I am always super excited to meet and photograph a new family…especially this one! OMGosh super fun and Susie had the best location for a shoot! Here is a cute photo of mom and dad, aka..Susie and Troy
Skade and Zach are the adorable and very close….
Thank You for being so great and easy to work with! I absolutely had an amazing time….XOXO
Nicola and Chris are two of the most cheerful and caring people you could meet! They are also type of people who are devoted to their friends, fabulous family, and always having a SUPER time together! I am awaiting for a little more about the details of their wedding for you.. but I couldn’t wait to share! They are still on a long honeymoon at St. Lucia…. probably sipping on a yummy fruity cocktail, laying on the beach, looking out at the the calm Caribbean Sea (: So for now here is a sneak peek of their amazing wedding! I want to thank photographer Craig Wolfrom teaming up with me - your photos are awesome! Flowers by Tara Bella, she always does a fabulous job! Planned the last 19 months by her mother Debbie Beye and also by the very talented and successful event planner Amanda Seaward and Fanny Horn from Sun Valley Company….
a classic Monique Lhuillier dress………and Nicola you are stunning!
hello handsome….craig’s photo
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the reveal…Chris wins ‘best reaction’…..
their adorable dog Bogart
spring flowers have finally bloomed…love…..
the ceremony and reception was held at Trail Creek Cabin…craig’s photo
one of my fave moments when they are married! and mom getting a high five from Chris…….
Nicola’s beautiful 101 year old Aunt Dorothy
just love summertime dresses and the colors of this photo
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craig’s photo
the toasts
beautiful maid of honor Jerica
Nicola’s dad Bob giving a toast and Chris’s dad Frank rocking it
the High Street Band
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winner of ‘best expression’ the flower girl catching the bouquet….
Chris performing ‘Billy Jean’ —– MJ would be proud!
Chris and Nicola You both deserve nothing but the best life has to offer! You truly rock! I couldn’t think of two better people to spend the rest of their lives together. Much Love, Hillary XOXO
I really needed this break to go camping with the family and some good friends over the weekend. I am back to work and I promise to return your emails and phone calls this week (:
Meet Presly’s best friend Skylar. We call them the twins…born 1 day apart and both butterfly whispers (;
this photo makes me happy. Presly takes her S’mores very seriously and Sky with her butterfly container, marshmallow stick, head lamp and just an awesome little camper….
Sky’s parents Deida, Duane and their dog Whiskey…
Mike, Rhiana, and their good boy Pete….
my boys…I love you….
fishing…it’s what they do….
Presly is just like her daddy…
…but she has my game face and freckles….
seriously….so cute!
fly fishing knot tips by JC around the campfire….
and the girls are off again catching bugs and butterflies….
this is what it’s all about…playing hard and getting dirty!
tired hunting dog Pete, in back of his truck for the night…
I love this picture of Buddy and Presly completely exhausted and happy….good times for sure over the weekend!
XOXO
I am short on words today (crazy amount of editing), but I have to say that I love this beautiful and happy family photos at the Judge Ranch…..one of my favorite families!
From left to right….mom Jess, chickens Squeezie and Banana Head, the great danes Porter and Rogue, the girls Gilly and Elise, papillon dogs Chester and Pepper, and Alex is dad……
while we were photographing mom and dad…this is what was happening behind us with the girls….love this moment…..and these photos.
checkout the slideshow below to see all their photos with video of our entire session! And a huge THANK YOU to Max Monahan piecing this amazing video together, you are truly a very rad person to be working with (:
Macdonald Family from Hillary Maybery on Vimeo.
p.s. please make sure that you press play then immediately pause for the loading to complete before playing so that it will play smoothly. This process may take a few minutes sometimes (:
another wonderful couple at the Stoecklein Ranch in Mackay, amazing dress designed by Thomasina in Pittsburgh, a beautiful bride Jessica and Rich the handsome groom, planning by Shelley Stoecklein and food by Judith McQueen, unbelievable weather and sunset, music by DJ Lenny Joesph, gorgeous flowers by Tara Bella, teamed up with Craig Wolfrom for photography and Max Monahan for video, and a huge thank you to Vickey from Mountain Dreamworks putting everything together for us…please check it out…..
Jessica + Rich Wedding from Hillary Maybery on Vimeo.
p.s. Please make sure that you press play then immediately pause for the loading to complete before playing so that it will play smoothly. This process may take a few minutes sometimes (:
I always send an email to the bride and groom asking about there wedding a couple days later…a favorite moment or funny one, about the dress, why Sun Valley, how they met, wedding vendors they chose, and etc… This is what I received from Robin…. “What a perfect way to start our lives together. It couldn’t have been better in my dreams. The weather, the scenery, the friends and family and most importantly a stunningly beautiful bride. If I was casting a wedding movie Allison would have won the part. I knew the I wanted to spend the rest of my days with her within a week of knowing her so it was a fantasy come to life when I first saw her striding towards me right down the middle of my childhood wiffle ball field. Feeling the cool breeze relaxed my nerves as I gazed into magical green eyes and I gripped her hands tight. I felt nervous but she gently rubbed the inside of my hands and it relaxed me and reminded me that this is my true love and we are about to commit to eachother for life. Marriage is a big decision maybe the most important one in a lifetime. As I vowed to love this person forever I couldn’t have been more certain and happy about taking this woman’s hand and strolling off into the sunset of eternal love land together. “………It could be to sappy for a Guy to write. What do you think? …Thanks again, Robin.
Robin and Allison I enjoyed every moment of being in your love story and inviting me into your lives, it truly was a beautiful day. I can’t wait to see where life takes you and I look forward skiing with you when you move back to Sun Valley this winter. Love, Hillary XOXO
the small and intimate ceremony was held at the families backyard where Robin grew up…
the reception was held at Kipp Nelson’s home and catered by Cristina’s restaurant…
Again congratulations you two, and I wish nothing but the best!
This summer I have a few small and intimate weddings. These couples just want beautiful portraits of the two of them in scenic Idaho on their wedding day. Carrie and Mike’s wedding was very simple, mostly family and some close friends to celebrate up in Stanley at the Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch. We had the beautiful backdrop of the Sawtooth Mountains, big puffy white clouds, and lot’s of sunshine (it poured most of the day in Sun Valley), it was a wonderful afternoon!…..I had an incredible time photographing them…
Carrie you are beautiful….
love….
they had a quick ceremony in the Stanley Chapel……
Mike proposed at this fence….
the ladies….
sun….rain….and a supermodel catwalk…..
Thank you Mike and Carrie, you two were such a pleasure to work with. Your love, excitement is amazing and beautiful. Much Love, Hillary XOXO
Maddison, Hayley, and Laurie are energetic, smart, beautiful, spunky….they made my job fun and easy!
pretty Maddison with her boyfriend Tanner….
beautiful Laurie….
charismatic Hayley….
checkout the rest of our photo session and their slideshow below….
Murach Girls from Hillary Maybery on Vimeo.
XOXO
Jessica and Rich got married at the family Ranch in Mackay…what an awesome day they had…. and for everyone who was a guest! Their wedding reflected who they are, good- natured, very loving people, who LOVE to have a good time! These two are fantastic together! It was fabulously planned and run by Judith McQueen and the beautiful flowers by Tara Bella! Great second shooting by Craig Wolfrom and video by Max Monahan. CONGRATULATIONS you guys — I hope for you a long, strong, and beautiful marriage! On to the pictures…….
antique handkerchiefs, custom cowgirl boots, birdcage veil, bumble bee pin from her grandma to keep her there in spirit, saddles and bridles, and the dress was made to have the bottom removable, it was designed by Thomasina in Pittsburgh. The details of their wedding….incredible…
Walter ‘father of the bride’ had custom saddles and bridles made for Jessica and Rich as wedding present….they were beautifully made….an amazing gift!
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Jessica…you gave me goosebumps you are so beautiful…
“I know it’s not very vogue to walk through piles of horse poop…but please trust me” ….YES, Jessica is a wonderful bride, the dress did not get dirty, and…you only wear it once…right?
the Stoecklein’s ranch has endless western detail….
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one of my favorite moments from the day….
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after the ceremony they rode off to the legendary fishing pond on the ranch and sat on the dock for some time alone….
Shelley Stoecklein…I know how intense, exciting and emotional at times planning this event was….you did a phenomenal job making this wedding perfect! Really big HUGS….
the cousin’s….craig’s angle
a clear tent…breathtaking and truly beautiful…..
from Shelley, ….”what a light show that night!!!! I am sticking to my story—Jess’s grandma passed away a little over a year ago and she was very devout in her faith. I think she was upstairs with God saying I might have missed the wedding but let’s show them I am with them in spirit…Mimi was a very special woman and very close to Jessica.”
love….
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best man speech — hands down one of the funniest toasts ever! craig’s photo.
the cabin where Judith’s amazing staff was working…..
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I must share with you this incredible tent one more time…craig’s photo
Jessica and Rich…your adorable together…I can’t wait to share even more images + video soon….it’s a fave for sure! Hugs and have a wonderful honeymoon in Napa…..
XOXO
The coolest part about photographing weddings, that my clients are having babies — it’s so wonderful!! Congratulations Annie and Cam….miss Campbell is perfect little sleeping princess…..
ahh…Campbell’s little toes and smiles…the best! XOXO