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Christmas Time at Pepper’s Ranch

marianne — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:48:50 +0000

And what would Christmas time be without a Christmas program? Of course the adults organize it, thank you Tonya and Anna and all the parents/foster parents who helped out this year!

The program began with a special gift for the couple who originally started Pepper’s Ranch.

The photo book was quite a hit!

Anna was recognized for all her work with the kids. They did a beautiful job!

The kids had a visit from a special guest!

Have a bless holiday Pepper’s Ranch!

Guthrie, OK Victorian Walk 2011

marianne — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:40:30 +0000

If you’ve never been to the Victorian Walk in Guthrie, let me show you a peek of what it was like this year (and then make plans to come see us next December!)

People dressed in Victorian clothing decorated many of the merchant’s windows.

Rick’s Fine Chocolate and Coffee was on our list of stops to make (merchants were open and ready for shoppers!)

The “Wurtle”. It was so worth it.

Going Home for Christmas.

The Red Hat Ladies.

Guthrie is a beautiful town any time of year, so make plans to come see us soon since shopping is a year-round event!

Simply Oklahoma is a fine art and boutique.

And there are a myriad of antique stores for your shopping pleasure.

See you soon!

Cowboy Christmas Parade in Cowtown (That’s the Stockyards For Y’all Out of Towners)

marianne — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:42:49 +0000

Yeah, I’m a little bit country….well sometimes anyway. I made my way down to the Stockyards in South Oklahoma City last Saturday.

My client was Melissa and her beautiful Palomino, Old Yeller. Yup you read that right. He is named after the 1957 movie about the famous yellow dog.

He made a lot of new friends that day.

Melissa let him have the spot light.

He was a star!

Rainy Days and Saturdays (Make Me Happy When I’m Shooting)

marianne — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:43:50 +0000

Yes it was kind of a dreary day, but we didn’t let that get us down. “M” and her little sister came up to Guthrie from Oklahoma City for a mid day shoot.

We had a great time rearranging part of the Sand Plum‘s event center to suit our portrait needs.

We wrapped up inside just in time to miss most of the rain. We headed down to the R and R Restaurant and Event Center.

I’ll leave you with just one of “M” inside the restaurant.

Family Time in the Fall

marianne — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:53:47 +0000

I met with Jenny, Phil and “J” a few weeks ago when the leaves were still golden-red and on their branches.

Even though fall, in Oklahoma, is a relatively short season, we hit on a pretty good fall day for these photos.

“J” is not a kid who gets terribly excited when it comes to photos, but we got a few good ones.

He was much more about action than posing.

Country to Urban

marianne — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:37:38 +0000

This was an awesome shoot with “D”. She and her entourage made the trek to Guthrie and we had some country and urban fun.

Now on to downtown Guthrie.

Thank you “D”. I will contact you when your CD is ready!!

Pepper’s Ranch Celebrates Fall

marianne — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:04:09 +0000

Come as you are or come as a princess.

Pepper’s Ranch had them all this past weekend!

Even the adults got in on the fun.

There were even themed family costumes.

Games were organized.

Some games were re-worked to fit the holiday feel.

And no, we didn’t make that baby bob for her apple. LOL.

Master D.J. Travis was in the house to provide karaoke tunes.

Most of the audience (photographer included) was happy just to listen along.

Sara and Scott’s Wedding

marianne — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:45:09 +0000

My friend and wedding photography mentor, Sara, got married!

I had the privilege of 2nd shooting her wedding at the Memorial Union Ballroom (Campus of O.U.)

Their rings are beautiful!

These families like to laugh!

It will forever be a mystery to me what was said that had everyone cracking up.

First Dance.

Sara’s favorite close up.

Father/daughter dance.

They danced together several times through the evening (giving me plenty of great shots of them together) but here is the one I will leave you with (it’s my favorite).

It was beautiful Sara! Be blessed!

Chelsea and Steven’s Wedding

marianne — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:02:43 +0000

Their lovely union was held at St. Mark’s in Norman, OK.

What was really nice, is that the church has a room just for the bride! (I thought it was a cool deal.)

Just in case any of you wonder how much stuff I carry around for a wedding…good think I work out.

What was very neat was the fact that Chelsea and Steve had decided to see each other BEFORE the ceremony. One of the bride’s maids recommended the hold-the-hand-first, see-each-other second approach.

It was super cute!

We even had enough time to go take a sneak peek at the reception area and get a glance a the cakes.

Meanwhile, the crowd is getting ready.

Have a blessed future together!

S u m m a h T i m e ! !

marianne — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:21:58 +0000

It’s hot out alright!

But that didn’t stop one of my favorite families from asking for photos (Happy Birthday Travis)!

Not everyone was on board for this group shot.

Certainly the boys were the stars of this shoot. The newest boy was fascinated with me (well, sort of…he likes Mom best. )

This little one was my model that day I think!

His “twin” was not so much! But we did try!! (This is my favorite of the two of them together).

Hee hee, below is the uncensored, blurry, “normal” family boy shot.

Stay cool everyone!