Monthly Archives: January 2010

Intimates™ of D Take 2

We just changed venue and feel a little bit for D’s second set of images I’m sharing. CA South Dakota Boudoir Photographer

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Mandi + Jeff: Sioux Falls, SD Wedding

I don’t even know where to begin writing about this couple and their wedding. I didn’t get to meet Mandi and Jeff ahead of time, but I did check them out on-line. I knew from my snooping that Mandi had style, but didn’t know that I was going to meet one of the cutest, most...

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Intimates™ of D

For this session we went underground. Literally. Sultry, steamy and totally hot! Enjoy. CA South Dakota Boudoir Photographer

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Vintage Couture Hair and Make-up: South Dakota Wedding Ideas

I love headpieces! They are so fun and come in so many styles. I love them for intimates and I love them for weddings. My favorites are from Castle Bride Couture. Here are a couple of pieces we used to help complete the look we wanted for a our vintage set. We were thinking big...

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Vintage Couture: South Dakota Wedding Idea

With shabby chic being all the rage we played off of the idea. Envision Wedding Studio did a great job of making it different and hence I give you Vintage Couture. For the venue we selected The Museum of Visual Materials. It is a restored building the is LEED green certified and more character than...

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Headpiece: South Dakota Wedding Ideas

During one of our sessions to give brides ideas we switched dresses and headpieces. This piece is from Castle Bride Couture. I love their pieces and have a few of them in stock at the studio. They come in so many designs. This one happens to be more on the bold side and I thought...

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Guestbook Table: South Dakota Wedding Idea

It is the little things that often get over looked or not addressed until the last minute. But those same little things can make your desired atmosphere and feel come through. For a guestbook table think outside the draped six foot table. For this lovely design Envision Wedding Studio pulled together random vintage elements. While...

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Lemonade Stand: South Dakota Wedding Ideas

There are many times during an event when guests are left empty handed wondering what to do. Be it standing in line for the receiving line, mingling outside or entering your reception site a drink is a great treat. Nothing to get stuck in your teeth and always refreshing. This lemonade stand idea is perfect...

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Red + Teal: South Dakota Wedding Ideas

I am loving this bold color combination for the upcoming year. We’ve shown the bride in a black dress. You may have noticed that brides are getting married in something other than white more often. And even if you wear that dreamy white dress down the aisle, don’t be afraid to switch it up for...

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Ayden’s 7th Birthday Party

I know he turned 7 in November. Well it’s been a crazy few months and I’m finally getting around to blogging it. I have so much fun with his birthday. Each year we do a wild game feed along with cake and ice cream and we surround ourselves with family and friends. I love to...

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Sally + John: Camp Lakodia, South Dakota Wedding

I didn’t know that much about this wedding prior to the day. It adds an element of surprise. O what a good surprise it was. Can I list all of the things I loved: Jeans worn by the bridal party – that’s right folks no tux! Bird Cage veil by a lovely bride. Simple lovely...

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Erin + Andrew: Engagement

It was great to meet Erin and Andrew for their engagement session. We had a beautiful Fall day and great time. One more wedding with two wonderful people to look forward to… CA Love this one! Cory Ann Ellis, South Dakota Photographer AC Ellis

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Stacy + John: South Dakota Wedding

I was really looking forward to this wedding for good reason. I’ll show you more below. Stacy and John were so much fun, as was their family and bridal party. It was a great day and a wedding to be remembered. Thank you guys so much for having me. CA You know it’s going to...

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Adrienne + Neil: Bemidji, Minnesota Wedding

O where to start… I can’t imagine someone else getting to shoot this wedding. Why because Adrienne has been a great supporter of my work and I wanted to kick butt for her. Talk about pressure, sure I feel it a bit for any wedding. But for this couple, for this lady I really felt...

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C Family: South Dakota Newborn Photography

One great thing about my job is when I get to see my clients over and over again. I look forward to every session I have with this family. The wedding was fabulous and it has been a pleasure to see the little ones come into the family. I’m looking forward to documenting the growth...

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