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CRAZINESS

We will eventually be posting again soon on a regular basis. We have a ton to get caught up on our blog and let you know all what we have been up to. Currently we are editing all we can to get photos up online so people can see them before Christmas.

Speaking of Christmas I am taking orders for Christmas up to Dec. 12. That is the deadline for any orders to be guaranteed back in time for Christmas. Any Christmas cards that are needed let us know ASAP so we can design a proof and let you see it before ordering.

We are thankful for all the clients we do have and we hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving! Also... any of you that need to let us know if you have moved or have updated information to tell us let us know so we can update your folder.

Thank you,

Tyff & Jeff

CANVAS DISCOUNT!!!!!

For those of you that love our canvas prints and are looking to have one hang in your house we have a special running now. We have a space empty for a large canvas print that we need to fill on our wall. If we can hang it for a few months we are offering a discount to purchase. Inquire the studio for more details. It is a HUGE savings and we foresee the spot filling quickly so call soon!

Carr - Carduff

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Melissa and Brian have been great to work with since the day we met them when they came in to meet us. We knew from the start we would hit it off. They wanted to be different and do lots of things out of the ordinary. Starting with the engagement shoot we took them to a laundry mat (which we have done with one other couple). Melissa was wearing red shoes and it fit in really well putting her in one of the laundry cart/baskets. They were really good sports. People in the laundry mat gave us some weird looks and I think we made the owner a little nervous. But it was cool and we got our shots.

On the wedding day Jeff and I met Melissa with her friends, sisters, mom and grandma at Happiness Plaza Salon where they got their hair done at. All the ladies hair was as Mel described it Victorian with a modern twist. She carried the theme throughout using peacock feathers in their hair and wearing black chic dresses. Mel's dress was made from English netting with the most beautiful beadwork, antique gold in color with a V-neck. Christina Wu wedding dresses are known as having a timeless style and elegant look. Mel looked absolutely stunning and fit with the theme and right in where they got married, The Scottish Rite (very victorian and elegant). After the ladies had all their hair done we all headed over to the Scottish Rite where the ladies finished getting ready. One of Mel's friends did Mel's make-up in the brides room.

When it was time for Mel to get in her dress the ladies were all ready and helped her. Her mom and grandma assisted. Since Melissa and Brian had decided not to see each other we took Melissa and the ladies all around the facility and got some really killer shots. When it was time to start the ceremony guests were lined outside the Scottish Rite and down the sidewalks waiting their turn to be seated in their assigned seat and table. Guests filled the room as both sets of parents came down the grand staircase in the ballroom. Brian looked very handsome as he had a suit fitted to fit. Brian saw his bride for the first time that day as she came down the stairs and greeted him at the landing where the parents gave their children away to be married.

The ceremony was done by a friend from college and was very short and sweet. After the ceremony we proceeded to get more shots of family and finished with the two of them taking them all around the gorgeous place. When we finished they grabbed a bite to eat which was catered by Blue Moon which consisted of salad, beef, grilled chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes and bread. Following they were announced down the grand stair case to enter their reception and start their dance. Blue Eyed Soul was the band that played instead of having a DJ. They were really good! Definitely would recommend them. They played as Melissa and Brian danced their first dance as husband and wife. Then they had the parent's dances where Melissa and Brian danced with each of the parents. After that they cut their cake and toasts followed by friends. Guests all mingled and had a great time. Melissa and Brian had hired a a guy to run a photo booth which was really fun to watch and capture as people would pile in to get some fun pics.

We want to thank you Mel and Brian for having us document your special day. We had a blast and you both along with both families made us feel very welcome. You all were great and we hope you stay in touch.

Tyff and Jeff

Allison - Cox

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Saturday, September 13th Jeff and I met up with Melissa and her two bridesmaids, good friend who would be a candle lighter later in the day, flowergirl and mother at Planet Hair Salon in downtown Wichita to get their hair done. Jeff stayed for a bit with me then headed over to the church where the guys got ready and took some pictures before the ladies arrived. Before Melissa left to head over to the Broadview hotel she got her make-up done which was quite a treat because Melissa had never had someone do her make-up for her before. The ladies all looked very nice. The bridesmaids had side pony-tails curled and so did the flowergirl. Melissa's mom had her done in a french twist which was also a treat for her since she said she had never had her hair done and up before. Then it was time for the ladies to go and finish getting ready a The Broadview. Melissa's dress was a strapless chiffon with some beadwork and se quince throughout and laced up the back with a sweep train. The ladies all wore fuschia strapless chiffon material dresses that also laced up the back. I liked the bottom of the skirt where they were T-length but acemetrical. A limo arrived and picked up the ladies to take them on to the church where we did some pics before the ceremony.

Melissa and Colt had decided not to see each other beforehand. Colt was all smiles as Melissa's dad escorted her down the aisle to her groom. After the ceremony they circled through a tunnel of people blowing bubbles and back into the church for some more pictures. Family pictures went fairly quick and then we took them outside around the church and got some outdoor shots. It sprinkled a bit but wasn't bad at all. As everyone says, "It is good luck if it rains sometime on your wedding day."

This didn't let them get in the way of having a good time. We followed the limo downtown to a few shots we did with the wedding party and then go them onto their reception which was held at the Broadview Hotel Ball Room. George with Complete Music performed as the DJ all night and announced them into their party when they entered the ball room. Dinner followed then toasts and cake cutting. The first dances were where Colt and Melissa got to dance their first dance together as husband and wife to Carrie Underwood's "Inside Your Heaven". Then Melissa danced with her dad and following was Colt with his mom. This kicked off the dance floor for everyone to join in and do some DJ dances such as snow ball, the chicken dance and more. Later the bouquet and garter was tossed along with the dollar dance.

Melissa and Colt we want to thank you for allowing us be part of your special day. We hope you have fun in Cancun.

Blog and Website Update

Just wanted to let everyone know that the switch is finally finished to the new server. We are still double checking things but so far everything seems to be up and running. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we were making this switch.

Madison - Brinckman

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Jeff and I along with "The Cats" (Fat Cat Productions) were on the road to Colorado for a wedding this last Labor Day weekend. We had a blast! We all got to have the great opportunity to work with a sweet couple, Candace and Marcus. Being in a more foreign place we checked out the church, First Evangelical Lutheran, Friday during the rehearsal which was in Longmont, CO.

Saturday Stephanie with FCP, and I drove to Anthony's Salon in Denver, CO where Candace and her six bridesmaids got their hair done. Then we went to the Chateaux At Fox Meadows in Broomfield, CO where the ladies met us, as well as the guys to finish getting ready. Barry with FCP, and Jeff documented the guys as they got ready while Stephanie and I were with the bridesmaids. The guys wore black tuxes with red ties. Candace's colors' were chosen to resemble fall which she definitely accomplished. The bridesmaids dresses were hand-stitched by the mother of the bride. This made it a little tricky when it came to sizing and fittings for most of the girls, as many lived out of state. They did all the fittings by mail and then mailed them back to finish up the last details of all the dresses. They were swirled stripes of red, tan and black. Candace handed gifts out to all the girls in the brides room which were heart shaped jewelry boxes with matching necklaces for the ladies to wear on the wedding day.

Candace's dress was white with lots of beadwork and embroidery and a long train. Once Candace and her bridesmaids were all dressed and ready to go, the bridesmaids delivered a gift to Marcus waiting at the foot of the grand staircase. Inside of the gift there was an engagement photo of them together along with a CD player that all Marcus had to do was hit play and his beautiful bride started her way down the staircase. They both were filled with excitement and happy tears as this was the first they saw of each other on their special day. After taking them around the Chateaux and getting some awesome shots and then doing some family shots it was time to make it back to the church in time for guests to start arriving for the ceremony. The pastor who performed the service was a roommate with Marcus while at KU. This made it extra special for the couple as he knew the couple on a different level other than just a pastor but as a friend to the family, too. After the ceremony guests headed over to the Chateaux for Hor d'Oevres.

Jeff and I finished with family pics at the front of the church before Candace and Marcus were chaperoned to the Chatueax in a 1930's Model Ford. Candace and Marcus had timed it to where as soon as the guests finished Hor d'Oevres they were to go outside with noise shakers and wait for them to pull up out front on the circle drive of the Chateaux. They had a dove release as soon as they got out of the car where they each released one dove and kissed. Following that they released 12 more and then another 12 more in remembrance of guests who weren't able to be there. It was the most gorgeous and elegant thing we have seen a bride and groom ever do. I had always heard of it but it just isn't heard of doing much around here. Two thumbs up guys- great idea! After taking a big large group shot of ALL the guests in front of the Chateaux the guests went inside as Candace and Marcus hung around for some more pics outside before they were introduced with the wedding party down the grand staircase. Following that they had barbeque buffet dinner with hot links, pulled pork and turkey, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, corn bread, and baked cinnamon apples. Can you say "mmmm good!" After dinner they mingled with their guests and then cut their cake which was 9 separate layers on its own pedestal. Shaved chocolate, raspberries and fall leaves gave aura that made for a very beautiful fall looking cake. They then started right into their first dance which was "I'll Always Be Right There" by Brian Adams. Followed was the parents dances where Candace danced with her father and Marcus with his mother. This then opened up the dance floor for guests to enjoy. Later was the bouquet and garter toss and then the money dance.

Jeff and I want to thank Steph and Barry for referring Candace our direction for us to have such a blast documenting Candace and Marcus on their special day together. Also thank you Candace and Marcus for hiring us as your photographers. We had such a fun time and everybody was so nice and welcomed us in and we felt part of the family. If you are ever in the Wichita area you will definitely have to stop in and say hi! And for those that ever go to Denver we highly recommend the Omni Interlocken Resort that we stayed at for our hotel. It was beautiful and had the absolute BEST hospitality EVER that we had experienced!

eXtreme Session!!!!!!
On Sunday we got up close to sunrise and headed to Estes Park and did an eXtreme session with Candace and Marcus in the Rocky Mountain National Park. What beautiful backdrops for photos and video. In all we had a good time and captured some amazing stuff. Meadows with mountains in the background, water falls, aspen trees, and 11,796 ft. at the top where the visitors center was located allowed for many great photo opts. Candace and Marcus were quite the troopers and were patient with us as we Kansan folk aren't used to the altitude. It was all worth it!

Thanks guys- you guys ROCK!

Tyff and Jeff