Lindsay Gray Photography

Council Bluffs and Glenwood Engagement Photographer {Teri Lee & Cody}

Linds — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:17:41 +0000

Sometimes, I have a session that just makes me giddy. I’ve been waiting to blog this one for a few weeks and for some reason, today seems like the right day. I can’t wait to shoot Teri Lee and Cody’s wedding in May! We made the drive out to Glenwood, Iowa for their session and while I think that Cody may have been more interested in looking for fishing and hunting spots, these two really know how to work it for the camera!

Doesn’t this make you long for those beautiful fall sunsets? Spring can’t come soon enough!

Top 10 Images of 2011 – Council Bluffs and Omaha Photographer

Linds — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:24:54 +0000

Closing out this year, I wanted to take a look back at my favorite images of 2011. It’s been a wonderful year filled with a lot of change, progress and excitement! And as thrilled as I have been with this year, it doesn’t even begin to express my excitement for 2012! Take a look at the images below and let me know, what’s your favorite??

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This image is one of my personal favorites simply because it looks like little Lily here is lecturing her daddy about all sorts of things. I can just imagine all the things she is telling him in her little 2 year old language. Can you see it?

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This one is a favorite because of little Nile’s expression.

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This next one made the top 10 simply because it makes me laugh. I think that counts for something, right?

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And this one? I just love the emotion. This is a father-daughter dance at a wedding I shot in Maryland, they had such a cute relationship. Father-Daughter dances might be one of my favorite parts of the wedding day. Looking at this one, I’m sure you can see why.

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COLOR COLOR COLOR! Look at that field of grain and blue sky! Could it be any prettier? Not to mention a gorgeous couple to boot!

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I just love the peacefulness and color of this image.

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This image is a personal source of pride for me. Little Julia is my niece and I know I’m biased, but I think she’s just about one of the most adorable newborns I’ve ever seen. Not to mention those little toes and lips!! UGH! She makes me giddy!

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Can you tell this little guy just makes me laugh? This whole session was amazing because he had such personality! And those glasses? Oh those glasses! Could he possibly get any cuter? I think not.

Children's Photographer - Council Bluffs, IA

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I know I’m a bit biased, but I’m in love with this image. The colors are so warm and bring out the emotion of this couple. You can really see the love and tenderness between them and that is what really speaks to me.

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I just love everything about this image. The silhouette, the kiss, the belly, the broken fence, the sun-flare. EVERYTHING. This image is just one of those that makes me happy.

Council Bluffs Maternity Photographer

What’s been your favorite? I want to know!

OPLove: Reunited – Offutt AFB photographer

Linds — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:58:05 +0000

A few weeks ago I shared that I am now a part of OPLove Reunited. A wonderful program in which local photographers all across the world volunteer their time and energy to photograph families who are serving this wonderful nation of ours. This beautiful family was my very first chance to participate and I couldn’t be happier that they allowed me into this special moment.

Thank you Hulse family for letting me be a part of this!

The Jensen Family – Council Bluffs and Omaha Family Photographer

Linds — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:50:47 +0000

Judging by the weather in these images, I’m sure you can tell I’m a little behind the season in blogging right now. But the good news is that I’m slowly but surely digging myself out of this hole and getting sessions up on the blog! This was my first official session back in Iowa this fall and I’m so excited to be back in the midwest! That being said, now that it’s December and hitting negative temperatures, I’m longing for a trip to the south. Luckily, I’ll be heading to New Orleans in January for the Imaging USA 2012 expo and I am beyond excited! But that is a post all for itself.

Council Bluffs Family Photographer {Zimmermans}

Linds — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:47:19 +0000

This family session wasn’t actually shot in Iowa or Nebraska, however it is OF Iowan’s and Nebraskan’s so therefor – I think it qualifies. Don’t you? All of my clients are special to me, but this family in particular is extra super special. You see years ago, in my years at Iowa State University (go Cyclones!) I was randomly assigned a roommate my freshman year of college. And somehow, that randomly assigned roommate has managed to stay in my life and become a life-long friend. We’ve even somehow moved across the country at separate times (twice or more each) and still ended up near enough to make a day’s drive. Now if that’s not fate, I don’t know what is.

This particular session was shot on the beach at Camp LeJuene, North Carolina where they are stationed for the Marine Corps.

A big Thank You to Chris and Travis for not only putting up with me, but for being amazing friends (and for living near a beach so I can always come visit you when I need a beach vacation).

Council Bluffs Maternity Photographer – {Laura & Matt}

Linds — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:12:49 +0000

Talk about a beautiful session! We had to race the light a few times, but I’m so happy with our final results. And baby Arlee is going to be one very lucky baby to be have these two as parents, I can tell you that much. Matt recently got home from Afghanistan and is currently in the reserves so we thought at least one picture in his uniform was due.

I had so much fun with this session (as I do with all of the them) but I truly loved getting to capture this special time in their lives. And I can’t wait for baby Arlee to arrive!

Wedding Photography – {Chris & Alyssa}

Linds — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:34:04 +0000

I was so fortunate to be included on this special wedding. Not only was everyone involved incredibly nice, but they were beautiful to boot. And I’m not going to lie, this wedding was an absolute blast!

Thank you for letting me a part of your beautiful day!

Charlottesville Wedding Photographer {Brooke & Joey}

Linds — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:10:45 +0000

It was so obvious with the way they treated each other how perfect they are for one another and how much they genuinely adore each other. Brooke and Joey were that absolutely adorable couple that just makes you feel so blessed to be around such a pure love. even when the rain started pouring down,this couple was grinning from ear to ear because they couldn’t wait to get married. I must have heard Joey say, “I can’t wait to get married” 10 times!

Did I mention that this couple knows how to throw a party! I think this was the busiest dance floor I’ve ever seen at a wedding! I don’t think a single guest left that wedding without hitting the dance floor at least once. From young to old they were all dancing the night away!

The wedding took place at Woodlawn Manor in Sandy Spring, Maryland. It was absolutely stunning and I can’t tell you how much fun we had roaming around the grounds before the wedding started.

Family Session – Council Bluffs Family Photographer {DeVries}

Linds — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:50:35 +0000

This session was a fun challenge for me, but I’m so lucky to have amazing clients that make every session fun! And boy were these kids FUN! Between handstands and the special poses each child wanted, it was a fun-filled and very active evening to say the least! Thank you for inviting me into your very fun, very full home!

Welcome to the new blog!

Linds — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:50:08 +0000

Hello!!

Welcome to my new blog! I’m still working out a few of the kinks, and there might be some more changes around here but I think things are mostly in place.

I will be going back and blogging sessions from the last year or so, and eventually adding my new sessions as they happen. I have some really fun ones to add that I can’t wait to show you!

So add a bookmark, come back and visit often, comment and most all, enjoy!

-Lindsay Gray