2009 October | Maddie Dean

Archive for October, 2009

2009 Ballunar Liftoff Festival

October 28, 2009

I have been wanting to go to this festival since Mike and I got married and I moved to the area 5 years ago! But something has come up each time….illness, labor, hurricane… it’s always been something! Not this year!! Not only were we able to go, but I was able to just relax and enjoy some quality family time because I didn’t have my usual Monday morning pharmacology test! It was a much needed break for all of us. I’m not sure why I have had such an obsession about going… I think it stems from memories I have of my Granny Gert and Joseph. The neighbors behind them were balloonist and invited us to go up one summer. It was absolutely amazing. I still remember all of it very clearly. Amarillo isn’t much too look at from the air, but the feeling of being in a hot air balloon is like no other. Not only do I remember going up and chasing the balloon from land while my brother took his turn, I also remember that my mom taped over the home video accidentally. (It’s okay Mom, I still love you!) My dream would be to someday go to the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque. But until then, the NASA RE/MAX Ballunar Festival is pretty darn cool!! Here are some of my favorite shots of the day….

Share and Enjoy:

Cindy: How fun! Absolutely love these colors and composition! Great shots!

lisa: Those balloon shots are amazing! Beautifully done!

Kelli Hesse: You MUST go to the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque. It's simply amazing!

admin: I take it that you've been Kelli? I want to go soo bad next year. I told my dad tonight and he suggested that we all go. I think Jackson would love it too.This one was cool, but it only had about 20 balloons - so I know Albuquerque would blow it away!

Jennifer Boggett: These are great captures! I love the colours! The wide angled one is my fave - awesome!

Mandy: These are just so colorful and fun. I love the shots you did in the dark too... so amazing.

Robbie: OHH wow the colors and lighting - just perfect!

TracyT: These are fantastic! I love the colors. Your clarity is awesome as well! Beautiful!!

Chris & Elyssa :: Married!! {Santa Fe Wedding Photographer}

October 26, 2009

This wedding was a dream (except for the pesky mosquitos!!) Everything was perfect: the weather, the couple, the cupcakes! I love simple weddings. So many times the true meaning of love and the real reason for marriage is lost in the hustle and bustle of weddings… not this one. Nothing but pure romance! Weddings like that make my job sooo much easier! Right now this beautiful couple is on their honeymoon cruise, but I know they have anxious friends and family waiting to see a few peaks! Congratulations Christopher & Elyssa. You are both beautiful people, inside and out (yes Chris, even you). It was my pleasure to be a part of your special day! I wish you two a lifetime of happiness!!

Share and Enjoy:

misty: Such a beautiful couple and awesome pictures!!!

Susanna Lee: THEY are beautiful!

Mandy: What a stunning couple! Great color.

Ashley Duckett: Gorgeous couple! You captured them beautifully. Love you little detail shots too! Nice work!

Stacie: What a gorgeous wedding. You always do such beautiful work; you are so very talented. I love the color and clarity! ++

Holly: Gorgeous. These are just lovely and I adore the colors.

Amy: These are really beautiful. You did a fabulous job - the colors are lovely, you captured beautiful emotion. Great work! They will love them!

Karen: So excited to get a peek! Having you do the photography was such a blessing to us all. We love you, and your work!!!

lisa: Beautiful! They're going to love these.

Amber: These are beautiful! Very cool ring shot!

Krysia: What a gorgeous couple! These images are spectacular. That ring shot is AMAZING!

Jennifer: Wow, these are really great. You did a really wonderful job!

Zoe Berkovic: What a beautiful couple! I love the ring shot!

Jessica Hamlin: Gorgeous couple!! I just LOVE that ring shot!!!

Angela Crutcher: Beautiful work! I love your detail shots !

Robbie: What a beautiful bride! Great job on a lovely wedding!

TracyT: SUPER !! These are absolutely beautiful. What a gorgeous couple too!

Elmo’s getting Married!!

October 16, 2009

It’s true and I get to photograph the beautiful outdoor ceremony tomorrow!!!

Congratulations Christopher & Elyssa! I’m thrilled to be a part of your special day!

Share and Enjoy:

Elyssa: Awe... How cute! That's my boy!