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Lynsay & Stephan – Wedding at Longview Mansion

Heather — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:02:14 +0000

Fact: Lynsay is one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met. She has a laugh and smile that will leave an impression on your heart for life.

Fact: Every single kid in this wedding party were some of the cutest little kids I’ve ever seen. This family DOES NOT MAKE UGLY KIDDOS!! Tee hee

Fact: Despite a few sprinkles in the afternoon and the constant rolling of Thunder as we took portraits outside, God was kind and it never rained during the ceremony or during all the outdoor portraits we had to take after (THANK YOU LORD – YOU ARE TOO KIND).

Fact: I love it when guys wear something other than a black tux – these suits were to DIE FOR!!

Fact: I ALSO love how all the bridesmaids were wearing different dresses in different colors. SOOO CUTE

Fact: One of my favorite wedding day gifts ever was when Stephan gave Lynsay dresses for their honeymoon to Hawaii. Yep – he picked them out ALL BY HIMSELF – and girls – HE DID GOOD!

Fact: The Marching Cobras are SUPER AMAZING

Fact: Lynsay is a photographer herself so the pressure was on this day….I hope from one photographer to the other – she loves them as much as I do.

Lynsay and Stephan,

It’s hard to put into words the love I have for you two. I SOOO enjoyed getting to know you through this process and I’m truly blessed and honored I got to be a part of your special day.
Love you,

Heather

Ceremony – Longview Mansion

DJ – Jeff Holmes

Photography – Heather Cole Photography

Whitney & Scott – Wedding Story

Heather — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:54:51 +0000

Fact: Every so often in life, you meet a client, who becomes a friend, who becomes a life long friend. Whitney is one of those people.

Fact: I’m in love with her wedding colors. The dresses, the shoes…RIDIC!!

Fact: Shaina from AVA Modern makeup was AMAZING. I wanna get my makeup done now!!!

Fact: This was one of the most amazing wedding parties I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. I can party with them anytime (or take shots of whiskey).

Fact: I can’t hear the song “Shots” by LMFAO and Lil Jon without thinking about our Trolly RIDE!! WOOOO HOOOO!!

Fact: Maggie – you are adorable and I love you.

Whitney and Scott -

I love you both sooo much. Thank you for inviting me into your life, allowing me to get to know the both of you and most importantly treating me like I was a friend you’ve known for years.

Your wedding day was amazing from start to finish. I’m so honored I was a part of it.

LOVE YOU!

Ceremony – St. John’s United Methodist Church

Reception - Californos

Make up – AVA Modern

DJ – Phil Jay – Oldies 95

Photographer – Heather Cole Photography

Emily & Pete – Just because

Heather — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:22:08 +0000

Emily contacted me a few weeks ago and wanted some new pictures of her and her husband Pete. At the end of her email I noticed that their signature also included their logo and website information – AKA – they are photographers – and GOOD photographers!!! When I responded to her with an EXCITED – I WOULD LOVE TO…I would be telling you a lie if I also didn’t admit that I was also a bit nervous. Anytime I’m photographing another photographer – there is a lot of pressure. What if I don’t live up to their expectations?? What if they don’t like me?? The second they stepped out of their car – all of my nervousness went away. My heart fell in LOVE instantly. Emily is absolutely BEAUTIFUL…and Pete well – let’s just say that his smile…watch out ladies…it can MELT YOU!!! To add to their ridiculous good looking exterior – they are also some of the most genuine and sweet people I’ve ever met. I’m blessed – they asked…me, out of all the other people that could have done it…this time…they asked me. Thank you guys. xoxoxoxo

LLLOOOOVVEEEE!!!!

AYKM?????

GGGUUURRRLLL…you are SOOO beautiful.

FFFAAAVVVORITE!!!

Well…this one too.

Emily and Pete,

I can’t thank you enough for letting me be a part of your lives and asking me to shoot the two of you.

You both have such an amazing love for each other, it’s a blessing to have been there to see it, and capture it.

I hope we do it again, sooner than later. Perhaps when it’s not 34 degrees out and the WINDS AREN’T SWEEPING THROUGH THE PLAINS (inside joke) – wink wink.

Love you guys.

Heather

Randi & Andy + Wedding Day

Heather — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:56:28 +0000

Fact: Randi and Andy’s wedding was one of the COLDEST I’ve ever shot

Fact: While editing their wedding images I couldn’t help but smile. When they look at each other – it’s magical.

Fact: Randi is probably one of the most beautiful people inside and out that I’ve ever shot.

Fact: This wedding party was in my top five funnest (I know it’s not a word) wedding parties ever. They were amazing the ENTIRE day.

Despite FRIIIGGGIID weather – they all had a blast and took pictures outside SEVERAL times during the day.

Hello beautiful…

They decided to see each other before the wedding….how adorable is this moment.

Warning you now…I went OTT (over the top) on portraits of Randi, Randi and Andy, Randi and Andy and wedding party. Consider yourself WARNED!

Um…hello beautiful..GEEZ!!FAV FAV FAV!!!

AHHHH SO PRETTY!!!

These ladies were TROOPERS!!! They don’t even look cold!!!

Oww..oww!!

Reason # 975 I love my job…I get to photograph moments like this……

The rings were delivered via snowballs…as in…they were IN the snowballs. NIIICEE!!!

They aren’t happy to be married at all!!

Ceremony – CHECK! SNOWBALL FIGHT – CHECK!!!

LLOOVE THIS ONE! I think this has to go somewhere in my studio.

I *heart* these girls.

So many things going on…LOVE IT!

Whoever leaves the best caption about the photo below (in the comment section) will receive a Starbucks gift card. Ready…set…GO!

Randi and Andy -

It’s hard to even know where to begin with the two of you. You both are such amazing people and your wedding perfect in every way. I hope that when you look back at these pictures you truly get to relive it over and over again. Thank you for picking me and allowing me to be a part of the most important day of your lives. I love you both.

Hugs,

Heather

Ceremony and Reception Location - Mildale Farm

Flowers – HyVee

Photographer – Heather Cole Photography

Second Shooter – The AMAZING Josh Solar

Kristin & Anthony’s Wedding Day

Heather — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:03:15 +0000

By far the most amazing part about my job is the people I get to shoot. I was introduced to Kristin and Anthony from another amazing client/friend of mine Rosemarie. I was blessed to be a part of her and Phil’s life back in 2009. Anthony and Rosemarie and brother and sister (seriously their whole family is this good looking – it’s sick).

Kristin and Anthony’s wedding was something out of a story book from start to finish. I know it’s a long post, but there was just no way to narrow down my favorites…..Sorry…

My second encounter with Christian Louboutin. If you don’t remember their engagement session check it out here.

Isn’t her dress GORGEOUS!! Check out all her BRIDALS HERE

Because it was pouring down rain we had no other option but to find some cover…I think we succeeded!!

All of Kristin and Anthony’s portraits had to be taken under cover..you can’t even tell….

I offered them a second portrait session since the weather was so horrible on the day of their wedding and they were all for it! I think it was well worth it…don’t you?

Dan Meiner is RIDICULOUS amazing

So was the cake done by the amazing Rama Sola

Kristin and Anthony signed up for our PHOTOBOOTH. This is a great addition to any wedding!

Yes that’s me and yes I love Ro and Phil…A LOT!

My second parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simone I *heart* them very much

For a preview of their ENTIRE WEDDING you can find them on my FACEBOOK PAGE: HERE

Wedding GOWN – Kleinfelds

Hair – Katie @ Rio Salon

Flowers/Decorations – Studio Dan Meiners

Wedding Reception – Marriott Downtown

Ceremony Location – Redemptorist

Cake – Rama Sola

DJ – KC Event Sounds

Kristin and Anthony – I’m not always the best with words and I think you two know how much you mean to me. Your friendship and love is more than I can ask for and the fact that you asked ME out of all the photographers out there, is an honor.

I love you both very much. Thank you.

Love,

Heather

Michael and Kristy + Engagement Session

Heather — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:25:41 +0000

Fact: Michael and Kristy said they were not photogenic

Fact: I love when I can prove people wrong.

Fact: I think Kristy looks like Sofia Vergara from Modern Family

AYKM??? HOTTT HOTT HOTT!!

THIS GETS MY…. MEE TO THE FREAKIN OW!

Kristin’s Bridal Session

Heather — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:05:03 +0000

I’m FINALLY able to share these with you as Kristin and Anthony got married this weekend!!! I promise – their wedding will be up soon!

Um…how amazing is her DRESS??!!! Thank you Kleinfelds.

Hope these hold you over….

Jennifer and Jeff – Wedding

Heather — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:39:33 +0000

Fact: Jennifer and Jeff had one of the MOST amazing wedding parties of all time

Fact: I have adopted the entire family as my own…sorry….you all have no choice in the matter

Fact: Jennifer has one of the most beautiful smiles I have ever seen…

Fact: I love the way that Jeff looks at Jennifer…it melts my heart

I love this moment her dad saw her for the first time. My dad used to look at me like that.

AYKM???!!!

Do you understand now??? I *heart* them

They rented a photobooth for the night and it was SOOOO fun!!!

Yeah….I didn’t have fun in the Photobooth at all!!!

Thank you to my amazing second shooter Kassia. I *heart* her SOOOO much.

Jennifer and Jeff, I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love you both. Thank you so much for inviting me into your lives and allowing me to photograph your wedding. I love you both SOOOO much.

Love,

Heather

Hair – Chop Tops

Makeup -Vicki Drexler

DJ – Jeff Vaughn – Two guys a girl and some Speakers

Reception Site – Town Pavilion

Flowers – HyVee

Photobooth - KC Photobooth

Lindsay and Brent + Engagement Session

Heather — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:56:20 +0000

Fact: Have you ever looked at a couple and JUST knew that they fit…that’s how I feel about Lindsay and Brent

Fact: Brent has some amazing EYES!!!!!

Fact: I’m jealous of Lindsay’s legs in a jean skirt…yeah I said it….

Fact: I love Lindsay’s smile…it’s very genuine and beautiful.

Loooooovvveee this image. Makes you smile.. tee hee

This makes me wanna kiss my husband…ME to the OW!!!

See what I mean…GORGEOUS EYES!!!

I’m so excited about their upcoming wedding this month. I can’t even imagine how awesome it’s going to be.

Thanks Lindsay and Brent for asking me to be a part of it.

Hugs,

Heather

Jenna & Josh + Wedding

Heather — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:46:37 +0000

Fact: When Josh looks at Jenna – you can see the love and it gives me goosebumps

Fact: Jenna intimidates me with her beauty…this girl is seriously WOWZA

Fact: Their wedding party was in my top ten fun wedding parties…yeah – they all pretty much kicked ass!!!

Fact: Their reception was SOOO much fun and let me tell you – they had some people that could GET DOWN!! I was also super excited to see the parents of both Jami and Derek (both weddings were in 2006) It’s like getting reunited with FAMILY!!!

Okay – let’s just say it…DAMN JENNA!!!!

Are you kidding me with this hottness?? GEEZ!!!

Josh….if looks could kill…I’d be dead.

These girls…ROCKED MY WORLD!!

I wanna be in this WEDDING PARTY!!!

A friend of Jenna’s brought her oldest stuffed animal to the wedding. He even put a bow tie on for the occasion.

THEY ARE now Mrs. & Mrs. (sign by Nana – aren’t they amazing)

I met a local celebrity!! It’s Rachelle from CARPET CORNER!!

I love the look in her eyes as she dances with her dad.

How adorable is Josh’s mom???

Jenna and Josh -

Thank you so much for asking me to be a part of your amazing day. I’m so lucky you walked into my studio that day.

Love you guys,

Heather