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My Trip to Tucson, Arizona

Last month I had the most wonderful vacation to Tucson, Arizona to visit my very dear friend, Katrina. I have to say – Arizona, I am in love! Desert, mountains, sunshine and cowboys? I will happily return any day. Some of these photos are compliments from Katrina, who documented our adventures ranging from cowboy boot shopping, rodeos, Mexican restaurants, tamales, and mountain climbing. I hope you guys enjoy looking through snippets of my 4 day vacation in the desert.:)

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Anne + Brian | Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo Engagement

There was no place more perfect than Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo for Anne and Brian’s engagement session. Not only is it where they first met, but it’s also where Brian took Anne on their very first date. During their session, we tried to relive moments of that first date by walking around to some of their most memorable spots. These two make such a beautiful couple and I can’t wait for their April wedding to come around!

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March 1, 2012 - 2:40 pm

Nicki Flynn - I LOVE these pics. You guys are adorable and LPZ was a fantastic choice. Amazing job by the photog in capturing the love between you two. Can’t wait for the big day!

March 1, 2012 - 2:41 pm

Andria - Love these pics! Anne is a beauty

March 1, 2012 - 2:42 pm

Rebecca - Omg, these are beautiful!! Can’t wait for the wedding.

March 1, 2012 - 2:50 pm

Molly - Awww, these pics are to die for. Anne and Brian, can’t wait for the big day!!

March 1, 2012 - 3:09 pm

Kelene - These are fantastic! I can’t even pick out my favorite-too many good ones! Can’t wait ’til the big day – less than 2 months!!

March 1, 2012 - 3:15 pm

Dan - These pictures are so fun! I like the one where you guys are running, but Anne is in boots…hilarious!!! And Brian, the picture of you in the Lion House reminds me of your story about when you met Chris Harrison – classic BOC! You are guys are the tops.

March 1, 2012 - 4:05 pm

Caroline - Such great pictures!!! The two of you are just so cute together. April 28th will be such a fun day!!!! Can’t wait:)

March 1, 2012 - 4:53 pm

Allison Evans - SO CUTE! Can’t wait for the big day!!

March 1, 2012 - 5:55 pm

Keri Soukup - I LOVE the aquarium picture! Beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple! Love you guys xoxo

March 1, 2012 - 8:43 pm

Michael - Beautiful pictures! God bless you both!!

March 1, 2012 - 9:19 pm

SteveO - Great pics Bri & Anne! Pumped for the big day. Looks like you picked a great photographer as well. T-58 days :)

March 1, 2012 - 9:31 pm

Verene - You two are such a cute couple and your photographer did a great job of capturing special moments! Can’t wait for the most special moment of all on April 28th.

March 2, 2012 - 8:33 am

Dan - Great pictures Brian & Anne.
I love the pic with Anne’s head on Brian’s
back looking at us. I can’t wait for 4-28.

March 2, 2012 - 10:59 am

Cristin - Beautiful couple and beautiful pictures. Can’t wait for the big day!! Love you guys~

March 2, 2012 - 12:04 pm

Meg - Can you guys please stop being so darn cute!

Melissa + Dan | Figge Art Museum Davenport Wedding Photography

Melissa and Dan were married at the beginning of December in Davenport, Iowa at the gorgeous St. Paul Lutheran Church. Melissa looked stunning as she walked down the aisle wearing a gorgeous strapless dress with sweetheart neckline, vintage pearls, and her bridal white Toms. After the ceremony, we explored the streets of downtown Davenport and then the historic <a href=”http://www.hotelblackhawk.com” target=”new”>Hotel Blackhawk</a> with their wedding party for some fun photos. They celebrated with friends and family at the Figge Art Museum. The decor was absolutely beautiful. Tables were lit by candlelight and were decorated with colors of white, plum an gold. Instead of having just one wedding cake, Melissa and Dan had 5 smaller cakes, each a different flavor, and all equally beautiful and all equally delicious. Thanks again to Melissa and Dan for letting me be a part of your day. It was fabulous!:)

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February 17, 2012 - 12:48 pm

Lois Flowers - An unforgettable day with memories for a lifetime… thanks to Ashley Biess Photography and to our wonderful newlyweds, Dan and Melissa. Ashley is truly a gifted photographer.

February 17, 2012 - 10:17 pm

Lori Pepper - The photos are just beautiful of my two favorite people, Daniel and Melissa. Ashley captured the spirit of the day with her joyful photography. Thanks so much for preserving the details for us all to enjoy!

February 18, 2012 - 9:39 am

Carol Henry - What a lovely wedding and beautiful bride & handsome groom. The photography was top notch.

February 18, 2012 - 10:15 am

Nancy Gartner - The pictures are WONDERFUL – I particularly liked the “fun” pictures, like the one of Daniel and his groomsmen sitting holding the girls bouquets and smelling them… clever and fun! I also liked the still snapshots before the wedding. The backgrounds were all so different and made for an outstanding album. Good job!

February 18, 2012 - 12:44 pm

Becky Gartner - I love it! You look so beautiful, and what fun pictures :)

February 18, 2012 - 4:53 pm

Nancy Ferb - I feel like I experienced the wedding from Florida! Love the brick walls that contract with the elegance. Lovely couple, lovely photos!

February 18, 2012 - 5:21 pm

Susan Reitelbach - Thank you, Lori, for sharing the photos! What a beautiful day you had!

February 18, 2012 - 8:23 pm

Linda & Kurt Neumann - What a unique web wedding album. We’re so glad it was passed along to us. You had such a beautiful wedding in every sense of the word. And we know you are enjoying your life together . . . happy ever-aftering.

Love, Linda and Kurt
(Hawaiian cousins of Daniel’s mom)

February 19, 2012 - 8:35 pm

Terri Blackmer (friend of Lori) - I was impressed with the “untraditional” poses, especially liked the wedding party at the old truck dock, lots of contrast and everyone looked to be having FUN! Great shots!

February 21, 2012 - 3:00 pm

Alice Sportun (friend of Lori Pepper) - Pictures were wonderful. Each one was better than the one before. I especially liked the ones of the happy couple in the outside doorway. May you have a long happy life together.

February 24, 2012 - 6:29 pm

Cindy Lucke - Thank you for sharing the photos. What beautiful memories the have created for you. Congratulations to the happy couple.

February 25, 2012 - 12:55 am

Andreas - Mel and Pep,

You guys are the most beautiful couple! Thank you for letting me part of your wedding day. Big thanks to Ashley who took all these wonderful photos!

I have tears in my eyes. This is usually fine, but I’m on a bus to Gothenburg and the dude next to me is looking at me funny.

See you soon!

Andre