Cindy: Take Two

Cindy pretends to be lovingly helping her sister to develop a great portfolio of portraits, but actually just really, really loves having her picture taken! Her poses are so easy and natural! If only everyone loved to be in front of the camera as much as Cindy!
































































Thanks, Cindy!

The Papke Wedding Top 40

May 16, 2009, Gaylord, MN, Gaylord United Church of Christ and Gaylord American Legion.

I had the great pleasure of infiltrating the Papke-Johnson family to capture special moments with a new baby, a new couple, and a new family. Weddings are particularly special for the new beginning that they represent; my hope is that the moments I captured on that day are just the beginning of the story that is yet to come for Jeff, Tia, and Grace Papke.

So, for your viewing enjoyment, the Papke Wedding Top 40....

Tia got ready in her childhood room, pink, sponge painted walls and all!

Tia's ride to the ceremony, Wilma, Gary's special occasion truck.

Grace is excited for the wedding, too!

Bridesmaids and bride: Kati, Bre, Rachel, Tia, Bev, and Kristi.


Well, you really can't expect to be serious all day, right?

Groomsmen and groom: Dave, Chris, Jeff, Josh, Eric, Jason.

Jeff and Alana, pro-flower girl.
The happy couple!

Mommy and Grace, she's still so excited!

The new Papke family.

Jeff and Kyan, adorable ring bearer.

Rachel, maid of honor, Alana, and Tia.

Jeff's family.

Tia's family.

Full wedding party with ushers.

Groomsmen, bride & groom, and bridesmaids.


Grandma Susan sneaking a kiss from Grace.

Gary walking Tia down the aisle.

Kyan and Alana walking down the aisle.


Lighting the unity candle.


You may KISS!
Yay! We are married!

Tia catching a rest between pictures.



Though this was not technically a shotgun wedding, the groom did grab his shotgun from his truck...
Tia and Kyan.
Jeff and Tia (this is the same pine tree by the church where Tia had her graduation photos taken).




First dance.

Father-daughter dance, Tia and Gary.

Father-daughter dance, Jeff and Grace.

Tia and Susan.

Dancers: Gary and Susan, Tia and Jeff. Love the boots!

Thanks, Jeff and Tia, for a fun wedding to enjoy and photograph!