Engaged, Me? What?!

Nick proposed on Thursday night!!! I am so excited and couldn't be happier. The whole experience was so surreal. If that's any indication of what our wedding will be like, my plan of being cool and collected will go completely out the window! I couldn't stop crying - I was so happy. In fact, I kept crying and hugging him until he asked, "So, is that a YES?"

Beautiful holidays lights, a warm rainy evening and a group of girls who started clapping and cheering for us combined to make the moment feel like we were in the middle of some Hollywood scripted scene.

You know, since the onset of reality tv, I've witnessed a few proposals and I always say to myself that it is so irritating when the woman doesn't answer immediately. What's with the tears? What is her problem? Why can't she answer her nervous boyfriend? BUT I had no idea what was really happening until it happened to me. It was like I lost the ability to speak. I was so overwhelmed that I couldn't find the words, much less any words at all. So, no longer will I find fault with the bumbling women who just can't muster the words.

So, the next question of course is "Who will photograph the wedding?" It's a little early to make that decision, but I definitely have some ideas! But I'm not peeping.

I'll post some pictures soon of us and the adorable ring holder.

Special Thanks

It's been a long time since I last posted (ugh!) - all because we've been so busy. Lots of orders for the holidays from my super clients. I love to think about the moment these meaningful images are seen for the first time. My hope is that the most special moments last just a little longer with the help of my photographs.

I recently received a special thanks from one of my portrait clients. Marin and her parents, Bridgette and Will, were so great to get to know throughout the last 18 months or so. Bridgette and I have spent hours on the phone and in person chatting about everything from vacations to The Little Gym to Marin's new teeth. Hah! I photographed a series of three portraits of Marin for the Growing Baby Portrait Package. Marin is adorable and the pictures turned out so great that they are truly all over my website. They are also showcased in one of my sample albums at the studio. Check out some of my favorites below. I thought I'd share their comments with you.

Dear Sara,
Will and I would like to thank you for the beautiful photographs of our baby girl. We had a wonderful time with you, and we are so grateful we found a friendly, talented, and professional photographer. Each sitting went well (even though I somehow managed to be sick each time!) and the photos exceeded our expectations. You have given us the priceless gift of captruing beautiful moments in Marin's life, and we are truly grateful. We have great pictures to go with out memories, so we will never forget the fleeting moments of her infancy. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Will, Brigette, Marin & Cloe

How sweet is that! That is definitely the best part of my career - seeing how much the stories I tell with photographs mean to my clients and their friends & family. It was especially nice of them to take the time to send a hand-written note (how rare!). So thanks again Bridgette, Will and Marin! Look forward to seeing you again for Marin's 2 year old portrait if not before then.

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