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Simply stunning, Clary. Gorgeous setting and beautiful couple. And I love the shots of Grandpa and his suit!!!
(05.24.11 @ 01:02 PM)You KILL me with your awesomeness Clary. One of those weddings I wish I could have been a guest at.
PS - Her and grandpa? Priceless.
(05.24.11 @ 01:20 PM)Beautiful! Beautiful shots. Beautiful location. Beautiful couple. Well done!
(05.24.11 @ 03:04 PM)Heavenly, just heavenly. I love all the simple, white details.
(05.24.11 @ 03:05 PM)You nailed it, girl! These are so beautiful! I especially love the shots on the beach. :-)
(05.24.11 @ 05:29 PM)Thank you!! Jodie-I thought of you when I took the picture of the chapel:)
(05.24.11 @ 05:32 PM)what a beautiful local to shoot such a lovely couple! that bw of the bride is divine...
(05.24.11 @ 06:29 PM)these are super gorgeous!! love the light and the colors and the bw!
(05.24.11 @ 06:40 PM)Gorgeous work! Love the reflection shot in the window!
(05.24.11 @ 07:06 PM)gasp! i can't even take the awesomeness! this makes me crave vacation and big water. so incredibly lovely.
(05.24.11 @ 08:45 PM)These are great shots! congratulations Clary!
(05.24.11 @ 09:58 PM)Seriously amazed with every blog post you put up! I'm just in awe of every single image...You are one crazy talented lady :)
(05.24.11 @ 09:58 PM)Wowza Clary! This is amazing. I think this may be my new favorite wedding of yours ever. I am yearning to see more!!!
(05.25.11 @ 01:06 AM)simply STUNNING. It was a certainly a beautiful wedding, a breath-taking bride and a gorgeous couple, but these photos are out of this world! You captured more beauty than I thought possible. Awesome job!
(05.25.11 @ 09:25 AM)Love every.single.one- the photo of the two if them from above snuggled up with her veil... breathtaking!
You make every setting look like THE perfect place to get married! I am loving it! Now I am thinking about warm sandy beaches and sunsets, tasty fresh meals overlooking the ocean, and well...buying a green seersucker suit for Sam. I love SEERSUCKER!!! Beautiful couple, beautiful pictures...your talent is boundless!
(05.27.11 @ 09:28 AM)It was such a joy working on all you beautiful ladies...You made our job sooo easy!!!Thanks so much for using our services .....
(05.31.11 @ 10:53 PM)I LOVE your images and the tone. Are you shooting film or digital? Just LOVE!
(06.10.11 @ 12:27 PM)Gina!! Thank you, it's all film:)
(06.10.11 @ 01:12 PM)LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!!! Where was the reception held???
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i'm trying really hard to choose my favorite... but it's difficult- this session is beautiful.
(05.17.11 @ 10:09 PM)Def in my top 5 fave sessions of yours ever. Loving all the warm pastels. Loving their contrasting features. Everything came together superbly.
(05.19.11 @ 10:02 PM)i'm with pamela - i can't pick a favorite. these are fantastic, clary. makes me want to go find a big, lush patch of grass to wiggle my toes in :)
nicky
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Love this. Great dress and great colors in this shoot. Excellent job.
(05.12.11 @ 02:32 PM)These anniversary photos are so sweet! And that pup is just adorable. Oh Clary, you are so talented!
(05.12.11 @ 02:33 PM)Beautiful work! I really love this. Gorgeous couple & home, too!
(05.12.11 @ 02:34 PM)Clary! I am seriously speechless!! I love love love each of these so much- they mirror back to me all the love and contentment I feel right now in my life with Ry and the Boo. Thank you so much for these treasures!!
(05.12.11 @ 06:33 PM)llove all the colors and their style!!! I even pinned on pinterest the frame of pics because it's such a darling idea! And great photography throughout, CP!
(05.13.11 @ 04:53 PM)Love these! So sweet :)
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Gorgeous couple and i adore the natural ease of this session. I love that the awesome character of Chicago is so perfectly showcased too!
(05.07.11 @ 03:55 PM)GREAT WORK!!!!!!
(05.07.11 @ 04:31 PM)These are so lovely! What a pretty couple!! Beautiful photos of the city too- I love those city shots, every time... And furthermore- That pink skirt is so. freaking. cute. I must know details immediately. I want one.
(05.07.11 @ 09:58 PM)How gorgeous are THEY?!!! WOWZERS. I want to be Megan's BFF just because I have a feeling I'd want to borrow everything in her wardrobe ;)
(05.08.11 @ 12:59 PM)Love the pastel color palette throughout. They are darling together!!!
(05.10.11 @ 02:49 PM)Holy amazing Clary! You've done it again! What a gorgeous couple and her shoes? Ditto what Gail says about her style. Love.
(05.10.11 @ 07:02 PM)Most excitingly we'll photograph a wedding in the most perfect beach church!
I'll try to pack up the sun and bring it back for this Midwest spring which has been rain filled. Until then enjoy a few of Courtney and Jason's wedding day where the sun showed it's pretty face on the sunny side of the street.
leave your worries on the doorstep.life can be so sweet
on the sunny side of the street.
can't you hear that pitter-pat
and that happy tune is your step
life can be complete
on the sunny side of the street
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Here's to hoping your experience is better than Doug's first trip there! :)
I know you will have a great time. Can't wait to see perfect beach wedding and Mickey pictures!
(04.27.11 @ 03:42 PM)Here's to hoping your experience is better than Doug's first trip there! :)
I know you will have a great time. Can't wait to see perfect beach wedding and Mickey pictures!
(04.27.11 @ 03:43 PM)Enjoy the sunshine! The Magic Kingdom really is magical. As for the beach wedding, I cannot wait to see the pics. A little chapel on Captiva Island almost pulled me into planning a destination wedding, but then I would not have met you. ;)
(04.27.11 @ 04:27 PM)girl you know i love this post!! keep on the sunny side lady! can't wait to see more and will be dreaming of that dreamy beach chapel wedding you will be shooting in california! lucky lucky photographer! :) take a swing around the teacups for r, boo, and i :) :)
(04.27.11 @ 08:46 PM)Jamie-Ha! Thanks, I hope so too:) Jodie!!! Captiva is beautiful but I agree with you...so glad we met. Chrissy-The Sunny Side, yes I knew you would love this.
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Her dress is so beautiful! And I love how you photographed the snow and the mood. Love the shots!
(04.14.11 @ 12:52 PM)Gorgeous!!!!
(04.14.11 @ 01:28 PM)Clary, these are beautiful. I especially love the last one with the girls expression while they admire Amy, precious!
(04.14.11 @ 01:44 PM)Clary, these winter wedding images are gorgeous. Love the ones with the car in the snow - they feel so romantic! :)
(04.14.11 @ 02:01 PM)Makes me want a hot pink wedding. So Elegant!
(04.14.11 @ 04:59 PM)Clary, these pictures are spectacular! You captured gorgeous moments on this beautiful, if not unusual, day. Amazing. That shot up the aisle, through the chairs and the glass vases with the starburst of light by the altar is just... magical.
(04.16.11 @ 11:44 AM)I just love when you include photos of our lovely city :) Sets the mood so beautifully with "snow ball" blooming trees and thunder snow for a very elegant wedding :) And wow! That pink is off the hook! ;)
(04.17.11 @ 09:28 PM)Absolutely stunning photo's. Loved this wedding. The cake was absolutely stunning. Bride looked stunning and her dress was beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
(04.26.11 @ 08:30 PM)Beautiful! Photos are wonderful. It was a pleasure doing the hair for Amy and her wedding party. :)
(05.07.11 @ 05:22 PM)
He wants to be a 'chef' or 'build art galleries' when he grows up.
And he can make a batch of the best chocolate chip cookies you will ever eat.
No really, he's about to share are the best cookies, people have offered their first born while eating their 4th cookie. They are that amazing.And when our CSA has mint, they get even better. Oh, yes, mint* in chocolate chip cookies=heaven.
Tips for the best CCC ever, if you don't follow these there are no guaranties.1-the best ingredients you can find, the most important is the chocolate
2-kosher salt
3-make sure your oven actually is 350 degrees, we have one of these that sits inside the oven
4-bake the cookies a bit shorter than you think and let them finish on the cookie sheet when they come out of the oven
5-butter and egg needs to be room temperature
Recipe
This makes around 15-18 cookies, the perfect amount for treats and breakfast the next day. What can I say, we have cookies for breakfast. We live on the edge.
Preheat oven to 350
Dry ingredients:
1cup and 2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 kosher salt
Wet ingredients:
1/2 cup butter room temperature
1/3 dark brown sugar (light will work but dark is best)
1/3 granulated sugar
1 large egg room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla (no artificial stuff here)
8 oz chocolate chips (we like half milk chocolate, half dark chocolate chips)
1 tablespoon mint leaves, cut into ribbons (optional)
Measure all of the dry ingredients and place in a bowl to the side.
Put butter and sugars to medium mixing bowl and stir until creamy. Add egg and vanilla until combined. Take dry mixture and put half into the wet ingredients, stir, stir, then add other half, stir stir. Lastly add the chocolate chips and the optional mint, stir, stir.
Ta-ta! Now it's time to put them on a ungreased baking sheet. We do a large tablespoons for each cookie. Place in oven and wait for them to turn golden brown on the edges, make sure to follow number 4 of the "no guaranties". This step is critical. Take the cookies out of the oven and sit on the cookie sheet until cool to the touch. Remove and put on cooling rack or plate.
Enjoy sweet success!!
* mint credit goes to my father-in-law or technically my great-aunt-in-law. See one time while eating the 4th cookie from a batch of the best CCC ever, right after he offered his first born (lucky for him, I married his first born), he talked about how these cookies reminded him of his aunt, who made the best cookies. During the summer months she would go out to the garden and pick a few mint leaves and add them to a batch. She's a genius.
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Who is that little boy? That is NOT Hughes! He is so big with that big kid haircut...oh lord you make cute babies! We have our first pickup at our new CSA next week and I'm over the top excited! Love this post...I will definitely be adding these cookies to my weekend to do list. And fresh mint? Who would have known! I thought it was only good for mojitos! Thanks for sharing!
(04.06.11 @ 09:53 AM)I love these posts of yours! I can't wait to make these cookies! I loved your breakfast cookies, so I am sure I will love these too!!! Thanks for sharing!
OOOH, will have to try these!!!! And Hughes is so stylin... I heart your fam.
(04.06.11 @ 10:17 AM)Love this post Clary and I never thought of using mint in CCC, genius :)
(04.06.11 @ 10:17 AM)I want to be you when I grow up. Never get enough of your dreamy food posts. I do have a recipe I was planning on making tonight for Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies, but my recipe involves a package of Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix and mint extract. I'm pretty sure Hughes wins!
(04.06.11 @ 10:35 AM)WHAT? Fresh mint in cookies? Oh. My. Gosh...that is genius, brilliant and diabolical because now I want to make a double batch of those cookies and eat them all myself. I love it! Super cute kids and what looks like a fabulous cookie recipe. Thank you! You made my day!
(04.06.11 @ 10:46 AM)Delicious! These pictures are amazing. I just keep thinking about how these photos of wonderful ordinary moments will be such a treasure to your children. They will share them with their kids and tell stories of their amazing childhood. Doesn't that just make you want to cry and thank God for everything in your life? :) Love you, Clary. And I love your mad baking skills!
(04.06.11 @ 10:49 AM)Love!! And if you can stand it, refrigerate the dough covered for at least a day before you bake (and up to 3 days!). A must for all my CCCs! Can't wait to try these. :)
(04.06.11 @ 10:55 AM)Wow, I would have never thought of putting fresh mint in chocolate chip cookies! I'll have to try it out! :)
(04.06.11 @ 11:18 AM)LOVE your "personal" blog posts. And I LOVE me some CCC, going to have to try this recipe for sure. I love the added photos of your gorgeous kitchen, made me a bit jealous :)
(04.06.11 @ 11:26 AM)so SO cute. can't get enough of these types of posts.
(04.06.11 @ 11:52 AM)Hughes!! You are SO BIG! And adult!!! And have a sharp new haircut that makes you look so old!!! Ugh- we are all getting old, when Hughes is a big kid! Time sure does fly- :) Hughes can cook for me any day :) :) :)
(04.06.11 @ 05:34 PM)Awe, these are just lovely! mint + ccc = genius! Your kiddos are so stinkin adorable and your photographs are just flipping amazing!
(04.06.11 @ 09:10 PM)Yum--those look delicious! Thanks for sharing the tips. The photos are awesome and your kitchen is BEAUTIFUL!!! :)
(04.07.11 @ 11:20 AM)When did he get so big?!? Makes me old.
I feel like he is going to have his own show one day.
(04.07.11 @ 11:37 AM)I can't believe you gave out your recipe!!! ;)
(04.07.11 @ 07:08 PM)Thanks everyone!! I agree with all of you-I can't believe he's getting so big with a big boy haircut and all!
Mel Mac-I know! This is a priceless recipe:)
(04.07.11 @ 07:14 PM)1. Love and want your kitchen. The natural light is amazing! 2. Trying this recipe for sure!!! Now you have me craving cookies in the morning. :)
(04.13.11 @ 08:00 AM)1) I love the face in that first photo
2) I love the kid's photo on the wall
3) I'm absolutely jealous of your kitchen
4) I love when kids have more than one thing they want to be when they grow up and they are completely different. It shows they are not afraid to dream!
5) Real mint in cookies=genius. That blew my mind.
Oh my goodness these look SOOOO yummy! Cannot wait to try your recipe! And how BIG is your boy getting?! OH MY GOODNESS!
(04.25.11 @ 06:45 PM)I am so trying this recipe! Your memories captured are always perfect. Your kids are really going to appreciate these photos someday.
(04.27.11 @ 10:42 PM)OK, maybe I missed it, but HOW much kosher salt? It says 1/2...but 1/2 teaspoon, 1/2 tablespoon? Which one?
(05.11.11 @ 01:41 PM)Clary, this post is so beautiful! I love that your son wants to be a chef. I had to try this recipe and it was amazing! I had to share it on my blog http://blog.josiekay.com/ .... tell Hughes Thank you for the recipe! :)
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Beautiful Pictures! I always get excited with my Reader tells me there is a new post from you Clary :)
(03.31.11 @ 03:31 PM)this post was oh so beautiful...my goodness!
(03.31.11 @ 04:49 PM)This has me insanely anticipating the FIND workshop. ;) GORGEOUS once again Clary, I'm sure this couple is gushing over them. You are such a gem. xoxo
(03.31.11 @ 05:37 PM)I seriously can't take this. It is TOO MUCH! Freaking gorgeous- and all film? My heart just stopped! And you didn't say they were YELLOW diamond earrings!!!!! This is too much eye candy for me to take! .....Is 1 year too soon to renew vows??????? :)
(03.31.11 @ 05:52 PM)Gorgeous! I am in love with the last one, I love the light on her arm & the love in their eyes :)
(03.31.11 @ 09:01 PM)Thanks all!! Sherry- you and me both.
(03.31.11 @ 10:22 PM)Clary - You are absolutely amazing. I cannot stop looking at these. I am so happy and just feel so lucky to have had you there with me and Matt to capture these moments that we will never forget. We love them and we love you!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! :)
Clary, these are stunning. Absolute perfection. Your film work is incredible - Each image is intimate and lovely. Seriously, you are one of my favorites. :)
(04.01.11 @ 09:42 AM)Beautiful, Clary! I love the muted color palette. Your film photography just has a timeless feel to it. Very nicely done :)
(04.01.11 @ 05:28 PM)is it surprising that this is so delicious from beginning to end? no. it's you, after all. ;) i am digging the fresh hues and the spring-like vibe. rockin!
(04.01.11 @ 08:33 PM)I just looove that photo with her laughing and her veil blowing. So natural and beautiful.
(04.04.11 @ 07:56 PM)Beautiful! Kim did her hair, I love Kim from Dominic Michael!
(04.07.11 @ 10:05 PM)Mollie looks absolutely stunning, love, love her dress. The photo's are amazing, great job. Mollie and Matt look so in love. What a beautiful wedding. Great memories.
(04.26.11 @ 08:38 PM)
I love these images from a family I've photographed since the beginning of Lucy! And can we talk about little Miss Lucy above with her little brother? That cheek poke and sweet kisses in the gallery below are the perfect mix of sugar and spice. Congratulations big sister, mom and dad!! xo
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What a precious family session! Clary, your work is just amazing!
(03.30.11 @ 02:10 PM)Baby Sam is so cute and sweet! He is so perfect he almost doesn't look real!! And seriously- that last photo- with Lucy's sweet little nose pushed up against her baby brother's head giving a little kiss is to-die-for adorable!! Congratulations to mom and dad on their two sweet babies!
(03.30.11 @ 07:55 PM)Thank all! Yes Pam-film:)
(03.31.11 @ 05:07 PM)The last photo of the sister kissing his head- magical! Such a precious capture!
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GORGEOUS! (but you have to sing it!)
(05.27.11 @ 08:21 AM)Exquisite. Just a gorgeous couple! But gorgeous because you did an amazing job taking pictures! Wow...
(05.27.11 @ 09:26 AM)These are so romantic and warm...just so lovely. They are a stunning couple!
(05.27.11 @ 09:41 AM)Oh Clary! There are no words that could possibly describe how happy I am right now. You are such an incredible talent. These photos will be treasured for the rest of our lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
(05.27.11 @ 09:53 AM)Love these pics! So beautiful- I love the fashion and they look so natural together!
(05.27.11 @ 10:06 AM)These photos are just as gorgeous as the couple! These two look like they belong in a magazine, your work is just amazing...I'm a fan :)
(05.27.11 @ 10:06 AM)These are fantastic photos - I love them all!
(05.27.11 @ 12:53 PM)Love + a yellow jacket. Doesn't get much better for me!! Lovely couple, lovely photos (especially that wall with the dots!!) Beautiful!!! PS. I want your clients to be my personal clothing shoppers.
(05.27.11 @ 05:36 PM)LOVE!!! Clary...you ROCK!!
(05.31.11 @ 08:07 PM)Stunning! Just beautiful!
(06.06.11 @ 03:20 PM)So incredibly stunning, my goodness!!
(06.07.11 @ 11:18 AM)So incredibly stunning, my goodness!!
(06.07.11 @ 11:29 AM)I wish I could make a wardrobe out of the clothing worn by your beautiful clients. I about died when I saw her yellow jacket. LOVE IT!
(06.08.11 @ 09:47 AM)LOVE THESE CLARY!!! Beatufiul work and subjects!
(06.12.11 @ 05:15 PM)LOVE THESE CLARY!!! Beatufiul work and subjects!
(06.12.11 @ 05:18 PM)this girl is GORGEOUS! and the guy looks like a JCrew model. I hope nobody thinks I'm weird commenting...I don't know them.
(06.28.11 @ 10:44 PM)Love these!
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