http://www.studiodblog.com where images tell stories of romance, love, and family! Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:02:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are lots of wishes by couples getting married. One is for nice weather.  We all know sooner or later we get some rainy days.  If it happens to you don't be bummed.   Golf umbrellas are wonderful.  Cheap painter's plastic drop cloths are a wonderful thing if you want to ... http://www.studiodblog.com/2010/07/27/dark-clouds-on-your-wedding-day/ Left Left Left Right Left Here we were in the moment of the ring exchange with the priest conducting a very solemn set of vows between bride and groom.  Her ring safely in place, she places his ring on his finger.  The priest goes through the whole thing then steps down ... http://www.studiodblog.com/2010/07/27/help-a-girl-out-before-the-fact/ Sometimes the no flash misfire can be fun.  Lights from the DJ Stacy and John you are indeed blessed with family and friends.  All day you were hugged and loved on by all of them!  What a great way to start your marriage. http://www.studiodblog.com/2010/07/25/something-about-tractors-and-men/ Just uploading ONE tonight!  They are downloading!  Aren't they cute? http://www.studiodblog.com/2010/07/22/bethany-and-ryan-august-2010/ Wow! Internet! I am so behind on blog posting.  One of my unique weddings this year was Marvin and Kara.  They planned, shopped, and worked hard to bring about Kara's vision of their wedding. They booked Community Christian Fellowship for the ceremony.  They blocked out the light on the windows and ... http://www.studiodblog.com/2010/07/19/kara-and-marvin-may-15-2010/ 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. ... http://www.studiodblog.com/2010/07/13/erin-and-tom-september-18-2010/ One of the beautiful things I get to do because I work for me and make all the decisions (good, better, and worst) is write from the heart.  It has always been my thoughts to share some of me with others that are thinking of hiring me to photograph their ... http://www.studiodblog.com/2010/07/12/reflections/ You meet some really great people in this world in some rather unique situations!  I always have joked about photographing a wedding in jeans.   This one was in jeans, t-shirt, flip flops, and wind blown hair plus no makeup and glasses instead of contacts.  Fortunately I had camera equipment and ... http://www.studiodblog.com/2010/07/12/jen-and-caleb-married-july-3rd-2010/ 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. Here is a ... http://www.studiodblog.com/2010/07/12/lets-play-dress-up/ Meet Chef Jeremy at Duck City Bistro (Facebook) .   The "boy" can flat out cook!  I guarantee you won't be disappointed, AND he is a marvelous hugger!  It is one place in the Quad Cities they are pleased to greet you arriving and again when you are leaving them.   A ... http://www.studiodblog.com/2010/07/12/speaking-of-single-men-in-the-qca/