Kaley & John’s guests brought their A game to our PARTYBOOTH. Guests, to see all the photos, and download web sized versions to your computer for free, go check out the gallery here. (The password is the wedding date in the format mmddyy.)

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We’re wrapping up our time here at WPPI, the world’s largest and most fantastic convention of wedding and portrait photographers. I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing it has been. Just this afternoon I told Nate that I think I need some time to just sit down and debrief. A mental dump onto paper, if you will. My heart is bursting with love and excitement. I feel validated, I feel excited, I feel emboldened. I feel passionate. I feel welcomed. At one point, we were marinating in a hot tub at 3am with some of the best photographers in the world in a penthouse suite at the very top of the MGM Grand overlooking the strip. I feel like at any moment I’m going to wake up in my bed in Orlando and find out I had dreamed it all. I’m telling you, the last few days have been so great that it’s almost surreal! It’s going to take me a bit of time to actually process the entire experience and perhaps I’ll write a bit more about it then but for now, here are some of our favorite iphone shots from the week. (We left our pro cameras in our rooms the whole time. FREEDOM!)

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Nate and I are thrilled to announce that we will be speaking at the Images for a Cure Workshop on March 1-2, 2011. If you are unfamiliar with the work that Images for a Cure does, please take a second to read up on the organization, as they are doing great things. We will be speaking the first day and leading an engagement shoot the second day. During our shoot we’ll be showing you exactly how we work with our couples to relieve any anxiety and get them to feel comfortable enough with us to show us their true selves. We’ll also be showing you how to work with your surroundings and narrow your focus on the couple so that the location matters less than the emotions you are capturing. We’ll even be working with a real couple instead of staged models to keep it real for you! It’s going to be a lot of fun and there is a really fantastic lineup of speakers including Brooke Thomas, the creative director of Weddings Unveiled magazine! It’s coming up quick so if you’d like to come hear us share about building organic and genuine connections that result in compelling images, sign up today.

Next… Between a few weddings and a bunch of engagement sessions our January and February have been pretty packed. We’re so excited to share these glimpses at what’s coming up on the blog for our crazy cool couples…

Kaley & John | THE PROMISE

Liz & Jason | THE UNION

Wendy & Greg | THE PROMISE

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There are bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, lingerie, hair pieces, jewelry, and shoes available on the site and I adore pretty much all of it. In fact, I’m thinking of picking up a few pieces for myself just because they are so achingly lovely.  The Ribbon Silk Dress is my standout favorite from the new line and is perhaps the most beautiful dress I’ve ever seen (except for my own Sarah Seven wedding dress, obviously). It is elegant but unique with lots of visual interest and a soft vintage feel. I think it would look beautiful at a wide range of events from a vintage style outdoor ceremony to an elegant soirée at an art museum. The tiered tulip gown is a bit more traditional with simple lines and a whiter shade of fabric. The swooping detailing across the top and bottom are lovely and the big black ribbon adds a bit of drama. I envision this dress on the side of a mountain in Iceland or at a blacktie outdoor garden party. My third favorite, and the most unique of all the dresses is the Zinnia gown. Completely untraditional, I love the fabric pattern, the bit of orangey-red, and the unique billowing. Can’t you just envision this gown among a garden of roses at a breezy, garden wedding at a historic estate? I love it.

The hair accessories are all beautiful but these are my favorites. From simple vine to a bohemian wrap I love them all and I want them all in my closet. I love that headpieces are becoming a way for brides to show off their individuality. The rein of the plain veil is coming to an end and I couldn’t be more excited. I could stare at these photos all day.

And since the website is being finicky I couldn’t show you all my favorite shoes, gems, and bridesmaid dresses but be sure to take a look around all of it. I know you’ll find something you adore. Happy Valentine’s Day friends! ♥ ♥ ♥

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