Prepare for a longer than usual post :)

A little background: I met Summer when I started working for Waste Connections and in the year we've known each other I'd call her one of my best friends.

In January (2011) Summer and I began a complete lifestyle change. We decided that neither one of us felt good in our skin and it was about time to do something about it! I started counting calories and eventually seeing a trainer and Summer decided to try Weight Watchers again. Who knew that she would be so dang successful! Since then she's lost 87 lbs and has met her weight loss goal (just in time for her to get engaged! Congrats again!!!). It's seriously insane.... My measly 34 lbs sounds so bad next to her 87 haha!

I really can't tell you how proud I am of her. She built up so much will power in the process. Summer will definitely be my go to girl when I need to lose the baby weight this spring. :)

Since we did Summer's family photos last December and again this November I decided to put together a little before and after. When I was digging through the photos I was so in aw of how much of a difference 87lbs makes!

See for yourself! :)

BEFORE

AFTER

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AFTER

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AFTER

You see it?! Crazy huh?!

And some more from her most recent family session! We had a blast shooting on the river all camo'd out! I really think that Brad Paisley's new song Camoflage should be their theme song, haha.

Daphne and Andrew | Chickasha, Oklahoma Engagement Photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing this couple in May of 2010 so when I heard the news that they got engaged I have to say I got so excited! haha They are so much fun during photoshoots, I knew this one would be a breeze. Daphne already had a couple locations lined up....a bridge where Andrew proposed and the lake pavilion where they first met. I love shooting at locations that are this meaningful to any family/couple. I do wish though that the bridge location was in Chickasha and not Duncan. I fell in LOVE! So gorgeous, especially this time of year...

I'm going a tiny bit overboard with their sneak peek but there's just so many to chose from! :)

Enjoy!

- Jessica =)

K&H | Chickasha, Oklahoma Engagement Photographer

I enjoy getting to work with clients on multiple occasions. It always feels like such a compliment when they call me back for a second shoot. :)

I shot Kirsta's Senior Portraits last year and when she shot me an email to ask if I could do her engagement photos this year I was STOKED! I knew that shooting Kirsta wasn't going to be a problem (she's SOOO outgoing) but I ALWAYS worry about the fiance! haha.....He really opened up and they were up for anything. It was about 104 degrees that day but I didn't hear ONE complaint come out of them. :) You can tell how in love these two are....it's so sweet.

- Jessica =)

Casey and Bernada Engaged Part 2 | Chickasha, Oklahoma Engagement Photographer

I've been working on some fun new edits today....tell me what you think!

It's always nice to have a fresh set of eyes :).

Here some more from my engagement session with Casey and Bernada last week; enjoy!



I don't remember what was so funny but I LOVE this shot!





Fun with the sun! :)





The first time Bernada had ever been to Chickasha, Oklahoma....of course she had to have this shot! :)





- Jessica =)

Casey and Bernada Engaged | Chickasha, Oklahoma Engagement Photographer

This weekend I had the pleasure of photographing Casey and Bernada not just for their engagement photos but also their wedding. Everything was pretty last minute but it all worked out beautifully.

I feel truly blessed to have been chosen as their photographer. Meeting them was so much fun; we all really clicked which made for great photos!

Enjoy a sneak peek from their engagement session; I still have quite a bit more to weed through so I'm sure there will be a part 2!

- Jessica =)

Dusty and Melissa | Lawton, Oklahoma Engagement Photographer

Last weekend I was lucky enough to spend a couple hours with a former co-worker of mine, Dusty, and his beautiful fiance, Melissa. We drove out to the refuge in hopes of finding some shade on that insanely sunny day and managed to score just a little bit, but we made it work! We had a blast jumping from location to location, they're such a fun couple!

Here's a small sneak peak.....

- Jessica =)

Presenting to you Mr. and Mrs. Smith! - Lawton, Oklahoma Wedding Photographer

A few months ago I shot Heath and Nicole's engagement photos.
They're one of my favorite couples to shoot! No denying how in love they
are with each other! They're just adorable together. Last weekend was there wedding.
Boy was I stressing! It all worked out wonderfully though :o)

Here are a couple of their engagement shots....

Their wedding was absolutely beautiful!

Tears just ran down Heath's face as his gorgeous bride walked down the isle!

(Don't worry Heath I won't share those shots!)

Here's just a few out of the hundreds of shots I took!

I'll post more in the coming days as I process them :o)

A mother and her son....

The stunning bride!

The following photo I just have to share...

"I'll race you...", whispered Nicole as they were pouring their sand.

Like I said before this is just a couple of the shots.... Still in the process of weeding them down from 1,700 frames!

Nicole and Heath.... Congrats to both of you. I had a blast shooting your wedding and look forward to the future family portraits... Your boys are beautiful, you need to go for a girl! ;o)

-Jessica :o)