AC Ellis Inc. Blog

Heather + Jeff: Sioux Falls, SD Wedding

Cory Ann — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:32:35 +0000

I started off the 2010 Wedding Season early in January with Heather and Jeff at one of my favorite venues. While Heather and Jeff chose to get married at a church they decided to get ready and to have their portraits at the Washington Pavilion which was also their reception site. I’ll let the images do the rest of the talking.

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.

Leslee + Josh: Aberdeen, SD Wedding

Cory Ann — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:12:40 +0000

What a wonderful couple and wedding to end the year with. In phone conversations with Leslee I kept getting more excited for her and Josh’s day. From the hats the men wore to the jeweled bouquets the little things that made it their own were the things that we loved. The best part this lovely couple that clearly mean the world to each other! Thank you so much having us.

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

Intimates™ of J

Cory Ann — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:14:13 +0000

One more of my lovely intimate ladies. Ms J here came in and even brought her bike. She switched from a bit of a retro look to soft beautiful curls.
CA

Annie + David: Engagement

Cory Ann — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:41:59 +0000

A Fall engagement session for Annie and David. The great thing about the bare Fall trees is that they create a beautiful backdrop that the clients just pop off of.
CA

Intimates™ of L

Cory Ann — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:13:44 +0000

The lovely L came in for her intimates and we had a great time. Here are her images.
CA

We started out with a few sports inspired images:

Then we went for some sultry images, I really like this one.

Then a few more…

And then L let us play a little with big hair and head pieces.

Tiffany + Al: Engagement

Cory Ann — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:07:28 +0000

Some engagement portraits this fall for Tiffany and Al.

I like the winter dreaminess of this one.

Intimates™ of Couple

Cory Ann — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:12:32 +0000

This lovely couple came in separate from each other to create images and surprise each other. Both of them did some images in the studio and some on-location. Here they are.
CA

Baby J: Newborn

Cory Ann — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:08:19 +0000

I was excited to photograph Baby J’s images. For two main reasons; I love his house that is full of antiques and amazing windows and thick wood trim and number two I was hoping to get Lady into the images. Lady is their great dane and the mommy of our great dane.

Baby L: Newborn and Birth

Cory Ann — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:33:50 +0000

I got to watch little L enter the world and then I got to watch her stay awake for her entire newborn session. Welcome little baby L!

Big brother and big sister couldn’t get enough of her.

Grandma and Grandpa came to greet her also.

Pretending to be sleeping. L would not sleep for her whole session. Silly little girl.

Look at those eyes wide open.

The Style Lab

Cory Ann — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:15:54 +0000

The South Dakota Wedding Style Lab is a wonderful opportunity for brides to come and be inspired and receive direction with wedding planning and I am happy to be part of it. Some of my favorite vendors to work with will also be there to teach and also to answer questions. Don’t miss this opportunity especially if you are planning your own wedding. Check out all of the information below.

Date: April 11, 2010

Time: 10am – 3pm

Location: 311 Downtown, Sioux Falls, SD

Investment: $100 per bride, $30 each additional ticket for your mom, maid of honor, best friend or sister.

To register: e-mail info@sdweddingstyle.com with your name, wedding date, and number of attendees. We will forward you some information as well as an address to mail your payment.

Included: Expert Advice, lunch, Q&A with South Dakota Wedding Vendors, Vendor Recommendations and design and concept advice.

Agenda:

Meet and Greet

Morning Lab: How to select your South Dakota Wedding Vendor. What to bring to the interview. Selecting the best vendors and venue for you. Setting your budget. How to communicate your concept. Questions to ask and Tips of finding the right fit.

Lunch provided by SDWS with time to chat.

Afternoon Lab: Maintaining a concept plan throughout the entire wedding process, color palettes, choosing your theme or concept, communicating your concept. Tips for your stationery, decor, table tops and more.

Q&A with South Dakota Vendors.