Trav, Jettie and Hughes drove me to the airport for WPPI, I soaked up every minute till it was time to leave. Asking Hughes and Jettie to take care of Dad and give him extra kisses from me and be good...you know, all the motherly bits of good-byes. Telling them I was going to the desert to meet friends and make new ones, go to classes and parties. Jettie asked her new favorite question...
Why?
well, Mommy loves meeting new people and learning more about photography
Why?
the more you know, the better you become
Why?
because mommy wants to do her very best taking pictures
Why?
mommy doing her very best means giving people pictures of how amazingly beautiful their life is
Why?
it makes mommy happy
Jettie stopped. Satisfied with the 5th why to get the true answer, photography and people make me happy. I'd like to believe she stored a little memory in her head for the future. Most of the time we stop at the first answer when the truth lies in the hard answer which takes a few why's to get to.
Images from this past weekend's wedding with sun and laughter. I'll show you more after I get back from WPPI:)
Till then, Love from Vegas!!
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i love her dress!! and the portraits on the middle of the street: GORGEOUS!!!
(03.02.10 @ 01:29 PM)Clary, your photos never cease to make me smile. :)
(03.02.10 @ 01:34 PM)awesome images Clary!
the second image is just amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!
The ones where they are walking in the middle of the street are my favs!
(03.02.10 @ 01:43 PM)What a fun and beautiful wedding! Love your photos, Clary! =)
(03.02.10 @ 02:46 PM)AMAZING!! Love the clarity of your pics! You inspire :)
(03.02.10 @ 09:44 PM)Love that purple dress! If I could think of anywhere to wear it, I would have to have it, lol.
Great pics and those ones of the bridal party are just wonderful. :)
(03.03.10 @ 03:37 PM)The horizontal shot of them laughing on Washington should big a BIG BIG canvas print. I want one for myself it's so cute! You can totally see their personalities in these photos and feel like you know them through the images you captured! WONDERFULNESS!!
(03.05.10 @ 12:46 PM)what a cute couple- they look very much in love and she was a beautiful bride!!!!!
(03.05.10 @ 06:15 PM)Boudoir sessions. Photographing them is such a great experience. To give clients the proof that they are beautiful and captivating, is there anything better?!
Thanks to awesome lady above for traveling all the way from Kentucky for the last boudoir marathon. You are breathtaking!
The next boudoir marathon with location, hair/makeup, second photographer Darbi and coordination by the lovely Stephanie is July 15th. If you are interested please contact me for more information or questions.
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Wowsas! Beautiful work and subject...I wonder if I would have time for the gym so I could come see you in July.....hmmnnn
(02.26.10 @ 08:38 AM)GORGEOUS! I think my fave is the silhouette shot of her against the wall. I looked at that and though, "This will make some gentleman VERY happy!" :)
(02.26.10 @ 09:25 AM)LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! fave shot is the one with the pink/yellow hues... love the pose. Man, we are going to have sooo much fun in July!!! xoxoxoxo
(02.26.10 @ 09:27 AM)Thanks again Clary! I had so much fun doing this and I really hope Daniel loves it!!!! June 19th is the big day! :)
(02.26.10 @ 12:38 PM)YUM-O. These are just fantastic. Sassy and soulful and gorgeous. Right on, Clary!
(02.26.10 @ 01:30 PM)Well you already know I've been working out so I don't have to miss the next one. :)
(02.26.10 @ 11:34 PM)Incredible, breathtaking photos! I, too, love the one on the pink bed. You have once again done an amazing job! These are exquisite!
(03.01.10 @ 09:22 AM)OoOHhh! you added new ones! love them, of course.
(03.02.10 @ 01:12 PM)Clary, as usual, these are stunning!!! Beautiful woman, wonderful photographer to capture it perfectly! :)
MaryBeth-
You look beautiful!!!! So weird that I came across you on here!!!!
Best wishes!
Beautiful pictures!
Vanessa Olroyd
Omigosh Vanessa, how are you!? Just saw that you posted. Totally random, but so amazing!
(03.04.10 @ 07:19 PM)Not to be outshined in cuteness and names, big brother Rocky and big sister Lucy.
Thanks for being asesome Manno's:)
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Libby Lu is such a cute name! I love how adorable the baby looks wrapped up in the polka dot cloth!
(02.19.10 @ 03:24 PM)pure love! kelly, she (along with you other babies) is just precious! great work, clary.
(02.19.10 @ 04:16 PM)She is precious! What a cute family. Beautiful work, Clary.
(02.19.10 @ 06:00 PM)Love the name, the baby...the photos...AND THE PURPLE COUCH!!?
Way to rock it. ;)
Oh my goodness, get out of here with that second one!! :) So beautiful - pictures and the family!
(02.21.10 @ 06:10 PM)Beautiful family, so much fun to see the Manno's on your blog! Libby Lu is gorgeous, she fits in perfectly with big bro and sis ;)
(02.22.10 @ 02:40 PM)what a cute name, i love it! the last frames are my favorite ;)
(02.24.10 @ 09:22 AM)Fun family!!! All the names are great....and is that a Dr. Evil gesture???!?!?!?! Sorry if it's already been mentioned.
Adorable !!!
Fun family!!! All the names are great....and is that a Dr. Evil gesture???!?!?!?! Sorry if it's already been mentioned.
Adorable !!!
It will surely take much time to process For the Love which is a really great thing. I want the friends, worship, Ginny, Smoky Mountains and peace only my savior can bring, to develop in time. Then stay.Instant souvenirs from this experience are the amazing souls that came to this place with common passions - God and Photography. Jason and Erik, Ginny, Lauren, Andrea, Allison D, Rebekah, Jenny, Allison, Megan, Chelsea, Leslie, Nicki {roomie :) }, Chris, Glendon, Kimberly, Sharon, Alison H, LaRae, Allison B, Kasey, Kelly,Maria and Christina Peters.
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Clary, your images are stunning. You are so beautiful- from your heart for the Lord to the outer beauty he gave you. I'm so blessed to have met you and so many other children of God, and I am honored to call all of you family!
(02.13.10 @ 10:40 AM)What a week...lol, and it amazes me all the more seeing how everyone had a role to fill so perfectly. Congrats on our photo btw!!
(02.13.10 @ 11:39 AM)What a week...lol, and it amazes me all the more seeing how everyone had a role to fill so perfectly. Congrats on your photo btw!!
(02.13.10 @ 11:39 AM)I am forever changed for the better. I completely agree with Glendon that each of us was there for a very specific purpose. Can't wait for the reunion!
(02.13.10 @ 06:20 PM)i agree :) each person was there for a specific reason! God is good!
i'm going to be a definite blog stalker, clary! your images are stunning- can't wait to see more..
(02.14.10 @ 12:32 AM)I just told my husband earlier that everyone was there for someone else...We all needed each other!! The encouragement was soo strong! The bonds we built were only because of the Lord! Such an amazing, life changing week!! I love you guys!
(02.14.10 @ 11:44 PM)What workshop is this? Sounds AWESOME!! I'm a firm believer that God is behind everything I do in my business. It's created a bond with Him I never expected (which has been awesome because I sheepishly admit I haven't been the best practicing Christian since I left my church back home when I moved to Muncie. It's hard finding a church you connect with like the one you first fell for God in, you know? :)
(02.15.10 @ 07:42 AM)Holla FTLer!!:)
Gail-FTL, link above, I think the next one is in November? and I completely agree that running a business, especially a creative one, God is the best business partner. Best wishes on your search for a new church home. It is hard to find one:)
(02.15.10 @ 01:28 PM)Beautiful Clary, I had no idea what kind of photographers I was surrounded by. You do awesome work!
(02.16.10 @ 06:50 AM)Beautiful Clary, I had no idea what kind of photographers I was surrounded by. You do awesome work!
(02.16.10 @ 06:50 AM)Epic shot of Jason's camera + bag! Definitely my favorite! I had a great time with everyone! Let's do a reunion soon! =)
(02.16.10 @ 06:31 PM)Hi Clary! What beautiful images!!!!! I can tell that you are an amazing person. I'm a mom who is looking to buy a nice camera to capture my family moments. Any recommendation? : )
(02.19.10 @ 10:51 AM)Life really is what you make of it. I'm learning this bit by bit, mostly through Hughes and Jet, they have no boundaries of what is exciting and how to make anything an adventure.
So in these cold winter months, have an adventure. Take a walk outside until your lungs hurt, build a fire, make soup, go ice fishing, kiss someone with a cold nose:)
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Great images Clary! Even in these blah days there is fun out there for us. I went sledding over the weekend with my kids and even though I nearly fell in a ditch and met my death we had a blast.
(02.02.10 @ 11:48 AM)Aww Clary your kiddos are always so cute and stylish!!! I can only hope one that we have such an adorable little family like yours. These photos are precious.
(02.02.10 @ 11:58 AM)I dunno why your last line made me tear up, with a smile. Or maybe I do know. Maybe it's cuz I'm jealous that you seem to have such a refreshing perspective on life. I'm thankful to have you as a friend, Clareball. xoxo Luv ya!
(02.02.10 @ 02:06 PM)Clary, I saw you Tweet this earlier today and my heart just melted. If you haven't see "Where the Wild Things Are" yet, something tells me that, when you do, you'll think of your little man. You've got your own version of Max! LET THE WILD RUMPUS BEGIN!!!!
(02.02.10 @ 02:10 PM)those photos are why i love photography! snapping away with the one you love- what a perfect day.
(02.02.10 @ 02:17 PM)I'm in love with these images!
Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!
:)
Clary that made my Wednesday!!! Adventure is out there is going to be my motto today especially when I'm feeling overwhelmed. Please give Hughes a hug for me!! Too cute!!!
(02.03.10 @ 05:00 AM)Hughes and Jettie are lucky kiddos! What a fun life you have. PS-Good seeing you yesterday :)
(02.03.10 @ 10:16 AM)oh my... best blog entry in the history of blog entries. I LOOOOOVE YOUR FAMILY!!!!!! And that photo of Hughes on the sled with Jettie holding on... AHHHHH MELT MY HEART!!!!!!! Love and miss you guys...
(02.03.10 @ 04:15 PM)I kinda feel warm and fuzzy inside after this one.
(02.03.10 @ 07:38 PM)What a great day; captured as always by your awesomeness. love.
(02.03.10 @ 10:46 PM)Life is what you make it... oh so true! Thanks for the reminder today and for the beautiful photos of what family looks like to you! Oh so precious!
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01.02.2010 is a palindrome. It reads the same forwards as backwards which is very rare and only happens 9 more times this century. It also happens to be the wedding date of a very special couple. Their wedding was simply delightful, from beginning to end and backwards again. Why?Winter weddings are awesome!!
Courtney's beautiful dress.
The flowers!
Courtney and Patrick married in their home, which was a church. Also, they had their engagement session in a church:)
Candles.
The couple went outside to get a few of just them even though it was a freezing 7 degrees.
Even the few formal pictures where awesome, they wore traditional wedding attire from where Courtney's sister, Whitney, is working in the Peace Corps.
Reception was at a venue I've been wanting to shoot at for a really long time, Lumen.
Courtney's other sister and past bride sang the song for the first dance.
You two are awesome! Thank you so much for haveing me photograph your wedding day!!
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Beautiful, simply beautiful. I want to get married again and have you do my pictures. Maybe for our 10 year anniversary :).
(01.28.10 @ 08:47 AM)this wedding is very 'winter' !!!
I love it!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Wow! Each woman in this family has had such an incredible wedding. Lumen is beautiful, I can't wait to shoot there this spring!
(01.28.10 @ 09:43 AM)Oh Clary, soooo dreamy and beautiful. My favorite was of Courtney looking up at you and Patrick's forehead pressed against her. She just has this look of...utter contentment and pleasure. I love the way you captured everything! Beautiful, beautiful. Congrats to Courtney & Patrick!
(01.28.10 @ 11:20 AM)gorgeous! i love the bride's red lipstick- trés chic!
(01.28.10 @ 04:24 PM)Absolutely stunning! The wedding, and your photos.
(01.29.10 @ 06:07 PM)Clary, this is hand's down my favorite wedding of yours EVER! Great job :)
(02.01.10 @ 12:09 AM)These are beautiful photos reflecting an incredible wedding and celebration. Thank you for capturing the ZEN of it all!
(02.01.10 @ 09:17 PM)Clary- Once again your talent shines through, but look at the material you had to work with. The night was perfect and it will be a great memory for everyone who shared it with them.
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How beautiful, Clary! I would never have the guts to do this, but I admire you for it.
(01.21.10 @ 09:51 AM)GORGEOUS!!! what an incredible shoot.
(01.21.10 @ 11:08 AM)WOW, these are absolutely FABULOUS!!
(01.21.10 @ 01:42 PM)not enough words to describe how i'm in LOVE with all of these images!!!!!!!!!!
awesome work Clary!
you just inspired me to shoot more with film! :)
thank you so much for the inspiration!
My absolute favorite is the b/w of them sitting on the ice with you looking down at them. Gorgeous!
(01.22.10 @ 11:04 AM)simply beautiful
(01.23.10 @ 03:19 AM)Awesome Clary. ! Digital just doesn't do justice like film.
(01.23.10 @ 08:16 AM)I love it and was so excited when I saw that your pictures were featured on Elizabeth Anne Designs...
http://tinyurl.com/yd86bh9
Looking forward to working with you again very soon!
(01.25.10 @ 06:29 PM)To start this off right...favorite!!
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How PRECIOUS is this family?! I love that little girl. So much personality — and what FUN hair! That's such a great age to be a girl :)
(01.13.10 @ 08:11 AM)LOVE LOVE LOVE that second picture, adorable....great session :)
(01.13.10 @ 09:02 AM)Such an adorable family! #5 is my favorite. I can't wait for our family session with you in June.... ;)
Oh and Happy New Year!
I sure do recognize them!!! DARLINGS! all of them. ;) and I love that wall. No clue why. ;)
(01.13.10 @ 11:51 AM)I have been MIA for awhile and I am back to your blog!!! Lovely happy family & great pics as usual. Where is that awesome teal wall?!?!?
(01.13.10 @ 12:07 PM)I knew I have seen them before!
I LOVE your family sessions, they are so much fun!
Great pics Clary...those kids are too cute! I knew that was in Alton from the first pic! That building with the little square windows is down by Hayner Library :-)
(01.15.10 @ 10:48 PM)Love the perspective of the 2nd pic and what a beautiful family.
(01.18.10 @ 09:28 PM)Love the perspective of the 2nd pic and what a beautiful family.
(01.18.10 @ 09:29 PM)Love these! The ones of them in front of the blue wall are priceless. I would treasure those photos forever if they were of my brother and I :)
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I LOVE the bride's wedding dress!! Great photos, Clary! How is it that all of the couples you photograph are gorgeous?!
(01.10.10 @ 09:32 PM)I can vouch for beautiful pictures on rainy day weddings! It rained non-stop on our wedding day and you took some gorgeous pictures! You've done it again!
(01.10.10 @ 10:29 PM)wow... stunning. Kara is absolutely beyond gorgeous! As are these breathtaking photographs. I'm just blown away! What a way to start off 2010!!
(01.10.10 @ 11:19 PM)U R amazing....thank you sooooo much...i can't wait to see more!!!
(01.11.10 @ 09:54 PM)Love these shots! And, they so made it look warm - gorgeous!
(01.12.10 @ 11:20 AM)Love the lighting!
you are right, all of your couples are gorgeous!
:)
Have fun and enjoy the sites. My fav is the fountains and glass ceilings at the bellagio.
(03.09.10 @ 05:02 PM)Oh my gosh girl, I love this post so much that a comment cannot contain it. Expect an e-mail tonight or tomorrow. :)
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