My Journey as a Johnson Girl...formerly a Fedota Doll: I just couldn't wait!!!

Dave's brother, Peter, is an aspiring photographer and was given a really nice camera a few years ago as a Christmas gift. He is quite talented in his patience and ability to capture some of the most beautiful things in nature...from a bud as it open to dew on a spider web! I could look at his photo albums for hours...and often do. :)

When Dave and I first got engaged (a year ago now) we had tossed around the idea of asking Peter to take a few engagements photos for us. We hadn't yet looked into wedding photographers and were hoping to take some pictures together over the holidays...unfortunately our wishes for a white Christmas last year didn't come true and we let the opportunity for photographs slip away. When we returned to the US for the fourth of July we were able to meet with Sandy, our wedding photographer, and took some awesome pics (if I can be a little biased) but again the weather didn't agree with us 100%. What should have been lush green grass with a crisp Chicago skyline background turned out to look like a sandy beach with some fog (I posted a few pics a while ago...just scroll down). We had an absolute blast taking our pictures and it was great to meet Sandy!!!

Fast forward to Christmas day. With cloudless blue skies and fresh fallen snow Dave and I looked at each other and knew this is what we were hoping for...just a year later!!! After a relaxing morning of opening gifts and snuggling on the couch, Dave and I threw on our coats and headed outside with Peter in tow! He was such a good sport. Which one you ask? Peter? or Dave? BOTH!!!!

Oh My Gosh!!! For someone who doesn't typically photograph humans Peter did an A-MAZ-ING job! HECK!! They look downright PROFESSIONAL!!!

We cannot thank Peter enough! And Dave too...thank you honey for putting a happy face on and having so much fun with me in the snow!!! :) XOXO