{rodin+lenny} married: part two

{rodin+lenny} married: part one

As a photojournalist, I get asked a lot why I left journalism. Those questions generally revolve around two main topics: Was it because of the state of the industry? Or was it because you wanted/needed to make more money? 

The answer is no. No and NO.

Notice I didn't say "former photojournalist" because I don't consider myself retired. Unfortunately there is an overwhelming negative connotation within the journalism industry that when a photographer decides to do something other than journalism, they are selling out. I don't consider my decision to document weddings over working for a newspaper as "selling out" because at the end of a wedding day, I don't see the difference. A wedding is a story. A beautiful, tear-jerking, heart-warming story. And bottom line, I would much rather document the joy of a wedding than the pain of loss. Call me a weenie, but it's true.

I prefer happy things; I just don't have the stones to shoot the sad stuff. But that turning point is another story for another day.

{rodin+lenny} are a reminder as to why I believe all of the above. Their entire day was about them. Just them. It was a simple celebration with a close-knit group of {friends+family}. There was love, there were tears, there was an accordion... and there was a kazoo. 

Yes, a kazoo. 

Bottom line, it wasn't about the "stuff." It was hot and it was rocky. It was a long, long day. I was so sore the next day my couch developed a Dianne-print because I didn't move much. But as most weddings are, it was worth every minute. It was a resounding positive reminder as to why I love doing what I do... it was a reminder that at the end of a day (especially such a long one), weddings are both the beginning and the end of an amazing story. And I was blessed enough to be chosen to document it.

Without further ado, here are some excerpts from the Italian-Peruvian-Vegan-Jewish festivus that was {rodin+lenny}: married.

Click on these links if you missed {rodin+lenny} engaged or {rodin+lenny} sneak peek.

Again, huge, whopping thanks to Kimberly Creagan of Twin Satori Photography for being my rockstar second-shooter!

{olivia} six months

I'm catching up! I am, I am!

I just love this girl. Baby's first year is one of my favorite things to shoot; it's always so incredibly amazing to watch how much little ones grow and learn in such short periods of time and Miss Olivia is no exception. She's such a rockstar baby!

{interested in dolli photography capturing your baby's first year? e-mail dianne@dolliphoto.com!}

{olivia} three months

Yes, I realize this post is long overdue. Yes, Miss Olivia is now seven months old. Yes, I also have her six month photos to blog as well... Thankfully due to partial bedrest, I no longer have any excuses not to knock out my blogging to-do's. So without further ado (hah! Clever wordplay, si?), presenting Miss Olivia's three month photos...

{interested in dolli photography capturing your baby's first year? e-mail dianne@dolliphoto.com!}

{olivia} six month sneak peek