{joy} My 10 faves of 2010

As I was reflecting on this year I thought of all the amazing shoots and weddings that I was blessed to be a part of. I honestly do get to be a part of my clients most important life moments and I truly love it! My clients become my friends and my family and friends become my clients, its a beautiful cycle that I hope continues year after year. I thought to myself- "I wonder what my favorite image was from this year?" Of course I could not narrow it down to just one image, so I settled on choosing my top 10 favorites. Choosing 10 was even a daunting task, there are so many great shoots to choose from! I even had to throw in three bonus pics too! I chose these top 10 on the criteria: if I had a studio or gallery, what images would I want to showcase there? These images represent love, marriage, new life, and fun! I would love to know if you have a favorite image (or session) from this year?

I would also love to know which of these is your favorite! The image that gets the most comments about it will win a special prize from Joy Wilson Photography. I have a new product that I want to integrate into my sessions for next year and would love to give one to the most loved photo from this group. So, if you are represented here you better get your friends and family to comment on this blog so you can get a free gift! Trust me, it will be worth it!

UPDATE: I will announce the winner on January 1, so all votes must be in by December 31!

I hope you all enjoy seeing a few of my favorites from this year!

(these are in no particular order)

This wedding was so sweet and beautiful. This barn was across the street from the church where they married they were amazing to brave the hundred ant hills to get this photo. I adore this couple and was so honored to be a part of their day!

I have a soft spot for brown eyed, brown haired little girls. I think Berkley is just beautiful! I adore this image of her climbing the fence, I mean seriously....how cute is she?!

This is possibly my favorite maternity image ever. It is soft and subtle and perfect. We were about to pass this field completely when Kerry said "why don't we do some there?" and of course they ended up being my favorite. This is one I hope to "copy" when I am pregnant.

Stunning right? This was the hardest shoot to choose JUST ONE image from. Heather was a beautiful bride! Her bridal portraits session was one of my favorite shoots ever. Ever. She woke before sunrise with me to ensure we had the best light, let me do her hair and makeup and was the worlds best sport about it all. I love the classic feel to this image, the veil over her face (which sadly not many brides do anymore) and the demure yet sexy expression on her face. Stunning.

Little Loretta turned ONE today (December 22). Happy Birthday! This image screams perfection to me. The light (its amazing), the thrift store quilt (it is so great that I want to steal it), the timeless bonnet (I bought it and held on to it waiting for the perfect subject to put it on, thanks Loretta!), and her grandparents fields in the background all mesh together to create this sweet image.

Chad and Kelly have the most amazing eyes- his bright blue and hers warm brown. I love the way they are starring at the camera with such seriousness with their closest friends around them. Everytime I see this image I think of this wonderful couple and how Kelly kept making ME feel special on HER wedding day. If all my brides could be like her I would be the worlds happiest photographer.

Ahh...the light at sunset is just so wonderful! Wonderful is also the expression on Harper's face in this. She is so happy swinging by her parents hands and her smile lights up this entire image. I adore the warm colors and tone of this image.

Fox and Freddy are by far the coolest couple I know. This shoot was so much fun and this image represents them so well. Sexy, unique, in love, creative, and fun.

Jillian was another of my stunning brides this year. These bridal portraits were done in Centennial park a few weeks before their wedding in April. Her dress was gorgeous, her eyes were bright, her smile contagious.

I mean, how fun is this image? There are alot of others from this session that I loved but this one just stood out to me with the colors! It is fun and flirty!


Now for my BONUS three favorites! These are my family, of course you know I couldn't do a top 10 without some of my family! :)

My amazing mom and dad, still in love after 30+ years of marriage. They are the definition of love in my eyes.

How to choose just one?!? Matt and Fran are beautiful and their engagement session was one of my favorites ever! This one is sweet simply because they are both musicians and it plays such an important part in their lives. I am so excited for my big brother and his new bride!

And last but certainly not least, baby Sawyer. My third precious and perfect nephew. This shot was taken on a family outing at the lake when he was just a couple of weeks old. I am in love with this little guy. I want to frame this image in my house and pretend he is my own. :) I am pretty sure he or his two big brothers will forever be on my top 10 every year to come! Can you blame me?

Ok, now get to commenting so your favorite image can win a very special Joy Wilson Photography prize!!!!