happy weekend everyone! i wanted to share something a little different today. i have a very talented friend who creates such amazing art! i have been stalking her work on instagram for a few months now and i still just can't get over the fact that she cuts out by hand each art piece. i grabbed a few photos from her etsy shop to share on my blog. she has also set up an exclusive coupon code for my blog readers! just use the code : ALISON5 to receive $5 off any order of $25. you can also check out more work on her facebook page. i love how delicate and beautiful her work is!!

i can't believe that it is august already! i thought i would take a break in sharing weddings and show some of my albums.

i also wanted to share my new sign in book. it is a press printed book filled with engagement photos that your guests can sign at the wedding. there are fun pages filled with mad libs, a spot for guests to give advice and share fun places you should visit. it is a great way to share your photos and have your guests share some thoughtful and cute wishes.

and if you are a fan of the show mad men then you will love these cute letter-pressed cards by two paperdolls. you can check them out here. there is a card for each main character.

hope everyone is having a great summer! stay tuned for more weddings and family shoots!

i am excited to be part of oh joy's 'eat dessert with...' feature! you can read the interview here.

this morning i found out that my image of nicole won first place in the candid category of pdn's national top knots contest. i couldn't be more excited - it is such an honor.

the issue is available online currently and will be on newstands shortly!

i wanted to share two paperdolls new semi custom holiday cards that are now available on etsy. you can check out their new designs here... i am a bit partial to the photos they used on the samples...

jonas & moses's picture on the card below

and a photo from nicole and garri's shoot