and Christine’s Wedding <3

Kurt and I were so very blessed to photograph the GORGGGGEOUSSSSS fall wedding of Scottie and Christine. Everything from the dress to the shoes to the rings to the flowers to the cake to THEM to the speeches to the reception was truly LOVELY.

Scottie grew up in the area and moved to Florida a few years ago, where he met Christine. Christine has lived in both New Jersey AND in Florida. I know what you’re thinking… but don’t worry, Kurt strictly forbid me from asking Christine about the Jersey Shore. It wasn’t easy, I assure you. ;)

Behold the absolute loveliness of their day. Flowers by Clazzy Designs, Davenport. Getting ready location was Blackhawk Hotel, Davenport.

Their pug, Meatball, made the trip from Florida, too! And, in true wedding-day spirit, also donned a tux…omg, I want to adopt him!

And if I know anything at all about being married, it’s if all husbands looked at their wives the way Scottie looks at Christine, this world, truly, would be a happier place…

Both boys approved of the dress…

She is such a classic beauty. And just as sweet, too!

What an adorable couple…love all of these…

They were married at St. Anne’s in Long Grove, the church Scottie grew up attending. Note the sand ceremony was half corn for the Iowa farmboy and half sand for the Florida beach girl. I love it.

The reception followed at the always fabulous, River Center in downtown Davenport. LOVE the canopy and everything about the place!

Love their first dance photos…

And we all know my feelings for the Anniversary Dance! =Yay!

Joe from SAS Entertainment did a fantastic job keeping the dance floor hopping all night. Amazing up-lighting around the reception room, also provided by SAS. Check it out in the background of some of the photos. Love!

Here’s some of my fave dance shots of the night:

To Christine and Scottie ~ THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for allowing us to be part of your amazing wedding day. Everything was perfect and was a day we’ll never forget! We wish you the best of luck!

Much love,
Ann & Kurt

Baby MJ Maternity Pics <3

Happy Thursday! Hope everyone is having a fabulous day!

I’ll be posting two maternity sessions to the blog. So adorable. First up is LaShonda and Marc and little baby MJ. Absolutely love this couple and can’t wait to meet their lil’ bambino!

I’m going to kick this off with one of my favorite maternity photos I’ve ever taken. = LOVE.

And look at all of these…lovvve.

Love their height difference! Daddy is a basketball coach! : )

Hot Mama…

Grandpa works for the railroad, so how cute is this…

Thanks so much for coming to see me for baby bump pics! Good luck welcoming little MJ into the world!

Much love,
Ann

Colin & McKenna <3

HOLA!

Some of you may remember these two little sweethearts from Fall 2010. One of my most asked-about/commented-on photos from 2010 was “that little guy standing next to the tractor.” I still get asked about that photo, so I’ve decided that Colin is definitely the next Stetson model. Love his so-serious looks! Here it is:

This year, both Colin and McKenna brought their A-game to their fall photos! Serrrrriousssslllllyyyy….LOVE. love love love love love love love. They are both so adorable!

Thank you so very much for coming to see me again this year! Hope you guys have a wonderful holiday season!! xoxo!

Mucho love,
Ann <3

Mandy and Tim’s Little Chicas

Mandy has been one of my very bestest friends (more like a sister) since I was TEN, which is kind of crazy because Belle is TEN! I so, so, SO hope Belle has as great of BFF’s as I do. <3

Love this family soooo dearly. How adorable are these little darlings…Maya, Macy and Lily.

Mucho love to Mandy, Tim and the girls!! xoxoxo! ~Ann

Ashlyn is ONE! <3

I cannot believe this little princess is ONE! I am so sad! She is growing up so fast but is turning into the sweetest little fashionista, just like her mama! <3 Lovvvvve her so much!

Hope everyone has an amazing weekend! xoxo!

Much love,
Ann