openField photography.

it's a lovely day for a birthday.

...happy birthday to handmade lovelies!  i can't believe it's been a year since i started crafting and creating these little gems : )  what started as a tiny, little fun "winter season project" to keep me busy has grown into something that i'm so very proud of!  and the best part, shipping them off all over the country (and canada!) and knowing that hopefully that little lovely is going to make someone smile : )

make sure you check out the store for the very lastest additions...from headbands to fascinators, from shoe lovelies to fun little pins and barrettes...i'll be adding NEW pieces SOON!  also, i've got some awesome new birdcage veils that i've been working on, you guys won't want to miss out on these!  and again, i'll be taking on a selected number of custom pieces as the wedding season begins, so if you're a bride (hi all you oFp. brides!) or know a bride that wants a super fun, super unique, one-of-a-kind handmade lovely *send them on over!*

i'll also be looking for a few fun girls to model the newest lovelies too (and i've got some GOOD ones!)  SO, send on over a little message, don't forget to include a few images of yourself! all the sessions will be done in the indianapolis area and for your time i'll be giving out a disc with 20 or so images from the session.  have questions? send me a email!

here are a few of my favorite images/lovelies from last year...can't wait to see what 2010 holds and happy lovely birthday to handmade lovelies!  (i think in honor of today, we all need to eat a cupcake!)

thanks so much for all of your support, the store wouldn't have been a success without all of you, you guys ROCK.

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mallory.

through the wonderful world of Facebook, I've been able to reconnect with an old friend from high school. over the holidays i had a chance to catch up with mallory and work on some personal projects involving motion and strong lighting. mallory is an unassuming, dance phenom who now performs and instructs a myriad of styles in new york city. after spending an hour with her, it is apparent that she's not only developed into and amazingly talented dancer but also stayed grounded as the same person i knew long ago.

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a whole lotta cute.

oh, get ready...a whole bunch of cute is going to hit you right in the face.  : )

meet andrew, josh and claire...these are the babes of our great friends steve & stephanie.

we love this family with our whole hearts.

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l. & r.

mr. josh is up first.

and ms. claire.

and meet andrew...their big brother.

spit bubbles...they rock.

bath time.  is there anything cuter?

steve and stephanie are a.m.a.z.i.n.g. parents. 

 

audrey.

we're pleased to introduce AUDREY to the oFp. blog...audrey is the sister of one of our FAVORITE brides (who has also become a great friend) ashley.  i know i've said this before about this family, but i'll say it again, they are such genuine GREAT people, it's hard not to instantly fall in love with them!  the same is true about audrey.  she has such a HAPPY presence about her and her laugh is contagious!!  plus she's super cute and loves her uggs!!  we had a great time walking around and exploring awesome little spots to get some really fun images to capture who she really is!!  a big thank you to laurie (audreys awesome mom!) and to ashely (big sis) you guys ROCK and we love you! and a BIG giant thank you to audrey, thanks for allowing us to do what we do, document your awesomeness and have a great time doing so!! we wish you nothing but the very best!!

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l. & r.

most likely laughing at my jokes OR robbie's dancing (probably the dancing)

i *love* this image...it's SO audrey, happy and smiling, being silly. : )

these next few images just make me smile (a bit sad too, makes me miss my momma! hi mom, see you soon!)  these three girls have such an incredible bond.  lots of laughing was happening, which really, is there anything better?!

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

amy & brandon...and baby "b".

we were really excited to meet up with amy & brandon on a lovely late summer morning.  there was a little chill in the air, and the sun was just starting to come up...and when they pulled up and two dogs jumped out of the truck, we knew it was going to be a great morning!!  amy and i have been chatting via email for a few months about their session, but when she told me that they were pregnant and going to have a baby, we were even MORE excited to get some fun images during this special time in their lives!!!  

thanks SO much you guys for the great session, we hope when you look at these they make you smile!!  we can't wait to meet the newest addition to your family!!

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l. & r.

*to all of our clients, don't forget about the morning for a session!!  the light is great and makes for some really fun images!! it may be early, but it's SO worth it!!*

amy, brandon and the littlest "b"

*love* this one...the light, everything.

...we love when couples bring their "families" with them...meet duke & bailey.  they're both cute : )

a FAV from their session...we actually photographed them at 7:30am...the light was AMAZING.

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we found some great textures too...i love finding NEW places!!

lindsay & jesse.

...oh we LOVE these two!!  we met lindsay & jesse through missy & gary...and we definitely think of them as a part of our extended family!!  while we were up in canada a few weeks ago, we got the chance to get to know them ever better (lindsay has the best laugh and the sweetest voice and jesse is an all-around GREAT person).  i also want to mention that these two are HUGE animal lovers (make sure to check out their site & blog!) and they take care of the horses and other animals at the ranch.  and speaking of the ranch, they picked out the BEST spot in all of kelowna for their session; mix that up with awesome light and two of our greatest friends, and below is the result!

lindsay & jesse...we LOVE you guys!!!  can't wait to hang out again!!!

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l. & r.

 

 

a little behind the scenes...yes, that is missy, yes, robbie is using her as a tripod...they're funny.

 

 

 

love how cute they are.

 

oh, it's monet! isn't she pretty?!

 

 

 

favorite from their session...for sure.

 

 

this one is SO them...he's always making her smile : )

a *lovely* session with izzy.

...i found the perfect spot to photograph the beautiful izzy and some of the new *lovelies* that i made a few weeks back.  tall grass and warm yummy sunshine; a recipe for the perfect day.  make sure to check out the etsy store to see these fun new pieces!

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a fun and lovely portrait.

 

...lots of FUN posts coming soon!!

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megan & codi...still so very lovely.

...i did another session with two of my favorite girls...megan & codi.  i added a bunch of fun new pieces to the etsy store...getting ready to add a few more pieces SOON!!  here are just a few of my favorites from the day.

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becca; film.

...here is one that caught my eye.

i decided to bust out my hasselblad for becca's session...i just got the film back, and i'm digging this one.

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