Zoe's service.....dogs that is! {Santa Fe & Minneapolis lifestyle photography}

Zoe is an amazing high school senior in the class of 2013. She volunteers her time working with service dogs.  Here she is with a litter of puppies that she and her family helped raise.

Awwww....puppy kisses. You can see what a gentle and loving "mama" she was to these pups.

I love this quiet moment that captures where Zoe spends many hours, in her room with her laptop.

Moving to Stillwater, Minnesota in June 2013. {Minneapolis lifestyle photography}

I flew to Minneapolis this past weekend to participate in a wedding fair. The good folks at Twin City Bridal Association (where I am a new member) put on this lively event at the Minneapolis Convention Center. I met so many amazing brides and grooms. Here I am standing in front of my booth. I'm really looking forward to transitioning my photography business from New Mexico to Minnesota.

Three years later.....Anne, Dan and Family

I photographed Anne & Dan's wedding in 2009.  Now they have a set of marvelous 18 month old twins. Here is a sneak peek at the family portrait session we photographed during the Holidays. This is my absolute favorite image from our time together. The twinkies were finished at this point and began flailing around like baby monkeys! It was WONDERFUL to see everyone again.

KK & Cooper ~ New Year's Eve Wedding {Santa Fe Wedding Photography}

Sneek Peak.............

 

Zaplin Lampert Gallery ~  Santa Fe, New Mexico

New Mexico Holiday Portrait

I love getting to know my clients. Allison is one of the high school seniors, that I have photographed this year. This is her family during the holidays. 

Her older sister was home from college breifly. We had one day to get these marvelous portraits, on their beautiful property. 

Look a that view! As gorgeous as the family in front of it.

A favorite pose for me is to get family members to snuggle tight. What a beautiful mother and her daughters. 

This location was a must for a family portrait. Santa Fe architecture has such unique fireplaces.

Volunteer Photography for AID & Comfort Gala 2012

This obviously is not wedding photography, but I am just as passionate about it. I returned this year to photograph the 24th annual AID and Comfort Gala in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The theme was "The World of Burlesque." Guests arrived wearing amazing costumes and there were many great performers and performances.  

The reason I love to volunteer anything related to Southwest CARE Center is because it is such an amazing organization. It provides comprehensive medical care, research, education, prevention and support services to people affected by HIV/AIDS and related conditions in New Mexico. It is a cause that is near and dear to my heart because my husband's cousin died of AIDS.

Here we have Santa Fe's own Mena Domina of Zircus Erotique, a contemporary & classic burlesque dance company. The Gala was held at Buffalo Thunder. Peter Lovato, the director of catering and events, did an amazing job as did all the volunteers and staff from Southwest Care Center. 

Ms. Frenchie Davis performed for an enormous crowd. It was such a lively and colorful event, I LOVED documenting all the festivities. Proceeds from this event benefit the AID & Comfort Fund which provides care and services, including life-saving medications, that are not otherwise covered by insurance or other programs to over 600 people living with HIV/AIDS in New Mexico. Bravo!

Alyssa ~ {High School Senior Portrait Photographer}

Alyssa and her amazing mom, Marlene.