The hottest wedding of my summer!

The hottest wedding of my Summer..... And as cute as the couple was I am not talking about their looks.....

 
 I headed down to Ocean city at around 8:30 am on Saturday .  I knew I would hit some traffic due to the Dew Tour ( I think its like a bmx thing)  I am glad I left so early . I got their just on time after having to trudge through the HOT sand quite a ways ( since i had to park 2 streets down because all the full parking lots.
Now at 10 in the morning it was already very high 90's and so humid.  We took pictures as quick as possible since their little son Jaxson and everyone was melting fast.  It was prob the hottest wedding I ever took pictures at.

Although....

Last season , me and my friend Kristyn went to do a wedding up at the beach last year and we drove around a bit trying to find the street  ... it wasn't in OC , it was Dewey beach or something like that.

Finally we see the Wedding Company Van at the end of street so we zoom down to arrive on time , but as we talk to the Wedding Co. people they hadn't seen any of the wedding party yet.  So after a few phone calls we realize we are all at the wrong location.  SOOOOO  We had to un-set up the tikki torches and seats and sound system. We had to run up and down the beach trying to pack everything back up.  MY feet were so blistered from the burning sand.  Kristyn actually must have been a fire coal walker in a past life cause she kept running out getting more loads.  

Needless to say we made it to the other location, set up and had some fun pictures ( of the most relaxed bride and groom ever- they were so fun!   )  

So although this past Saturday was the hottest  air temperature I have done a wedding in,  I still think I lost a few layers of  foot skin from the one last year.

But every wedding I learn something

Lesson learned:  Photography on the beach in the middle of the day in the hottest part of the summer.... wear sneakers!

Some things we tend to put off...

Some things we tend to put off.... like mowing.  Dan has been working a million hours so my grass ( if you call it that)  has been on the loose.   So today I decided to go mow since it was only 80 degrees this morning instead of 112.  I finished all but a little patch in the back . Which I plan to do later today when the sun goes down a little.  I LOVE to keep looking out my window and seeing all the weeds, plants and growth trimmed down.  Makes me wonder why I put it off so long.

Kinda like pictures,  you know you want them, you know you will be so happy when you have them hanging on your wall.  So come on , lets do it .... give me a call , you will be glad you did. ( and I promise it will be more fun than mowing the yard! )


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See I told you...

I told you I am really bad at keeping up with journaling/ blogging.  I have a hard time knowing what to write.  So if you have anything you want to know just ask... and I will write about it :)

I went up to NH a couple weeks ago to bring my kids to Cousin Camp. Cousin Camp is where my mom takes all the cousins for the week.  They went up to my grandmas farm and had a blast.  Then as we were saying goodbyes and getting ready to head back to MD ... a change in plans happened, I ended up leaving all my kids at my sisters house ( after alot of begging and pleading )  and started my long but very quiet trip home.

Backing up a little , I was able to see a bunch of friend while I was up in NH and enjoyed hanging out with my family.   I also was able to do a photoshoot for an old friend from my old church up there, her name is Shakira.  Since I saw her last she has gotten married and has had a daughter. She and her husband and BEAUTIFUL daughter  met me at the Castle in Windham and we got started .

 It took Sophia a little while to warm up to me. She stared very solemnly as I made a fool of myself trying to get her to smile.  

But soon she was holding my hand and smiling away. 

    

Have I told you I love what I do?  Capturing moments in time and helping make memories that will last forever, because time goes by too fast for our brains to remember the details.

My studio is done , and in early September I am going to have an open house where I give away door prizes etc so be watching for upcoming announcements.....

Thanks for reading,

                CAPTURE A GLIMPSE STUDIOS

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Oh to have the energy of Dakota!

 This past week I had the chance to run around and play,   and snap a few pictures of Dakota.  

She is an almost 2 year old with a very spunky personality.  

We met at Pamberton Park in the summer heat and the shooting began. She wasn't too sure of me at first but soon was holding my hand traipsing through the woods :)  

She moved quick but I have my new Canon 7d which has super speed !  Dakota has been entered recently in pageants and has been doing very well. I feel honored to be able to be one of her photographers.  

The bluest eyes and many little tricks , I can see why she captures the judges hearts. But whether she stays in pageants for years or just months , I know her mom, dad and mom-mom are going to be so thankful they have captured these adorable years with pictures.

Set up an appointment today for your family. Time really does fly and one day your babies will be getting married and you need all those great pictures to put in a slideshow to oooohh and ahhhh  and reminisce over :)

Have a great summer!

         Heather

     

 

Sparklers

I sat on my deck this evening watching my kids use sparklers. It was a great end to a 4th of July.  We spent the morning finishing putting in the studio floor, followed by a random Wilson Dance Party... Then our friends the Careys came over for a cookout, swimming, more dancing,  cup cakes and sparklers.

We tried the sparklers at 4 in the afternoon. It was still light out and the sparklers didn't seem as bright or cool as I remembered as a kid.  We decided to save some until later when it got dark.  BOY DID THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

In the dark the kids thought the flames were HUGE  and as they waved them around they made magical trails following behind. It was awesome.

I have been going through some dark times in life right now. Trying to pick up pieces and make sense of it all, for me and my family.  When I looked at the sparkler it dawned on me....alot of times we think of how great God is when everything is bright and going well  , but I think,  just like the sparkler if  we actually keep our eyes open during the dark times we will notice the details of things that we take for granted when all is going well. God is brighter and bigger than any of our problems. God doesn't disappear when our problems overshadow us ... He actually becomes brighter in his GLORY and his LOVE for us. Its us that chose to close our eyes.

  Now it is not easy. But it is a CHOICE that I am going to have to make.  Will I close my eyes and throw myself a pity party, or will I open my eyes wide and pay attention to the AWESOMENESS of God no matter what is going on ....  I know the right answer, now to just to do it.

Why don't you take a minute and CAPTURE A GLIMPSE of the GLORY of GOD in your life right now.  There is always something to be thankful for.....

Thanks for reading!
Keep looking for announcements on my STUDIO OPENING SPECIALS

Heather

Lets be friends

The lazy days of summer.  I love that I had to call my kids in tonight from playing outside. It was 8:00 and getting dark and my kids were out playing with other kids in the neighborhood. I LOVE that!   It reminds me of growing up.  We would play outside  all day long, riding bikes,  building forts, catching tadpoles in the small pond, walking to the potato chip factory.

Now I am a technology person, I love the internet, facebook, online banking , cool software .... but nothing is better than memories. A lot of kids are going to grow up having memories of tv shows and computer games. I want my kids to have memories of experiences.  Catching lightning bugs and going to the beach.  

I took pictures at the beach the other day for a friend of mine, Mandi.  Mandi was one of my very first clients.  I took pictures of her pregnant with her 2nd child,

Then pictures of her newborn

 and then every year we do family pictures for her .  Every year we capture some memories for her. She is able to look back and remember what was going on in her life during that time, just by looking at the pictures.

This year  I had to call her the morning of pictures and ask if she minded if I brought 2 of my children then after I took her pictures  we could stay at the beach for awhile and let the kids play.  She said
  "Of course I don't mind that will be fun!  besides I don't think of you as the  professional  photographer you've become , your just my friend who takes awesome pictures"

I thought that was so cool. Thats what I want with all my clients.  I do not want them to introduce me as their "photographer"  I want to be introduced as their friend- thats what is my goal!

Lets capture some memories for your family this summer-
 Lets be friends :)

Heather

A Wells Wedding.

This past weekend I had the pleasure of taking pictures of Kelly Savage and David Wells.  I met Kelly when I started working at Cactus Taverna.  She is a school teacher and he is a chef at a local restaurant called Market Street inn.

The day started early as it takes some time to do the hair and make up of 7 brides maids, 2 flower girls and a bride.

Now Kelly and Dave picked a wedding package that included a Wedding day whisper. So the way I see it playing out is that they get their private videos and watch them before all the hubbub of the big day starts.

WELL...... when I arrived Kelly was hunting down a dvd player to watch her whisper video from Dave.  All the bridesmaids gathered round as Dave sweetly shared his love for Kelly and what he wanted for the future, what attracted him to her , excitement for the big day ahead of them .,,,

and then 

the best answer EVER on a Wedding day whisper , the question..... What animal does Kelly remind you of.  
Now NOTE TO SELF:  probably not a great question for future WDW (Wedding day Whispers) or at least let the couple see the questions before the actual taping so they can think about it.  :)

So during the taping Dave thought and thought, and thought some more .  A hard question when put on the spot.  Now  I would never be telling any of you this except that Kelly was very willing to share and it will always be a cherished answer as Dave says ....

"Um,  I guess Kelly reminds me of an  OX , because she is so strong" 

Kelly laughed  and said to make sure I got a picture of him when she got to the end of the aisle and whispered to him.... "so do I look like an OX today?"  With her beautiful dress and hair and makeup all done up .... I knew the answer,  not even a resemblance.

The Wedding was beautiful, the reception was great . Especially with a group of groomsmen that all were not shy about "shakin their groove thang"



They had the greatest wedding favors. Little whisks with a heart in the middle , a perfect gift from a Chef and his new wife.

I always feel so honored to be allowed to take part in one of the most special days of peoples lives. To Capture the looks, the touches, the laughter and the memories that they will cherish for years to come.

Congratulations David and Kelly! 

You guys are great! 

........and Kelly , I loved your shoes!!! 

Heather Wilson

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