As one who is genetically thin…um, scrawny…and still quite out of shape, I tend to really admire people who are very fit and muscular. Their energy is radiant. That said, I want to introduce you to Michael and Amanda.

Yes, they are actual people. No photoshopping was necessary to enhance their frames. Their beautiful physiques are just naturally reminiscent of the mythical Greek gods and godesses of old. I hope you enjoy the session we shot down at the Plaza.

Let them know your favorite shots! I am sure Michael and Amanda would get a kick out of it.

John and Jessika are getting married on Saturday, so technically, I suppose, this was not really an engagement session. They already had a close friend of theirs (Zach Henderson) shoot their engagement session a while back. He is going to be in the wedding, and I am shooting Zach’s wedding later on. Yeah!

Anyway, John and Jessika met me for a quick “get-to-know-how-I-shoot” session at Faulkners Pumpkin Farm. We had a great time and it was good getting to hang out with this cool couple. We talked “Apple” gear and  about their big day and what their plans are for the future. It was a good time had by all.

What a fantastically fun day! It kicked off with me over at Blake & Jenn’s house where the girls were pretty much all getting ready.The guys were getting ready over at their neighbors’/dear friends house. Yah for Tony and Angela! When I arrived, nearly everyone was pretty much ready to roll. On the way over to the main venue, we stopped at some groovy little spots for bridal party photos. I think some of the bridal party were having fun, so I decided to post some of my favs from those sets. What do you think of those? I was kickin’ it with my new wide angle glass. Gotta love the sturdy 17-35mm f/2.8!

After those shots we hurried over to one of the prettiest venues of the year… Renée Kelly’s Caenen Castle. Yes, you heard me correctly, a genuinely restored castle, originally built in 1907. Chef Renée Kelly produce’s it’s flawless fresh cuisine and the experience of the entire place was just too cool for words. It is definitely a quiet little gem in the Kansas City area. I hope more bride’s use it in the future. Nice find Jenn! Anyway, the ceremony, dinner and reception was held at the castle. An incredibly fun time was had by all ages.

Oh! This was my second week in a row to have some yummy Rebekah Foster cake! It was my first time to meet the ever-so-awesome dj, Marc O’Leary. He put the f-u-n in fun!

I would love to know your all’s thoughts on the myriad of photos from this day. Leave a comment and let me know!

Getting ready…I love Jenn’s glasses. Such an artist.

Hot dog! Check out the crew at an empty lot in an industrial park.

Walking back to the cars…man, there were a lot of crickets in the tall grass!

Check out the handy, dandy backseat of a minivan. Perfect place for a picture, no?

The yellow building brought some groovy opportunities…

Pretty peoples….just makes you sick, you know what I mean?

Lovely, intimate ceremony.

A rockin’ Rebekah Foster piece of art. Sigh….I could eat it everyday.

“Dance with meeeee, oh my darlinnnngg….” I always love the first dances.

Chef Renée Kelly let me come in and bug her. She is a cute sweetheart and ta-len-ted! Her crew rocks, too! Fantastic staff.

The inside of the castle…detailed and more than charming. Breathtaking.

Aren’t they a dynomite couple? Smokin’ hot even when they are serious! I promise I got lots of happy photos, too!

Their neighbor & friend Angela, enjoying a good ole cigar.

Party time! Marc O’Leary brings it all when he DJs. Look out for a good time! In the bottom left, that’s Tony, Angela’s husband, break-dancing king…or trying, anyway. Better than I can do! Ha!

Tweet, tweet…wook at the wittle wing shot!

Goodnight moon. Goodnight cow jumping over the moon.