Arend + Tarah [part deux]

Dear Arend + Tarah,

You both abound in laughter and joy. This may sound weird, but I really hope we're friends when we're 80 because all I kept telling Bryan was, "those two are going to be that cute old couple that you see in the diner still laughing their hearts out and enjoying one another." It's evident to see that you bring each other so much joy and I feel so lucky to be shooting your wedding in August!

love,

Sam

 

 

 

 

See part two.

Light Painting

How romantic are these two? 

I'm finding more and more that I love night photography. There's so much you can do with it and I love incorporating it into the style of photography I do. There will definitely be more playing around with light painting to come. Till then bask in how sweet these two are.

Carnival

Our first date was at a carnival. It was the first place we held hands and the first place that we were more than just friends. That day he convinced me to ride the Zipper eleven times. I didn't tell him that any sort of ride or roller coaster terrified me. [I hadn't been on one since I was nine and my family convinced me that Tower of Terror was a "nice" ride] Turns out I really enjoyed it. Since those eleven gut wrenching Zipper rides, I have a true love for roller coasters and carnival rides.

Day Eight: Window

I'm going to admit, this picture is a cheat. I took it at our one year anniversary in Portland, but it's my favorite window picture. Brings back sweet memories. I love how you can see Mt. Hood in the background. 

Day Twenty-One: A Favorite Photo of You

Me in my wedding dress happy to be with my husband. My favorite photo.

** Photo Cred to the Huz

Happy Valentine's Day in a series of lists...

I've noticed a two themes are emerging in the Pellissier House. 

1. We somehow turn every holiday into a holiweek. We celebrated New Year's Week with 6 days worth of party poppers and sparklers. Birthdays turn into Birthweeks. And now Valentine's Day started on Sunday for us.... who are we?! I blame being newlyweds or something.

2. Last year, I decorated our bed with a fort that resembled my five-year-old fort making days. This year, homemade garland hangs over our bed. Although this was by coincidence, I am running with it. Bed decorating for Valentine's is the new tradition. [I've never had a tradition! I'm so excited!]

I get pretty stoked when Valentine's Day is here. It's not my favorite holiday [Easter is. In case you're wondering.] But it does mean two things...

1. Crafts. Yes, please. Six dollar greeting card. No thanks. 

2. Valentine's day is like Thanksgiving without the Turkey. It's a day to reflect and be thankful for all the love you have in your life. Whether that's love with your creator, love with your husband, love for the class room full of kids you teach, love for the people around you that support you each and every day. 

I love love. It's sad that this holiday has been turned into a day just for consumerism and just romantic love. I think at times I have been guilty of that, but I'm reclaiming it. This is a day where I get to appreciate my friends who make me smile till my cheeks ache, my high school girls who love me despite my dorky over-enthusiasm, and even my dog who can literally do yoga better than I can. 

Hope you have a great week of love!

Much love,

Sam

Hello, Date Night

Date nights have been so important in our marriage thus far. They are a chance to intentionally pour into each other [and do fun silly things]. They leave us feeling filled and ready to take on the rest of the week. We usually take turns planning. They can be anything from a dinner and a movie to making homemade sushi to bowling. The point is to find that connection that happens on a good first date. We've found that desiring that connection and making it a priority can make almost any activity a date night.

Love

A little photog session with my sister and my sister-in-law, Sharon.

 They are our favorite people to double date with 

...or really just be around. 

Love you, guys.