Just Because: Myrna - Trash the Dress

About a month ago I posted an "On a Whim Session" with Myrna.

That session actually took place on our way to the beach to do Myrna's trash the dress session.

And I must say these did NOT disappoint!!! No further explanation needed ....just enjoy.

Yep...gorgeous!!

Hit by another wave

Love the moon in this one

On A Whim Session: Myrna

I’m sure you all know Myrna. You know the girl who had the photos taken on the truck?

Yep ...that’s the girl. Almost all clients I speak with mention that photo shoot and how much they loved the images.

Myrna is one of my best friends and probably my BEST client.

She believes in what I do, she loves my work, and supports the philosophies as to why I do what I do. She’s one of my loudest cheer leaders.

But what I need all of you to know is that I’m really one of Myrna’s biggest fans.

Why you ask? Because she’s fabulous. Just as she is, right now.

She’s a wonderful Mom to two beautiful daughters, a loving wife to her husband, a business owner, an active volunteer in the community and her church, has creative talent that oozes from her to the point that I’m almost envious (not quite thought because that would be a sin...lol) and on top of all that, she’s a beautiful woman, inside and out.

Another reason I deeply admire Myrna is her ability to seize the moment. I’m a planner, I like lists, calendars and schedules. Myrna is a procrastinator, works better under pressure and prefers last minute decisions. It drives me nuts but is also a good balance to our ying-yang relationship. It’s also a characteristic that forces her to live life now, as is.

This lead to her decision to do her trash the dress session while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. Cause really who knew when she’d be there again and she loved that setting as the backdrop for her photos. But what you need to know is Myrna just had a baby 8 months ago, she looks great but still feels she needs to lose weight, tone up and the list goes on but I say she’s full of it because her curves ARE something worth envying.

And yet, that still didn’t stop her.....in fact this is what she said “I may have rolls and stretch marks and crazy hair, but it's me right now, and I actually kinda like it :) I know maybe I shouldn't wear a 2-piece bathing suit either but this is what I have right now and in 20 years I'll probably be wishing for it..."  ~Myrna

 Seriously how can you NOT admire someone who has such an awesome attitude and outlook on life. 

So on the way to the beach to do her Trash the Dress session, I was commenting on how much I loved the black wrap she chose to wore "en route" then we found some awesome rocks and decided to do a "on the whim" mini boudoir session.OH yes....fabulous indeed!!!

 

I'm very definitely a woman and I enjoy it.
Marilyn Monroe

Just Because: Kayla & Chris

There's an old rundown gas station just on the outskirts of town.

I drive by it almost daily.

I love it!

It has so much character.

My cousin Kayla was coming to visit a few weeks ago. She & her boyfriend were coming for a weekend en route to Varadero, Cuba. You might remember Kayla from THIS Just Because session.

When she asked if a Just Because session for her & Chris would be possible I immediately told her yes, we could definitely work something out with the short amount of time we would have together.

We got to talking about her vision for the shoot and I couldn't have been more excited, I explained to her how I had the PERFECT location and it would suit not only the look she was going for but it would also be an opportunity for me to add this awesome location as a choice for future clients.

Because really, who wouldn't want their photographs done here after seeing how awesome Kayla's & Chris's images turned out.

Kayla WORKED it!!! Love me these gas pumps

Chris managed to rock it out as well.

You might remember this one from the sneak peek

And this one...

I know you may think a lot of these images are "serious" looking. But it was the feel we were going for.

But I promise, we really did have lots of fun :)

Then we headed across the street to this fabulous spot.

I would highly suggest this one as a wall print :)

And to finish off the session, this one.

Yes that's right ladies, hands off, he's taken...he, he.

Happy Sunday friends. 

I hope you are all spending the day celebrating the true reason of Easter with those closest to you.

Sneak Peek: Kayla & Chris

So this is only a very quick sneak peek since I'm off to Punta Cana tomorrow and still a million things to check off my to do list.

To hold you over....here is some awesome-ness that is Kayla & Chris
Yes, yes....by FAR my most fave Just Because session EVER!!!!

Cambridge Engagement: Blaine & Amy

They met online. Started sharing emails and then decided it was time to move on to Skype.

After getting to know each other via the good 'ol internet it was time to meet in person. Valentines of 2010 Blaine & Amy met for the first time....face to face, in Nashville.

Since then they've carried on a long distance relationship between two countries.

Amy the American.

Blaine the Canadian.

But it seems that's all that separates them.

Otherwise they go together like peanut butter & jelly.

This past Christmas, Blaine proposed and this coming October they will be united as one and become husband & wife.

It was my pleasure to do their engagement photos this past weekend in Cambridge.

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Amy was only spending the weekend in Canada and had a full schedule so despite freezing temperatures, we went ahead with an early sunrise session.

It was so cold there were times I couldn't even feel my fingers push the shutter button on my camera :(

But it was worth it, just look at how beautiful a morning it was.

And c'mon you can't argue how nice this is

You may have seen one very similar to this on Facebook or on the previous blog post.

I was LOVING this sunlight. I really wish I could do more of these early shoots.

After these few images we decided to head back to Blaine's house (thankfully only minutes from this location) to warm up and to do an outfit change.

Then back to the bridge for these awesome shots!

 

By this time the light was getting pretty harsh so we finished up with a simple prop

Blaine & Amy congrats on your engagement.

I love you both and can't wait for your big day :)

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to photograph you in spite of the late spring weather not being in favour.

With Much Appreciation, Christa

Creative: Vicki - Part IV

And last but not least part 4 of Vicki's creative session.

I left these for last because I adored Vicki's prop for this series....a snowboard!

Love Pink!

Vicki thanks so much for being my muse and being up to anything :)

I'm sure next year I'll have another idea that I'll need you again. Thank you.

 

The End :)

Creative: Vicki - Part III

So this creative session with Vicki has helped me realize what I already suspected.

I LOVE winter sessions.

They just bring a whole other vibe that your typical summer sessions don't.

I love summer sessions, but I really appreciated the new challenges, the fabulous winter light and the awesome images I was able to capture of Vicki.

Love me some Uggs

Okay I just have to say how BRAVE Vicki is to just lie in the snow and make angels in the FREEZING weather that we were having that day.

She was such a sport and the resulting shots were awesome.

See? Such a good sport :)

I've also discovered a preset that leaves a purple finish on the images rather than black and white or sepia and I'm LOVING it :)

And last but not least my absolute favourite image from this series.

Ummm...yeah...gorgeous!!!