I showed up at Cumulus Broadcasting on Brady to photograph a group of people competing to win $2500 in B100 Healthy Trim Weight Loss program. Today was the last day. Results will be revealed soon.
Absolutely fabulous contestants. Amazing results. Other than the delightfully early hour it was a lot of fun.
Both the ceremony and the reception were held at Indian Trails in Colona, Illinois. Picnic themed with vibrant Spring colors, barbecue, board games, and lots of attention to details by the bride’s mom made it fun!
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You would have snapped it too! It was just so begging to put all the pieces together and “snap”! There is a story behind the floor squeegee and grandparents have a photo with one on their wedding day also! I never got to hear the whole story.
Every couple stands before me waiting, expecting, a little feeling of awkward. It’s up to me to navigate passed the outer court where all acquaintances visit into that inner place. That place of vulnerability each of us guards until we trust the visitor. Some open the gates freely and widely. Others slowly and a little at a time. Still others padlock the gates and defy you to gain entrance.
This image was toward the end of our shoot. The shot mechanics were set. I asked for an almost kiss. Suddenly they left me behind and only had eyes for each other. Softly they touched each other and I got to see the couple I will be photographing September 18, 2010.
Oh my goodness! That crooked little boy smile…..no wonder Erin gave her heart to him.
We are going to rock out September 18th. I don’t know how I got so blessed with incredible gowns this year, but I am freakin’ lovin’ it! Can’t wait, Erin!
What? Buy a fabulous creation for your wedding day and never wear it again? Studio D Photography likes to play dress up. This time we talked Claudia from Tita’s Linens By Claudia, her adorably cute hubbie, and the fabulous Latin beauty Elsa into playing dress up with us.
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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Drew and Kristy are the kind of couple when they walk in you want to stop what you are doing and just sit down with them for a really warm fuzzy funny sharing visit. I can’t help but smile when I see them coming!
Yesterday I got to meet the rest of the family. Jack and Ellie. Jack hanging out of the frame is appropriate for him. The boy has one speed…….full steam ahead pushing the envelope!
Drew just melts when Kristy speaks, touches him, or she comes into his field of vision. His sentences just fade away before completion. His smile gets bigger, and his eyes light up! Best part is his voice lowers and softens. It is totally adorable. AND I bet he denies it when he reads this. He’s a little bit shy!! 
One of the lines I use during my interview is, “A couple is unique, and they fit together like two pieces of a puzzle.” Look at Kristy and Drew…….perfect fit!!
Love you guys! Did a few images while waiting for the wedding to download!! Rest will be ready soon!
couple more for you
Couple three photos for you, but that’s all for today. It was a double wedding weekend, and doing nothing sounds utterly delicious. Of course Studio D is being interviewed by a couple for next year later today. I know, I know….. I did say do nothing.
Proofs may be viewed here. Password is the groom’s name in lower case.
