The day was blustery, overcast, smoggy and UBER cold in downtown Chicago...but that definitely didn't stop Audrey and Aaron from struttin' their stuff! If you know Audrey (or even sneak and peak at some of these photos) you can tell that she is hilarious, fun, outgoing and madly in love with Aaron (because he can make her laugh about ANYTHING...and I mean anything, which is sooo endearing!) They are counting down the minutes until they tie the knot near Chicago in July and I am THRILLED for them.
Ya know when you just look at two people and just KNOW they should be together...well, that is how I feel about Audrey and Aaron. :)
Ya know when you just look at two people and just KNOW they should be together...well, that is how I feel about Audrey and Aaron. :)
Oh gosh guys...I couldn't be happier for you two! :)
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Alright friends, I realize I have been MIA from the blogging front for awhile and I promise I have a reason for that! :) Not only was I in Chicago for a week (more to come on that later), but I ventured off to the wonderland of Southern California to meet up with some of the most stylish, rad and down-right nicest peeps in the wedding industry. Chenin Boutwell along side with the Wedding Chicks hosted, what I wholeheartedly believe, to be the best workshop on the planet. Not only were they laying all the cards on the table to answer our deepest, darkest questions, but they brought encouragement, education and tons of clarity to me! :) And for that I am sooo soo thankful! Be prepared to see some great changes from me in 2010....changes that will rock! Guaranteed! :) If any of you had been watching the news last week you have heard the sheer mess of rain that So Cal was getting......and despite my best efforts to chant to the sun gods for their golden rays to come out...it wasn't happening. It was friggin' El Nino producing tornado like winds and dumping monsoon amounts of rain on the poor state. None-the-less we rocked out a shoot with a bride and groom as soon as the clouds parted and also "OOooo'ed and awwweee'd" over the awesome reception set up that Angel Swanson poured over!
The details were *off the charts* for the reception set up! I LOOVEED this....
Chenin, Amy, Jocey, Doug and anyone and everyone else that had a hand in this rockstar experience I give you a giant HIGH FIVE and a virtual hug! So Cal is my new friend! :)
And another high five award goes out to these awesome vendors! :)
Styled by: Angel Swanson
Stationary: Wiley Valentine
Floral Design: The Treasured Petal
(the amazing) Dress Designer: Joan Shum
Makeup and hair: All Made Up Team
Desserts (mmmm): Vanilla Bakeshop
And another high five award goes out to these awesome vendors! :)
Styled by: Angel Swanson
Stationary: Wiley Valentine
Floral Design: The Treasured Petal
(the amazing) Dress Designer: Joan Shum
Makeup and hair: All Made Up Team
Desserts (mmmm): Vanilla Bakeshop
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kristine atienza says:
That was so much fun!! lol! I'm about to blog my too!! Gladys and I should def. come visit you and Anda in *wisco* just so we can eat again! oh and of course play with photography!! it was soooo great meeting you!!
(01.26.10 @ 12:25PM)
gladys jem says:
today is the day to blog the workshop eh? because i'm working on mine too. but emilyyyyyy i love these! you are so awesome! so glad we had the chance to meet and eat together. lol. you sure are a talent. keep up the great work! we'll visit soon ;)
(01.26.10 @ 12:35PM)
Jennifer Ballard says:
Wowzers! Emily, so wicked rad! You did such an amazing job!
(01.26.10 @ 1:14PM)
Amanda Rae says:
Thank you for making Mike and I look absolutely fabulous!!! It was so nice meeting you!
(01.27.10 @ 10:56AM)
Amber Strickler says:
oh em! i heart them oh so much!!!!! your details shots are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! ***swoon***
(01.27.10 @ 11:18AM)
maren says:
These are breathtaking! So AWESOME!
(02. 4.10 @ 12:41PM)
Laura Biebl says:
These are awesome. I LOVE all the locations and the colors are fabulous!
(02.15.10 @ 9:20PM)
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I couldn't have been more excited to hang out with Pam and Olin for the morning to shoot their engagement session---not only are these two extremely fun to be around but every time I am with them I walk away with a smile on my face for the time we have spent together. They braved the -12 degree temperatures to share their love in front of the camera and we didn't even have any snot-scicles when we were done! :)
And apparently we ran into "owlie-eyed-Joe" too......OLIN cracks me up! :)
OH---And the thing I am *most* excited for (besides the beautiful bride and charming groom) is the fact that they plan to have a handful of old cars around since it is one of Olin's hobbies. He happened to find this old steering wheel in his garage and it will be used for a car that they are going to fix up and drive as their "get-away" car on the big day.......cute eh?
My *fave* from the day.....don't you just love their love for each other!?!?! :)
Pam found this old-school Toboggan in her parent's garage that WE HAD TO USE! :) I am not sure we used it right, but it made for some super funny moments and even better photos!!!
Pam and Olin, your wedding is something I am soooo looking forward to this summer---it will be the most rad September wedding EVER and I am honored to be a part of it! :) I am counting down those days right along with you!!! :)
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Katie Shipman says:
All I can say about this album is.....Emily you have out done yourself! You did a fantastic job on our wedding photos but these are soooooo awesome. You totally caught Pam and Olin at their best, with each other! Way to go. I cried when I saw these...
Katie Shipman (Pam's Sister!)
Amber Strickler says:
I love, love, love these my dear! You are a rockstar with that camera!
(01.25.10 @ 1:48PM)
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Since tonight many of us will be popping the bubblie, wearing sparkly party hats and kissing someone at the official turn of the New Year I thought it was only appropriate to look back over our *AMAZING* 2009 wedding season!
I am going to take just a small moment to brag about how fabulously awesome our couples and clients are; and never has this been more evident than as I sit here looking through all of their beautiful smiles and recap just how perfect each and every wedding was this year! Not only is each couple totally in love and thrilled to be getting married but they are *hands down* the most fun, photogenic, and happy clients around! :)
I am going to take just a small moment to brag about how fabulously awesome our couples and clients are; and never has this been more evident than as I sit here looking through all of their beautiful smiles and recap just how perfect each and every wedding was this year! Not only is each couple totally in love and thrilled to be getting married but they are *hands down* the most fun, photogenic, and happy clients around! :)
Ceremonies make me teary eyed *every time*....every time......
I love little kiddos at weddings.....and Hadley had me giggling all afternoon...
My most favorite ring shot of the year!!!!
Our receptions this year could also have been nominated for parties of the year...live bands, bonfires, props, photobooths......our receptions were hoppin'.....
Our receptions this year could also have been nominated for parties of the year...live bands, bonfires, props, photobooths......our receptions were hoppin'.....
And *OF COURSE* I love me some sunset photos.......beware 2010 couples I will drag you outside kicking and screaming if I have to in order to get some good ol' sun-ray photos! I promise you will kiss me for it later! :)
And if we don't get sunset....there is always moonlight! :)
Happy New Year......I wish you all many smooches, hugs and new memories at Mr and MRS in 2010! :)
Happy New Year......I wish you all many smooches, hugs and new memories at Mr and MRS in 2010! :)
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Karri Skelly says:
The pictures look great Emily! I'm hoping to get my new website up and running in 2010, and hopefully get some more business. Congrats on all of your success this last year! I hope it continues for many years to come. :o)
(12.31.09 @ 4:13PM)
Shay says:
:) Thanks for making our 2009 SO memorable! I can't help but smile when I look back at all the photos from that day!
(12.31.09 @ 7:27PM)
Jennifer Ballard says:
Fantastic photos Emily! So great to meet you and see your work!
(01.20.10 @ 11:14PM)
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I know....I know....many of you will gag and become just repulsed that I am "THAT GIRL" that dresses her dog up only to hysterically laugh at him. Well, I admit it...I am THAT GIRL that does that! :) And I dare you not to laugh at Edward the pug's holiday hat.......
He loves to wear it out in the snow (well....that is a complete lie and you can tell by his facial expression that he is never to happy with me when I put it on!) I wish that I could claim that I knitted this beauty all by myself but the reality is I fell in love with it when I saw it on Etsy. I had to have it for pug. :)
He loves to wear it out in the snow (well....that is a complete lie and you can tell by his facial expression that he is never to happy with me when I put it on!) I wish that I could claim that I knitted this beauty all by myself but the reality is I fell in love with it when I saw it on Etsy. I had to have it for pug. :)
Happy Holiday Pug...I hope you love your wonderfully knitted hat........ :)
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Ang says:
EMILY- love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That brought me a HUGE smile, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cindy says:
You're awesome Emily and pug told me he likes it, too! Happy New Year!
(12.28.09 @ 5:55PM)
Maren says:
that is AWESOME! he's so cute.
(12.29.09 @ 8:18AM)
Avery says:
I just about died when I saw Eward in that hat. Oh my. He makes me really want a Pug. Prec to the max.
(12.31.09 @ 12:37PM)
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The news has been calling it SNOMAGEDDON 2009......but I call it awesome! I woke to a fresh 6 inch blanket of beautiful, fluffy, white snow on the ground. We are predicted to get about 497 more inches so I thought the "break" in this winter blizzard would be a perfect time to put on my snow boots and zip up that parka! I took in the quiet muffled sounds of winter and filled my lungs with that cold air! :) It was the *MOST GLORIOUS* way to start my morning...
Merry Christmas and happy sledding everyone! :)
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cindy says:
love you miss emily! Happy Holidays!
(12.24.09 @ 2:52PM)
Thomas ward says:
These are beautiful! I wish I had the time to go out and do something like this
(12.24.09 @ 9:52PM)
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ahh this is so adorable. i love how happy they are!
(01.27.10 @ 7:19PM)ahh this is so adorable. i love how happy they are!
(01.27.10 @ 7:19PM)