Lisa Hessel Photography Blog

I’m still trying to wrap my mind around the fact that it’s 2012.  And not only is it 2012, but it’s February.

FEBRUARY.

For a wedding photographer, these are the slower months, and while it’s definitely not a vacation, it is time to catch up on projects, renew vision, and maybe, just maybe, try to get 8 hours of sleep more often than not.  January was perfection for our little family, and we’re looking forward to more time together in February.  But, this blog, which has been somewhat sleepy these winter months, is about to come out of hibernation in full force.  I’ve been selecting weddings and engagement sessions throughout 2011 and holding them in a special place, just waiting for them to be revealed during the winter lull.  And my oh my do I have some loveliness to share.

BUT, before we take a look back at some 2011 lovelies, I’m excited to share with you Jeff and Jessica’s engagement session, which we shot at sundown on one of the ONLY sub-freezing days we’ve had this winter.

Jeff and Jessica, which, btw,  I could not have had more fun with, wanted a gritty black and white collection of photos with an urban vibe, and I kind of love the way these turned out.  

This session had some of my very favorite things:

golden sunlight reflecting on the water,

willow branches swaying with the breeze,

and Jill and Rex.

Seriously, how cute are they?

If Rex looks familiar, you may recognize him from this wedding.

Jill and Rex, the afternoon that we shot these photos really couldn’t have been more beautiful, and I was thrilled to be able to spend it with the two of you.  Photographing you together was nothing short of delightful, and thinking about picking up my camera for your wedding already me giddy with anticipation.

Blake told me that he and Erin wanted to find a pretty field for their engagement photos on a day with a golden sunset.  Which is music to my ears.  And after rescheduling a few times due to dreary, rainy weather, that’s exactly what we got.  The most golden of sunsets on a day that couldn’t have been lovelier.  Well, there were a few gale force winds to contend with, but

I was looking through these photos, and of course the location and conditions were lovely, but even more than that, I think that I really love these because the artful way that Blake and Erin interact is just plain beautiful.  I could have shot with them for hours.

see?  I told you.  the most perfect golden sunset.

I love everything about this photo.