Melinda and Kevin

Melinda and Kevin finally tied the knot after 9 years or something crazy like that. Melinda is one of the coolest brides ever. I actually lucked out in getting to shoot their day. Somebody else had originally booked it, but then unfortunately the wedding got called off earlier this summer...then magically two weeks later Melinda called and the rest is history. She is just one of the many girls that were referred to me by the ladies at http://www.stlwed.com/ so...to whomever is posting about their experiences with me..THANKS SOOOO MUCH! I love my stlwed brides! They always rock! I also want to give a special shout out to Jerren for capturing some awesome images as usual...His site is http://www.jaykene.com/! Check it out when you get a chance! He's great! Here's a sneak peek at some of the highlights of the day!

http://sjmacky.phanfare.com/slideshow.aspx?username=sjmacky&album_id=426505


My favorite shot was this one Jerren took!

Sam and Lesley were married at the Botanical Gardens last Saturday and MAN was it a georgeous day! This couple is so extremely sweet. The day was really about the "wedding" and not all the stuff that goes along with it. They celebrated with just a few close family and friends and didn't do all the typical stuff you see at receptions. The entire day was just so laid back and relaxed. I had the best time just hanging out and capturing the moments that happened during the day! Thanks for letting Stef and I be a part of your wonderful day

Click here to see to see a quick slideshow of some highlights! (or what I like to call "the many faces of Lesley" show.. hee hee...I have never seen anyone as expressionable (is that even a word?) as Lesley...I could have followed her around all day just snapping pictures because I don't think she stopped smiling all day!

http://sjmacky.phanfare.com/slideshow.aspx?username=sjmacky&album_id=417281&section_id=577052

Tricia and Paul

Darn 'ol mother nature! I have been waiting to shoot at the Butterfly House FOREVER and it had to go and rain...nevermind the fact that we've had a drought for like...ever...hee hee oh well at least the rain didn't dampen anyone's spirits on Tricia and Paul's wedding day. It rained, but the ceremony went off without a hitch. It was such a moving ceremony and as usual, Sandra, the officiant was awesome. We snapped a few cute pics in the rain but then it really started coming down. ( My sister jodi from www.life-in-print.com) was my second shooter that day! We decided that Tricia and Paul get to play dress up and relive their wedding day all over agin and we'll go out and do some more photos! Congratulations you two and thanks for letting Jodi and I be a part of your day!


Click here to see a little slideshow!

http://sjmacky.phanfare.com/slideshow.aspx?username=sjmacky&album_id=409620&section_id=565725

I've been tagged....

Blog tagged that is....by Kelly Manno. So now I am supposed to list 8 random facts about me that people may not know...which is hard because as many of you know my life is an open book..hee hee...ok so here goes the list

8. I have no musical talents what-so-ever and am by far the worst...and when I say worst I mean ABSOLUTE worst ...singer in the world...which is funny because I love music..

7. I only weighed 98 pounds when I graduated from high school...and no I didn't have an eating disorder...just really skinny...sure wish I had that problem now AND I had big 'ol HUGE 80's hair and quite possibly may have been guilty of tight-rolling my jeans...shhhh it's a secret

6. I have been a teacher for 11 years...10 of those have been teaching 4th grade

5. Sometimes I have a potty mouth :( not around kids...just my friends and on the highway when I get road rage...so maybe that's ok...

4. I cannot go into Breadco or Borders and not order a frozen coffee drink...large with whipped cream...seriously I am so addicted that if there was a "frozen drinks anonymous" group I would have to join!

3. I have wrecked every car I have ever owned in some way (with the exception of my current one---knock on wood) I drive way too fast...

2. Halloween is my favorite, favorite, FAVORITE all time holiday

1. I have never taken a photography class

ok so now I guess I have to tag someone...I think I'll tag Jennifer Hanneken and Jerren

Congrats Emily and Brad

Emily and Brad tied the knot last Sunday over Labor Day weekend! Jerren and I had a BLAST. Seriously I have not had THAT much fun in a looooong time. Just about all of my favorite vendors were there! Plus Emily and Brad are two of the coolest, sweetest couples EVER! I felt like we've been friends forever. I was sad to leave. Anyway feel free to check out the slideshow. Between Jerren and I we had over 800 usuable images. I tried to narrow down a rough edit of just a few to get on here as quick as I could because I know many "blog stalkers" are anxious to see some new pics! I pretty much take off in August because it's back to school time for me and it's my kids' birthdays so August gets a little crazy! Anyways...wedding season is back in full force so stay tuned for lots more wedding stories!
Here's a cool one from Jerren!


http://sjmacky.phanfare.com/slideshow.aspx?username=sjmacky&album_id=403831