I think that continuing to learn is incredibly important in a field like photography that is continually changing. Because of that, I am heading out to the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) convention in Las Vegas this week through Friday. I have big plans to be in classes and scouting out the tradeshow (and having some fun, of course), so I won’t be responding to emails as quickly this week. I’m hoping that after spending a week with 11,000 or so of some of the best photographers in the world, I’ll be back next week refreshed and inspired.

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Just a reminder for everyone that the HUGE canvas sale ends tonight at midnight! If you’re on the fence about a canvas, it is time to jump in. These prices are marked down tons. Not only that, but when you get a canvas you don’t have to worry about another thing. There isn’t a need to take the print to someone and have it framed, it comes ready to hang. Pound that nail into the wall and put it up there!

I have to have your email or order in by midnight tonight if you want in!

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You know those couples that just make sense? They make so much sense that its hard to have a conversation about one one of them without referring to them as a couple. Mike and Rebecca are that couple to an absolute T for for me. I could have talked to Becca that day and told Mitch that, and he’d ask me who Becca was. It was always followed by, “You know, Mike and Becca.” He of course knew who she was, but together they just made sense. Individually they are their own fantastic people, but together they are two seamless puzzle pieces that compliment and finish each other.

Mike and Rebecca had to roll with the punches on this whole wedding planning thing. When they originally booked me, the plan was a fall wedding in the canyons of South Dakota. However, what is meant to be always works itself out, and the South Dakota wedding just wasn’t meant to be. So, a couple months before the wedding they relocated everything to Colorado, more specifically Lionsgate at The Dove House. They totally rolled with the punches and the end result was a beautiful and incredibly personal wedding that was packed with emotion (my favorite).

You may have noticed that Becca is kind of drop dead gorgeous!

Oh yeah, Mike’s pretty easy on the eyes too. Ridiculously good looking and meant to be couple, sounds like one of the Disney movies I grew up on.

Congratulations again Mike and Rebecca, couldn’t be happier for you two!

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Three posts in one week is nothing to some bloggers. However, to this one, who is trying to get back on the blogging horse, three posts in one week is a rather fantastic moment for me. So, to keep this streak alive I’m going to have to post up one without a lot of back story. The images are always better than my words anyhow. Let’s suffice it to say that Sarah is one of my awesome seniors from Sterling. I asked her more than once during the session where she got whatever cute accessory or shirt she had on. Her family came along on the session and they had scouted out some great locations!

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I’ve finally figured out why I let myself get so behind on blogging images. It has major perks… well sort of. So, maybe it has more like one perk. You see Heather and Freddy have long since been married, but hey I couldn’t just ignore their engagement session. That perk I was talking about, well getting to show off one of the cool products they picked out to show off these photographs.

Last year was the first year that I offered guest books to my clients. While it is a no brainer product for wedding guest books, it doesn’t stop there. Seniors, these are perfect for your graduation receptions, moms to be could use the images from your maternity sessions for your guest book at your baby shower and even in those first weeks as your new baby’s first visitors stop by.

Now, I think I’ve already held these pictures up long enough, so without further ado…

You may notice a theme…

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Most anyone who knows me at all, knows that I’m a die hard Rockies fan. These last few weeks have been a ton of fun with them playing (mostly) great baseball. They’ve definitely been more fun than the beginning of the season and last year. So, in the spirit of them streaking into what I’m hoping is the postseason, I couldn’t help but point out the streaks that I have going. All of my recent weddings have couples that are just beautiful, but the brides especially have been knockouts! I also continued my awesome seniors streak of shooting the nicest, sweetest, and just fantastic grads (more on that tomorrow).

First things first, the beautiful bride and groom from this last weekend. I think they should get credit for being the best at keeping it cool. Now, I have never (knock on wood) had a crazy bridezilla (that’s another streak!). In fact, they’ve all been pretty laid back. However, when a couple months out from their wedding Becca told me that they were changing their wedding location from South Dakota back to the Denver area I figured she had to be pulling her hair out. As far as I could tell though, she didn’t have a single bald spot and when I arrived at the rehearsal Thursday evening her and Mike were as cool as a cucumber. Friday all of the details fell into perfect place and if she hadn’t told me, I would have never known that this wasn’t their original plan.

A couple quick shots to tease them!

If you want to be notified when Mike and Rebecca’s images are available for viewing email iwanttosee@annalynchmcclary.com.

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All of the weddings I shoot are incredibly special, but getting to play such a big part in one of my closest friend’s weddings was just that much better. As usual I had one of the hardest times picking just a few images, so these are going to come in a series. For today, check out Jason and Lisa’s getting ready images.

With a couple as good looking as these two, I don’t think I could have taken a bad shot if I tried. Lisa was an absolutely gorgeous and super relaxed bride.

Jason… I just can’t call him Jason and not feel like a fraud. So, let’s try again, Haas was his normal handsome and smiling self.

The room was bustling all morning, but Lisa’s sister, and matron of honor found a quiet spot to put the finishing touches on her speech.

Lisa’s dress was absolutely beautiful and unique. You’ll have to check back next week to actually see her in it.

Boy, was I ever impressed with how well this cowboy cleaned up. I guess I can’t leave it just at Haas, the rest of the guys were almost unrecognizable spruced up in their tuxes, too.

Like I said, check back next week for many more images!

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