Once in awhile Jennie and I will have a big idea.  The Midsummer Night’s dress shoot was one of those.  The idea, 5 dresses hanging over a beautiful stream.  Smoke blown into the trees was to capture the streaming sunlight painting ethereal rays over the scene.  Well, mother nature didn’t agree with our plan.  A calm early morning gave way to an unreliable, omni-directional breeze.  No amount of smoke would fill the canopy and if it did, it would have found it’s way in front of the dresses ruining the image.  It did work for one image…click on ‘more’ below the image for the rest of the story…

Jennie and I had an idea, shoot brides and grooms in controlled situations that showcase some of our fantastic local venues.  It’s a chance for us to work with vendors, models, and venues while creating some great images.  Here’s what we’ve learned, working with venues, not terribly difficult, all we had to do was ask.  Working with models, again not so difficult, all we had to do was ask.  Then it dawned on us…wedding dresses…where could we find wedding dresses for different models for the different shoots?  Before we started trying bridal vendors Jennie told me to let her try something.  I waited and by the time a few days had passed Jennie called me elated, “I think I’ve got eight dresses for us!”  Jennie had put a post up on facebook and the call was answered.  A bunch of generous friends offered up their nuptial accouterments, (i.e. beautiful gowns)  We got

The engagement guest book is an essential part of any photography session.  Electronic images are great for viewing on the computer, printed images are good for passing around, framing, etc.  But the guest book captures the story.  Click ‘more’ to read on…