Tiff and Tuks : New Zealand Wedding Photography : by a Utah Photographer

We flew in last night . . . and more or less, came home for ten minutes before I was off to the doctor.  After the euphoria of seeing my sweet baby girl and wonderful boys wore off, the killing pain in my lower back took over my attention.  Diagnosis:  Urinary Tract Infection and Kidney Infection. 

Suck.

No, double Suck.

After a shot in the butt and a heavy duty antibiotic prescription, I came home and sorted the shots from Tiff and Tuk's wedding in New Zealand.  Sigh.  They are beautiful people.  And their wedding was equally beautiful.  From the first moment I met Tuks, I thought he was amazing.  The pefect match for smart, funny, talented Tiffany!  

Our time in New Zealand flew by.  We met wonderful people like Ana, and Anna, and Paige (the girls) and the awesome Salanoa family.  Then after just under a week, our time was over and we had to leave for Australia.  Thanks all you New Zealanders for educating me on how to say the letter Z.  (You guys say "Zed" for Z instead of "Zee" for Z...too funny.)  I only drove on the wrong side of the road 3 times...sorry Tiff for nearly taking your life.  And I gorged myself on all your great Lollies (code for Candy).  New Zealand Rocks. 

Luv, Erin

Without further ado, here's your sneek peek:

The Reception . . .

Held at a beautiful, quaint, art gallery in the heart of Auckland, the reception was absolutely stunning.  From the relaxed tunes of the band, the beautiful arched ceiling, to the simple yet elegant table decor, I loved it all and tried to capture a bit of everything.  Tuks sang to Tiff the most beautiful arrangement of songs, and I was in love.  Dang, that man can sing!  Tiff looked radient and shined.  The reception was simply magical.

Bruno Family : Utah Family Photography

Ok, holy photography bonanza Batman!  I just finished editing my last shoot before I jump on the plane tomorrow for a Wedding shoot in New Zealand.  I feel like I can take a huge breath of fresh air.  Well, except now I have to start packing. 

On a side note, Thanks cool Bruno Family.  I had a fun time hanging out with you all on the rickety bridge, and hiking through the boonies.  You guys were awesome to follow me into the wilderness.  Your pictures rock, and I love them!

luv, erin

Funn Family : Utah Family Photography

I had such a "Funn" time with the Funn family.  Ok, ok, so that was a bad pun.  But really, they were too funny.  We went up the canyon, and I was a little nervous because Utah's been unseasonably cold (ok, well maybe not really, but I think it's too dang cold for likin').  Anyway, I was saying that when we got up there it wasn't too bad.  Lance and Tiffany and all you crazy kids.  Thanks for jumping when I said jump, and rolling in the dirt with me.  That was awesome. 

Luv, erin

Diamond Family : Utah Family Photography

Beki and Bo.  I've known you two for years, and you crack me up still.  You were so easy going and fun to shoot.  It suprises me that you have six kids, since when I think of you two, I still think of our early years.  Beki, I loved your headshot.  It's going to turn heads.  How could it not with a beautiful face like yours.  Thanks you guys for the super fun and fast shooting.

Luv, erin

Shumway Family : Utah Family Photography

It's been at least ten years since I spent time with Krystal.  Back in my glory days, Krystal and I were cheerleaders together.  When we met the other night for a Mini-session family shoot, I was still in awe of how beautiful she is, just like high school.  Sigh.  Her four boys were so good and they sure did enjoy the apples at the orchard!  Shumway family, you guys rock.  Thanks for dodging the deer turds, kneeling in the dirt, and getting pretty chummy. 

Luv, erin

Glutton for Punishment.

At 12:30 last night I cracked open a book the library gave me.  Hush Hush, by Becca Fitzpatrick sounded interesting to me, but was it worth the full read?  I put it to the test.  Three chapters in I was hooked.  And really, let's face it.  I'm sooooooo over Para-normal romance.  I've been trying to read outside of that genre for the last couple months.  BOY, was I wrong.  This book hooked me big time. 

I read the entire thing!  Really.  I didn't go to sleep.  I just kept on reading.  And reading.  And reading. 

Dang it's sooooooo good! 

Go buy it, and read it.