I went home for Easter. Back to the log cabin I have often wrote about on this blog. While I was there I went back to visit my grandfathers grave, “Pa”. It was the first time I had made it there since he passed in October. He is buried next to my grandmother, Peg. She passed away at the young age of 47 of breast cancer. She died before I was born so when I heard my mom or Pa or my aunts and uncles talk about her I was all ears. I wanted to hear everything I could because what I heard was pretty cool. My Pa used to tell me about how they first met. He saw her across the room and could not help but to go ask her her name. My mom tells me that she used to make cakes in the shape of different animals for the kids birthdays and that she hated when my moms dresser drawers were messy. The reason I tell you all of this is because I really feel that not getting the chance to meet her put a fire in me to document people in their real. Their real smile. Their real laugh. Their real personality. Their real love. I feel like I know her because of the photos other people took of her being real. So every time I am photographing one of our amazing clients, I want to photograph their real so that people can look at the photos and get as close as they can to who they really are. When I think about what single factor has shaped the style of my photography, this would be it.

Meet Peg. Doesn’t she look like so much fun?!?!

I also know the love that she shared with my Pa because someone took the time to photograph their real love.

So to all the photog’s out there, I encourage you to keep it real. What we do is so important to so many and for so many more to come. Have a fabulous day everyone! Remember, WE LOVE YOUR COMMENTS!!!

Just kidding…. just an Obama mask! But, that is what made the night so fun! Our friends are just the best! I was so excited when everyone  began to arrive.  Can you tell???

As they arrived, I handed them their very own Team Kortnee t-shirt… handmade with love. I know, probably a little over the top but, what can I say. Steve (Studio Z Films) and Reagan were good sports!

Rick was especially thrilled.

Kristen (Tres Chic Event Planning) is Rick’s better half. She came in the door saying she was not a big fan of bowling and she was only doing this for me!! HAHAHAHA! Thanks Kristen, nuttin’ but love. MWAH!

I love how everyone immediately got their prop on!

My shirt said 29 of course but my bud Jason was turning 30 the very next day!! So, he had to be Team Jason!!

Ted thought he would be real funny and put on the one wig that looked almost EXACTLY like my hair! HAHAHA! He is such a nut! But, that’s why I love em’ I guess!

Watching everyone bowl with wigs on was just hysterical!! I laughed so hard trying to take these photos!!

OK, DRUM ROLL….. This is my favorite shot of the night! Look how his long locks blow in the breeze as he tosses the ball down the lane!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!! I seriously think I might need this photo in my office.

Obama Ted tryin’ out some tricks!

And Rick trying one of his own…. He used to be a center snapper so, he had skills.

Reagan!!! I love it!!! HAHAHAHA!!!

For some reason Ted’s tongue popped out every time he released the bowling ball!!

It was all so fun to watch!

I have to say that I rolled a pretty good game that night. I think Steve was jealous.

I did roll several strikes but I I would mostly hit all of them down but one!! UGH! So, I decided to try and squeeze it until it popped.

Good times!!!

YEAH DANIELLE! SUPA-STAR!

All my peeps!! Thank you for such a fabulous 29th!!!!

Tonight we leave the land of birthday and back to the world of weddings!! I have a SUPER FUN wedding to post on here tomorrow!!! See you then!!!

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When Ted asked, “So…. what do you wanna do for your birthday?” It took me a just a few minutes to picture some of my favorite people, wearing wigs and funny t-shirts while bowling. I know, this is why we have few friends… we make them do ridiculous things in public, wear paper bags over their heads (see previous blog post), all while taking photos and then posting them on our blog!! HAHAHAHA!!! Sorry guys… thank you for loving us regardless!!

I SOOOOOO want to make the entire post right now but it is 1am and I have an early morning so I will make the full post later today. I have to say that some of these photos make me bend over laughing! Man, we had so much fun celebrating the last birthday I will own up to!!!! Turning 29 was a little nerve racking but it was one of my most favorite.

I got my shoe rental for free…. yesssssssss….. I knew there would be perks for turning 29.   (yes, I made t-shirts for everyone with sharpie markers.)

29 baby!! Man my hubby is so cute…

Ok, check back soon!! The full post will be here and you do not want to miss it!!!

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