Today the MMPA had their Summit and Expo at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. About 200 people in the plublishing world came to learn from national speakers about sales, design, audience development and editorial. It was fantastic to see all of the amazing publications that come out of Minnesota and while I was photographing the various speakers, I was able to learn quite a bit as well. This group is full of fantastic creative people, and it is always a joy to work with them. Here are my favorite images, enjoy!
Sexy Bride
An idea…
You’ve hired your wedding photographer to capture all the moments of your day. You’ve checked into a darling hotel to get ready in. You’ve paid a good amount of money for stellar hair and makeup. You look fab.
Why not clear the room for a half hour to an hour, sip a mimosa, play romantic music and do a mini boudoir session in your wedding day lingerie? You already look like a million bucks, why not get some sweet (or sexy) light and bright images? I’m talking fine art styled images. Maybe some in the buff, some in your lovely skivvies, and then some as you’re putting on your dress. It could just be a total of 5-10 poses taken in a relaxed manner and the results would be stunning. When you’re done, have your wedding party come back in and help you get into your gown for real.
I feel that doing a little something extra like this will make you feel so amazing on your wedding day and will give you such a glow! And you’ll have gorgeous images showing the anticipation and joy of your day.
Sunshine Bear
Little Sophia wrote the book on being a two year old. She is vivacious, darling, funny, and full of energy. She made me use all my funny voices and kept me on my toes the entire session, and I loved every minute. The beauty of lifestyle portraits is that you get to be in your own home, around the things you love…and Sophia loves Care Bears. She knows them all by name, their colors, everything. So we made sure to get her favorite toys in some images as well. Fortunately, Sophia has fantastic parents that encourage her personality to shine!
Here are my favorite images, get ready for the cuteness!
Chris and Stacy
Chris and Stacy were married today!
Chris and Stacy have to be one of the nicest couples we’ve photographed. They are so sweet together, and always smiling. During his speech, Chris spoke about how grateful he was to have met Stacy, and you can see it in his eyes…he simply adores her and she absolutely reciprocates.
I loved Stacy’s Maggie Soterro bubble hemmed gown and the ‘maids darling eggplant cocktail dresses from The Wedding Shoppe. They carried mostly vibrant green blooms, designed by Cole’s Flowers, which popped perfectly against the dresses. Both colors really stood out in photographs with the soft overcast light.
The couple decided to have their wedding in Stacy’s home town of New Prague, and had quite a fete! The ceremony took place in the lovely St Wenceslaus right on Main Street, which luckily had some beautiful interiors and a covered front portico that gave us plenty of backdrops even in the rain. After the ceremony, the rain stopped and the wedding party were troopers and let us march them along train tracks on the hunt for cool places to shoot. Most of the time, we were rockin away on the party bus, with a very climatic few moments navigating the round-about in town.
At The Park Ballroom, guests enjoyed a candy and snack buffet and the company of about 400 people…that’s how you throw a wedding New Prague style! As well as the delicious home cookin’ of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and fresh from the farm milk. Patty’s Place created a fun polka dot and striped cake which everyone enjoyed. After speeches and a slide show, Instant Request got the party started! The most tender moment was during the anniversary dance, where everyone lined the dance floor to watch three couples that had been married for over 50 years!
Chris and Stacy, thank you so much for having us be a part of your day, it was such a blast =) Here are our favorite images, enjoy!
Cosmo-tology at the Livingroom Bar
“Groom yourself silly and drink yourself pretty” was the tagline for tonight’s Cosmo-tology event at the Livingroom Bar.
Skinny girl was on hand to sample their line of vodkas (they’re pretty good!) and there were delish drink and snack specials. Ladies chatted, ate and drank while waiting for their spa treatments. MAC Cosmetics had a steal of a deal to get all dolled up and Spa Mobile Event provided massages and manicures. I think this is such a fun event, and a great excuse to meet some friends after work and get pampered for a bit.
Make sure to “like” The Livingroom Bar on facebook so you can be kept up to speed on all of their amazing events!
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