Love in Paradise

After a romantic proposal in Hawaii, April 26th was the gorgeous Saturday Nancy and Les exchanged vows at Trinity Church in Broken Arrow. An island themed reception followed at Cedar Ridge Country Club with fabulous design provided by Lasting Impressions Event Design - www.lastingimpressionsoftulsa.com - in kiwi and deep purples. Beautiful flowers, an island fire dancer, and wonderful food and music made it an evening to remember for everyone. Click here to see the slideshow from the night.

The Music Man

April has been a busy month for sure! Here's the Monte Cassino 7th Grade production of The Music Man highlights. My daughter, Kate, had the role of Marian the Librarian. It was a wonderful performance by all the 7th graders! Congratulations and thank you for a wonderful evening of theatre!  Slideshow here

Meagan & David's Excellent Wedding!

After a romantic courtship from New York to Norman and beyond, Meagan and David tied the knot April 12, 2008, at Asbury United Methodist Church and partied into the night at The Mayo Hotel in Tulsa, OK. Heartfelt vows, an attempted early kiss and a surprise wedding band made the ceremony lovely and memorable. Beautiful colors - black, white and bright yellow had the Mayo sparkling like the champagne! Click here to see their Love Story.

It's Amore!

Wedding Season officially started for us April 5th with the marriage of Officer Tony and his beautiful bride - Jennifer. We had a blast with this big Italian crew, a few of Tulsa's finest, and the sweetest ceremony ever. Check out their slideshow.

Big Thank You!

Many of you know that my family and I just moved our household a little further south - to Tulsa/Bixby line at 111th. Well, our move is complete - almost. It takes a while to move almost 15 years of stuff out of a big house and into a house half the size. We had 7 family members at one time and now we're just 3! I also had a natural light studio in that house which is now being constructed at our Brookside location. Lots of changes in a short amount of time! Anyway, I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has helped us - both professionally and personally - during this move and for your patience if you've been waiting for photo products. The opportunity for our new house was a sudden one and we haven't sold our big house on the hill yet. I'm linking it here so if you know anyone who wants/needs a big house that has been full of fun and love, send them over!

Why don't we steal away...into the night

Anne and Thomas did just that - stole away to Eureka Springs and got married last July 21, 2007. Then something went out in the mail that read -- "They up and eloped and got themselves hitched - And we as their parents felt we got ditched! - But alas, don't depair; we'll have the last say - We'll throw them a party and celebrate anyway!" That celebration was held on January 26, 2008, at The Tulsa Country Club. You can access their gallery with the password - "Wiruth-Perrault" and see all the fun!
Congratulations Anne and Tom. You guys were really good sports in all this hoopla! We had a great time!

My Sweet Baby Girls

Don't Hate me but I just spent 2.5 days with my darling little granddaughters! Tatum & Taylor. They are so sweet! We had a good time but, man, they wear me out! I know why their mother is so tired and skinny! She never gets to sleep and she never gets to eat! Seriously, they are a handful but overall, hilarious and I feel so blessed to have them in my life. They are THE BEST! Nana let them have chocolate donuts every day ... if that's what they wanted. Nana let Tatum have her TV timer on for 120 ... if that's what she wanted. Nana let Taylor have a bottle at 5 a.m. ... if that's what she wanted. Well, you get the picture. xxoo
Their parents don't get back til Friday but we tag-teamed with the other grandparents for the week - it really does take a village! They can't wait for you to get home guys! Take a little peek at what we've been up to.
See you soon!

Wild and Crazy Foxes!

During a senior portrait session Sunday morning in Downtown Tulsa, this little red fox jumped right up on the wall in the underpass we were shooting! Yikes! We kept shooting and she just watched. A little weird if I do say so.

Lauren and Anthony - Holiday Wedding Plans!

A holiday wedding is planned for Lauren and Anthony but we got a little time for an engagement session this past week. Together for 5 years, these two are planning to tie the knot in December. No mistletoe needed here!

Tiny Nicole!

I really love to photograph expectant mothers BUT I REALLY LOVE to photograph the fruit of her labor - the BABY! And I feel so honored when I get to follow a new little family and document the special times and just the everyday times they have in their lives. This little girl is the tiniest, sweetest, most expressive little thing! I just love this little face! Thanks for sharing her with me!

Tiny Nicole!

Marriage by Design - Nicole & Brock

Beautiful weather in Tulsa for this engagement session with Nicole & Brock. These two both work for the same architectural firm but in their spare time have been designing a blueprint for a happy life together - marriage Spring 2008! Can't wait for the BIG day!

IT'S A GUSHER! AMBER & BRANDT WED AT LAST!

July 28, 2007, was the date we've all been waiting for. Amber Knapp and Brandt Vawter exchanged vows at Asbury United Methodist Church and celebrated their union with a reception blast in The Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Bride was stunning in a Monique Lhuillier dress of ivory satin trimmed with platinum bows. The wedding cake mirrored her dress. With both bride and groom in the oil business, the wedding kept that theme of Oklahoma oil boom opulence. It was nothing short of breath-taking. Lasting Impressions Event Design had the place looking like a million bucks and Dave & The Wave Tones kept the crowd dancing into the wee hours and wanting more. The happy couple dashed off into the night in a Corvette convertible, on their way to an undisclosed location. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Vawter! We had a wonderful time celebrating with you all and wish you all the best in your new lives together. Lisa

A "Capitol" Idea! Kate & Todd - married!

They met in our capitol city, romanced in Alexandria's Olde Towne and married right here in beautiful Tulsa, Oklahoma, this past Saturday night - July 21, 2007. The ceremony was held in the Boston Avenue Methodist Church - an incredible architectural testament to Tulsa's early days with it's ornate art-deco details. The Reverend Mouzon Biggs officiated in the Rose Chapel - where he married the bride's parents 3 decades ago. An elegant reception followed at Harwelden with great food, drink, music and many friends and family. The groom hails from Vermont and the celebration was heavily attended by east-coasters who battled our heat, humidity and orange barrels with smiles to be here for Kate and Todd. Following a honeymoon to Ireland, Kate & Todd are making their home here in T-town with their "blended" canine family - Chevis and Duke. It was intimate, lovely and loads of fun. All the things a wedding should be! Thanks so much for including us in your special day! Lisa

7-7-07 - JACKPOT IN CATOOSA

Malissa and Trevor exchanged vows Saturday - July 7, 2007 - underneath the trees at The Skelly Lodge in Catoosa, OK. It was a beautiful ceremony, laden with gorgeous flowers from Brookside Blooms, flowing ribbons and a few fans to fight off the mid-morning heat. There were more family photographers there than I've ever seen before, all wanting to share in the excitement and celebration of the unity of this darling couple. A light lunch was served in the Lodge following the outdoor ceremony and the couple left for their honeymoon to ???? Trevor was keeping this a big secret but they did have to have Passports so I can't wait to hear all about it!Congratulations Malissa & Trevor! We had a great time with you two on your special day. Lisa

COME RAIN OR SHINE - THEY'RE MARRIED!

We've had rain for the past 18 days in a row and Saturday was no exception. Even though it moved a planned outdoor ceremony inside - the result was the same. Sarah and Chris are finally married! Just before they exchanged vows, the clouds moved out and the sun shone through the windows at the Dresser Mansion, pouring light into the room and into the hearts of all their friends and family watching. No rain the remainder of the evening for a beautiful reception with dancing and celebrating until this sweet and beautiful artist rode off into the night with her musician on a Stella. Husband and Wife at last! Congratulations! Good Luck in your new life together in Seattle.

Deanna & Will - Married at Last!

These two have been waiting quite a while to marry each other. College and grad school - the wait is finally over and they became husband and wife Saturday night at First United Methodist Church in BA and a roaring reception following at the Tulsa Garden Center. All pink and black - my favorite colors! Will's father co-officiated the service, Will sang to his bride before they exchanged vows. It was so sweet - there were lots of tears in the house that's for sure! Congratulations, Deanna & Will! You two will have a long and loving marriage, we're sure of it!

Mikel & Garrett - Wedded Bliss!

Twin Hills Country Club in OKC was the picture perfect setting for this darling couple - Mikel & Garrett - to tie the knot on Saturday, surrounded by their friends and family and plenty of kleenex. The ceremony took place under the BIG TENT and the reception inside the ballroom - it was beautiful. they had a great band - The Groove Merchants - who rocked the house 'til midnight. A beautiful Oklahoma June evening to start their lives out right! Congratulations! We had a great time! Lisa (Guests use "Mikel-Garrett Wedding" to see more photos from the wedding.

GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW STUDIO/GALLERY

Please come by and join us in the celebration of the grand opening of our new studio/gallery in Brookside. I certainly hope all my brides and grooms, and will come by - especially all of you who had to meet me at my house and be loved (or terrorized) by my cats! Dash and Inky will NOT be in the new location. The RUMBLE IN BROOKSIDE is also set for this night so there will be lots going on in the area. Hope you can stop in and have a bit of cheer! Thank you all so much for making this possible! A special THANK YOU to all my clients who have been and are being very patient on getting their photos to view during this construction phase. Thank you thank you thank you!
Lisa

When it Rains it Pours!

What do meteorologists do in Oklahoma in May? Well, they don't get to sleep much that's for sure. It took a couple of storm warnings before we could get together for Nicole and Brad's engagement session. They are BOTH meteorologists here at the weather center but at least they work the same shift! You know, they really can't control the weather! Bummer! We had a nice overcast morning and they led me out to the Doppler radar in Inola. It was a fun time. Brad says he doesn't like pictures - ha ha - he looks like he's having fun to me!