Thursday, July 31, 2008

Julie & Josh

At the tender age of 5 Julie knew with a great deal of certainty that 1 + 1 = 2 . As the pigtails were replaced by french braids in middle school she also learned that 3 + (-1) = 2. Same result... different steps to get there.

As a mature and beautiful adult now Julie has perfected her math skills. As it turns out 1 white dress + 2 strappy heels + 5 groomsmen + 5 bridesmaids + 1 handsome groom all = 2 people united in what is certain to be a marriage that stands the test of time. Considering that Julie & Josh are both accountants and met working at the same accounting firm... I'm going to trust their math skills are much more fine tuned then my own and that they have perfected this equation.

I first met Julie & Josh when they were referred to me by Jamie & Brian... who's wedding you may remember from last fall. (Thanks again you two!) When I saw Julie & Josh cut a rug at the wedding in November I knew I was in for a good time. In the past year they have perfected those dance skills and even choreographed an amazing first dance to start their reception off right. Julie & Josh congratulations again! Thanks for a truly amazing party. Julie - the next time I'm throwing a bash I am definitely hiring you! This girl has some serious design skills... just beautiful.



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Are they not adorable together?!?!

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Love it!!!

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Julie put in some much time and attention to every detail of the wedding... I have never seen
the Masonic Center look so amazing. I simply couldn't pick just one or two images!

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The incredible bouquets were by Personal Expressions in New Glarus.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Andrea & Lee

Believe it or not long before K-Fed was on the scene Ms. Spears fell deeply in love with a man in blue tights. But really... who among us hasn't swooned over a man in tights?!?! Anyone.... okay, so maybe it's just me. :)

When Andrea & Lee first met it was at a Halloween Party. Andrea was looking adorable in her knee highs and plaid school girl outfit.. rocking the persona of Britney. All eyes were certainly on the innocent school girl who had just burst onto the music scene. With her adorable pigtails and curvaceous body, Britney had her pick of the crowd that evening.... but there was only one man who could turn her head... the man of steel himself. Blue tights and a red cape? Britney was putty in his hands.

To find your soul mate is an incredible thing... to find them while dressed up as someone else?!?! amazing. Andrea & Lee congratulations on finding that one person who compliments your very being. It was such a pleasure working with you both. Karen and I can't wait to hear what Halloween holds in store for you this year. :)

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I love the light in this shot...

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Love this image Karen caught through the church doors... Favorite!

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AYKM??? These two are so adorable together! Favorite

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A little fun with a texture.....

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Christa & Jim

Christa and Jim are a long married very much in love couple.... at least that was my first impression when I met them. There is just an amazing amount of comfort and peacefulness between these two. Nerves?? On their wedding day??? Not a chance. It's as if they have been together forever.... nothing could have been more natural then Christa & Jim getting married. Even motherhood seems to have come naturally to Christa. As Christa begins her life as a wife to Jim she also has stepped into the role of 'mom' to Nicole. My favorite moment of the day came just after Christa & Jim were announced as husband and wife and lead the recessional out of the church. Hugs and smiles erupted but as I turned to the back of the church I found little Nicole in tears.. overcome with emotion. Christa pulled her in and whispered sweet words of support... "I know, I know.. it's such a happy day isn't it?" Mother, wife, husband, daughter... these roles were clearly written for Christa, Jim & Nicole. Congratulations to all of you on your newly formed family. Karen and I were honored to be a part of your incredible day!


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Every ceremony needs a lighter moment....

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I love this moment I caught of Jim's daughter Nicole during the ceremony. ..

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This next series are my favorite photos of the day... When I spotted this field on the way to the reception I just knew we needed to stop. Thanks again Christa and Jim for indulging me.

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Theresa & Daniel

Theresa & Daniel... what a blast this wedding was! Karen and I couldn't stop chattering the whole drive home. There was just something in the air at this party that grabbed a hold of you and made you smile from ear to ear. The colors of the flowers, the crazy - fun play on a traditional wedding cake, the root beer on tap.... yup you heard me right. I LOVE me some Sprechers! This really just was a great party. And when your looking for a reason to celebrate I don't know if you could find a better reason then to celebrate the love between Theresa & Daniel. These two are so warm and sweet... it's impossible not to love them. When you put the two together the love they have for each other is just infectious. Being around them just made me love being in LOVE... I know cheesy, but if you know these two, then you know exactly what I mean.

Vielen vielen Dank Theresa und Daniel für alles. Ich wünsche Ihnen jedes Glück. - Jennifer



The beautiful floral arrangements you see were created by Daffodil Parker

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Yes, yes... my jokes are hilarious ;)

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I just love Theresa's expression in this one - Favorite!

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It's been a while since I posted an example of the same shot from my camera and my second shooters - so here's Karen's photo....

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and here's mine....

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I told you this cake was cool! Courtesy of Creative Confections

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Friday, July 11, 2008

a great weekend....

The second weekend in July. A great weekend. Probably one my favorites of the entire year... right after Christmas and my birthday of course. It's the weekend of Art Fair on the Square.

I have a bit of an obsession with the Art Fair. I LOVE it. I mean I reallly love it! I'll spend hours each year drinking it all in. I love the colors, the crowded streets, the creativity and inspiration that's found in ever booth. It's a sensory overload. I never miss it. Every year, like clockwork you'll find me at the art fair. When my schedule allows I'm there Saturday and Sunday. Saturday just to browse and Sunday to buy. It's an obsession I tell you! This year I'll be shooting the fabulous wedding of Michelle & Mike so I won't be able to make it Saturday.... but you could bet money on my whereabouts for Sunday. And as if my excitement for the Art Fair weren't enough already I've got a bonus this year.... my husbands band will be playing at the Art Fair! So not only will I be able to spend my day off at the best event of the year... I'll also have some great music to 'shop' by. If you happen to make it to the fair be sure to stop by and say hi! Aaron's band (Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo) will be playing from 11:30-12:30 on the Martin Luther King Boulevard stage. Guaranteed to be a great day!


Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Mandy & Joe

A high school crush... a longing gaze across a crowded classroom at the object of your affection. Rumor has it Joe had a little 'thing' for Mandy back in high school. Now everyone knows high school can be more then a little awkward! Unfortunately for Joe, Mandy never noticed those intense brown eyes calling her out in the middle of English class. It wasn't until a few years later when their paths crossed again that Mandy saw Joe as something more then a former classmate. With age comes confidence and there was a new swagger in Joe's step.... Mandy swooned like a teenage girl. :)

As most of you already know I'm all about the high school sweetheart stories... so right away I knew this wedding was going to be great. When I arrived at the church I was greeted with hugs from mom and a gift from Mandy.... so I obviously underestimated how GREAT this wedding was going to be! Karen and I felt like guests at a party. It was wonderful. Thanks again Mandy & Joe for all the love... we hope you had an incredible time on your honeymoon.


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Due to some flooding Mandy & the girls prepared in one of the churches classrooms... so we had a little fun with the ring shot :)

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Doesn't Mandy have gorgeous eyes?

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Mandy & Joe had more then their fair share of 'issues' the day of the wedding.. beginning with a limo driver who lacked directional skills and raining weather. Through it all though they were nothing but smiles... Love this one - Favorite!

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They had the most beautiful, simply designed cake by Just Cakes & Pasty in Oak Creek

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Mandy & Joe worked it out!! We got a few additional photos at the reception site since we were rained out at the gardens.

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One more just for fun.... remember the umbrella picture above? Yeah.. it rained that day.. so no comments about my flat, rain drenched 'hairdo'!!

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