…not that you aren’t great to work alongside, too, dad. (i also work with dear old dad in our family’s pool and spa shop.) but you have to admit, eileen looks a whole lot better in a wedding dress.

for the longest time (like practically since i laid eyes on her) i’ve wanted to photograph this beautiful woman who is now my bride. and this weekend, after nearly a year of marriage and no time to squeeze it in, we finally did it. i loaded my camera with a fresh roll of 35mm (okay, it was a CF memory card — but, really, how romantic does that sound??), eileen loaded her dress with a fresh stick of dy-no-MITE, and we were off for a long overdue bridal session.

as those of you who know her can testify, eileen tends to shy away from the spotlight; so this took some coaxing. when we arrived at the park and she realized other people were there, too, the whole thing almost didn’t happen. but she loosened up, and the results… well, you can see for yourself!

by the way, this post-marital photo shoot has got me thinking. ladies, have you ever asked yourself what good use you might put that wedding dress stuffed in the back of your closet to? it’s never too late for bridal portraits. well, you may not want to put it off until your golden anniversary. let’s just say there’s no time like the present!

anyhow, as much as she rocks that white gown, that’s nothing compared to how she rocks the flannel pajamas. so, i’m gone…

what a cut-up! ha!!