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TAGGED
to attach as an addition
well this is one of the definitions of the word and this is what I figure applys to the previous post
so I tagged Mary and not sure if she's been on her blog yet and Michell well, I can't get a post in?
Blog looks good my friend so here is an old shot of me and Michell at New Year's 07 sipping fine champagne and she enjoys a good cigar!

EIGHT LEVELS OF NARCISSIM

Eight Levels of Narcissim is the topic among most bloggers in the wedding industry lately. I was just tagged by my friend Kimberly Jarman a fellow photographer that I get the pleasure of spending time with once a month and a couple times a year at different photography seminars.
Thanks for including me on this one! So I am to share 8 bits of info about me so here we go...

1- I don't know eight other bloggers other than a few that Kimberly tagged already! I do have a couple to tag though.

2- I fell in love with Kauai and want to retire there.

3-I was a hairstylist and then a massage therapist before I decided to go professional with my photography.

4-My husband Billy and I met playing pool at a biker bar!

5-When I am shooting a wedding ceremony I usually cry.

6-I love talk radio; Prager and Medved.

7-I love a good champagne; dry for sure.

8-I will pick a hotel for vacation based on what the pool looks like and what food is available for room service.

I will tag you...
Mary- Photos by Mary
Michell Jonas

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FRIEND
to be attached with another by esteem, companion
My friend Jamie came by yesterday for a portrait shoot. It is a surprise gift for her husband. We had so much fun laughing with the kids and ended up with some great shots for their family.

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DICERN
To detect, recognize, identify
One might suspect I traveled afar for a photo such as this when in fact I didn't travel more that a few hours from my home. I love that when I look at this image I feel as though I am somewhere far away.

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EXTRAORDINARY
going beyond what is usual, exceptional, such as exceptional beauty
This is Genevieve our beautiful dog. She enjoys camping with us especially since she has her own camp chair!

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DWELL
to remain for a time, to keep attention directed, abide, linger

Shot with the Olympus Stylus 700 underwater camera

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CHARISMA
Personal magic of leadership, a magnetic charm or appeal
I would like to think of myself this way. I have been blessed with such
great friends in many various areanas of life.

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BENEVOLENCE
An act of kindness, a generous gift, disposition to do good

This would be a choice that one would make. I realize that I have met several benevolent people in my life; thank you all for your graciousness. I especially want to thank my parents for an amazing example of benevolence. They go above and beyond the definition of this word. I love you both.

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AFFINITY
A love or attraction to someone or something. Who or what do you have an affinity for? What do you have passion for? This word inspired by Jerry Ghonis at a recent seminar I attended.
Jerry Ghonis and Bambi Cantrell rock by the way.
Passion for God, people, photography, and life are mine. Oh, and fine wine!
Feel free to leave your thoughts.

Jamie and Gunnar

Josh and Katrina

Billy and I had an awesome day with Josh and Katrina. We were shooting their pre wedding session which started off at 7am with Katrinas dogs. We headed over to Glendale and ended up inside at Cabela's. We wrapped up the shoot at Sweet O Lounge where we enjoyed some chocolate and wine.

TRISTAN

I had the pleasure of photographing Tristan's 9 month photos. He is the son of one of our brides from May 05. It is so fun to keep in touch with our couples and see their family growing. I started shooting Tristan at 3 months and I can't believe he is already close to walking!

First blog post

This is Katrina, she is the bride for a wedding coming up in November. She has become a friend to me since leading her bible study. She needed head shots for a theatre audition. Katrina loves to be photographed and is obviously going to be a beautiful bride to shoot!