Two are better than one…
Posted on July 30, 2008
This past Saturday I had the opportunity to shoot a wedding for Ian of Maslov Photography. It was the first time in a long time that I shot a wedding completely solo. Although everything went just fine and I hope to blog some of the images from the wedding sometime soon, it made me realize just how fortunate I am to have Donny by my side for all of the weddings we do. Not only does having two photographers present at a wedding help lower the stress level of the main photographer, it really gives couples a much better representation of their wedding day. Obviously a solo photographer cannot be two places at once and will often miss a great candid moment happening on the other side of the room because he/she is busy composing a different shot. With two photographers, couples get a much broader range of pictures that tell their story. Thank you, Donny, for all of your hard work in helping me pursue my dream…I couldn’t do this without you!
Guess where I was last night?
Posted on July 24, 2008
Yep that’s right…I saw him LIVE…and he was beautiful…and I got his autograph! OK enough.
It’s my birthday!
Posted on July 22, 2008
Today is my birthday…I came into the world on a hot July afternoon 26 years ago – I can’t believe it!! My poor mom had to celebrate her wedding anniversary (which was yesterday – my parents celebrated 29 years!) in labor with stubborn little me. The plan was for me to be born at home, but I apparently didn’t like the idea and decided to turn backwards and make that task impossible. The ambulance ride to the hospital turned me around and then I was born pretty much right away.
I thought it would be fun to write about some of the highlights since my last birthday (in no particular order)…
- I have more than doubled the growth of my business - which I am extremely thankful for
- Donny and I adopted a dog and increased the level of joy & entertainment in our house by 100% - not that our house was sad and boring before – but you dog owners out there know what I mean
- My dear friend/former classmate & roommate Kim who now lives in Chicago FINALLY got engaged (haha just kidding Kim) and asked me to be her maid of honor in her wedding this November
- I became an aunt for the second time…my brother & his wife had their second child on 7/3/08…a little boy named Noah Jack
- I shot my first (of many more I hope) destination wedding in Texas last November
- My little brother Jake enjoyed his first beer with us on his 21st birthday back in April
- Donny and I celebrated our 2 year wedding anniversary in March
- My cousin Andrea who I work with just got engaged and I had the pleasure of shooting her engagement session last week (blog post coming soon). We talk about our men all the time and we have been waiting for the day her man was going to pop the question. He did while they were on a mission trip in Brazil and it was beautiful!
- My sister in law Jenny moved back to town and now lives right up the street…oh yeah and she found herself a good man too
- My aunt and long-time family friend both were diagnosed with breast cancer and are both in remission – praise God!
I am sure I’m missing some, but that’s all I have time to think about right now. After a meeting with a prospective client, Donny is taking me to see The Dark Knight tonight and I can’t wait! He already sent me flowers…I am a blessed woman!
Melanie & Adam ~ married
Posted on July 20, 2008
It has been a crazy couple of weeks since Melanie & Adam’s wedding, so I apologize that I am just now getting the blog post up! Anyway…on to the wedding details!
When I first met with Melanie & Adam back in October, we chatted over coffee at Starbucks and it turned out that I had something in common with both of them. Although I didn’t know her at the time because she graduated a couple of years after me, Melanie is also a DAAP alumni with her Fashion Design degree which she now uses designing clothing for Abercrombie & Fitch. Adam also shares my passion for people with disabilities and works in the special needs field. I knew from our meeting that I was going to enjoy their wedding because Melanie & Adam are so laid back & fun. On top of that, they are pretty good-looking too:)
The day started with “getting ready” pictures at Melanie’s parents house and then we went to Ault Park for the bridal party pictures and the ceremony. Despite the torrential downpour that surprised us as we were taking group shots before the ceremony, the day progressed smoothly. Their wedding took place in the Rose Gardens at Ault Park and it was absolutely beautiful! Their quaint reception at the Sweetwine Banquet Center was also beautiful.
Melanie & Adam ~ your wedding was a blast and I am so glad I had the opportunity to share it with you. Congratulations and I wish you all the best!
I just love this series of Adam that Donny captured:
Melanie was stunning!
The bridesMEN:
The groomsmen (Adam really wanted a “Reservoir Dogs” look):
I was obsessed with the bridesmaid dresses!
The sun was in their eyes, but they were so cute I couldn’t resist posting this one:
Their programs doubled as fans - great idea since it was VERY hot that day!
Pure skill:
Melanie’s grandmother was gorgeous!
I couldn’t help but notice all of the fashionable people during the receiving line:
They had one of the coolest cakes I’ve ever seen:
Back from Nashville
Posted on July 9, 2008
Nashville was an absolute blast! Even if you’re not a country music fan (which I’m not), Nashville is a fun city. There is so much to do…and man did we cram a lot into our weekend. Here are several pictures from the weekend (excuse the quality of some of them from the point & shoot :))…
I fell in love with these shadows that the table centerpieces cast at the Country Music Hall of Fame:
Pews from the historic Ryman Auditorium:
A few from Broadway (the main strip):
We sat right in the middle of Broadway and watched the best fireworks I’ve ever seen!
Some live music :) The guitar player with the long hair on the left is only 23 and he was the best guitar player I’ve ever seen!
Here’s the boys acting gangsta during our pit stop in Louisville:
And Donny and I making a fashion statement:
Here’s the whole gang enjoying a drink at the Opryland Hotel:
Here I am playing Elvis’ piano at the historic Studio B (one of my favorite parts of the trip):
All of us outside Studio B:
So typical…
