One

Maybe it was the champagne. Maybe it was the seafood feast we consumed a couple hours earlier, or the sugar buzz from a year-old buttercream cake. Or the words my sweet husband wrote to tell me just how much I mean to him. Maybe it was the day itself, and what it represents. Heck, maybe my legs just ached that bad from our bike ride that morning. Maybe it was a heat coma; the result of a sunny 90 degree afternoon. Whatever it was, I teared up looking at him. And felt slightly dizzy. In a good way. This wonderful man pledged his life to me. And I can't help thinking I hit the jackpot!

Yesterday, we celebrated our one year wedding anniversary. I can hardly wrap my head around the idea that we've been married for an entire year. It's true what everyone says, it's a FAST year. I woke up feeling thankful and loved. And really, what better feeling could a girl ask for? Wait! I know. It's the feeling I get every day at 4:50pm... ten minutes before I leave work for the day and call him. And again when I hear the familiar beep of his truck locking, and the doorknob turning seconds later. The moments before I get to throw my arms around his neck and plant a big one on him. These moments still give me whacko butterflies. They settle when we settle into our evening. Sinking into our spot on the couch. Or kicking our feet up on the porch railing. I'm thankful for this, for if they didn't quiet, I'd never be able to relax. Whacko butterflies. That's the best feeling a girl can have.

Lifestyle: The Thomas Family

THE sweetest family, right here! I met Ash years ago, when she worked with me at my dad's office. After her cute-as-a-button daughter, Kenlee, was born, she decided to stay home with her, and I was left without my other half at work! She and her husband, Brent are now awaiting the arrival of their second little bean, another girl, due in September. Kenlee recently celebrated her second birthday, and in spirit of family, celebration, and all things good, we decided to explore the Topiary Garden downtown to freeze this moment in their ever-changing lives. None of us had ever been there before; it was truly a little oasis of light, comfort and the warmth of a summer night. The ideal spot for a family shoot centered around a busy two-year-old, eager to explore her world.

Ash and Brent, your children are so lucky. You have created such a beautiful life for your family, centered around love. We couldn't be more excited for your new arrival! I have a feeling these two are going to be double the trouble. And the fun!

All You Need is Love

Sometimes the stars align. You have a few really good days. Full of good things. And just when you thought you couldn't be more thankful, you find a perfect parking spot- an oasis in a sea of desparate drivers, eager to ditch their wheels and bolt inside a park for an evening of favorite songs with their favorite band. Our wedding anniversary is this Sunday and in the spirit of tradition, we went with paper for our first year together. Paper in the form of Dave Matthews tickets. YES! In case you were wondering, I was, indeed, fist pumping as I said that. The weather was forecasting rain, yet we saw nothing of the sort Tuesday night. Blue skies, hot summer sun, and the familiar vibe of Dave go-ers infiltrated Huntington Park, for the first-ever concert at the ball field. And it was magical.

I'm a wee bit passionate about music. It moves me. Plunging into my soul, it moves me. There's something about Dave Matthews' voice that completely melts me. It's like he and his guitar are speaking to my heart. I was twelve when I first saw him in concert. I remember letting Dave's voice fill my ears, my heart, my entire body. That concert opened the floodgates to an obsession. An obsession with this band, and all live music. Dave's concerts marked summer. I love the familiarity of being there. Having every person on the lawn going crazy at a few simple cords. Arm-in-arm with the best of friends. Swaying to a fifteen minute jam session, that you know is just happening because they just feel like it. I wish I could bottle that feeling. But since I can't, I drink in everything. And the best part? Finally being there, next to my honey. Living loud. We danced, and drank, sharing long kisses in the hot sun. And stealing a few more under a full, bright moon. We sang, and cheered until our voices were strained. Then cheered some more. It was magic. Pure, unrestrained, and familiar, much like coming home.

I obviously couldn't lug my big camera in the concert, so these are from my point and shoot. Happy Weekend Eve!

One year married!

Big Things

New updates in the works! We're gonna be rockin with Dave Matthews tonight, but I'll leave you with a couple photo teasers. Happy Tuesday!

Oh yeah, I almost forgot! The business is official! Katie Sprinkle Photography, LLC lives!

Never Too Old To Be A Daddy's Girl

Growing up, I always felt safe. From monsters, clowns, bad people, robbers, and broken hearts. I had my dad. And in my child mind, my dad could do anything. I'm 26, and my dad can still do anything. My superman. He's the perfect father of daughters. The epitomy of happy, this man set the bar high for his girls' future husbands.


A few years ago, Matt and I were sitting around a bonfire, talking about our future together. We were finishing college, and it was our first big, serious conversation about marriage. Matt told me he wanted to propose when he felt he could provide for me the same way my dad takes care of my mom, and us girls. Pretty awesome. And speaks volumes about this man, my remarkable, wonderful dad. Dad, I picked the dude you told me existed. The one you knew was out there for me. Thank you for being the greatest example of a wonderful man.


Outwardly hilarious, upbeat, and optomistic, his heart is so big, and so giving. Caring and soft when girly tears flow easier than words, strong and gun-weilding when the house alarm goes off. The one who boosted me up when I couldn't reach.The one who taught me to drive. Who walked me down the aisle. There's a special place in every girl's heart for her dad.

Thank you Dad, for always being my #1. For your countless hugs that keep me safe from the world, your unmeasurable support and love you have for your family, and your humor saturating every situation. Thank you for my immensely happy childhood, and moments cemented in time in the magical place we both love so much - up north. I love you more than I can ever put into words! Happy Father's Day!

Man Duties

I shrieked when I saw it. Chloe went absolutely nuts. I immediately felt like I needed a shower to wash the heebie-geebies off of me. There it was. On our back porch. The biggest, blackest, creepiest spider I've ever encountered. I yelled for Matt. Loud. Nevermind I was inside, behind a glass door, and the creepy crawler was outside on the patio. I wanted it dead, dead, dead! The sooner, the better. I think Matt may have thought I was exaggerating when I told him there was a taranchula outside. I saw his eyeballs widen when he got to the door, and when he opted for the seven foot painting pole, instead of a flip flop to take care of it, once and for all, I knew the severity of the situation we had on our hands. He gave it a good WHACK! and a million little baby spiders were born into a cloud. It was then that I saw my manly husband shutter, as he battled the explosion with said pole, and a whole can of Raid. And Mama Spider? Oh, she bolted under our grill. Still very much alive.

Thus, I have been avoiding the grill ever since. But look at my big man husband. Risking his life to cook some Jamacian Jerk salmon for us. What.. a rugged dude. This is precisely the reason I got married.

Kyndall & Nick: Engaged!

Oh, these two. Beautiful, sweet and lighthearted, they love the heck out of one another, their happiness easy to see. Kyndall and I went to high school together, so when she contacted me and asked me to shoot their July wedding, obviously I was ecstatic. We met at Highbanks Park to shoot their engagement photos in the same little corner where Nick asked Kyndall to be his wife. Swoon. And the cutest, sweetest part of their love was also present: their handsome little boy, Charlie, who recently celebrated his first birthday. He completes them perfectly, making them an absolutely adorable family of three.

Kyndall and Nick, thank you, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for trusting me with such cherished moments in your life together. I promise to do all I can to capture the beauty and love of the day you say I do!

Lifestyle: The Steinhauers

Remember our friends, the Steinhauers? They are about as beeeeautiful as a family can be! We ventured out in last Sunday's heatwave to snap some family photos with the little bean, now seven months old. Down in their neighborhood park, we played and danced and cooed to entertain Miss Camille and capture those precious, toothless baby grins. They have so much life and energy between the three of them, and so SO much love.