September 6, 2009: Tori & Pam

Pam & Tori are very dear, close friends of mine. I was incredibly honored when they asked me to take their engagement photos. They both live out of town (and in separate cities right now!), so coordinating times was tough!! We dodged the rain the day several times, and had the best time together. I love you guys... and CONGRATS!!

September 11, 2009: Tiandra

I have been photographing Tiandra and her family for a several years now, and we have all become close friends. She called me this year and said, "All I want for my birthday is awesome photos. I already told Will, and that's what we're doing. No fancy presents. Just the photos you take."

These photos were not only a gift for her, but a gift for me... she is such a wonderful friend. I felt so blessed to be able to capture her on such a beautiful day!! You'll even notice her singing in some of these images. She is one incredible talent!! I fully expect to see some of these pictures on the front of her album someday...

I haven't forgotten about my blog....

I can't begin to explain how blessed I have become since the last time I updated this blog. My business is better than ever, and I make sure to tell at least three people a day that I have THE BEST JOB IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD! However, with blessed success, also comes the fact that I have been CRAZY BUSY!

I'm making you a promise to you that I'm going to get you all caught up with some of the work I've done over the last few months. You're going to be seeing some great shoots being posted in the next few weeks, but remember - they were shot back in 2009. Rounding out last year was a GREAT experience, and I want you to be able to see those images. (I promise: I have made it one of my top goals and priorities to update this blog weekly in 2010!)

Now on to me tootin' my own horn: (hardy har har!)

1. I received the Bride’s Choice Award™ 2010 from Wedding Wire and Martha Stewart Weddings!!! This award recognizes the top 5 percent of local wedding professionals who demonstrate excellence in quality, service & professionalism. Awarded exclusively by recent newlyweds through extensive surveys & reviews. It's a huge milestone for me, and I just couldn't be more thankful to my amazing clients who made this possible!

2. I was nominated as the BEST PHOTOGRAPHER IN SAINT LOUIS! It's the Best of 2010 KTVI FOX 2 HOT LIST!! Help Abbie Takes Pictures be named #1 ... GO VOTE NOW! http://ktvi.cityvoter.com/abbie-takes-pictures/biz/527026 In order for your vote to count, you need to verify it through your email. I promise, it doesn't take longer than 30 seconds to do this... MY TEAM AND I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!!! I would also encourage you could pass this information along to all of your family and friends. I need all the votes I can get because I AM going to WIN!!

In closing, I changed my hair (again!). I cut over 7 inches off, got some funky bangs, and died it red. :) Enjoy these silly photos that I just couldn't help but snapping... I got a nerdy pair of glasses that were screaming to be photographed!