Blue

I like these shots of the wedding party. What a perfect building.

Blog Break!

I started working on Kathy and Ross's book last night. I tried to post these spreads this morning but my computer had other plans. All is well now. I love the shots of Kathy posing at the salon.

50 years and counting

As a wedding photographer I have the privilege of photographing life at one of its many beginnings. This past weekend was a rare chance for me to capture life in the middle of its cycle at Pat and Frank's 50th anniversary party. It seemed to me that these two are in the middle of many lives. They have 11 grand-children! It was a breath of fresh air, literally. I went out on the boat with Frank and the kids and enjoyed the view from the deck overlooking the lake with Pat. Check out the old black and white photos from their wedding. How classic is that. Standing next to a Chevy in front of their house about to carry your bride over the threshold. I can only hope that photos I take will hold the same nostalgia 50 years from now.

If any of you brides want to spice up your ceremony here's an idea. Leave a comment with other songs you could use. I'm thinking "Walk This Way" by Aerosmith.

Ocean's 9?

I love the shots of the guys outside the run down filling station. It reminds me of "Ocean's 11" some how. All the guys just finished a big heist and are laying low until the heat dies down. I think in this analogy Dina is the prize that has been stolen.

Here comes the bride.

Workin'

I am working on Dina and Jake's book this weekend. I like these shots of Jake getting ready at his parents house. There was great light coming from huge windows.

For Fun!

25 seconds from Carl Stevens on Vimeo.

Shannon & Matt

When I got to this park I knew the pictures would be cool. I love all the dramatic clouds.

I think it's fitting that the last spread I post from this book are the two last pictures I took that night. I thought about leaving these out of the book but I figured that Katie and TJ can always take them out. You can see the whole book at the link below. Leave a comment and let me know what you think.

http://www.artists-eyes.com/events/Katie%20&%20TJ/book/book.php

Mom's House

Katie's parents hosted a pre-reception at their house so we stopped by to take a few photos. I liked the contrast of the purple flowers against all the green.

Working Late.

I love this church. All those leading lines go right to the action.

Blog Break!

I have been working on Katie & TJ's wedding book this week. What do you think about the pattern in the background. Leave a comment and let me know.

The best thing about my job is meeting the people and hearing their stories. Each story is unique and full of moments you think only happen in the movies, but they are real. Big moments like Kathy's birth in the back of a late model chevy and little ones like the notes Ross used to leave on her car years later. Some moments come and go with out a second thought but some you hold on to and keep in the photo album that is your life to be pulled out on a rainy day. Sometimes I think it's the job of the photographer to capture those decisive moments. So someday many years from now Kathy and Ross can look back on their photos and remember what was the beginning of their lives together.

Look, NATURE.

I had a ton of fun with Lisa and Luke Saturday. We went to the dells for their engagement shoot to visit the spot Luke popped the question. After a day walking around downtown we caught some fireworks.