Destination Key West, FL

In January I second shot a wedding in Key West, Florida for Rachel Hadiashar of MERGEweddings.com. The shot above is one of my many favs that I shot during the day.

This was my first wedding since attending the One Light workshop and I was excited for the opportunity as a second shooter to play around artistically. The 580exII was placed behind the group of guys. I told them to puff a bunch of smoke up into the air - I guess they got a little loopy from it all because they all had some great expressions! I fired my camera and triggered the flash with a remote device called a Pocket Wizard. My white balance was set for the ambient light coming from the street lamp to my left making the flash appear blue.

This shot is pretty much right out of the camera... I added a bit of sharpening to crispen it up a bit.

I will be posting more of my favorites from this wedding soon... I just think this one deserved it's own post.

Thanks Rachel for having me along on this destination wedding!

Door County engagement... 35 degrees.

Kimberly and Dan are getting married in Door County at the end of May this year. They decided to do their engagement session during a recent wedding planning trip to the Egg Harbor. We were really excited for terrific spring weather... but being on the Door Peninsula the wind made the 35 degree day feel very cold!

Kimberly did a great job styling their session. Their outfits photographed perfectly in the various spots we shot. The only exception was the bitter cold and Kimberly's 3 inch heels! Luckily Dan was able to lift Kimberly over the deep cold snow to get great shots on the beach.

Thanks for a great time in Door County! Your wedding will be such a blast... and hopefully nice and warm.

Enjoy these shots from the session!

Concept shoots... Waikiki, Hawaii

While on my retreat in Hawaii, Rachel Hadiashar wanted to do a Dorky Tourist shoot on the beach. She coordinated the models and had a clear vision. I'm usually not one to want to think of something like this for my own photography... but she invited both Marina and I to come along on the shoot and it was fun!

Here are some of the shots I got of the models... This entire session was shot along the shores of Waikiki in Hawaii - a place that is very populated and patrolled. We were breaking a few rules by doing this session...


Concept shooting really isn't my thing. I worked for so long in an advertising agency setting and all I had to do was come up with concepts. I am all concept-ed out! The idea of getting models, a location and a theme all together to get just a few good shots isn't something I'd like to spend my precious time on. I would however like to use REAL couples in unique "concept-y" locations.

Here are some ideas I have for a location concept:
Fishing Boat
Laundromat
Grocery Store
Dusty Attic
Amusement Park
Movie Theatre

While working with this couple I fell in love with the vintage beauty of SamiJo. I pulled her aside at the end of the session and did a few beach side pin-up girl shots with her. Boudoir had been something I've been putting a lot of emphasis on this year and it was great to do a session on the fly! It was really great - even with the entire population of Waikiki watching! Check out the rad tanned surfer dude in the background of all SamiJo's close-ups!

Enjoy!

Fun post coming soon!

What a great email!

I got this email from a fellow photographer this morning:

"I just wanted to drop you a note to tell you how beautiful your images are. I love the fact you were able to follow your heart and express your creativity through your photography. Your website is very beautiful also. My dream it to be able someday to work with a photographer that has the eye and the passion you do. I share your deep appreciation for seeing the beauty in all people and bringing it to life through your lens. What a gift.

R. Corrigan"


Thanks so much for the kind words!

Fun photo time...

I came across this photo today... I thought it was too much fun not to blog about.


This is Natalie and me on College Avenue last October taking a photo break while headed to Trisha and Scott's reception at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel. Natalie will be working as an Assistant Photographer this season. She is really great at keeping me organized.

Baby Georgia - Neenah Baby and Child Photography

My best friend Joey (Jocelyn) came up for a very special portrait session earlier this month. Her little baby just turned one and it was time for some awesome photos.

You might remember me doing her newborn session in their Milwaukee home last year. I designed custom baby announcements that were printed on linen paper...

Well little Georgia Grace has changed quite a bit. Here are some favs from the session. Enjoy!

This is a girl who loves shoes... and it was one of her very first words. I'm sure she makes mommy proud!

Cute dress Georgia wore for her first birthday - her daddy bought it while he was in China

We finished off the session with a trip to the library - one-year-old 's love books!

Congratulations Joey and Josh on a beautiful little girl!

WPPI 2009 - Red Rock Canyon Shootout

I've been absent from blogging... Vegas takes a lot out of you!

Here are some shots from a recent bridal session at the Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas... a full update early next week.

Milwaukee Boudoir dates announced...

I will be returning to the Milwaukee area for a boudoir weekend. Sessions will be held on Saturday, February 28; Sunday, March 1 and Monday, March 2.

Sessions are limited and sell out quickly. View my Unveiled Portraits blog for up to date information on available sessions. Or call 920 858 9827 to schedule your appointment.

Images placed in ISPWP WInter 2008 contest...

View my winning images in the following categories here:

5th PLACE | KIDS WILL BE KIDS

5th PLACE | ENGAGEMENT PORTRAIT

7th PLACE | DETAILS-NOT FOOD OR DRINK

8th PLACE | ALL ABOUT LIGHT

6th PLACE | CREATIVE USE OF WIDE ANGLE

I entered this contest on a whim... all entries placed. Congrats to Ken Cravillion, David E Jackson and Kimberley Bednarski Anderson - all Wisconsin photographers who with amazing work that placed!!!