category: Concept Shoot
Photographing a 1 year old is sort of like chasing a bullet shot out of a gun. Pose? Yup! You can pose them for 30 seconds or less, and nothing holds their attention span beyond a minute at best. I shot 200 images to get what I deemed a successful hour shoot.
Saying “cheese” as mommy instructed.
Cute, calm, awww moment…. right. I snapped. She immediately demanded to get down and headed for the door at a dead run. Why? Because she could. It was there to explore. I was exhausted, but driving off after the shoot I was smiling as I thought over the shoot. Do it again in a heartbeat!!
Their slogan states, “Melts in your mouth and not your hand….”! That has always been enough for me to play with it in my mind. Some will be a little upset or put off by me and/or the image, but the truth is we all have secret sexual fantasies. Denying them does not mean they do not exist.
Smile with me. This is done totally in fun. No plant, animal nor man was harmed in the production of said image.
I might even be tempted to do selective color on this image just to offend a few more people. Again done in fun.
Studio D does intimate photography with women frequently. It is a rare occasion that men wish to play.
Slideshow of the Renwick … Studio D has a love affair going with this grand old lady. She’s still very beautiful. All it takes is a bride or party planner to see her out of the box.
A wedding creation flown in from England and fit for royalty. There are not enough adjectives to describe the beauty of this wedding gown. These are from the bridal shoot. The wedding images will go up later.
The theme of the day was, “don’t step on the dress”!! Two dads walking you down the aisle? Let one hold the bouquet for you.
It was Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and every possible fairy tale of the white knight rescuing the beautiful princess all rolled into one. Across the grass Kristy walked. When she reached the head of the aisle Drew turned, and neither of them looked any place but in each others eyes. Drew stood gazing at Kristy with tears rolling down his face. She smiled the softest smile knowing in her heart that she had accomplished her goal… she was beautiful in his eyes. Captured by Tony Patrizi
Captured by Tony Patrizi Drew knelt before Jack and Elly speaking his vows to them and presenting a gift symbolizing his vows. A new family was created before all attending.
Oh the joys of an outdoor wedding when it is threatening rain. We had sprinkles several times throughout the day right up to the beginning of the ceremony, but it held back on the rain. They had just kissed for the first time, and Kristy just melted into Drew’s eyes. I am sure they didn’t know the rest of us were there. Pastor Gary Ellis officiated.
Oh, Internet! What can I say? I was madly passionately in love with the dress! If I could have managed to pull it off, I would have stolen Kristy away to just photograph the dress over and over the entire day and night.
Ok……. let’s give some love to the other vendors that helped create this fantasy:
Photography……. of course that was Studio D Photography
Wedding and Reception Florals….. Hignights
Let’s Play Dress Up Shoot…. Damian and Milan Flower and Gift Shop
Makeup… was by the divine Erin Kay Seddon
Linens…. the ever fabulous Tita’s Linens By Claudia
Cupcakes and cake were from Hy-Vee’s (no one told us which location)
For sure I will post more images later. Time to get ready to go lunch with a friend and not do wedding stuff for a few hours!
Story continued……..
Expression say it all. A brand new family was created at 5:30pm July 4th, 2010 before God and in the presence of family and friends. If the truth be told, Kristy, Drew, Jack and Elly have been a family in their hearts for some time now. Love radiates from them when they are near each other. Their smiles are a little less brilliant when they stand alone. It was our pleasure (Tony, David, Steve, and myself) to capture the day. Blessings rest in abundance on this family.
The very capable Tita’s Linens By Claudia. I say capable because event WOW and POP always come from this company if Claudia is allowed to have her vision be brought to life. Bouquets by Highnights. Image by my assistant Tony Patrizi. In case I forget to tell you, Tony, nice job. I am going through your images now!
Captured by Tony Patrizi
How in the world do you ever tell Jack “NO”? Captured by Tony Patrizi
Drew was very reserved, shy, and always hiding from the camera :) YEAHRIGHTSUREUNHUH!
Captured by Tony Patrizi
Captured by Tony Patrizi
ha ha ha….. Jack and Elly are cute and cuddly children. Cameras were shoved in their face all day by “everyone”. His face says it all…..ENOUGH! AND WHY IS MY SISTER HUGGING ME AGAIN??????
This sneak preview ends with these two images of you in the arms of the other. You are uniquely made to fit together perfectly. It isn’t an accident that you found each other. When you are years from now into the future pull out the images we have made for you…..your heart will sing a love song that you will be able to recall. Your heart won’t forget. It won’t dim. It will last across time because love doesn’t grow old.
Love you both…..it has been my pleasure to be your photographer!
Donna Blundell
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We get really excited when we hear it is Milan Flower & Gift Shop. Damian rocks! Unique. Fresh. Unexpected. Innovative. All are words I would use to describe their florals.
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Tita’s Linens By Claudia, Milan Florist, and The Renwick Mansion….. thank you! You surpassed my expectations with your generosity for yesterday’s shoot. The Renwick is a grand ol’ lady with much beauty and history in her heritage. She deserves to look elegant, warm, and inviting. Claudia, Damian, Dr. Joe and Angie…….. thank you.
We cannot show the real reason for the shoot yet. We will!! Promise!
Shadows, shadows, shadows. Shadows everywhere. Shadows are fun to play with. As a kid did you ever create funny shadows and let your imagination run wild? Shadow boxing? Dancing with your shadow? No? Guess what? As an adult you can still be young enough to play with shadows.
There are lots of shadows in this image, but the ones I was after are the ones in the gown.
It was chilly, misty, rainy, along with a menacing cloudy sky. In spite of all that and some plans altered to keep Kristen out of the elements it was a beautiful day for the bride and groom.
Church - Redeemer Lutheran
Reception - Davenport Country Club
Florals - Damian Parizek of Milan Florist
Transportation - QC Trolley
Photographers - Studio D Photography
Cake - Le Cake
Reception Music - SAS Entertainment
Something blue took on a new definition at this wedding.
Kristen and David chose to see each other. She had planned to have a great photo session before the church in her parent’s back yard, but the rain prevented that. We did manage to check for no rain “at the moment” a couple of times and find a window of opportunity for them to have their first time seeing each other in the gazebo. Kristen wasted no time coming down the steps and pathway to the gazebo where she called David’s name and asked him to turn around.
David broke into a huge smile, and checked out all angles telling her all the while how beautiful she was. Brides melt when the men they love say things like that. Our promise is to shoot a few shots and then leave them alone to have quality time before the day begins. This time we wanted to stay and keep snapping. We didn’t, and we left reluctantly.
The extremely talented owner of Milan Florist “Damian” created all the florals for the bridal party, the church, and the Davenport Country Club. Mom’s wrist corsage shows above was so stunning and fit her look perfectly
The bridal bouquet also created by Damian.
The last two images are at the Davenport Country Club. One has to look very hard to beat the service and staff there. Most excellent!
Tables, chairs, sashes, and napkins were draped by - Tita’s Linens By Claudia. Sorry for the late post on the vendors but not verified who the vendor was until Wednesday night late.
