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Just going through some shots and I found a few favorites that I wanted to share. Isn’t she just lovely?
I had the pleasure of attending the latest MINNe-SHOP taught by the fabulous Eliesa Johnson. We practiced up on on studio lighting techniques. It’s such a different world from shooting an outdoor engagement or a wedding, but I’m finding it so much fun to do both! I just wanted to share a few of my shots with ya’ll.
I’ve just developed and recieved my very first prints from a Holga camera! I squeeled with delight and decided I HAD to share with you all tonight. I spent an absolutely fantastic 2 days in Paris last month. Paris is just what I imagined it to be…Lovely. I adore taking photos of people and when I travel I find myself stalking random people to ‘get my shot.’ Travel and street photography has become one of my biggest passions. I am hoping this year to challenge myself and maybe even shoot a bit of film at one of your weddings? It’s just so LOVELY to get the prints right in your hand instead of only seeing them on a screen. You can check out more of Paris and my travels on my personal blog! 
Hello Blog Readers! Welcome to the official voting for the 2012 Rivets and Roses Wedding Giveaway! The three amazing couples below have all sent in their nominations and would LOVE for Desiree to be their photographer! The winning couple will be decided by you, the public! Please take the time to read each couple’s story and cast your vote for who you think deserves to win this amazing giveaway!
Couple #1// Jessica & Tyler
Wedding Location// Hometown of Walker, MN
Their Story// These two officially met back in the 8th grade when Tyler was a lanky smart kid and Jessica was a pint-sized blonde. Their relationship survived high school and on thru college. Tyler and Jessica have grown together over the years and decided to take jobs at the Minneapolis/St Paul Airport together. They worked incredibly hard to save their pennies and have taken the opportunity to travel the world together.
Never in my life have I known, or do I believe I will ever meet a more unique and perfect pair. They appreciate life as it comes and they are living theirs to the fullest each and every day. They see natural beauty in all things and appreciate what the world has to offer. As individuals they are talented, imaginative, spontaneous, and appreciative of the opportunities they are blessed to have been given. As partners, they are a true example of real love, real life, and real happiness. I’ve watched them grow as individuals and also as a couple and their story gives me hope that true love is not just a fairytale. I know, more than anything, this would mean so much to both of them. As artists themselves, they see and feel the beauty behind the work and have a deeper respect for it than most.
Couple #2// Gena & Brent
Wedding Location// Mill City, Minneapolis
Their Story// Brent and Gena met at the preschool that she was working at at the time. His daughter happened to be in the class next door to Gena’s. Brent was a divorcee and something about him just spoke to her. Maybe it was his calm, laid back demeanor or maybe it was his awesome shade of red hair. For Gena, it definitely was the way Brent was with his daughter – so loving, so patient, so genuine, and so tender. Something about him just made sense. The two finally went on our first date on a Friday the 13th. It was one of those beautiful summer nights in Minneapolis – the kind that make enduring three months of winter hell all worth it. He brought her flowers and they walked to the Modern in Northeast for dinner. Afterwards they went to the Electric Fetus birthday party and ended the night with some drinks at Mackenzie next door. All in all, it was a pretty perfect night. The most perfect thing about it was how a couple of really imperfect people were so at ease with each other the whole time. It just made sense. To Gena, she had met someone who felt like home.
We are planning a very low-key affair that is hopefully just really a reflection of us as a couple. The day really is about celebrating with our family and friends. I want our wedding to be memorable, but not in the traditional over-blown, platinum, princess type manner. I have spent more time planning out the music that will be played rather than worrying about finding a dress! We want to have an awesome photographer to capture our special day in a beautiful and creative way. We are looking for images that are both classy, but unique and edgy. We are really just a very simple couple, who have never spent money on good photography but would love to experience and own some great photos (of us, even!)
Couple #3// Jennifer & Bart
Wedding Location// Jackson Street Roadhouse, St Paul
Their Story//A mere 3 years ago, Jennifer was perusing Match.Com looking for love, and spied a black and white photo of a coffee shop type boy thoughtfully looking at his Mac book. She thought he looked cute and quirky, so she winked at him and he winked back. The two started emailing long novels of flirty funny information back and forth. They connected over comic book movies and it was a sign, because Bart is a comic book artist! Their first date was on September 5th, and the highlight of the night was sitting in Mears Park listening to Haley Bonar while sneakily peeking at each other from the corners of their eyes. Jennifer and Bart got engaged December 15th, and unleashed a very funny YouTube video we made to announce their engagement.
I would say anyone that has found that better half and is getting married deserves for it to be documented through the eyes of a camera. Being married for 4 years, I often think back to that day and look through my pictures, feeling every happy moment over again. Pictures speak to us and they remind us of wonderful happy and emotional times. When you have 2 people that are so perfect together like Jenny and Bart, you can’t help but feel that their love is little more unique and rare. Never have I seen 2 people who seem like more of a perfect fit. We always tease Jenny that she has found the male version of her. When I first met her, I was like wow this girl is a goofball and we became fast friends. Never ever did I think I would meet anyone like her… and then I met Bart, who is just so in-sync with her, it is ridiculous. So in my mind, yes I feel that they are more deserving to have amazing wedding photos because I want them to look back and feel the joy of their wedding and love for each other over and over again. – Laura, the Maid of Honor
Voting is open from//
March 8th @12:00pm – March 15th @11:59pm
You are allowed to vote for one couple per day.
The polls reset 22 hours after your last vote!
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It turned out to be an absolutely GORGEOUS day last weekend for Danielle and David’s superbly creative and lovely wedding. Danielle is a super talented fashion designer here in the Twin Cities so it was without a doubt that her dress and the rest of the wedding crew would be looking incredible. It was SUCH a joy photographing these two who have been together for over 7 years already! Danielle has got to be the most calm, cool, and collected bride I’ve ever worked with and I LOVED that she was even adding additional touches to her gown and sewing moments before she put it on. Wearing wool coats and hats, their friends and family braved the Minnesota winter cold on Raspberry Island in the middle of the Mississippi River.
Check it out! // Danielle and David were featured in the St. Paul, Pioneer Press TODAY.
Thank you Danielle and David for letting me be a part of this incredibly special day!
