Andrea Dozier Dayton Wedding & Lifestyle Photography

I have been able to meet & get to know Jacqui on a few occasions, but since Joshua is stationed in Georgia I didn’t get to meet him until the engagement shoot just days before their wedding. I love military couples, and it’s such an honor to photograph couples who have been separated. They are always so great for my camera… they need little coaxing to show some love! I am crossing my fingers the leaves will wait a little longer to fall so that we can fit in some more shoots before the trees become entirely bare!

I try to do a little research with my couples before engagement sessions to understand what backdrop will suit them best. After a few questions, I discovered that Josh & Jacqui spent childhood summers on a lake in NY. It’s a huge part of their love story. We didn’t have access to that lake, but did what we could ;]

It was really windy {& cold}, so the dress shot was so natural. This is one of my favorites!

We just got back from our “honeymoon” in Mexico this week! It was definiely the best vacation we’ve ever taken. I’ve got a lot of work to post, it’s been a very busy {but wonderful} month. I’m trying to finish my clients pictures then I’ll share a little about our trip. Have a happy weekend!

I got to spend some time photographing Kerry & little Jack last week and these are some of my favorite pictures from that evening. They are a military family, so it’s always special to take pictures for the Dads to see how things are going while they are away. Don’t you love his little pirate costume?

I love the idea of using the costume in portraits because fall always comes and goes too soon. Before we know it, they outgrow them…

Jack attacked her a few times, but it made for the sweetest pictures ;]

And one more…

I’ve been eying this field {after a couple sunset drives}, knowing it would be a perfect backdrop.

Just in case it isn’t obvious, my husband is Active Duty Air Force. I’ve met some really awesome military families that have loved ones away for various reasons, and I understand the challenges of staying in touch while our children grow daily without Daddy or Mommy there. Even though we spoke often through web cams and I sent pictures frequently, my husband couldn’t believe how much Kevin {my son} had grown while he was in Afghanistan. I offer a complimentary session for families with deployed members or on extended TDY orders. Please contact me for more information at: andrea.dozier@yahoo.com

Our friend, Jeremiah, is currently in Iraq. I had the chance to get some shots of his wife, Guadalupe, & their handsome son, Manny.

Can’t wait to see the three of them together again!