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Chelsey & Dustin | Married

Chelsey and Dustin’s wedding was my first wedding of 2012. It was also my first wedding since the birth of my sweet babe, so I was a little worried about leaving him for the first time. I could not have asked for a sweeter couple, or a sweeter family. Everyone was wonderful and the day…

10 comments
  • KrystalJanuary 23, 2012 - 6:53 pm

    SOOOO amazing!!! these are great Steph!!!! and I have to say, I adore the font in the blog titles. so great.ReplyCancel

  • Heather MorrisonJanuary 23, 2012 - 7:00 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! You captured the love between Dustin and Chelsey wonderfully! So happy for the both of them. : )ReplyCancel

  • Karen SolversonJanuary 23, 2012 - 7:14 pm

    Stunning, amazing, breath taking……. I am so blown away by your work, Steph! It is just amazing!! I wish I could get married all over again to have images like this from you, images that just gush the love of that day, that tell the real story of the day. Long ago, you told me that you just LOVE love……. and in every series of wedding photos you do, I can feel that same message pouring through. Simply amazing! You are such a gift in so many lives! πŸ™‚ Luv ya, sweetie! πŸ™‚ KarenReplyCancel

  • jessica sandsJanuary 23, 2012 - 7:24 pm

    thank you so much for asking me to join you for chelsey and dustin’s wedding. it was such a wonderful day; chelsey was so so so beautiful. i loved their love and the joy among their guests! congrats, dustin and chelsey!!ReplyCancel

  • ToniaJanuary 23, 2012 - 7:47 pm

    How did you even expect us to get through the pictures with your starting words! Amazing Amazing Amazing! Beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple! Congrats Chelsey and Dustin!ReplyCancel

  • DaynaJanuary 23, 2012 - 10:14 pm

    Awesome Steph!!! These picts are amazing!ReplyCancel

  • TaraJanuary 24, 2012 - 9:30 am

    Absolutely Beautiful… Every picture is amazing – I get goosebumps when I see your work, you capture every emotion. Well Done!ReplyCancel

  • KristiJanuary 24, 2012 - 9:35 am

    A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. doesn’t even begin to describe these photos….and I agree with Tonia, I had tears even before looking at them! I love that your “work” is done with 100% of your heart…it truly shows in each picture.ReplyCancel

  • Jen TJanuary 25, 2012 - 2:52 pm

    Just GORGEOUS, Steph! Stunning photos. The one of the bride choked up during a speech really got me. Fabulous work, my friend! <3ReplyCancel

  • Diane KnotheFebruary 1, 2012 - 3:08 pm

    Wow…you did an amzing job Steph!ReplyCancel

Best of the Best 2011

Welcome to my new blog, friends!! I hope that you love it as much as I do! It is still a work in progress but I had to start using it now or I would never get it done. Check back often to see the changes I make and to see the newest posts! You…

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  • KrystalJanuary 17, 2012 - 12:44 am

    the new blog is GORGEOUS steph! I love it. you did an amazing job! AAAAND all these pictures are amazing! Such a hard choice. I think I #7 is my fave though. the tone is just gorgeous!!! love. it!ReplyCancel

  • RebeccaJanuary 17, 2012 - 12:50 am

    Lovely, Steph! The new blog is so pretty! For the “Best Of” contest, I adore #1. Gorgeous.ReplyCancel

  • CarrieJanuary 17, 2012 - 12:52 am

    #7 Mattea & Heath! I love this one!ReplyCancel

  • april bodenburgJanuary 17, 2012 - 12:52 am

    They are all beautiful – but I have to go with #3, Chelsey & Dustin. The lighting and colors are so perfect.
    And I loooooove the new blog Steph!!! xoxoReplyCancel

  • MatteaJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:06 am

    I’m going to be bias, cuz I am truly in love with your photos of our wedding…
    My Vote : #7 Mattea & Heath

    (Although, it was hard between #7 and #3 Chelsey and Dustin)
    It’s so hard not to vote them all.ReplyCancel

  • Nicole ZitznerJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:09 am

    #1 Molly & Brooks, LOVE the background!ReplyCancel

  • JessicaJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:30 am

    I am biased, too… Can’t stop looking at our photos – #13 Aaron and Jess πŸ™‚ I would have a terrible time choosing (seriously) otherwise.ReplyCancel

  • Jill MasonJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:38 am

    This was a tough one!! I love all the pictures. My vote is for #7 Mattea and Heath. I love that it captures the love between the two of them. You are so talented Steph! Love the new blog. JillReplyCancel

  • stef smithJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:40 am

    #3 Chelsea and Dustin!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Salina rathJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:47 am

    Number 3 is my favorite when I get married that would be a background I would love to have Its great!!!ReplyCancel

  • KittyJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:47 am

    I have to vote for #4 Kitty & Troy πŸ™‚ How could I not?! I absolutely love all of our photos and this one has been my favorite from the first preview!

    Love the new blog too πŸ™‚ Can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2012!ReplyCancel

  • ali fJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:55 am
  • TinaJanuary 17, 2012 - 2:03 am

    Kitty and Troy!!ReplyCancel

  • KevinJanuary 17, 2012 - 2:05 am

    My vote is for Jessica and Aaron # 13ReplyCancel

  • Sheila StrasserJanuary 17, 2012 - 2:05 am

    I am voting for #4 Kitty and Troy ClementsReplyCancel

  • Mandy HoltzJanuary 17, 2012 - 2:13 am

    # 7 Mattea and Heath love this picture….but #2 came in very close!!!!!!

    They are all great though Steph!! YOU are amazing!!ReplyCancel

  • TiffanyJanuary 17, 2012 - 2:18 am

    I love #3 – and the new blog looks so nice, Steph!ReplyCancel

  • Jen MickschlJanuary 17, 2012 - 2:49 am

    I love #13.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa RogersJanuary 17, 2012 - 2:56 am

    #3 Chelsey and Dustin ! πŸ™‚ReplyCancel

  • MaggieJanuary 17, 2012 - 3:35 am

    #7 LOVE!!!ReplyCancel

  • Jaimee SmithJanuary 17, 2012 - 3:59 am

    They are ALL gorgeous! But my vote is #7- Mattea & Heath!!ReplyCancel

  • LindaJanuary 17, 2012 - 4:28 am

    Vote #13ReplyCancel

  • Nachaele FordJanuary 17, 2012 - 4:39 am

    #2 Dennis & Jullian ~ such a stunning picture!ReplyCancel

  • Erik ThomsenJanuary 17, 2012 - 5:05 am
  • Sharon StrasserJanuary 17, 2012 - 9:33 am

    I think the most beautiful photograph this year is Kitty and Troy. The over hang bridge and background is so unique and beautiful. If everyone knew of this opportujnity, they would surely want this as part of their wedding album. Great job Stephanie.ReplyCancel

  • JaneJanuary 17, 2012 - 10:29 am

    #13 – Aaron and JessReplyCancel

  • Joan SalesmanJanuary 17, 2012 - 11:58 am

    I would like to vote for Aaron and Jessica. No 13. That is the best picture. JoanReplyCancel

  • Jill salmonJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:00 pm

    Kitty and TroyReplyCancel

  • PortiaJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:03 pm

    I would have to say #7 Heath and Mattea. What a beautiful picture!!!! Steph, you have such an amazing talent:)ReplyCancel

  • MandiJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:36 pm

    They are all gorgeous, but my vote is for #3, Chelsey & Dustin.ReplyCancel

  • CoryJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:50 pm
  • BrendaJanuary 17, 2012 - 1:56 pm

    #2 Beautiful lighting, nice job Steph.ReplyCancel

  • KendraJanuary 17, 2012 - 2:13 pm

    #2 – the fountain in the back compliments the happy couple!ReplyCancel

  • Jaime SwensonJanuary 17, 2012 - 2:56 pm

    Gorgeous pics Steph!! You are so very talented! I pick #3~Chelsey and Dustin!!! πŸ™‚ReplyCancel

  • AndiJanuary 17, 2012 - 2:59 pm

    #2 love the lighting with the fountain!ReplyCancel

  • KJPJanuary 17, 2012 - 3:05 pm

    This is IMPOSSIBLE……#7ReplyCancel

  • StephanieJanuary 17, 2012 - 3:16 pm

    My vote is for #3 Chelsey & Dustin…but I am in L.O.V.E. with ALL of them!!ReplyCancel

  • Shea ZielkeJanuary 17, 2012 - 4:32 pm

    My vote is for my dear friend Jenny and Dane!ReplyCancel

  • Amber FredricksonJanuary 17, 2012 - 5:02 pm

    They are all so good!

    My vote is for #3.ReplyCancel

  • Caryn OstremJanuary 17, 2012 - 11:11 pm

    Voting for Mattea and HeathReplyCancel

  • FeliciaJanuary 17, 2012 - 11:17 pm

    My vote is for #5ReplyCancel

  • stacy ostremJanuary 17, 2012 - 11:24 pm

    Hey Steph- they are all beautiful pictures but I have to vote for Heath & Mattea.ReplyCancel

  • asdfJanuary 17, 2012 - 11:26 pm

    I vote for #4, Kitty and TroyReplyCancel

  • AshleyJanuary 17, 2012 - 11:30 pm

    #4 Kitty and Troy!ReplyCancel

  • Diane KnotheJanuary 17, 2012 - 11:32 pm

    Wow…they are all beautiful!! It is really hard to to pick but # 3 would be my fav.!ReplyCancel

  • JennJanuary 17, 2012 - 11:35 pm

    Kity and TroyReplyCancel

  • KrisJanuary 17, 2012 - 11:41 pm

    They are all good, but must go with #13 Aaron and JessicaReplyCancel

  • HilaryJanuary 17, 2012 - 11:41 pm

    Kitty & Troy!!!ReplyCancel

  • SophieJanuary 18, 2012 - 12:12 am

    Of course my big sis! #3-Chelsey and Dusty!(:ReplyCancel

  • Deb CJanuary 18, 2012 - 1:26 am

    they are all beautiful but I vote for #4 Troy and KittyReplyCancel

  • Jenny DJanuary 18, 2012 - 1:58 am

    I LOVE #2. Simply Stunning.ReplyCancel

  • LaurenJanuary 18, 2012 - 2:12 am

    Kitty and Troy!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lauren SkogerboJanuary 18, 2012 - 2:21 am

    I vote for #5! Kitty and Troy πŸ™‚ReplyCancel

  • Hailey RichardsonJanuary 18, 2012 - 2:23 am

    I vote for #5 Kitty and TroyReplyCancel

  • KonnaJanuary 18, 2012 - 2:55 am

    I’m partial to #3 of course! They are all beautiful though Steph!ReplyCancel

  • Kimberly Gilman RayJanuary 18, 2012 - 3:12 am

    I vote for #3 Chelsey and Dustin. Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Chad KuhnkeJanuary 18, 2012 - 3:57 am

    All are good, but #3 is the All American Couple!ReplyCancel

  • AlexJanuary 18, 2012 - 3:52 pm

    there are so many beautiful photos! I must go with #2 though…just the lighting and the fountain and everything about it makes me want to keep looking at it!ReplyCancel

  • ToniaJanuary 18, 2012 - 5:47 pm

    WOW!! Not making this hard on us are you!! So hard when you actually know the people in the pictures and can truly see the love they have for each other. But my vote is for: #4 Kitty and Troy (loved this picture from the first time I ever saw it!!) Coming in a VERY close 2nd would be #7 Mattea and Heath. Good luck to all the couples!ReplyCancel

  • KatieJanuary 18, 2012 - 7:24 pm

    I have to say #7.ReplyCancel

  • TammyJanuary 18, 2012 - 8:02 pm

    Of course I have to go with Chelsey and Dusty!!! #3
    Of course all of your work is soooooo GOOD!ReplyCancel

  • LizJanuary 18, 2012 - 8:55 pm

    4. Kitty & TroyReplyCancel

  • jessica sandsJanuary 18, 2012 - 11:03 pm

    #3 Chelsey and Dustin!!!! yayayyay!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Jayden GilmanJanuary 18, 2012 - 11:09 pm

    i vote for #3 Chelsey & Dustin (:ReplyCancel

  • SadieJanuary 19, 2012 - 2:41 am

    #3 Chelsey and Dustin. πŸ™‚ReplyCancel

  • Sarah SpagnoliJanuary 19, 2012 - 2:56 am

    #7 Mattea & Heath is my favorite!ReplyCancel

  • StacyJanuary 19, 2012 - 3:04 am

    #7 Please! I’m a little bias. πŸ˜‰ReplyCancel

  • Sarah GronningJanuary 19, 2012 - 3:09 am

    not sure if im doing this right…BUT I’M VOTING FOR #7. MATTEA AND HEATH….BEAUTIFUL COUPLE.ReplyCancel

  • LucasJanuary 19, 2012 - 3:38 am

    #7: Mattea and HeathReplyCancel

  • Emily RuudJanuary 19, 2012 - 3:45 am

    Definitely voting for #7 – Mattea and Heath! Beautiful picture of a few of my favorite people!ReplyCancel

  • KatrinaJanuary 19, 2012 - 3:54 am

    My vote goes to #7!ReplyCancel

  • BillJanuary 19, 2012 - 3:57 am

    #7! Yowsa!ReplyCancel

  • StacieJanuary 19, 2012 - 4:35 am

    They are all great but I love #7 Heath and Mattie.ReplyCancel

  • Tony S.January 19, 2012 - 5:15 am
  • ArielJanuary 19, 2012 - 8:56 am

    All photos are absolutely amazing! My vote is for #7, love ya Mattea:)ReplyCancel

  • deb hansonJanuary 19, 2012 - 6:27 am

    #7 road to happiness —all of them r great stephReplyCancel

  • Jim HansonJanuary 19, 2012 - 6:37 am

    #7 Pics are awesome BUT its got to be Mattea and Heath #7ReplyCancel

  • Amy VennerJanuary 19, 2012 - 7:23 am

    My vote is for #7 – gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • Barbara BurkeJanuary 19, 2012 - 10:04 am

    I vote for # 10 Jenny and DaneReplyCancel

  • Peter RuudJanuary 19, 2012 - 11:07 am

    #7! Mattea and Heath!ReplyCancel

  • Heather GillJanuary 19, 2012 - 11:11 am

    My vote is for Mattea and Heath(7)ReplyCancel

  • Terri LikowskiJanuary 19, 2012 - 12:59 pm

    we vote for Mattea and Heath!ReplyCancel

  • Beth PaluchJanuary 19, 2012 - 1:56 pm

    I vote for Jess and Aaron lucky number 13!ReplyCancel

  • Marghie ArttusJanuary 19, 2012 - 2:14 pm

    I vote for Number 13. Jess and Aaron!!! <3 it.ReplyCancel

  • Cara Vande VoordeJanuary 19, 2012 - 4:17 pm

    I love Jess and Aaron’s picture!!ReplyCancel

  • Joe & Chris BolwahnJanuary 19, 2012 - 6:03 pm

    We Love Picture 13,Jessica and AaronReplyCancel

  • Jennifer GregersonJanuary 19, 2012 - 6:36 pm

    My vote is for #7 Mattea and Heath. What a beautiful picture and a wonderful couple!ReplyCancel

  • Amanda clementsJanuary 19, 2012 - 9:48 pm

    Kitty & troy!!!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy VanNattaJanuary 20, 2012 - 7:20 am

    I vote # 13 – Aaron and Jess! I am Aaron’s sister, thank you for capturing the moments of their wedding so beautifully!ReplyCancel

  • Kala PamulakJanuary 20, 2012 - 8:40 am

    Lucky number 13 is my favorite πŸ™‚ReplyCancel

  • Jill GrampovnikJanuary 20, 2012 - 9:01 am

    #7 MATTEA and HEATH! That picture is so cool!ReplyCancel

  • JessieJanuary 20, 2012 - 9:10 am

    #7 looks the best! A nice old time picture~ReplyCancel

  • JessieJanuary 20, 2012 - 9:13 am

    7 looks the best!ReplyCancel

  • debra heyrothJanuary 20, 2012 - 9:33 am

    I vote for # 7ReplyCancel

  • KateJanuary 20, 2012 - 11:32 am

    #4 Kitty and Troy!!!ReplyCancel

  • allen HoescheleJanuary 20, 2012 - 11:41 am

    Voting for #13 Jessica and AaronReplyCancel

  • MikaylaJanuary 20, 2012 - 11:53 am

    Voting for #4 Kitty and Troy!ReplyCancel

  • NicoleJanuary 20, 2012 - 1:57 pm

    Kitty & Troy (#5)ReplyCancel

  • BritneyJanuary 20, 2012 - 1:57 pm

    Kitty and Troy!!ReplyCancel

  • ChristyJanuary 20, 2012 - 1:58 pm

    Kitty and troy!ReplyCancel

  • BrianJanuary 20, 2012 - 1:59 pm

    kitty and troy!!ReplyCancel

  • TylerJanuary 20, 2012 - 1:59 pm

    Kitty and troy!!ReplyCancel

  • JesseJanuary 20, 2012 - 2:01 pm

    #5 kitty &troyReplyCancel

  • Marissa rathbunJanuary 20, 2012 - 3:01 pm

    Kitty and troy πŸ™‚ReplyCancel

  • Jessica LittleJanuary 20, 2012 - 6:08 pm

    Love #7, Mattea and Heath !!! : )ReplyCancel

  • Will LittleJanuary 20, 2012 - 6:11 pm

    #7 Mattea & HeathReplyCancel

  • Lauren GregersonJanuary 20, 2012 - 6:12 pm

    #7 Mattea and Heath!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Wyatt LittleJanuary 20, 2012 - 6:14 pm

    #7 Mattea & HeathReplyCancel

  • Judy GrampovnikJanuary 20, 2012 - 6:16 pm

    #7 Mattea & HeathReplyCancel

  • Anne PeytonJanuary 20, 2012 - 10:31 pm

    Love Love # 7 Mattie and HeathReplyCancel

  • Gerald SchumacherJanuary 20, 2012 - 10:32 pm

    #7 Mattie and HeathReplyCancel

  • JulieJanuary 20, 2012 - 10:44 pm

    Beautiful…but def. #3 Chelsey and DustinReplyCancel

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