What a pleasure to be part of Stephanie & Jeff’s wedding day! They day was perfect, just perfect. This group was going to become a family of five, the kids were involved in the entire day and it was amazing! The big brothers taking care of their little sis. It was so awesome to witness the little special bonding moments. There were a ton, here are just a few!

Bridal Suite: The Retro Suites

Hair & Makeup: Form & Function

Ceremony: St. Paul’s Anglican Church

Flowers : The Purple Pansy

Transportation: Universal Limo

Reception: Club Lentina’s Chatham

Music: Rutherford’s Disc Jockey Service

Tasha & Jordan met me at Rondeau for a “love” session!

They were so adorable together. The rain held off, it was a perfect night, a soft breeze off the lake, fantastic sunset. There is an incredible connection between these two ~ butterflies-in-your-belly, goose-bumps-on-your-arm love!

When these 2 cuties showed up for their park session with their favourite Toy Story characters, cowboy/girl attire and stick horses, I knew we were going to have some fun!

Telling secrets to their buddy, riding their horses, giggling with each other. The session ended with them carelessly spinning in circles and racing until their laughter brought them down to the ground. Their is nothing better than giggles coming from a child!

Thanks for the fun Ethan & Kennedy!

I met up with Jolene & Aaron on the outskirts of London. They wanted some images by the train tracks. Their e session was a ton of fun, and we explored the outside of London. I love driving around and pulling over whenever we see something of interest!

I am so excited to capture these two on their wedding day in October!

I have enjoyed getting to know Brandon & Alli so much! They have been together forver! They love to travel, Brandon even asked Alli to marry him in Ireland. AND they totally love each other!

We had a fantastic time during their engagement session, you can see it here.

Having their ceremony in the newly renovated Capital Theatre, downtown Chatham was a beautiful and unique setting for their dream wedding.

Ceremony: Chatham Capital Theatre

Flowers : Pizazz! Florals and balloons

Transportation: Universal Limo

Officiant: Kettle Creek Weddings

Decorations: Royal Creations ~ Sherry King

Reception: The Portugeuse Club

Music: Toast & Jam

Shelby was trying to think of a unique idea for one of her BFF’s birthday gift. On one of our shopping excurions we found the coolest frame, so we gave her a gift certificate for a Best friend Portrait Session to help her fill the frame. Her birthday was back in April but with the crazy schedule of these two we had to wait for summer to get it in.

When these two are together, all I hear is laughter. They laugh and giggle the entire time. That is what I want to capture. The magic and happiness between them when they are together. They are both absolutely beautiful girls, inside & out. It was my pleasure to spend the night driving these 2 crazy girls around looking for those perfect spots!

We had a ton of fun out on the farm with the Ross family! It is great to capture families in the own enviornment! I love scouting out locations around the properties, there are usually a ton of stories to be told and some history to capture while were exploring!

Julie Rhodes Photography is hosting a Cutest Kid Contest!

Beginning Friday July 23rd 2010 you will be able to submit a photo of your cutest kid, and the winner will receive a free photo session with Julie Rhodes Photography, as well as 1 – 11×14, 1- 8×10, 2 – 5×7 and a copy of watermarked lo res digital images to share via facebook, email, etc. Here are the details:

TO ENTER

*Email entries to julierhodesphotography@gmail.com
*One entry per child
* You must be the parent or legal guardian of the child you enter into the contest
* Child must be 17 years old or younger on the date of entry
* You must have permission/rights to use the photo you enter
* Photo must have been taken in the last 6 months
* Photos will be accepted from 12:01am Friday July 23rd until 11:59pm Friday July 30th, 2010 (EST) via e-mail
* Only photos e-mailed to [julierhodesphotography@gmail.com] with the Subject line CUTEST KID during the previously mentioned time will be accepted
* Include your child’s name and age in the e-mail (first name and age will be posted for viewing), as well as your name and contact information (will not be posted)
* Contest open to everyone, however if you live outside of the Chatham Kent area, you must be willing to travel to me for your prize shoot, or a travel fee will be charged.

HOW PHOTOS WILL BE JUDGED

* All entries will be uploaded into an album by Julie Rhodes Photography on Sunday August 1st, 2010, on the facebook fan page
* To vote for a photo you MUST be a ‘fan’ (or under the new facebook system ‘like’) Julie Rhodes Photography
* Click ‘like’ for the photo you are voting for in the Julie Rhodes Photography album labeled ‘Summer 2010 Cutest Kid Contest’
* Photo with the most ‘likes’ will be the winner. Comments permitted, but WILL NOT count towards the total number of votes
* Julie Rhodes Photography will verify that all ‘likes’ of the winning photo come from Julie Rhodes Photography facebook fans, ‘likes’ from non-fans will not be counted
* Voting will close Friday August 6th, 11:59pm
* Official winner will be notified and announced no later than Sunday, August 8th, 2010

WHAT YOU WILL WIN

* The parent or legal guardian of the child in the photo that receives the most ‘likes’ will receive a free photo session with Julie Rhodes Photography, 1 11×14 portrait, 1- 8×10, 2 – 5×7 and the lo res digital images, watermarked and resized for viewing on the internet (facebook, blogs, email etc – not to be printed, reproduced, or altered in any way)
* Photo session must be booked within 30 days of winning, and completed before September 31, 2010
* Prize retail value of $175 – can not be altered or changed in any way, and not redeemable for cash
* Additional prints will be available for purchase at retail prices                                      * Not redeemable towards Birth/Newborn Photography

* No other promotions or discounts can be applied

Please post any questions you have on this note, and I will be happy to answer them. I look forward to seeing your Cutest Kid entries!

So what is a post without a picture, here are my 3 Cutie’s!! and oh man am I missing the oldest 2 as they have been at camp all week.

Gryphyn in part of our First Year of Memories (FYofM). The  FYofM program is $99.00 and includes 4 portrait sessions. You can see more details here about our packages.

This was Gryphyn’s 3rd portrait session, even though the first time he was still in his mommy’s belly! You can see his past visits here & here. He is growing so fast! He is at such a fun stage, coos at you, smiling, little giggles. He is loved so much by his family, especially his big sister!