HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!!

Valentines 2011

Valentines 2012

– sweet
– snuggey buggey
– kissable
– squishy (although not so much anymore)
– social butterfly
– terd nugget (per J)
– sweat pea
– pickle
– happy crappy
– My BABY…oh wait…toddler.

She is so much fun at his age. Always happy as she has been since birth. I just love her BIG personality and how sociable she is. She will wave exuberantly at anyone and won’t stop until they wave back. LOVE IT! She loves to give hugs and kisses and is very loving. It’s true. I. LOVE. THIS. KID.

Anyway, here is a trip down memory lane.

2 Days

5 Days

16 Days

24 Days

2 Months

3 Months

4 Months

5 Months

6 Months

7 Months

8 Months

9 Months

10 Months

11 Months

1 Year

Now, she is technically 19 months old, but I take her pictures every 3 months now. So, here she is at 18 months.

18 months

Belly!!!!

Cute butt

Baby shark!

I get these lashes from my daddy...envious? Mommy is.

Mommy love you sweat pea! Smooch!

Shannon really wanted pictures with one of the bridges.

Notice the moon?

It was still quite windy.

haha…stand on your tippy toes, chet! so funny

sometimes it pays to turn around.

The handsome groom.

My hilarious jokes….er, wait…I think it might have been Chet’s joke?

Haha, Chet! you are holding Shannon’s flowers and didn’t even put up a fight! rock on! you are whipped.

My personal favorite.

The moon is high. The sea is deep.

They are great snugglers.

Um, Shannon? Are you under there? Just a word of advice to all future brides. Your made/matron of honor or mother or whomever MUST go with you to your final fitting and have the seamstress teach her how to bustle your gown. Otherwise, this happens. Or I do it for you and you don’t get awesome pictures like this.

V giving Chet some luvin’.

Remember V just learned to walk 3 days before this picture. AND she was already dancing!

Wait for it. Wait for it…

Bet you weren’t expecting this!

Full moon…perfect ending to the perfect day.

Anyway, I was more than elated when Shannon asked that I accompany them to Great Guana Cay to photograph their wedding. In June, we all went on a company retreat to Great Guana, and we were super excited to be heading back to share in this joyous occasion.

We arrived a few days early and spent some time hanging out.

Vivian learned how to walk while we there. In fact, it only took 24 hours! She had some encouragement from her idol, Parker.

hanging with Daddy…sharing goldfish.

Here starts the morning of the wedding….

I had no idea what “143″ meant until Shannon told me. Do you know what it means and where it comes from?

Yep, that’s me the hairstylist, make-up artist and don’t forget photographer! J took this photo for me. Thanks hunny!

Her hand form a heart…thought that was cool.

Chet’s mom, Bonnie, is one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met.

Headed to the ceremony on the islands only form of transportation and waving to Vivian.

Did I mention that V was a flower girl??? thank goodness she learned to walk 3 days before!!!

chet loves V like an uncle. so sweet.

Short story about the ceremony location. It was originally on the beach. However, and that is a big HOWEVER, the tropical storm off the coast destroyed the beach and pavilion just two days before. I mean literally destroyed. The weather was quite ominous while we were there really. We saw too many rainbows to count. It rained more than it had in 20 years.  But it all worked out and the ceremony was held on the seaside protected by a building with no wind. And the sunset was amazing.

In the Bahamas, they have you sign the marriage contract in front of everyone during the ceremony.

Love this <3. chet’s parents.

Clearly, V thought it was all very exciting.

I thought it was odd that the minister stood in the middle with back to us the whole time. Made pictures, well interesting.

I thought for sure he would move for the “kiss” but no such luck. Move Mr.!

Stay tuned for part II

And if you haven’t noticed or if you are new to blog, I have changed my branding to more my style. I still love my old logo but this “love bird” logo is more me. It represents what I truly love to photograph and that is people in love. Although, I do enjoy maternity, newborn, family, and boudoir sessions, weddings are where my heart is at the moment.

I want to make a quick shout out to my clients. I L.O.V.E you! Seriously, from the bottom of my heart I thank you. Without you, I would not be here. Much love!

And what’s a post without a picture!? Here are two recent photos from my family session with Lori Swadley.

Anyway, Autumn requested some pictures of her and her hubby, Josh, for Christmas. So we me up on a cold morning to capture their love.

Hello, beautiful.

Which way did they go?! (said like yogi bear of course)

We decided to meet at the Moose Apple Christmas Tree Farm near Berryville, VA. Turns out this farm is a great location for pictures. In fact, the farm encourages it. Love it!

 Naomi seems to have her daddy’s sense of humor. lol

Jasmine took this picture of Naomi and me.

Cannot wait to see you all again! Hugs and kisses! mwah!

much love,

robin

Without further ado…

Meet Tinker Bell also know ans “tink”.

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Um…those eyes!