Thia's Blog

New Wordpress Blog!!!

2011-08-10T15:53:00.000-07:00

Oh Blogspot - you've been so good to me! (mainly because you were FREE!) Thank you for all the opportunities to share my photos and stories, but I'm moving on to greener pastures... come check out the new wordpress blog that my friend Shanti helped design and build. There are galleries, price lists, archives of posts, and a video tour of my studio/gallery. Pour yourself a glass of wine, sit back, get lost in the photos, and ENJOY!!!!

Hazlett Rumpf family

2011-08-04T10:15:00.000-07:00

I shot Suzanne and Chuck's wedding (as well as her son's wedding) WAY back in the film era. They live here now and gather the clan every now and again. My favorite part of my job is developing relationships with clients and watching their family grow.

she LOVES rocks!......

Landscape transformation in Hailey

2011-08-04T10:06:00.000-07:00

So this clever couple did it all backwards. First they did the landscaping, THEN they built the house. They started out with a plot of land that was worse than flat (sloping down towards the neighbors yard), trucked in a bunch of dirt and started planting (with the expert help of Native Landscapes). Gave it some time to mature, and then built a very cool eco house. Then I got on my belly and got intimate with some of their native plants.

LifePortraits at Double Helix Ranch in May, Idaho (in June)

2011-07-28T14:50:00.000-07:00

So WAY out in May, Idaho (uh, that's past Challis and Ellis then take a right on a farm road for another 16 miles, then a dirt road for another mile or so), is a house that doesn't look like the others, called Double Helix Ranch. Owned by the super nice Jim and Karen Posada -he's a wiz at biotech - and thus the name. They wanted me to come out and do some lifestyle portraits of them and all things dear to them, Katie the dog, and as many cats as I could lure into camera range, as well as some portraits of the house. They don't have kids, but the house is kind of like their baby - a labor of love over many years picking the spot and building it with the architectural help of Derik Ryan.

I drove out there in my VW Westfalia van for the evening light, then slept in my van (oh the stars!) and caught the morning light for some more pics. Before leaving, they treated me to breakfast at the Giddy Up cafe, to catch up on all the latest gossip. I love my job ; )

Family and kids and babies at Trail Creek with FLOWERS!

2011-07-26T14:23:00.000-07:00

Ha! Babies put everything in their mouths... so cute I love it. I just hope those flowers are edible?

I shot Kim and Will's wedding back in the film era, and now I'm honored to see their family grow. They were in Sun Valley for a big family re-union and we got together to photograph just part of the clan.

and then some fun vintage treatments...

Multi-generational Family Portraits in Sun Valley

2011-07-24T17:20:00.000-07:00

My favorite spot for families at Trail Creek....

We had a three year old going on 2 (moms you know what I'm talking about), but managed to get some great moments in between tantrums

Charlie was my little superstar! You're always rolling the dice with the kids - it could go either way....

Charlie charmed me

Oh, now she warms up to me. Apparently I needed more flowers in my hair...

dogpile on grandma and grandpa!

then played around with some vintage treatments to the images that had the right 'feel' for it....

Multi-generational Portraits at the Family Cabin

2011-07-21T15:39:00.000-07:00

Every other year Margaret and her family come together at the family cabin out Baker Creek for a re-union. I photographed their wedding (back in the film era) and now I'm honored to document their growing family. My favorite part about my job is getting to know and becoming friends with my clients. After the photo shoot they invited me to stay for dinner - what a treat!

life cracks me up sometimes. Here's the little guy poking Grandma in the eye! ah, that's life!

for more family portrait click on Sun Valley family portraits by Thia Konig

Why can't all roofs be green?

2011-07-12T20:29:00.000-07:00

What a great idea Native Landscapes had (and why don't we do this more often?)

Instead of the owners looking out their windows onto an ugly garage roof, they planted wildflowers and turned it green. Beautiful. Coming soon to a spread in Sun Valley Magazine.....

He proposed under those trees

2011-07-12T19:58:00.000-07:00

Greg proposed to Monica under the trees in thier back yard just north of Ketchum. He wanted some portraits to remember the moment - so I went out there a couple days after the wedding. This wasn't the actual moment, so I didn't want to be too literal, and I wanted him to FEEL the moment he proposed, so I played around with some vintage treatments.

Smith and Smith slideshow featuring Geoffrey Castle

2011-07-12T13:16:00.000-07:00

check out the slideshow from Greg & Monica's wedding! Set to music by Geoffrey Castle - he was AMAZING at the ceremony and ROCKED the reception! He played everything from his originals to a jaw dropping rendition of Hendricks - wow

Monica and Greg's beautiful life..... their wedding in Sun Valley

2011-07-10T14:27:00.000-07:00

We LOVE Monica and Greg (Smith and Smith before getting married!) because they love candid photography & didn't want any posed pics. So I let life unfold...lucky for me they had a beautiful life - surrounded with the most important things in life - family and friends and lots of love...

I was there to capture some glimpses... here are some of my favorites....

She is a I love the fact she actually has a 6pence taped to her shoe!

could it been a more perfect day?? omg

The day flowed beautifully because of Heather Minor, event coordinator extraordinaire

and thanks to Nicole at Sun Valley, too!

did you guys order the weather? can you do that?

just as Monica reaches for the ring, a puff of wind blows her hair back to reveal her tattoo

seriously, this couple was so cute together

Monica, you're such a beauty!!

ok, I gotta get ONE pose - thanks, guys!

TaraBella really outdid themselves with the flowers

His speach to his bride had me, him, and her, in tears...

then a birthday cake for mom!!

then we danced the night away to the amazing Geoffrey Castle!

(they discovered him one night in a roadhouse? coming back from a trip?)

I set the slideshow to his music, so stay tuned for that.....

He played a version of Hendricks that had everybody stopped in their tracks!

Thanks Jamilynn at Vertu - Monica's hair was gorgeous and really complimented her dress - even thoughout the night

Amy from The Sweet Crumb provided the most mouthwatering latenight treats

oh yeah, nothing like a good DJ and a wedding to bring out all those dance moves - ha!

Congrats you two. Love you!

click here for more Sun Valley wedding photography by Thia Konig

Golfing with Greg and the boys at Sun Valley

2011-06-29T17:40:00.000-07:00

Hangin with da boys. Love it! Zoomed around in my own cart and was a fly on the wall for a perfect day of golf. Because even a perfect day of golf includes looking for balls, being in the rough, and throwing your clubs. Why do you think they call it golf?

uh, CLASSIC!

Smith & Smith rehearsal dinner

2011-06-29T11:08:00.000-07:00

ok, so I fell in love with Monica and Greg and all their family and friends. - and I REALLY love them because they appreciate the authentic candid moment (and they love black and white)! So I couldn't be happier to capture their rehearsal dinner at the Lodge Dining Room for cocktails, and then to the Ketchum Grill deck for dinner. I love letting life unfold, and then being there to capture the moments - lucky for me they have a beautiful life - they have filled it with what really matters - great connections with great people....

I'm such a sucker for kids. I can't help myself.

Ha! I love it when people give me hilarious faces - maybe they don't think I'm actually going to catch them? but we all appreciate the laugh!! thanks!

Monica & Greg - you're so cute together! really! It was a pleasure to capture your life!

Then on to the Ketchum Grill.......

Everyone enjoyed the flowers by Tara Bella

is this kid flirting with me?

and an AMAZING speach/performance by Mom......

I think it was the same poem read at her wedding 60 years ago!!

AMEN and HALLELUYA!!!

golfing with the boys and wedding coming up soon!.....

check out more Sun Valley wedding photography by Thia Konig

Ocean Pearl Voyage coffee table book

2011-06-17T20:06:00.000-07:00

Ocean Pearl Voyage La Paz - San Diego May 2011 by Voyage | Make Your Own Book

Ok, universe. I love traveling with really nice families
on big beautiful boats,
and then putting together an amazing showcase of
memories for them.
They are going to LOVE it.
Universe, bring it ON.
Thanks,
Thia

John & Mary's Coffee Table Book

2011-05-28T11:33:00.000-07:00

John & Mary by Thia Konig Photography | Make Your Own Book

Wow! What a weekend! Horseback riding, rehearsal dinner bbq's, campfires, fly fishing, and nothing says 'wedding' more than hot air balloon rides for the grandkids!!

If you went to the wedding, and would like to order a copy, just click on the shopping cart icon in the bottom right of the viewer and it will take you to the Blurb bookstore

Bill & Trish's Coffee Table Book

2011-05-28T10:33:00.000-07:00

Having a Blast in Barra 2010 by Thia Konig | Make Your Own Book

Expand to full screen and check out the first from Bill & Trish's Excellent Adventure series. I just visited them again in La Paz - so stay tuned for another book, soon. Trish loved the small 7x7 boat-sized format. too!

Handmade

2011-03-23T17:50:00.000-07:00

Scott is an artist, and makes frames the old fashioned way - by hand. He was jumping into the 21st century with a website, and needed some cool images. We wanted to focus on his hands- real working hands- real life- making the frames - and it was my job to make it look beautiful. The website has been a big hit, and he has already got a lot of custom work from it. Way to go, Scotty!!

To check out his website, click on the image below.......

Say yes to the dress!

2011-03-23T17:15:00.000-07:00

So mom had pretty much decided on me for Britt's wedding photographer, but I still jumped at the chance to meet the bride. I was already in Boise, so I met them at Chic Boutique (super cute store in the 8th St. Marketplace!) while she was trying on her dress again, before all going to lunch. I brought my camera and just took a couple candids. Can you guess which dress she chose?

She wanted a vintage feel, with a modern twist, so I played around in photoshop and came up with this 'look/treatment' for her. Love it! (so did she!) Looking forward to Britt's wedding in Sept here in Sun Valley!!

Published in Sun Valley Habitat Magazine

2011-03-23T16:53:00.000-07:00

So my cabin story finally got published! Of course for all the time I spent on it, I wish they had used more, but that's how it goes with magazines. It was fun working with Robin on this story and she made it a lot less like work, and I loved hanging with each of these families. That's what makes the cabin, btw, is the family and friends you surround yourself with while you're in it!

click here for more pics of Serenity

click here for more pics of LollyGag

click here for more pics of the Salvoni's cabin (my neighbors in real life!)

Lots of laughing. Lots of snow!

2011-03-01T09:51:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I didn't have any fun with the Sword kids.. ha! We couldn't believe how much it was snowing, so we just embraced it. Mom called for a portrait of the kids for a surprise gift for dad. They must be so proud to have 3 great kids like this. He's gonna love it!.....

and a re-make of a childhood photo.....

Behind the Scenes

2011-02-26T16:04:00.000-08:00

I was on B-Roll (my video debut!) for the Shook Twins new music video - so here is a behind the scenes view......these girls are amazing and have the voices of, um, twin angles.....Thanks to Merideth and the awesome crew at Chandi for set design in the middle of her chandelier factory/design/showroom! And the amazing edit by Shanti! She also is designing websites - if you don't have one - you need one.

Shook Twins music video stills

2011-02-25T17:48:00.000-08:00

Just got back from Boise where we shot the new Shook Twins music video. In between shooting B-roll on video, I managed to get a couple stills behind the scenes. Shanti produced and edited the video - (stay tuned!), and we shot after hours in Chandiland. These girls are amazingly talented, and you will be hearing from them!

Tony Robbins Platinum Club

2011-02-25T17:29:00.000-08:00

So the last 4 days I've been shooting for the Tony Robbins Platinum Club - all the photos are private (if I showed you I'd have to shoot you), but here are a couple from the fireworks show in the snowstorm up at Roundhouse. It was really great hanging with all these people. Remarkable.

New metallic prints at the studio!

2011-02-01T14:01:00.000-08:00

These new metallic prints are giving these vintage feel portraits a modern twist! Come by the Photos Do Not Bend Studio and check them out! (On 4th St. lower level Perry's, next to the Post Office.)

Randy & Julie's coffee table book!

2011-01-29T08:54:00.000-08:00

RANDY & JULIE | Make Your Own Book

This was a lovely wedding in Phoenix last June. I shot Julie's sister's wedding two years ago and fell in love with the whole family. So it was great to re-connect with those people and meet more wonderful people they surround themselves with. Such a pleasure!
And always a treat to have Tai Kerbs as second shooter
- love you, girl! I love the team we make!
There were many events surrounding the wedding,
and we decided to include them in the book, too.
We went for BIG and BEAUTIFUL - this one is 12 x 12!
Julie - let me know if you want to delete or change any photos
before we go to print.
Big hugs for you and Randy! Tell Bella I still have my
shark drawing on my fridge ; )
Don't forget to click on the expand to full screen icon
in the bottom right corner, and you can flip through the pages
like a real book.....
enjoy!

Jennifer & Eric's coffee table book

2011-01-23T20:42:00.000-08:00

Eric & Jennifer | Make Your Own Book

Here was Jennifer and Erics backyard wedding.
Their dogs were like family,
and the horses joined in, too.

Expand the book to full screen
and flip through the pages
just like a book.

Jennifer - let me know if we need to delete or change
some photos before we publish it.

Amy & Shaun's coffee table book!

2011-01-22T12:43:00.000-08:00

Amy & Shaun | Make Your Own Book

Here is Amy & Shaun's coffee table book....
they had an amazing wedding last summer -
beautiful flowers amid all the 'Navy dress whites'
under a blue sky with a red Rolls Royce and new green pastures.
Doesn't get much better than that.
Only in Sun Valley....

Don't forget to expand to full screen,
and then flip the pages just like a real book.

Amy - let me know if we need to change some photos out
to make it exactly what you want,
before we publish it.

some cute stuff in between rain storms, cold butts and foot fetishes

2011-01-20T20:58:00.000-08:00

oh, you're killing me.......

so then we came inside and got some fun 'life portraits'...

ha grandpa! you will stay young forever if you keep playing with the girls like that. Happy Birthday!

Mom's little superstar jumped in front of the camera and said "have you seen me lately?" Ha! that's the funniest thing I've heard all week. Just another day at the office..........

for more family portraits go to Sun Valley family portraits

- because life is beautiful!

A horse of course

2010-12-30T17:53:00.000-08:00

On this trying to snow day, I thought it would be fun to go to the horse corral and use their fence. I had NO IDEA the horses would be this friendly and ham it up for the camera THIS much?! seriously? (we did bring a bag of carrots, though....)

uh, that's a cutie pattootie if I ever saw one

a white Christmas for Christmas!

2010-12-26T16:59:00.000-08:00

We had to wait for the little bear to make a snowball........

Ok, it was the day after Christmas, but this new snow still counts for a white Christmas. Pat has the family all together (a rarity!) from all parts of the country for the holidays in Sun Valley. What better way to remember this special time than with some fun portraits!

I love the candid lifestyle portraits in between the group shots.....

snow angels!

The Pearson family

2010-12-24T09:40:00.000-08:00

Just as I was in the middle of a Ridley Pearson novel, his wife calls me for a family portrait while they were here for the holidays! How ironic is that?! They wanted black and white studio pics, and I warned them that my studio was small, and we would have to get close and cozy. Such a fun and loving family - they were all over it.

Plus a couple of Ridley for his upcoming books... This man has written more books than I have read! Amazing!

Kim and Matty the wonder dog

2010-12-22T18:52:00.000-08:00

My friend Kim loves playing frisbee with her dog Matty in the fresh snow, so we made some pictures to make some great memories. It just snowed, so it was REALLY deep.....

Good dog, you get a treat!!

Great Christmas cards! - (with my photos...)

2010-12-21T08:47:00.000-08:00

my friends Shawn and Michael took a 'photo booth' image from a previous party at the gallery and hung ornaments on themselves. hilarious.

Then the Hupp family loved the vintage treatment I gave their recent family photo and chose a great design to compliment it. Love it! Keep 'em coming!.....

This just in....... you would have to be the grinch not to love dogpile on grandma and grandpa....

The Allens always do great cards from tinyprints.com.....

LOVE this image on the back!.......ha!

Lifestyle Family Portraits

2010-12-11T16:29:00.000-08:00

What started out as an assignment on cabins for Habitat Magazine, turned into some great lifestyle family portraits. The mag definitely wanted people in the shots, and I took it even further along the lifestyle photography spectrum. I wanted to come and hang out, shoot the cabin in context of the people living their lives, in wonderful unrehearsed moments. These images I shot in a couple hours - imagine what I could do if I came to your cabin for a day, or better yet on your next family vacation! The coffee table book would be amazing. Because your life is beautiful......

I tried to take shots of the details with a sense of humor - and I love the random flip flop - it keeps it 'real'. Sometimes I think the imperfections are what make life beautiful.

A 'table' outside by the firepit - I didn't clean it up because I like it the way it is....

The whole point of a cabin is not about cell coverage and bandwidth, but about a place to spend quality time with your family and loved ones. To be yourselves.

My neighbors leave every weekend, and I finally got to see why. Their cabin they built themselves is right on the river. What a perfect place- the boys can run around - safe - and be boys. Talk about off the grid - they only have electricity with a noisy generator - so it's nicer just to read with flashlights and camp cook outside. You have to plan ahead with a wood fired hot tub, but well worth it. I melted away at midnight with shooting stars everywhere.

I brought my VW van, so I could camp and not be too much trouble and catch some morning moments...

By spending this much time it's possible to get real, honest portraits. After they're done showing off, or being shy, I can capture their true personalities. I love it when the kids 'let me in', like Tyler here....

The third cabin, called Serenity, was out Trail Creek -and then some, literally in their own 'private Idaho'.

They have a guest cabin for their 'cabin', to make it easier for friends to join in.

Thank you to everybody that welcomed me into their home, fed me wonderful food cooked with love, and let me join in as friends to witness and record their lives!

a doggie family Christmas card

2010-12-10T15:42:00.000-08:00

Tim needed a new 'family' Christmas card...

omg - is that actually 2 people AND 3 rambunctious dogs all looking at me? CLICK.

a white Christmas for Thanksgiving!

2010-12-06T15:01:00.000-08:00

The day after Thanksgiving it warmed up to a balmy 20 degrees, and I convinced this family to venture out to the Sun Valley golf course. We did the big group, and tons of other mini sessions and even some candids - all in an hour. The family let their 11 year old resident fashionista plan the outfits. Everybody was into it, and the experience created a great family memory. Everybody had fun - even the adults that thought it would be like going to the dentist. The families are stoked I put all the high res images on a dvd with a copyright release form, so now they can make enlargements, big canvases, and christmas cards to their heart's content.

Lifestyle portraits for some great kids

2010-12-03T17:22:00.000-08:00

Last year we did some lifestyle portraits for Heather of her kids in the winter, so this year we caught the last of the fall colors. Not only are these kids easy on the eyes (makes my job easy!), they are nice, articulate, and courteous. Mom doesn't spoil these kids all willy-nilly: the kids have to earn their activities by maintaining a 4.0 grade average.

Way to go kids & mom!!!! Seriously.

Meet Scott's newest sponsored rider.....

Vacation in Mexico!

2010-12-01T17:09:00.000-08:00

Even on vacation, I can't help myself. I look for beautiful light, the cast of characters, and quirky moments. I had 10 days visiting Barre de Navidad visiting friends who now live there on their boat, in the marina of the Grand Bay Hotel, only a $1 water taxi ride across the estuary from town. What a life!

Here's the neighborhood from the Grand Bay. Not too shabby.

Water taxis ran 24/7 and were $2 round trip. We could call them on the radio, and they would come right to our boat in the marina...

awesome. decompression complete. I'm back to an Idaho winter and hit the ground running.....

Little Hoken

2010-10-19T23:33:00.000-07:00

Britt and John's little guy is on the move, but oh so cute!!

by the end it was meltdown city, and the dog was the only one who would let me take a picture...

Sam I am!

2010-10-18T15:22:00.000-07:00

So when I first got there, Sam said "NO PICTURES OF ME!" Hmmm, so I had to put down my cameras and play for a bit. Then he forgot about it and he let me 'track' him throughout his grandmother's backyard.

He said there were 'naked monsters' in the bushes

We asked him how old he was. He counted until he was 17.

He calls his camera his grandma - one in the same- since his grandmother is the famous photographer Diana Walker, and comes with a camera hanging around her neck. No doubt a Leica.

Big families and toddler shananigans

2010-10-18T15:11:00.000-07:00

Here is Amy's large family. Thank god we did Amy's small family the day before. We were challenged with a bit of a toddler mood swing problem, but managed to capture the short moments of bliss between. What a great gift for the parents that 'have everything'!

A vintage look

2010-10-16T15:20:00.000-07:00

I'm trying out some new vintage looks and played around with the last two photo shoots. I'd love to know what you think! Leave a comment at the end... thanks!

2 photo shoots for Amy

2010-10-15T17:18:00.000-07:00

We're doing Amy's big extended family tomorrow, but she really wanted a full family portrait session, and knowing we were dealing with a rambunctious little girl with short attention spans, we scheduled some time the evening before. Good idea. The colors are beautiful this time of year at Adams Gulch.....

omg - look how cute Amy's little bear is!

Sandy & Sophie

2010-10-12T19:58:00.000-07:00

Sophie is growing up so fast. Sandy calls me every year to document the life changes and do some portraits. Her hallway is filled with so many memories! They recently moved into the very cool Strata penthouses, so we decided to start the photo shoot there, then just go bop around downtown. Sophie is my little superstar - always full of ideas of how she wants to pose. What a crackup.

Lifestyle shoot for the Community School

2010-10-10T16:09:00.000-07:00

The Community School is getting hip with their website and needs more photos of kids reading, interacting with teachers, and learning. Lucky for me since they are actually engaged in those activities, I can just shoot 'gorilla style' when I walk into a classroom...

they have their own greenhouse as a project!

The science teacher giving a popsicle bridge the 10lb test

happened to catch some faculty outside for some informal portraits

The science guy at it again. Here he demonstrates how a suspension bridge works. Awesome!

Little Aspen

2010-10-08T11:16:00.000-07:00

Once a year, there's a little child that absolutely melts my heart. This year, it was little Aspen. Great to see Ben & Carissa again (I shot their wedding/elopement back in the film era). We went to the shady aspens at Trail Creek for his namesake, and this little guy was TOO CUTE.

Oh, little guy, you're killing me!

this kid knows how to flirt and it worked. Who wouldn't fall for that! Can you hear that? That's my heart melting. He even blew kisses to passing bikers on the bike path!

then we went to Fox Creek (where they eloped) to hang and take some more pics

And then there were 5 - A family portrait

2010-10-04T17:29:00.000-07:00

Twins! Omg Lisa and John had twins on top of a rambuncious red headed toddler, and here's a portrait of their family now....

for more family pics click thiakonigphotography.com/waltuch

Fashion Birthday - Zoe turns 7!

2010-09-29T11:18:00.000-07:00

For Zoe's 7th birthday, we had a FASHION PARTY. Mom & Dad help make costumes in the dance room down the hall, then we had a 'fashion shoot' for the girls as their new outfits came into being.

Happy Birthday Zoe!

Then parents and friends were invited to see the 'fashion show'! Red is Zoe's favorite color, so I made a 'runway' down the middle of the studio for them to strut their stuff. Dad keyed up the music....

ok, this little guy was the cutest! He was the 'sign guy' and announced the different collections!

way to work it, girls!

for even more pics click here

the Shepherd family in Sun Valley

2010-09-23T12:22:00.000-07:00

some new products from Allsop Home and Garden

2010-09-22T15:20:00.000-07:00

So I think these solar lanterns designed by my friends at Allsop Home and Garden are the coolest thing since sliced bread! They just give me a warm fuzzy feeling inside. Pretty by day, and even prettier by night. The Allsop girls and I ran around the Botanical Gardens last night after they closed.....

to see more pics from the photoshoot click here

The Allen family

2010-09-20T18:10:00.000-07:00

the Polk family in Sun Valley

2010-09-16T18:07:00.001-07:00

John & Mary at the Diamond D Ranch

2010-09-15T11:47:00.000-07:00

the beautiful, fun bride, and the handsome groom....

this chapel was built BY HAND and took over 10 summers!

fabulous flowers by Sue Bridgman!

ok, these are the coolest bridesmaids cowboy boots! (I want a pair!!)

John's grandchildren

Mary's son, Levi walks her down the aisle

wow! Their backyard!!

We laughed. We cried. Sometimes at the same time.

Dana, from Teton Springs Lodge in Victor, Id, was amazing to work with. Her clever ideas just kept on comin.....

clever and thoughtful without being 'over produced'...

The guests were invited to put wishes on the wishing tree

Rick, her husband is the head chef at the 5 star Amangani in Jackson Hole. The food was absolutely amazing!

so, over the top food and wine, but yet casual setting in their backyard. Buffet & sit where you want when you're hungry. Perfect.

the 'fun' table

Levi gives his mom a big hug.

then the party moved next door to the caretakers's house, where we bonfired and danced to a great band.

Congrats you two!!! What a pleasure it was to get to know your families!

To view all the pics, go to pictage.com/896448

Bride and Groom? Gone fishin'!

2010-09-14T16:00:00.000-07:00

Why go fishing on your wedding day? Because you can.....

John is so sweet & ties Mary's flies for her...

Hot Air Balloon rides for the grandkids!

2010-09-14T15:36:00.000-07:00

Because NOTHING says 'WEDDING' like hot air balloon rides for the grandkids!

On the morning of the wedding before sunrise, we all got up to see the spectacle. Those that helped got first dibs....

the balloon master himself

great grandma was first in line! She loved it! So many 'firsts' this weekend. It's never too late!!

exchanging crew..

filling it up.....

and taking it down...

John & Mary's wedding at the Diamond D Ranch

2010-09-10T17:39:00.000-07:00

The dirt road seemed to go on forever. BEYOND the River of No Return Wilderness, tucked in the mountains at the headwaters of Loon Creek, lies the Diamond D Ranch. Co-owned by the bride and groom, it seemed like a fitting place to gather the clans... The ends of the earth? or the center of the universe?

the bride and groom's lovely house next to the ranch

John talks with his buds over morning coffee and a picture perfect view

Dana keeps it all rolling.....

It's a regular dude-ranch, so we saddled up....

looking down on the ranch....

...meanwhile, back at the Ranch....horsing around with grandma

it made us all want to shed our clothes and run around naked and free!

mom and some girlfriends arrive by bush plane!

John and Mary have been together for 18 years. Why now? Why not!

Loon Creek Lodge shirts and blankets for guests!

A very special gift from American Painter Scott Christensen

and now off to the Diamond D for some home-style cookin...!

love the bridesmaids' boots on the left!

Mary with her 3 kids

omg - is that actually red velvet wallpaper?! nice. Described by a guest as 'early western'. ha!

topped off with some live music by the campfire -

and more drinkin........

pace yourselves, people! There's a wedding tomorrow...

stay tuned for more pics of that.....

To see all the photos go to pictage.com/896448

(if you can sign the guestbook before I get the photos online, receive a $5 print credit and be notified immediately when the website is 'live')