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This past year has been a big one for us! With Noah being born right in the middle of wedding season, we were out of commission for most of May-August. As a result, we’ve done far more engagement sessions this year than weddings. I have had so much fun getting to know the amazing couples that we’ve met and photographed over the last 12 months. I cannot wait for their weddings and I feel so blessed to know each and every one of them. We cannot begin to explain how much joy our clients bring to our lives! Thanks to you all.

Thanks so much to my family. Your constant love and support shows in the way we capture joy in our pictures. You are all amazing blessings to us – as parents, as a brother, as sisters, as babysitters , and as friends.

Finally, thanks to my wonderful husband. It’s because of our love that I find myself connecting so well with people who love each other.

Love to you all,
Annie

The following are the my 10 favorite pictures of 2008! Watch the slideshow to see the other 50 I chose!

Last Saturday we spent some time with my family taking some shots for their Christmas card. Along with taking the group shots, I asked everyone if they minded me taking some updated shots of everyone. It only took about 10 minutes to get through everyone and it was SO worth it!!! Here are my favorites!

I’m going to post some pictures of the kids soon. I’ll post the shots of Toby and me then!

I’m starting with the pictures of my mom. She is so beautiful!!!

Her laugh seriously lights up the room!

Dad was not up for a headshot. I got a few like this instead. I love them.

My sister Maria (or Yaya as Emma calls her)… Love you Gorgeous #2!

My sister Katie… Love you Gorgeous #1!

We can never decide whether we like her hair (LOVE it!) up or down… So we do both.

My brother Matthew… Nice shirt. Took you long enough to get ready! Love you!

My sister Abbey… Love you Gorgeous #3!

Their dog Gus. He was waiting patiently for the cheese that Katie was holding…

Ria and Katie jumped in for some pictures with Gus…

This one cracked me up! Katie’s smile is AMAZING!!!

The best picture of “the kids”…

Last Saturday we shot Kelly and Adam’s engagement pictures. They are a wonderful couple and we can’t wait for their wedding!!!

I loved that these trees had ivy on them. Textures are always fun!

A different take on this shot. I really love the trees against the sky!

Love the sun flare!!!

I really like the perspective that Toby got on these next two… He’s awesome.

My favorite.

My other favorite.

O-H-I-O!!!

We ended with the classic ring shot. I just love Kelly’s ring!!!