2010: What an Awesome Year!

I have been thinking for a few days about how truly incredible 2010 was for me, my business, and my family.  I honestly have really loved every bit of it.  Then, I get this email from WordPress saying that this blog – that I started in late May – has been viewed well over 9,000 times this year.   I realize that my each of you have been able to share this last year with me.  Thank you.  Your support and comments have gone a long way.

2010 was a big year for me as a photographer.  I started my wedding photography business and I shot my first wedding this year.  It was so awesome.  I feel very much that I am doing what I was meant to do when I’m there helping document the beginning of a family.  I have to admit, I have gotten a little choked up at every wedding.  They are so beautiful, and even if I haven’t known the couple for very long, we are good friends and I understand them and what their day means.  I’m so happy for them.

Here’s some favorites from Lindsay and Will’s beautiful and sweet outdoor wedding:

You can see more of Lindsay an Will’s wedding here and here.

On what was definitely the hottest day in June, and quite possibly the hottest day in 2010, it was a joy to see two people who had been together for so long  – both with sweet boys of their own, get married.  So much love in the room, and the boys were in tears they were so happy!  Here’s a post and a photo:

I love it how weddings fit the couple and Cassie and Jeremiah really nailed it!  It was an absolute pleasure to be their wedding photographer.

Click here or here to read more about this adorable couple.

I got to leave snowy Saint Louis for a gorgeous Hawaii wedding last month.  Brittany and TJ were super cool to work with and naturals together in front of the camera, check out some of their magic:

There is still more to come from theses guys (hopefully a post by midnight today-fingers crossed), so stay tuned, but you can also check this out.

2010 was a great year to get engaged!  Engagement sessions are so fun!  I know this is getting to be a long post, so if you have time, and want to see all the great couples, click the engagement category to the right.  Here, however are a few of my favorite shots:

I am beyond excited for each of your weddings this year!  I love getting to know the couples during the engagements session.  I wish each of you the best, and can’t wait!!!

 

2010 was also a very good year for my family.  Paul got a promotion, to manage and open a bigger movie theater in the Saint Louis area, you can read about that here.  We love our new house and the neighborhood.  Paul, Sophia, and I are quite the happy family.  I love being a mother and together we adore our daughter, Sophia.  Here’s a picture of her taken in February, 2010:

She was 10 months, relatively bald, and still crawling to get around.  And here’s a picture of her in November, at 19 months:

She’s a toddler now, and a super big talker. It has been so awesome watching her learn and grow.  If you want to see more of our little gal, there are plenty of places to read; here, here here here here or here.

In conclusion, 2010 was a wonderful year.  However, I am equally optimistic about 2011 and I can’t wait to share the great things that will be happening with my business and my family this year with you.  Thank you once again for your kindness and support.

Until next time,

Jillian