So, as I sit here relaxing with my hot cocoa in hand and trying to knit, I keep getting distracted. Do you ever just sit around on New Years and think back to what certain things made your year so great or special? Do you ever get nostalgic and try to pull up all of those moments that you want to remember forever and try to imprint them into your brain at that moment so that you can remember forever?
Well, call me sentimental or a thinker, but I do! And I couldn't help but recall all the crazy and awesome brides, clients and friends that we have worked with through 2008 to make it such a year to remember.
So....here we have it folks....some of the fun that happened around here; the best, the funniest and just the things that you need to see over the course of being a wedding photographer!
One of the first weddings of the season just blew me away and one of the things that stands out in my mind the most is the entrance that Alex, the bride, had at the ceremony. Here we are standing in the back of the seated guests waiting for the shindig to begin and around the corner pulls the cutest, baby blue, old convertible with Alex gleaming in the front seat. I always say that I cry at weddings...but I definitely had a tear running down my face when I saw this.....(it was just so cool).
Well, call me sentimental or a thinker, but I do! And I couldn't help but recall all the crazy and awesome brides, clients and friends that we have worked with through 2008 to make it such a year to remember.
So....here we have it folks....some of the fun that happened around here; the best, the funniest and just the things that you need to see over the course of being a wedding photographer!
One of the first weddings of the season just blew me away and one of the things that stands out in my mind the most is the entrance that Alex, the bride, had at the ceremony. Here we are standing in the back of the seated guests waiting for the shindig to begin and around the corner pulls the cutest, baby blue, old convertible with Alex gleaming in the front seat. I always say that I cry at weddings...but I definitely had a tear running down my face when I saw this.....(it was just so cool).
Libby, another bride from this year, pulled out the awesome-ness when she decided to transform her Grandma's old wedding dress into a dress of her own for her wedding. She altered, re-arranged, and added a few things to make it "hers" but it was simply stunning on her...
Some of the best flowers that I have seen all season came from the one and only Ginger Floral Design. Melissa does an amazing job and we had the privelage of working with two brides this summer that had chosen her.
Devin and her Daddy had the best Daddy/daughter dance that I have ever seen...they laughed, cried and both of their faces were lit up the entire time they were on the dance floore together.
And you MUST see one of the most dramatic hats that I have ever seen on the cutest old lady at a wedding. I fell in love and wish I had one of my own.....only maybe in brown so that it matches my wedding attire.
Becky and Ryan take the cake for having the most creative get-away-vehicle. Their reception was at the Bayview Event Center which is located on a lake and Becky finageled a way to have a boat to take them across the lake so they could hop in their car and head for the honeymoon...such a great idea.
And who doesn't want their pictures taken in a trainyard?? Well Jessie and Tony had some sentimental value in this idea because they have taken the train about a bazillion time back to her hometown in Willison, ND and we couldn't have thought of a better place to capture some fun portraits on their big day....although the wind was a little gusty.
Becky and Ryan take the cake for having the most creative get-away-vehicle. Their reception was at the Bayview Event Center which is located on a lake and Becky finageled a way to have a boat to take them across the lake so they could hop in their car and head for the honeymoon...such a great idea.
And who doesn't want their pictures taken in a trainyard?? Well Jessie and Tony had some sentimental value in this idea because they have taken the train about a bazillion time back to her hometown in Willison, ND and we couldn't have thought of a better place to capture some fun portraits on their big day....although the wind was a little gusty.
I about died when I saw these fake mustaches come out at Alex and Matt's wedding this summer. There is a family tradition of having mustache parties so why the heck wouldn't there be mustaches to celebrate their vows....not only did Alex and Matt have them, but the wedding party pulled them out, and then again when the Mom's were giving their thank you speech at dinner they pulled out hundreds of them for every guest. It was hilarious!
Erika and Jeff had one of the best cake-toppers that I have seen...so I must share. They are not only in love with but thoroughly attached to their two beautiful pooches; a puggle and a yellow lab. As a suprise to Jeff, Erika had someone custom make an animated "family photo" of them in their wedding attire and the two dogs. It turned out great and Jeff even cried when he saw it...I am sure that it is proudly displayed in their home on their mantle next to a wedding photo.
And who wouldn't want to have a couch at their wedding---especially a RED COUCH!?? It was a perfect modeling piece for some wedding portraits on Becky and Ryan's day!
Sarah and Ted held their wedding at one of the most gorgeous venues around Minnesota. It is located in Hastings and is called the Little Log House--Pioneer Village. It is basically this plot of a large chunk of land that has many donated bulidings on the property---buildings dated back for many years that have been "renovated" in a way so that they can hold events on the property. There is a brand new reception hall down the road from the old old stone church where they exchanged vows....this little "village" is amazing and offered soooo many photo spots. I am so looking forward to the day that we can go back.
We did have quite the rock bank impersionation show up at Devin and Mark's wedding---they are called THUPERGROUP and they are absolutely hilarious. They put on a pretty good show, as I am sure you can guess from their attire. They cover just about anything you can ask for and even came fully equipped with a belt buckle that flashed "congratulations Devin and Mark" all night long.
And this year also came with its fair share from Mother Nature. From downpours to snow blizzards; we had it all...
Who says just because it rains on your wedding day means you have to take boring pictures inside???
Who says just because it rains on your wedding day means you have to take boring pictures inside???
And the snow didn't stop us either...
Happy New Year everyone!
We can't wait to see you all again as the 2009 seasons come and go...
We can't wait to see you all again as the 2009 seasons come and go...
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On one of the snowiest days yet this year I headed out with one my photog friends (BP Photo) to capture Brent and Tracy's wedding as they exchanged vows on a blustery Saturday night in Minnesota. Their wedding was absolutely gorgeous and the nine inches of snow that fell didn't stop their wedding or their party! Not only was Tracy, who is the most beautiful winter bride I might add, ready with her fur shall, Ugg boots and super cute gloves...but the wedding party was totally into it as well---we shot quite a few pictures outside with the glistening snow flakes falling in front of the lens which turned out just perfect!
Her little daughter Hayli was twirling and running around with sheer excitement for her Mommy all day...I guess I just happened to catch her sitting down for a few seconds.
Her little daughter Hayli was twirling and running around with sheer excitement for her Mommy all day...I guess I just happened to catch her sitting down for a few seconds.
Like I said they were troopers every time we asked them to go outside for a few...
Beau had this idea to go outside and steal the snowblower from the cute old man that was snowblowing the sidewalks for the wedding, and again, Tracy and Brent were all smiles to do it. From the look on Tracy's face I think this may have been the first time she had ever laid hands on one of these things...
And her tearful Daddy as he gets ready to walk her down the isle.
And her tearful Daddy as he gets ready to walk her down the isle.
They had met at Brines in downtown Stillwater so we had to stop their for a few shots before heading to The Grand for their reception....and who doesn't love a kiss on the pool table??? :)
And off we go outside again...a quick walk down the street and then onto the middle of the street to stop traffic for a quick wedding party shot and we were D.U.N...done!
And off we go outside again...a quick walk down the street and then onto the middle of the street to stop traffic for a quick wedding party shot and we were D.U.N...done!
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April says:
Amazing moments captured so perfectly! Well, now I know when I get married someday who we'd use for our photographer! Great job!
(12.23.08 @ 11:07AM)
Tracy Henning says:
I'm SO excited to see all our pictures!! Thank you so much for posting pictures so quick! LOVE THEM!! You and Beau made our day!! Our whole wedding party loved you!
(12.23.08 @ 11:14AM)
Erin Schmidt says:
WONDERFUL JOB! I was in the wedding party and you captured some very special moments so candidly. Way to make a beautiful Winter wedding even more magical!
(12.23.08 @ 3:21PM)
Dane Miller says:
Wow, what a great wedding. You are beautiful in your gown and handsome husband. i won't be complaining anymore when we have to shoot and it is cold outside. It is never that cold. LOL
Great photography.Dane
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The perfect wedding in early October.
Devin is one of my dearest friends and I had the honor to pull a double duty and be in the wedding AND shoot the wedding at the same time (with the help of course of my trusty sidekicks Katie and Megan). I have watched Devin and Mark grow together through the past three years and to have it culminate to such a perfect day as this was just amazing. They have shared their love of music, art and their faith together as their love has inspired us since the day they met. It was such a privilege to be part of this special day for the both of them.
Check out the images.
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Shay says:
I can't wait for my wedding to look this fabulous in photos!
(12. 2.08 @ 12:17AM)
jessica gensmer says:
It was the perfect wedding. And the most perfect bride. And your shots are absolutely incredible: the only photographer i know of who could adequately capture the magic and the fun and the beauty of two such awesomely mad crazy cool people:)
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