Details…

Thank you for bringing me along to Jamaica. I had a wonderful time with you two and your family!

While the girls were at the spa the guys had the room to get ready in. Brian looks handsome just sitting here.

Michaela and Brian weren’t afraid to get a little wet for something different.

A few details:

Special Thank you to all the South Dakota vendors who contributed their services and products to the shoot.
Sioux Falls Wedding Attire by Interlude Bridal
Brookings Wedding Attire by Fergen’s Menswear
Ice Cream by SDSU Dairy Bar
South Dakota Wedding Decor by Envision Wedding Studio
Brookings, SD Hamburgers by Nick’s Hamburger Shop
South Dakota Wedding Photography by AC Ellis Inc.
South Dakota Farm located in Colton, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota Cupcakes by O My Cupcakes
Sioux Falls Wedding Floral by House of Green

A country wedding isn’t complete with out wild flowers.

The straps on Tessa’s dress allowed for the open back and lower neck line. Beautiful.

From the moment we walked in the church I loved the light. So soft and with a quick fall off coming in the side windows. After meeting Tessa I knew she had the long lines to make this a classic portrait.

One of the perks to being on the altar is to get this exit image, where you can see the entire congregation on the expressions on the parents faces.

These guys were not camera shy.

Hello second photographer, you just earned your keep. : ) I heart this image. Can Anyone guess where I am shooting from?

As the storm was rolling in we managed to create this in the parking lot before going into the reception. I love storms for pictures.

The first dance and some cuddle time during the slideshow.

Once the storm rolled by we got back outside for these two.

Details: (The wedding favor was strawberry rubarb jam and it’s yummy. I’m going to be sad when I’m all out.)

The images:

It makes it fun to edit when I have a second photographer covering another area of the wedding. Because then I find images like this.

Loved the headpiece.

Mom was a bit teary eyed.

A quick grab while waiting for Andrew to meet us.

Look at the smiles. This is what I hope for all of my couples on their wedding day and throughout their marriage.

A pit stop after the ceremony to Palisades State Park.

The parasols were a nice touch!

Some of the details:

Cory Ann Ellis, South Dakota Photographer AC Ellis
DJ Jer, Sioux Falls Wedding DJ
El Riad Shrine, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Wedding Venue

Cory Ann Ellis, South Dakota Photographer AC Ellis

Tiffany’s room had this soft light and rich tones. I could have shot in there all day.

I’m not usually a fan of textures and treatments, but for the images in this old building I think it works well.

Some of the details:

Cory Ann Ellis, South Dakota Photographer AC Ellis
Simply Devine, South Dakota Wedding Coordinator
Clear Lake Community Center, Clear Lake, South Dakota Wedding Venue
Chef April, South Dakota Wedding Cake

Envision Wedding Studio
This season, metallic décor is everywhere. We wanted to create a table design that incorporated the glittery elegance of gold while maintaining a classic, sophisticated feel.

With gold and other metallic colors, it is easy to get carried away; without proper editing, events go from gorgeous to Vegas-gone-wrong. By pairing it with classic black and white, the gold is able to be showcased without becoming too overwhelming.

We incorporated Spark Letterpress pieces that featured a refined black motif on crisp white paper. The centerpiece for the table combined dainty white orchids and calla lilies with black river rock and curly willow in varied height cylinder vases to create a subtle modern undertone, while maintaining the sumptuous elegance of the overall theme. All of these elements were pulled together through the small gold details including flatware from the Museum of Visual Materials, candles, accent ribbons, and dessert wrappers. Chiavari chairs from Ideal Wedding and Events take the up another notch. Requiring no chair covers to look elegant their simple open structure added to the gold coloring with out overtaking the total design.

On the desert table elements were staggered at different heights to please the eye as well as the palate. A cake from The Cake Lady’s with just the right amount of black detail became the centerpiece. Cookies, truffles and pudding with custom chocolate topping round out the offerings. Mirrors, drapery and small pictures frames held the sumptuous treats as well as inform your guests of their choices.

AC Ellis Inc.
When Leah and I sat down to design and coordinate this shoot I knew we needed to include very warm moody lighting with dark rich surrounding. At The Washington Pavilion we enlisted the staff to hang the fabulous chandeliers as well as BPM DJ Productions for the back lighting. I then used some additional lighting to match the rich decor and surroundings. Aneta and Rane were the perfect models with their height and long lines looking regal and elegant in the sophisticated poses chosen for them. For processing I chose saturated colors to bring out the gold and match the decor and surrounding.

The Washington Pavilion’s luxurious décor and beautiful architecture provided the perfect setting for this regal black and gold inspired wedding. Dramatic lighting on the Great Hall Stage will wow guests and with a qualified staff adding accents like the chandeliers was a pleasant addition. The rich wood floors and thick black curtains

BPM DJ Productions one of our favorite DJ’s provided the background lighting that you see “feathered” across the back curtain was both subtle and powerful. This effect was created using two Chauvet Q-Spot 200 moving head light fixtures. Each fixture is capable of projecting 7 different patterns and 10 different colors. For this photo shoot, an amber bubble pattern was selected to coordinate with the colors of the decor and add that something extra.

David Jones Fashions put together and loaned us the groom’s suit, shoes, belt, shirt, tie and cufflinks. David Jones even had this extra large suit on hand which is great because our model Rane is 6’8″ tall. The dark suit with the subtle pin stripes were perfectly formal and at the same time comfortable. The rich gold tie was thick and textured. It matched perfectly with the simple belt that had a hint of gold. David personally put this ensemble together and we think he did a great job.

Platinum Imagination
Inspired by vintage Hollywood glamour and the gilded gold and rich black wedding colors, I created the wedding hair and makeup look for this South Dakota bride. The hair shape was based upon a photo of Tyra Banks with a similar hairstyle. I started with prepping the Bride’s hair with a variety of volumizing and soft hold sprays. Using a combination of hot roller and curling iron, I preset and pin curled her hair. When her hair was cool, I took out all the pin curls did a combination of finger and brush combing. The beautiful shape of the waves and curls directed me to where I needed to pin her hair in to create the style I was looking for. Giving her a side bang sweep that melted into a large formed wave and smooth loops, the elegant old Hollywood look is captured. A Birdcage Veil.com Hair piece in black feathers was added to tie it all in. For her makeup, it was soft opulence and monochromatic warm colors to match with the overall look. I prepped her skin with eye crème, moisturizer and primer first. Camera perfect foundation and concealer was next. The Bride has beautiful shaped eyes so I wanted to really focus on those. I did a combination of gold shimmer and chocolate brown eye shadows and to bring a retro touch, a sweep of heavy chocolate mixed with black eyeliner from inner corner to just beyond her lash line to give a cat eye look. I also added in faux eyelash additions to make her eyes pop. To really make an over-the-top impact, use real 24K gold eye shadow for that wow factor. To finish her look, warm peach crème blush first and then powder bronzer to her cheekbones, forehead and jaw. Her lips were a warm peach liner with clear gloss over the top. Mineralized Skin finish powder was used with a big fluffy brush to set everything in place and make her skin glow. All MAC Cosmetics was used to create this look.

We at Faini Designs Jewelry Studio are excited to share with you a small taste of what we offer in jewelry and watches. The items pictured are actual pieces designed and created in our own facility. Our family operation began in 1950 and currently has three of its employees representing the 3^rd generation of Faini. In the past several years Faini Designs Jewelry Studio is proud to have earned twenty-two regional design awards along with being recognized for creating the “best of the best” and awarded a coveted National Ring Design Award.

A special thank you to our Sioux Falls South Dakota Wedding vendors who put this together and/or contributed their products and services:
South Dakota photography by AC Ellis Inc.
SD Wedding Design, Stationery, and Decor by Envision Wedding Studio
Sioux Falls Reception Venue Washington Pavilion
SD Wedding Hair and makeup by Platinum Imagination
Wedding Dress from Interlude Bridal
Men’s Fashion from David Jones Fashions
Jewelry from Faini Design
Chairs from Ideal Wedding and Events
Flatware from Museum of Visual Materials
Background lighting by BPM DJ Productions
Cake by The Cake Lady’s

Thank you Heather and Jeff for selecting me to photograph your day.
Cory Ann

A color image to confuse you.

Flowers by Josephine’s Floral.

Getting ready is always a great time for the girls to have some bonding.

Portraits around the Pavilion.

The Washington Pavilion is such a wonderful location. I love to incorporate it into the images.

Moments before walking his daughter down the aisle.

Doesn’t the stage look wonderful.

CA

Hmm, should I start with details or hot and steamy? Let’s go with hot and steamy shall we.

Some details

I thought these jewel bouquets were creative and a fun alternative.














Cory Ann Ellis, South Dakota Photographer AC Ellis