Liz and Ryan 7.21.07
Monday, July 30, 2007
Kristy and Alvar
June 23, 2007, Door County Wisconsin
Wedding: Sister Bay Moravian Church
Reception: Alexander's, Fish Creek
Door County...ahhhh. What a gorgeous place to have a wedding! Kristy is from Door County originally, something that surprised me when we first met. I guess I've always seen Door County as kind of like the Wisconsin Dells, that people go there but no one really lives there! Alvar's family is from Canada and so there were a lot of people who traveled a great distance to watch these two get married. Wisconsin is not exactly known for it's gorgeous weather, but I swear Kristy and Alvar had a line to the Big Guy for the weather they had on their wedding day...mid 70's no humidity and how is it even possible to be outside for a reception in Door County and I got nary a mosquito bite? Whatever the case, check out the slide show, I love the song that Kristy and Alvar chose for it (it was also their first dance) . Congratulations Kristy and Alvar, and best of luck with your move to the east coast!
Better when they are together...
June 23, 2007, Door County Wisconsin
Wedding: Sister Bay Moravian Church
Reception: Alexander's, Fish Creek
Door County...ahhhh. What a gorgeous place to have a wedding! Kristy is from Door County originally, something that surprised me when we first met. I guess I've always seen Door County as kind of like the Wisconsin Dells, that people go there but no one really lives there! Alvar's family is from Canada and so there were a lot of people who traveled a great distance to watch these two get married. Wisconsin is not exactly known for it's gorgeous weather, but I swear Kristy and Alvar had a line to the Big Guy for the weather they had on their wedding day...mid 70's no humidity and how is it even possible to be outside for a reception in Door County and I got nary a mosquito bite? Whatever the case, check out the slide show, I love the song that Kristy and Alvar chose for it (it was also their first dance) . Congratulations Kristy and Alvar, and best of luck with your move to the east coast!
Better when they are together...
Heather and Randy (WOOT!)
June 16, 2007
Wedding at St Josphat Basilica, Milwaukee WI
Reception The Coast Restaurant, Milwaukee WI
Heather and I bonded from the very first email. Upon finding out I was available for her wedding date she emailed me back and said "WOOT!!! Serious WOOT!" I laughed out loud because I am very fond of saying "Woot" much to the dismay of my children. She and Randy are two of the most amazingly laid back, funny and genuinely nice people I have met. They were even willing to let me kidnap them at the end of the wedding for some impromptu pictures at the beach in that big old dress of Heathers, that was really saying something. If you think the dress is big, check out the slide show where I guarantee you'll exclaim "Holy Veil, Batman!" And as for the slide show song...let's just say it fits them.
Heather and Randy
June 16, 2007
Wedding at St Josphat Basilica, Milwaukee WI
Reception The Coast Restaurant, Milwaukee WI
Heather and I bonded from the very first email. Upon finding out I was available for her wedding date she emailed me back and said "WOOT!!! Serious WOOT!" I laughed out loud because I am very fond of saying "Woot" much to the dismay of my children. She and Randy are two of the most amazingly laid back, funny and genuinely nice people I have met. They were even willing to let me kidnap them at the end of the wedding for some impromptu pictures at the beach in that big old dress of Heathers, that was really saying something. If you think the dress is big, check out the slide show where I guarantee you'll exclaim "Holy Veil, Batman!" And as for the slide show song...let's just say it fits them.
Heather and Randy
What an awesome couple, what a fun wedding and whooooooo the salsa dancing!! When I first met Lisa and Al and they described to me what their hopes for their wedding day were they said they wanted it to be simple, filled with loved ones and full of fun. I'd say their day was just that because it was literally impossible to take a photo of Lisa where she wasn't laughing or positively glowing with happiness. Maybe it was the kick-ass deal she got on her wedding gown, maybe it was her dapper groom, or maybe because it was picture perfect weather she and Al had, it was a joy to photograph this wedding from start to finish, to see two people who found each other and had exactly the kind of wedding they wanted.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Kalyn and Vince
June 2, 2007
Wedding: St Pius X Parish, Wauwatosa
Reception: The Historic Astor Hotel, Milwaukee
I was trying to figure out how old Kalyn was when I first met her, and as near as I can figure she was about 10. She is the youngest child of the woman who was both of my boy's first daycare teacher. And from time to time Kalyn would come into the daycare center and play with the kids, going on to babysit some of them. And about 5...or was it 6? years ago I photographed Kalyn's brother's wedding. So when I got a call from her mom that Kalyn was getting married I had one of "those" moments. Kalyn? Wasn't she like 12? Uh, no, check it Kim, your oldest is 14, so no....Kalyn could not be 12. And Kalyn came to meet with me and she was this beautiful, poised young woman and Vince? Vince ain't nothing but a whole lot of fun, with a teddy bear lining. This, combined with the fact that I got to shoot at my home parish with the most awesome Father Bob Marsicek was a real treat.
And to my favorite bridesmaid, and you know who you are, if you you watch Kalyn and Vince's slide show and still think that the hands over the bouquet and the bride being held sideways is a "must have" photo...well, then I give up. But you are still a hell of a lot of fun, and let me give you some names of some photographers that will show up to your wedding in a powder blue tux and make you peek around the tree with the bouquets on your train while your mother weeps in silhouette in the back round.
Big hugs and congratulations!
June 2, 2007
Wedding: St Pius X Parish, Wauwatosa
Reception: The Historic Astor Hotel, Milwaukee
I was trying to figure out how old Kalyn was when I first met her, and as near as I can figure she was about 10. She is the youngest child of the woman who was both of my boy's first daycare teacher. And from time to time Kalyn would come into the daycare center and play with the kids, going on to babysit some of them. And about 5...or was it 6? years ago I photographed Kalyn's brother's wedding. So when I got a call from her mom that Kalyn was getting married I had one of "those" moments. Kalyn? Wasn't she like 12? Uh, no, check it Kim, your oldest is 14, so no....Kalyn could not be 12. And Kalyn came to meet with me and she was this beautiful, poised young woman and Vince? Vince ain't nothing but a whole lot of fun, with a teddy bear lining. This, combined with the fact that I got to shoot at my home parish with the most awesome Father Bob Marsicek was a real treat.
And to my favorite bridesmaid, and you know who you are, if you you watch Kalyn and Vince's slide show and still think that the hands over the bouquet and the bride being held sideways is a "must have" photo...well, then I give up. But you are still a hell of a lot of fun, and let me give you some names of some photographers that will show up to your wedding in a powder blue tux and make you peek around the tree with the bouquets on your train while your mother weeps in silhouette in the back round.
Big hugs and congratulations!
Lisa and Ed
May 19, 2007
Wedding: Three Holy Woman, Milwaukee's East Side
Reception: The Rotunda Waukesha
In the time I got to know Lisa and Ed, I discovered two things. First, Lisa is unbelievably organized. So organized that when I did a wedding a few weeks later with the same caterer that Ed and Lisa used, the fabulous Chef Jack's
the caterer recognized me as the photographer from Ed and Lisa's wedding and we talked about how Lisa should have a career in wedding planning should she ever want to leave banking. Secondly, never jokingly tell Ed that you would like Ramen Noodles and HoHo's for your meal on your meal reply card because when you get to the reception, guess what will be at your place setting? Ya gotta love Eddie!
Congratulations!
May 19, 2007
Wedding: Three Holy Woman, Milwaukee's East Side
Reception: The Rotunda Waukesha
In the time I got to know Lisa and Ed, I discovered two things. First, Lisa is unbelievably organized. So organized that when I did a wedding a few weeks later with the same caterer that Ed and Lisa used, the fabulous Chef Jack's
the caterer recognized me as the photographer from Ed and Lisa's wedding and we talked about how Lisa should have a career in wedding planning should she ever want to leave banking. Secondly, never jokingly tell Ed that you would like Ramen Noodles and HoHo's for your meal on your meal reply card because when you get to the reception, guess what will be at your place setting? Ya gotta love Eddie!
Congratulations!
Kristen and David's Reception
May 12, 2007
Reception at The Summit Restaurant, Racine
Kristen and David got married last October in the beautiful Napa Valley with just a few people present, so when they came home they wanted to have a reception with their friends and family in attendance. And what a turn out they had! Over 200 people and a big 12 piece band turned it into quite a party.
Congratulations!
May 12, 2007
Reception at The Summit Restaurant, Racine
Kristen and David got married last October in the beautiful Napa Valley with just a few people present, so when they came home they wanted to have a reception with their friends and family in attendance. And what a turn out they had! Over 200 people and a big 12 piece band turned it into quite a party.
Congratulations!
David and Dawn
May 18, 2007
Wedding and Reception at Davian's
Three years ago I photographed Dawn's daughter's wedding, so I was thrilled to get the call that Dawn was engaged and she wanted me to photograph her wedding. I can say that this was a first for me, and it was really fun to get to see people from their family again.
Congratuations!
May 18, 2007
Wedding and Reception at Davian's
Three years ago I photographed Dawn's daughter's wedding, so I was thrilled to get the call that Dawn was engaged and she wanted me to photograph her wedding. I can say that this was a first for me, and it was really fun to get to see people from their family again.
Congratuations!
Thursday, May 17, 2007
It's that time again...time to chase the big white dress.
When my youngest was little, he told his class that my job was " Chasing the Big White Dress". So when wedding season kicks in, that's where you will find me, chasing the big white dress! So from this week end forward, it's pretty much a straight shot every week end until a small break of a few weeks in late August, then on through November. So please remember that if you call me on your day off, it's most likely not mine and I'll get back to you ASAP! I make it a practice to return calls within a day, but over the week ends I return calls and emails on Monday.
I've gotten lots of pitiful whiney emails wondering where my blog updates have been in the slower season, and just you wait. Your inbox is going to be sick of me very very soon!! And remember, I love feedback, as long as you are telling me how great I am. Okay, you can even tell me that I am mediocre. On each post is a comment button, feel free to leave me a mesage and keep in touch.
When my youngest was little, he told his class that my job was " Chasing the Big White Dress". So when wedding season kicks in, that's where you will find me, chasing the big white dress! So from this week end forward, it's pretty much a straight shot every week end until a small break of a few weeks in late August, then on through November. So please remember that if you call me on your day off, it's most likely not mine and I'll get back to you ASAP! I make it a practice to return calls within a day, but over the week ends I return calls and emails on Monday.
I've gotten lots of pitiful whiney emails wondering where my blog updates have been in the slower season, and just you wait. Your inbox is going to be sick of me very very soon!! And remember, I love feedback, as long as you are telling me how great I am. Okay, you can even tell me that I am mediocre. On each post is a comment button, feel free to leave me a mesage and keep in touch.
Thinking of an engagement session?
If you're thinking of doing an engagement session this summer, be sure to call early. I'm pretty well booked up for them through mid June so if you are thinking of late June or July give me a call or shoot me an email to get on the schedule. At this point weekends are out (see above post!) so evenings during the week are when I schedule them, usually later evening around 6-8 PM. It's also good to note that the earlier you schedule it the better, since our crazy weather can sometimes thwart the best laid plans and sometimes rescheduling happens. If you don't have any ideas on where to do them, here are some suggestions!
Lakefront Area
Lake Park
Third Ward
Whitnall Park
Boerner Botanical Gardens
Campus of Marquette
Doctors Park
Grant Park
River Walk
Mount Mary Campus Grounds
Downtown Wauwatosa
Or anywhere that is meaningful to you!
If you're thinking of doing an engagement session this summer, be sure to call early. I'm pretty well booked up for them through mid June so if you are thinking of late June or July give me a call or shoot me an email to get on the schedule. At this point weekends are out (see above post!) so evenings during the week are when I schedule them, usually later evening around 6-8 PM. It's also good to note that the earlier you schedule it the better, since our crazy weather can sometimes thwart the best laid plans and sometimes rescheduling happens. If you don't have any ideas on where to do them, here are some suggestions!
Lakefront Area
Lake Park
Third Ward
Whitnall Park
Boerner Botanical Gardens
Campus of Marquette
Doctors Park
Grant Park
River Walk
Mount Mary Campus Grounds
Downtown Wauwatosa
Or anywhere that is meaningful to you!
Megan and Bryan
April 14, 2006
Ceremony: War Memorial
Reception: Lakefront Brewery
Well, this wedding was quite a way to kick off my wedding season. I think if you look up "Rowdy" on Wikipedia Bryan and Megan and their wedding party would appear there. I am not kidding, these people knew how to have fun. You all are going to have to work pretty hard to top this one!
April 14, 2006
Ceremony: War Memorial
Reception: Lakefront Brewery
Well, this wedding was quite a way to kick off my wedding season. I think if you look up "Rowdy" on Wikipedia Bryan and Megan and their wedding party would appear there. I am not kidding, these people knew how to have fun. You all are going to have to work pretty hard to top this one!
Rocking the One Light
My main purpose for going to Seattle was to attend this seminar given by one of my favorite photographers that I am also proud to call my friend, Zack Arias. He teaches a seminar on using minimal equipment to achieve dramatic results with flash outdoors. It was really a long and awesome day and I learned a ton. I've been playing around with this using my kids as test subjects,as you will see in the first image. The rest are some of my favorites taken at the workshop.
My main purpose for going to Seattle was to attend this seminar given by one of my favorite photographers that I am also proud to call my friend, Zack Arias. He teaches a seminar on using minimal equipment to achieve dramatic results with flash outdoors. It was really a long and awesome day and I learned a ton. I've been playing around with this using my kids as test subjects,as you will see in the first image. The rest are some of my favorites taken at the workshop.
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