Dale - Quam Wedding

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Arta started her wedding day, 6.8.07, with her, her mom and David's mom going to the Clinque Counter in Von Maur for make-up. They, as ladies do, had fun getting all dolled up. While Arta's mom finished up with make-up, Arta and David's mom went to Fredrick's to buy a garter. Then she and her mom went together to get their hair done. David, his dad and Arta's dad went to Sea Dreams to pick up goldfish for the center pieces that were displayed at the reception. Guests had the option to take home a goldfish. The guys then went to Old Chicago where they joined in some fun with a game of pool. Before heading to Exploration Place they had one more stop to make at Susans to pick up the flowers. Afterwards, it was time to head and get ready and have the ceremony take place. The ceremony was held outside of Exploration Place on the patio that overlooks the Keeper of the Plains and cable bridges. The ceremony was small with her parents, the groom's parents and David's grandma and attendants sharing the day. Arta looked absolutely gorgeous in a simple but elegant strapless white wedding gown. David was dressed in a classic tan sleek suite with a burnt orange tie that went with his yellow with burnt orange edged calla lily as his boutonniere. Following the ceremony we took some group shots and then we were blessed to have a little over an hour and a half with Arta and David to go around to different locations in Old Town. The reception was held later that evening for friends to attend and to join in the celebration of Arta and David's union. Following the reception Arta and David were up for getting low light nighttime shots and then cool off in the fountains in front of the Old Town Warren Theatre.

Thank you for your spontaneity and adventurous character. The pictures
really reflect the passion that you guys have for one another.

New album.

Hey gang just wanted to post a quick slideshow of our newest sample album. We should have back in time for the up coming July Bridal Fair. Crazy to believe how fast this year is flying. Well off to sleep for the night, let us know what ya think.

Click here to check it out

Great news! Jeff is leaving?

Wait a minute, let's clear that one up. He's not leaving "Leaving." He has an amazing opportunity to travel to sunny Newport Beach, California in a few weeks.

Top photographer Mike Colon is having an amazing 4 day hands on intensive workshop. Click here to see some of the amazing photogs that will be attending the workshop.

Steve Jobs and Bill Gates at D5

Just watched the below interview of Steve Jobbs from Apple and Bill Gates of Microsoft, it was interesting to see what both had to say about the future and past of technology and computers.

Also towards the end of the interview Steve Jobbs had a great point about what all successful people have in common. Answer, passion you've got to love what you do and have a passion for what your doing. Feel free to take a listen for yourself by using the below player.



I guess what I take from his words is that even during the hard times the reason we continue to do what we do is that we truly love what we do. As stated in the last post capturing that perfect moment, that lasting memory is worth it.

click here to download the entire free pod cast from itunes.

Reflection mixed in with craziness

Finally a real post :) Yes I know it has been a while since we've actually talked about what we've been up to and how things are going. Sorry for that...

As Tyff and I get ready to celebrate our 5 year anniversary this week it just blows my mind how far we've come in that time, both in business and our relationship. I still remember back in july of 2001 painting the paneling walls of my parents basement white and getting excited about having a studio area to take indoor portraits. Compared to then, where our shooting room was a 9 x 12 room with 8ft ceilings, furniture and props everywhere and today we have been blessed with starting to out grow our 2,100 sq ft studio with 14ft ceilings. Or even the fact that Tyff and I started our business together before we were married. I know I joke around with people that the reason we made it was due to neither one wanting to give up the equipment, but we really have an odd relationship and understanding for one another. I don't think most couples could or would choose to work together day in and day out in the same room as we do.

Reflecting back on life and the trials we go through can often leave us feeling extremely humble with what blessings we have be truly been given.

I'm working up some video I took on the day Tyff was able to quit working at the bank and hopefully will be able to get it posted soon as her 1yr anniversary of quitting happened back in April... ( Sorry Tyff ) click here to get a run do of what happened on her last day.

In the mean time as August grows near I'm reposting the video our friends at Fat Cat did for me on my last day of work. You rock Fat Cat!


Ok so what have we been up to. Well everyone here at the studio amazingly survived this past weekend. Tyff & I had a Friday wedding in Wichita and with 3 hrs of sleep headed an hour and half to Salina the next day to photograph her cousin Shelby's wedding. Images and debuts to follow in the next week. The weddings were both great and we got some amazing images. I think Brett is going to need a few days off as over the weekend as he had Friday, Saturday and Sunday weddings.

1st weekend of June:
5 weddings down,
7 more to go.
Over 50 weddings yet for the year.
Capturing that one single moment for our brides?
Worth it!

We'll be posting more soon but have to get back to editing.

Eastep-Leister

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June 2, 2007 was my cousin Shelby's wedding. With her only being three years behind me, (Tyff), her and I were really close growing up spending many summers together playing at the pool in Salina, Kansas.

Shelby and Chad have been together for three and a half years and really have had a solid friendship-based relationship. She got her hair done at The Hair Company Salon at 12:00 Noon. Then she headed back to the church, University Methodist Church close to Kansas Wesleyan University, to have Chad's cousin (Colby), put on her make-up and for Nat (Shelby's mom), to help put on Shelby's wedding dress. Shelby looked truly amazing! She is always about being comfortable, so her white flip flops were a perfect match to her personality.

Shelby and Chad made the ceremony very meaningful for both their parents and grandparents. They had the candle-lighters light 25 of the 50 candles that they had at the front of the church. The parents then went up and lit theirs and the grandparents finished up the remainder of 50. This also gave each one a chance to give a hug to the bride and the groom.

Afterwards they had guests line up to send them off in a red Oldsmobile Convertible. We were able to grab a few shots on the steps of the Masonic Temple, also. Then it was off to the party that was held in Grandma Leister's barn. They had HobKnob cater in the wonderful food by Nat's restaurant with baked beans, pasta salad, red potatoes, roast beef with barbecue, and pork. The Happy Crappy Beer mixed with a little of Whiskey, Ever Clear, lime and more kept the party alive and hopping!

We want to thank you for allowing us be a part of the wedding and document your special day. We wish you many happy years together. Chad, you know at times you are going to have to keep Shelb in line! Just kidding Shel Bell!

Liebst-West

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Nicole started her day at Sola Salons to get her hair done. Although we have been to many of the salons in Wichita, Sola was a new destination for us to document hair. Nicole hung out with her bridesmaids as they got their hair done as well. The stylist, Ray, was very good and fast. He rolled all the girl's hair in barrel curls and clipped them up. This gave them all a 40's hair style. Ray said with the weather being humid he would leave the girl's hair up till right before pictures and follow them to the church to let their hair down and spray with "Pantene" hairspray. Ray was fun and he made the girl's day very special. After the salon we headed to Nicole's house to pick up her dress and a few last minute details before heading to the church.

I, Tyffany, got the pleasure of meeting Peaches, a cross between a Pomeranian and Chihuahua. She was the most adorable little piece of fur ball you have ever seen. The girls had Jimmy John's sub sandwiches when they got to Blessed Sacrament. Then it was time to do last minute touch ups and for Nicole to go see Jason for the first time. So, Ashley, Nicole's sister, helped her with her make-up and Sally, Nicole's mom, helped her slip into her dress. Nicole looked stunning in her cream strapless dress with bead work throughout and she carried a bouquet of deep red roses and white Polar Star roses. She walked up behind Jason and tapped him on the shoulder for their first reveal. They both couldn't stop smiling. Sparks were definitely flying. Nicole got Jason a beer mug that said "Groom" on it for her wedding gift to him. We were able to grab a few shots outside before it started pouring rain. Nicole and Jason said that they were thrilled that when they heard it was going to rain because they love it when it rains. They didn't let it dampen their spirits.

The ceremony was beautiful. The bridesmaids wore light golden strapless dresses as they came down the aisle with their matching groomsmen. Following the ceremony the guests showered Nicole and Jason with lots of bubbles as they headed to a white stretched limo by Artistic Limousine. The reception was held at the Holiday Inn Select with a classic candlelight lit room.

Nicole and Jason we want to say thank you for letting us be part of your day. We really enjoyed documenting it from start to finish.