and of course, to pacific weddings for even having the contest in the first place.

from the girl who never wins anything.. i won!

you can see this image in the next issue of pacific weddings magazine this summer.

still wanting to be there and still being just in love after 10 years of marriage…

all the ups and downs..

the hard times (because that is how life works my young friends)..

and celebrating that commitment.

its just that much sweeter.

this couple is inspiring.. they have been through much and yet they beam with joy, tears in their eyes, as they celebrate their vows.

and if you look real closely.. you can see them exchanging their vows in the second and third to last images.
xoxo
wendy

but here are 3 of mine.

crazy, crazier, craziest, and all out lunatic.

who is who depends on the day.  (and if they had sugar).

course they all think i’m crazier.  and they may be right.

been together forever.

will be together forever.

love.

the wedding day + day after shoot.

you are going to get wet anyway.

don’t hunch over and run.  Stand tall and savor it.

xoxo

wendy

warning: im not much of a writer.. hence the camera.. but its from the heart.

the photos were taken on the day of their spring dance performance with maui academy of performing arts earlier this month.

dear hannah and noelle,

i see you. i see through the make-up. through the costumes. through your sassy attitude. and this is what I see.

2 young girls. trying to grow up fast. brave girls. brave enough to dance in front of hundreds. braver than I ever was or am.

but girls just the same. don’t try to grow up so fast. i see you laughing. i see you playing with bubbles still. i see you giggling in the car.

i see you being nervous. i see your shyness. its ok to be young. you don’t feel it, but time is flying by.

we went through alot this year. and you girls are stronger for it. our family is stronger for it.

for your bravery.. on and off the stage.. you have my gratitude and admiration.

and of course, my love forever.

love,
mom

you can click right around and see what all these talented women have to say.  start with Sara Tegman | St. Louis Photographer.

i feel like doing some mini sessions!!!

location:  kahana (fields behind my house)

dates:     May 27 – June 1

time:  you choose!

price:  $275

eetails:   20 minute photo shoot in the sun filled fields for you, your family, your kids, or whoever.  Price includes 5 full size digital files and an on line gallery.

lucky me… a mentorship with ryan muirhead and he knows brooke – a model and jewelry designer (salt on the rocks) here on maui.

and i tried out his leica for size.

noa’s baptism.

not a sunny day.

keawa’lai church.

makena.

same church we were married and all four kids were baptised and mom’s ashes in the sea

into the ocean he goes.

hugs for mom.

hi five for dad.

he was brave.

check out the talented Rachel Devine’s 10 on 10 post too and follow the circle around.