New Year! Best of 2010!

Wow, what a ride 2010 was! I am so blessed to have such amazing people to have faith in me to capture their memories! This month, I went down 2010 memory lane and picked out over 150 of my favorite photos wanting to share them with the masses. Then, I thought 150 was too many to scroll through, so I painfully, and I mean PAINFULLY, narrowed them down to 75. On my Photos By Design Facebook page, you can have the opportunity to vote on your favorite photo. The photo with the most "likes" will get a FREE 16X24 print of that photo! So share with your friends, and I hope to make this an annual giving event!

Thank You All for your faith in me....

Shelly

Video/Slideshows...

For All Slideshows, If you are having trouble playing, hit pause, let it run through it's course (you will see the grey line pass through) and then hit play........

Cassidi + Ben = Married!

Everything about Cassidi and Ben is true...True to each other, true to themselves..and it was so obvious they are true to the One Maker and willing to make sacrifices for the rest of their lives to each other....I love everything about their day, and so happy they let me share in their memories.....

Stacy + Joe

and a few more.....

so much blogging to do....

Love these!

Megan + Thomas!

A FANTASTIC day led to a beautiful Thursday wedding! I've known the groom for quite some time and to see him so happy on his wedding day with beautiful Megan. You can just tell when they look at each other, they click.....they are happy! Congrats to the both of you and THANK YOU for letting me capture your day!











Slideshow/video of their highlights can be found here!

Marty + Cathy = Married!

I had the pleasure to witness and document the happy-ness of Marty and Cathy Queen. They both were a little nervous, but mostly just happy and I think these highlights reflect upon this. Congrats to you both! It TRULY was a pleasure!

Ashley + Martin = Married! Tears To You Two!

I was totally blown away at this gorgeous wedding, but even more so with the edits. When I was going through them for the first time on the computer, I found my self struck with tears. Good Tears. Tears of watching Love, tears to two families united with a bond so tight you just know Ashley and Martin will be together, through this life and beyond. Tears to good friends, the bridal party. Tears of good emotions, tears of a Father, so proud of his baby girl. Tears of a Mother, loving her sweet child....All good tears.....God Bless Ashley and Martin!

My Wedding Today...Meet the Wedding Party!

First of all, I am love with the location, Morgantown Church of Christ and then Lakeview. I LOVE LAKEVIEW! Then, I'm in the church and watching things unfold, the bridal party having so much fun, then I get SOOOOOOO SOOOO EXCITED TOO! I love weddings with no restrictions, and just having fun. Being Creative, and doing my thing. Being the Eyes of the Bride and Groom. That is what I have tomorrow, and I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SOOOOOOOOOOOOO BLESSED! Here are the bridal party! Can't wait till tomorrow!

THE STUDIO!

I am so EXCITED TO SAY..........I HAVE OFFICIALLY OPENED A STUDIO! A great meeting place, a place for me to do studio portraits! I still LOVE ON LOCATION TOO, but it is nice to have inside options! Check it Out!

Tammy + Jay, Again!

Something special about renewal of vows. Committed to each other, 100% plus! To have the spark and the love for each other, as I saw a little over a week ago, tested through 10 years already, and it seems like 10 years only added to the love. Congrats, Congrats! I love their children in these pictures, too! Actually, the highlights below, really show why these pictures are so special!









Highlights of the day can be found in this beautiful remembrance production!

What Happens In Vegas......

Makes it back to Clarksburg WV! Most people I know thought I went to Vegas to play, well they are right! I played with cameras, lighting, and people! Nothing like living, breathing, studying photography for 7 days! Here is what I took back, PHOTOS BY DESIGN style!

A Wedding; Elegance at Home

Had a wonderful time photographing Julie and Ryan in their home this February. With their children, family and friends, they gathered together and united as one. A beautiful ceremony in their home. I just love the elegance and the simplicity.....It was a beautiful day.....

The Wedding Dress!

Here is a Fun Fact about Wedding Dresses, with pictures from three different weddings I shot! I am so amazed how beautiful a dress can be, on and off! ;)

"Traditionally, brides did not wear white wedding gowns. Through the 18th century, most brides just wore their Sunday best to their wedding. Red was a favorite during the Middle Ages in Europe. Other colors were worn for symbolic reasons: blue meant constancy and green meant youth. As years passed, white was worn as a symbol of purity. Today, white merely symbolizes the wedding and is worn by any bride."

Fun Wedding Fact: "The Cake"

The next several days I will be blogging about some fun wedding facts I found! What a Hoot! I'm so glad we have come along way since the Ancient Romans! I found this fun fact about wedding cakes!

"The wedding cake has always played an important part in the wedding. Ancient Romans broke a cake over the bride's head to symbolize fertility or abundance. Many other cultures dropped wheat, flour or cake on the bride's head, and then ate the crumbs for good luck. The early British baked baskets of dry crackers, and every guest took one home after the wedding. In medieval times, guests brought small cakes and piled them on a table. The bride and groom then attempted to kiss over the cakes. Eventually, a young baker decided to put all the cakes together and cover them with frosting, thus the tiered wedding cake was born."

Wedding Package Sale!

Book your wedding before January 30, 2010 and save! A great way to lock in 2011 and 2012 wedding at today's pricing. Still have some openings for 2010 too! Give me a call at 304-838-2844 for details!

Wedding

There are sometimes when I am just blown away at weddings. When I know the two will last forever, will just steal my heart. Meet Lori and Jason. They blew me away.........

Engaged! Meredith + Jake!

What a great time I had with these two! I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph Meredith's sister years back, and now, it is Meredith's as the bride! Cant wait for the wedding! Jake is just AWESOME with Meredith, as the pictures show! Beautiful scenery, and a great couple!