Photos by Mary

For Christmas this year the Berneburg children bought their mom a family portrait session. Our schedule's did not match up before Christmas, we finally were able to take them last week. Which I think worked out better, Nancy (mom) was able to tag a long. Let them eat cake! We brought along treats for the lil ones to enjoy, makes for fun photography. Once again I had a great time taking pictures and just hanging out with the Berneburg clan!! Look for pictures of Mia in the next day or so in her tutu. She HATED it...

I start to think about what I want to say about this couple, but what I want to say I feel I say over and over again! Art and Marianne are super sweet, cute and fun. It must just be the couples that I attract! Well I am not complaining. Art and Marianne wanted to take their engagement pictures at the LOVE sign in Scottsdale. One of my favorite places to go, the grounds are always beautiful. I had fun with this engagement session, tried different lighting and angles. Art and Marianne hale from Chicago, my home town. Not really since I moved to Calif when I was about 5, but I am still loyal. I look forward to photographing their wedding in the spring!!

January 1, 2011, what a way to start the year, your wedding. Mike and Allison were married on this date at SunRidge Canyon . Which turned out to be one of the coldest days we have had this winter so far. I would say while taking the formal pictures of Mike and Allison the temp was about 30 something. Neither of them complained. When I met with Allison I instantly took a liking to her. It was comfortable. I was thrilled once I knew we would be working together. What a beauty she is and funny. While the girls were getting ready there were lots of laughs. Allison is super tight with her sister, I enjoyed watching the two interact. Now here is a sight you do not see to often, snow on the mountains on the outskirts of Fountain Hills. Breathtaking. The groom Mike, I'd say Allison did alright.:-) What a fabulous looking couple. It was a beautiful wedding, despite the very cold weather. It didn't stop Mike and Allison and all their guest from having a great time at the reception. Wi...