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My new demo album is on its way. Ever since their May 15th wedding, I have been hard at work processing the more than 900 photos and finally designing a breathtaking album for Cass & John. This will be my newest demo album- an Asuka Laminate EX 11x12.5- monogramed signature Asuka black box and all. Here is a sneak preview of what a little creativity can achieve. These are three full page spreads I designed....you will have to add your own imaginary gutter line down the center of each page:)

Yes....these two pages feature ghosted actual photos of their wedding day- not just a random background.

A word about John & Cass....

• Yes, she's my sister.
• Did she get special treatment? Of COURSE...she IS my sister. But she also had to put up with me as her demanding oldest sis using her wedding day for personal gain:) Lol.
• YES...she gets the award for 2008 weddings- their wedding was in the most absolutely gorgeous setting- Front Royal, VA...and a dreamy LUSCIOUS & COOL change from our arid southern landscape. (I AM ALL FOR THE DESITNATION WEDDINGS:)
• I spent no more time (shooting) with them than I would for any other couple within the Gold, Diamond or Platinum Package coverage.
• Great photography was a priority for them, and their images show it. John even got the top hat and cane just for me. (Thank you, John!!!)
• They are a shining example of how personality & self expression, along with the time to embrace the available natural light....make for an incredible set of moments that they will be able to relive for the rest of their lives together.
• The downside for Cass having her sister shoot her wedding......???? A weepy photographer can't focus her lens!!! Emotions have their place at weddings, but behind the camera they are certainly a menace. I was actually doing okay until the toasts started:) I still have 3 sisters and 3 brothers to follow down the aisle....but no matter how hard I try I know there will be tears at their weddings too. Oh well- I may be a pro but I am a human with a wonderfully beautiful family first, and so a few blurry shots are a small thing compared to having the honor of documenting each sibling's most important life moments!

Congratulations to my sis and new brother, now an old married couple....celebrating one month now!