2009 May | Inspired by This Blog

For as long as I can remember I have loved the color green, for certain, it is my absolute favorite color! Lime, Chartreuse, Emerald oh my! There are so many beautiful shades. However, green has more than surface beauty. It symbolizes living and thriving, it is growth, abundance and forward motion. You see it daily at traffic lights signaling people to move ahead, on a vine finding its way out of an old rock wall, and in tiny stems pushing their way upward from the earth.

Green is inspiring! Every winter the cold and the elements strip the trees of their leaves and the fields of their grasses, but then heroic spring sweeps in and the hills and meadows erupt into verdant expanses. Green is everywhere: Symbolizing life is fresh and new and full of beginnings!

Some lush green shots from the ever inspiring Jose Villa If you’re on Twitter, Follow him!

I love Green Wedding Shoes! Not just because my favorite color is in the title of her business name, but because Jen consistently showcases new and unique ideas, images from gorgeous weddings and fresh, inspiring breakout vendors. Follow Green Weddings Shoes Blog on Twitter!

This is my very favorite inspiration board from Snippet & Ink. I love love love it! She’s on Twitter too!

Love THIS: The Greener Side (a spin off from their parent special event lighting company The Lighter Side) They are “green” in more ways then one and I think you should check them all out for your event lighting needs. Plus the green forest on their website is so inviting. I want to get lost in there for awhile.

Thanks for everyone’s support this first week, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it!! In closing I’ll end with this quote..

“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is ‘thank you’ it will be enough….”- Meister Eckhart

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May you be inspired,

Leila

Celebrity Wedding & Fashion Photographer

Unless you have been living under a rock you will be familiar with the famed Eva Longoria of ABC’s Desperate Housewives, and Academy nominated actress Selma Hayek (Freida, Fools Rush In, Desperado, and an executive producer for Ugly Betty). If you follow them even remotely you’ll know that both were recently married, however, what you may not know is that the seriously stunning wedding photos for both were captured by our client Bob Davis of Bob and Dawn Davis Photography. With that preface, I’d like to introduce you to this fabulous duo.

Bob Davis is the founder and lead photographer and his wife Dawn Davis is the creative director and graphic designer. Together they have two adorable children, and have settled in the greater Chicago area. With years of photography experience working with the likes of Oprah, Time Magazine, the Chicago Sun-Times, as well as numerous weddings, their portfolio is strong, riveting and diverse.

What impresses me most about Bob and Dawn is that they possess modesty unlike any I have ever seen! They have photographed some of the world’s most renowned celebrities, have worked with the likes of Oprah, inspire and educate others with their photography workshops, and work with every day couples capturing their big day; yet show no signs of having an ego, let alone an inflated one. They reserve a passion for everything they do, approaching every shoot with motivation and inspiration. They are grateful for every opportunity that has come their way, and not only are they talented but they have hearts of gold. Planners if you don’t know them… get to know them! Follow Bob and Dawn on Twitter.

Don’t you love some of these fabulous magazines where their work has been featured?

When asked what inspired them, Dawn wrote, “We believe in the laws of attraction, giving positive energy to the world and living our life with great passion. We rely heavily on our faith to guide us exactly where we need to be. We are inspired by the everyday moments that we’re privileged to capture. We draw our strength and salvation from our home and our family and we’re reminded daily by our children to live as though heaven is on earth.”

Here are some beautiful samples of their work….

Please note that the photos of Eva and Tony MAY NOT be copied or re-published for any reason. They are the property of ©Bob and Dawn Davis photography.

May you be inspired,

Leila