I'm not particularly great at multitasking. Sure, I always include it as a strength on resumes and job applications because there was that one year I worked at a bank and got really skilled at talking on the phone, handling multiple customer transactions, and counting money at the same time. But in real life, I'm not going to sugar coat it. I have a hard time cooking and having conversation. I can't edit photos and talk on the phone. When my desktop has too many windows open, I freeze up and have to de-clutter. And when I travel I don't find it easy to stay connected to the media and enjoy the trip at the same time. So forgive me, you sweet Sunday faithfuls, for my absence the last two weeks. I had a dear, dear (best) friend visit that I hadn't seen in two years. I shot two weddings. Flew to Knoxville. And I loved stepping away from the computer and having real conversations (instead of email or facebook.) It refueled me. 

*I just checked out of curiosity and I shot over 3500 images in the last two weeks. We have a lot of catching up to do!

Shannon + James teaser // Siesta Key, FL.

The entire day was gray and cloudless. Even the backdrop during the perfectly timed sunset ceremony had no color. I'm sure Shannon and James didn't mind or even notice. Between the tears and heartfelt vows there was no time to even pay attention to the dull sky behind them. So it came as a surprise later when everyone was leaving the beach and BAM! Literally out of no where the clouds started glowing like hot, psychedelic lava. I kept second guessing my camera settings because the images on the LCD screen looked surreal. They looked fake. And of course, it only lasted five minutes. But they were the best five minutes of the whole day.

p.s. No color enhancements have been made to this photo. Mother Nature is just that kind.  :)

Chels + Jeff // Oklahoma City

I learned a lot of things this day.

1. family members are more difficult to photograph than strangers.

2. never schedule photos on the same day a tattoo is to be finished.

3. whiskey helps.

4. a second whiskey is even better.

5. these two are brilliantly intelligent and attractive, but I like them best when they're laughing themselves silly.

I love you both and wish you insane happiness on your new adventure in NYC. Oklahoma will miss you.