It’s Time to Show Our Gratitude – it’s Memorial Day!

It’s Memorial Day! To many Americans this means an extra long weekend full of bar-b-que, friends and fun. Most of us neglect the real reason for this holiday – remembering and honoring those who have served our country. So to do our part to honor our veterans, and those currently serving, here is a collection of pictures from the past with a patriotic flair. We always love photographing weddings and portraits, but we also enjoy finding the beauty in the every day. The last photo in this post is actually a black and white photo we’ve colorized ourselves. We’re excited to debut this new technique we’ve learned on such a special weekend.

A big thank you to all those serving and God Bless America!

 

 

flag

air force guard

flag quote

in honor

jumping from plane

flags in park

wall of stars

monument and flag

Wide eyes at 1 year old!

This curious little boy had quite the 1 year birthday! He helped with opening his presents, enjoyed a lion birthday cake and showed us his favorite toys during a private photo shoot. This is one happy and lovable little guy. We here at Defy would love to photograph him every day! Best wishes to mom and dad as they head into year 2!

1 year old with toy balls 1 year old boy eatting my cake family smiles in a bucket me and my giraffe my favorite toy opening presents

Surprise birthday parties are the best when they are actual surprises!

You are never too old to have a birthday party! And when your family and friends throw you a surprise party what more could you ask for! This one gentleman got such the royal treatment. Surrounded by laughter and great food, this will be one birthday he never forgets!

surprise birthday party

male 60 year old birthday party

friends and family at the birthday party

never too old to celebrate a birthday

watching gifts opening

birthday cake

An Afternoon of Glamour

This past spring Defy Photography partnered up with an independent beauty consultant from Mary Kay to provide an afternoon of glamour for women on a college campus. The participants spent time getting all dolled up with Mary Kay, and then had a portrait session with us. These girls were fun and sassy, and we loved seeing their own personality pop through their pictures!

 

blonde and blue

green and brown

turquoise

blue gray brown

pink and black and gray

best friends smile