The First Look Myth

Posted on February 28, 2009

I have always found it amazing some of the tidbits of information that my wonderful hubby finds. Did you know that the tradition of not seeing your spouse before the ceremony started with arranged marriages. The father of the bride was concerned that if the groom saw the bride before the wedding, he’d run away (gee, thanks dad).

Although we respect a couple’s decision to have their first look during the ceremony, we offer first hand experience that sharing your first look prior and alone is so much better. For me, it was that sacred moment when Chris was able to really look at me in my dress and really tell me what he thought not only with words but the look in his eyes It was an opportunity to breathe together and pray together one last time before we joined our lives.

The first look also helps with scheduling your day too. If you are having your formals taken after the ceremony then you are rushed to get to your guests at the reception and you can loose out on your photographer’s best work. We invite you take advantage of the opportunity to see one another in an intimate setting with just the two of you before the pictures, ceremony, and the day’s events. For most brides and grooms who have opted for their time alone say that out of all the events of the day, that’s the one they remember and cherish the most.

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Fashion Shoot

Posted on February 28, 2009

I had so much fun with Stephanie and Kayli this past Saturday. I think we came a way with some great shots and it was a good experience. I will let the photographs speak for themselves.

After Stephanie left, Kayli grabbed a few rare moments for me.

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Running in Circles

Posted on February 21, 2009

I don’t have much to say about these pictures, but I have to post them because I love them.

Bryce was “helping” us clean the studio, more like running in circles, and felt Kayli stole the spot light. We put him on the rocking chair and stole some great images. Kayli took the first one. TOO CUTE!!!!!!

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Fashion Forward

Posted on February 21, 2009

I had this master plan to do a fashion shoot downtown this weekend to train my intern my vision for our upcoming wedding season. However, we are expecting 8 inches of snow tonight. Though it may be fun to trample in the snow, I decided we would turn this into a studio session so we can go all out fashion.

I had Kayli over this evening to help me clean up the studio since I haven’t been down there to photograph in quite some time, definitely not since it flooded. So, we trudged through the dungeon and cleaned it up. There is still some work that needs to be done, but that will have to wait for another time.

After we cleaned, I wanted to set the new backdrop up and set up lighting. So now, I’d like introduce my amazing intern, Kayli.

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Transform by Zack Arias

Posted on February 19, 2009

Sometimes you find something so powerful that you have to stop and listen, even if it hurts, even if its true, even if you don’t want to…..but in the end, your a better person for taking the time. Thank you Zack for this much needed reality check!