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

Blog and Website Update.

This is a heads up to those who checks our blog on a regular basis. Most of our debut slideshows will be offline for a few days as we will be moving them to a new server that will allow us more space. This move may also take our website offline at most for 4 days. We are sorry for any inconvenience this move may cause but it is a move that we need to make to insure room to grow and continue to offer our customers best service.

10 WEDDING DEBUT SLIDESHOW ARE UP!

We have had a very busy summer and got so focused on editing the wedding images that we missed posting the slide shows. The slide show for the Raleigh/Simmering will be up later next week. We have such amazing clients and hopefully for those that visit our blog get to relive some of our brides special days as you watch the slideshows that we post.

Till later God Bless and have a wonderful day!

Tyff and Jeff

Raleigh - Simmering

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Jeff and I started at the salon on Friday Morning (8.8.08) in Hesston at The Cut Above. Morgan with her sisters got ready there as the rest of the girls got their hair done at Hair Designs just a couple blocks away. Brooke, from the Mac Counter, was also at The Cut Above to apply Mac products as make-up for all the girls. Brooke did the make-up for our models in May for the KeepNITFresh Workshop. She does a great job and all the girls looked fabulous. After the salon the girls all headed to the Mennonite Church on the Hesston Campus. Morgan was one of the laid back brides ever but excited and enjoyed her day to its fullest. When she was checking out the sanctuary she saw Luke and said, "Hi how's it going?" I couldn't believe it I was baffled because most brides want to make sure they don't see each other till they have on the dress on the day of their wedding. She said the more she sees him on the wedding day the better. I thought, "What a great attitude!" Her and the ladies got ready in the Nursery. Morgan's dress was a diamond white in color and she found the design at Madeline's in Emporia, KS. It had lots of beadwork along the bodice and on the train. Morgan and Luke had decided to take all pictures beforehand and so we made sure we cleared the sanctuary so they could have their private moment and we documented from a distance. We were able to go outside for some pics of the two of them as well as the wedding party.





The ceremony was an evening wedding that started at 7:30. When the ceremony started guests were seated from the outside in so they didn't go down the center aisle where a cloth white runner and orange rose petals were scattered on the sides. Morgan and Luke's wedding colors were orange and midnight blue. The bridesmaids all wore knee length midnight blue dresses with a sash that went around the waist and tied in the back.





After the ceremony guests gathered outside with bubbles to blow as Morgan and Luke made it to the freshly decorated vehicle that the wedding party all climbed into to head to the reception. The reception was held at the Sand Creek Station in Newton on the golf course. With the sun down we were able to still grab some pics of the couple on the course just before we lost too much light. They had 2 tents as well as an air conditioned building for guests to mingle. As soon as Morgan and Luke were introduced into their party by Scott Ward with Accent Mobile Music they went ahead and ate dinner. After dinner they cut their cake. I remember when I asked Luke if he was going to be nice he said "Yes, I can be nice but doesn't mean I will." And that they weren't but had fun with it. After people were finished with dinner they all headed outside because it was an absolutely gorgeous weather where they continued with the festivities. The toasts were done by the best man, maid of honor, and father of the bride. The garter and bouquet followed and then Morgan and Luke's first dance and parent dances. Later they did the money dance and Karaoke began. Karaoke was kicked off by some of Luke's friends singing to him out in the middle of the dance floor. It was quite comical and Luke was a very good sport.





We want to thank you guys for having us on your special day document the emotional moments, details of your day and have fun hanging out with you guys. We will miss you as you are moving so far away ... Minnesota. We do wish you both the best and please stay in touch! Remember to spoil each other and Buddy. :)







We want to thank you guys for allowing us be part of your special day. We had so much fun hanging out with you guys and documenting. Stay in Touch!

Tyff and Jeffwww.tjstudios.com/

Herman - Farner

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Jeff and I started Saturday at the House of Hair Salon in Delano District downtown Wichita where the four bridesmaids and mothers got their hair done. Kimberly got her hair done first with another and then headed to Beau Monde for make-up. We had been just their a week ago and everyone welcomed us back and are all very nice there. At this time Kimberly had her hair and make-up done, now time to get to the church to finish getting ready in the Rectory which was located behind the church, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Kimberly's wedding started at 2:00 and there was already a Quincineta at 9 in the morning and another wedding at 11:00. Jeff was able to take the guys outside at noon and get some shots out front of the church and then from 1:00-1:30 take some shots of Kimberly and the ladies. The ladies all got dressed wearing chocolate floor length taffeta dresses with a toupe ribbon that tied at the waist and matching high heeled shoes. The flowers were done by a friend of Justin and Kimberly which consisted of pale pink roses. The corsages were the most beautiful color of mauve orchids. Kimberly's dress was made from the dress designer Anjolique. I had never seen a dress fastened, zipped and buttoned as this one. Her mom helped her get in her dress starting with the corset then zipped it up the back and then there were buttons that were fastened by a crochet hook.







During the ceremony Jeff documented the wedding party as they came down the long aisle and as soon as the last bridesmaid and groomsmen reached the altar it was time for him to see Kimberly for the first time that day looking absolutely stunning. I can remember as soon as he saw her he took a deep breath of excitement and did a long blink in amazement. Kimberly's dad ushered her down the aisle and handed her to Justin. One event that they will remember as "a memory" was when father was talking and the power went out making the church go darker and his microphone went dead. After going back and flipping a breaker he came back to finish performing the ceremony.





After the ceremony guests grabbed a container of bubbles and lined up on the stairs as Kimberly and Justin made it to the Expedition limo. They drove around the block and then came back to finish up pictures at the church with family and wedding party.



With the reception not starting till 5:00 and they didn't want to arrive till 5:30 this gave us a good amount of time to spend with them do to outdoor photos. It was very hot out, but everybody was very good sports. Close by was the Broadview Hotel who were very generous for us to take some pictures inside their lobby as the wedding party cooled off. With plenty of time to spare Jeff and I headed on to the reception in Andover at the Ville inside St. Vincent de Paul.





We arrived at 5:00 allowing us time to get lots of great details that Kimberly had on the tables. The center pieces consisted of hour glass vases with chocolate and gold decorative balls inside, vases with gold glittery twigs, and vases with pearls and white roses floating. They also had a small box of chocolates tied with a brown ribbon with the letter "F" attached to it. They also had for their guests a CD of music that was special to them for them to take with them. The cake was all white with ribbon between each layer. Instead of a groom's cake they had cookies and then also some cupcakes.





When they arrived the wedding party was announced down the grand staircase and then a slideshow of Kimberly and Justin played before they were introduced as husband and wife. They grabbed a bite to eat and then mingled with guests. Then they cut their cake and the best man gave a forever long speech followed was one from the maid of honor. The first dance they had taken dancing lessons to dance the rumba to "This Year's Love" by David Gray. Kimberly then her father danced followed by Justin and his mother. During the bouquet toss Kimberly tossed off the grand stair case for the ladies to fight for. Then they did the garter toss and after a few songs the dollar dance.



We want to thank you both for allowing us to document your day.

Tyff and Jeff

Faltermeier - Stucky

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We met Molly and Jordan's mom, Darla, at the January bridal fair earlier this year. Jeff and I remember when she came to our booth and she had said she genuinely wanted us as her wedding photographers. She had seen our portfolio online and seen our blog with different wedding debuts. Once we asked when her wedding date was she heard the hesitation in our voice. Her wedding date was planned in stone for Friday of the set up day of the bridal fair. Jeff and I knew we couldn't do a wedding on the Saturday during the bridal fair. We told her we could document her wedding day and have Brett, our other photographer, along with Alex, our photographer's assistant set up our booth. Molly later contacted us and said she would love it if we could document her wedding. We are very pleased that we did.







We started the day 8 a.m. at the golf course in Hesston where Jordan and five groomsmen played an eighteen hole round of golf. After a few holes Jeff and I headed over to the church in Newton, Grace Community Church where the ladies were getting their hair done at in the nursery. Once three of the seven ladies had their hair done along with Molly's hair they all hopped in a car and went to Beau Monde Spa and Boutique for Molly's make-up to be applied. Then it was time to head back to Newton for Molly and the ladies to get in their dresses.







Molly's dress was a Maggie Sottero with lace and beadwork throughout and a corset back that laced up. Molly's colors were red, brown and aqua. Her details blew me away from the programs handmade, her own monogram, her shoes and bridesmaids shoes, gifts to the bridesmaids and the reception was "AMAZING!". I will get to the reception later down through the write up. Molly and Jordan decided to see each other beforehand and take pictures around Newton and come back to the church for family photos. That is what we did after documenting them seeing each other we went to a field, train depot, small garden and a coffee shop.







As we headed back to the church we saw some rain coming, which by the way is "GOOD LUCK" if it rains on your wedding day! Across the street from the church was a newer golf course where we were able to get some really awesome shots of the two of them. After the family photos Molly and Jordan had plenty of time before the ceremony began, 7:30. The ceremony was very low light and romantic. After the ceremony guests headed over to the hall of the church where the reception took place. They had a fruit and cheese bar, cookie bar, candy bar, fruit tarts and creme puff bar, and the hit of them all was the COFFEE BAR! That was a first to see a coffee bar at a reception. When they arrived at the reception they cut their cake and had their toasts. They also had a slideshow that guests got to enjoy watching. A little after 10:00 they had a grand exit of them leaving through a sea of people with bubbles.





We want to thank you for letting us document your wedding day. We had a blast getting to know you and we hope you Stay in Touch!

Tyff and Jeff

Bridal Expo 2008

News:

We are letting all our Bride-to-Be's and Groom-to-Be's know that we will be at the Bridal Fair located in the Exhibition Hall at Century II this weekend, July 26 & 27. As a studio many of our following year, 2009, will get booked. Please stop by our booth and say hi. For all those who are booked currently with us we look forward to seeing you there! We have been told we are located somewhere in the middle of the show.

Dauber - Rudisill

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Friday morning Jeff went to cover Dan with the guys as they played Home Run Derby and I went to document Catie as she got her hair done by her mom who was the stylist. When I left the salon, Hair Force, I was able to get to the church, St. Vincent de Paul in Andover, before Catie and the ladies showed up.



Catie had her wedding attire locked up in the bridal room. The lady from the office of the church was kind enough to let me in so I could capture some amazing detail shots of Catie's dress, veil, shoes and necklace. Catie's dress was from the Alfred Angelo designer dresses. It had bead work on the bodice with chiffon material. The ladies all wore chocolate brown and aqua dresses. The guys all had brown tuxes with aqua tie and vests. As soon as Catie arrived at the church she applied her make-up and her mom helped her get into her dress. Catie and Dan had decided to not see each other. We had plenty of time to get pictures of Catie and Dan with the bridesmaids and groomsmen before the ceremony leaving an hour to relax.







Dan played some pool down in the basement as the ladies hung out in the bride's room. Before the ceremony guests arrived and signed the signature guestbook that we designed from Catie and Dan's engagement session. When the ceremony started, the bridesmaids and groomsmen came in opposite doors and met in the middle to walk together down the aisle. Catie was escorted into the sanctuary by her dad and stepdad. Pastor Mike went over how Catie and Dan met and how their relationship grew and still continue to grow. After the ceremony we finished up the family pictures and then did pictures of the two of them together.



The reception was held at the church in The Ville. The DJ announced the wedding party along with a grand entrance of Catie and Dan down the staircase to their reception. The wedding party grabbed a bite to eat and then cut their cake. Their cake was a 4-tiered brown and aqua in color with different designs on each layer. Their cake topper was a upper case cursive "R". Following was the toast done by the best man. After that the dance was kicked off with Catie and Dan's first dance as husband and wife. Catie then danced with her dad along with her step dad and Dan danced with his mom. Catie and Dan seemed to have a great time spending time with friends and family.





We want to thank you both for allowing us to document your day. You guys are a very sweet couple. Stay in Touch!

Tyff and Jeff