tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12113458503095682102024-03-06T02:09:43.931-06:00Type A ImagesType A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.comBlogger418125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-51443998874514597032011-02-20T13:25:00.002-06:002011-02-20T13:27:39.863-06:00New Blog? Ohhhh yeah.....I'VE MOVED! <div><br /></div><div>I've had this here freebie blog since 2008....and its seen me through 2 kids, my grandmother passing away, the start of Type A.....and lots of late nights. You've been a good friend, little buddy, but it's time to move on. I feel bad. Kind of feel like I'm dumping the not-so-cute but really nice guy for the hot jock with the nice car. </div><div><br /></div><div>But, them's the breaks.....</div><div><br /></div><div>Check it @ </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.typeablog.com">http://www.typeablog.com</a> </div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-21363769214621074382011-02-18T09:42:00.004-06:002011-02-19T11:54:57.077-06:00Friday Fractured Thought | Milwaukee Wedding Photographer-This week I did my FIRST (and...let's face it, probably last) bridal show. Now, don't get me wrong...it was okay. I met a lot of couples and vendors as well. But, I don't think it's my thing. For one, putting together a workable booth is a LOT harder than it looks. I am no interior designer. I was just hoping I could come away with something that did not resemble a 6th grade science fair display. For another, because by the time I did the show I was nearly booked for 2011, I found I had to turn a lot of people away for dates....which sucked. Also, I had the booth right next to Simma's bakery....and they were giving away cake. Which was just mean.<div><br /></div><div>I put together a little "Anatomy of My Booth" tutorial here.....enjoy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPwEhFbqF6pvPTAzfaNVnJRyNXQjn5Qg4irYni3idPLh_-MuhHFNsjc_ff9fD_5mSwC1q-CpCkJ9s3j9vHFPGdU2mtsIxXc4IwfwyMRbABB6KK1qPPNqTuYRVkchYJn_8X_RDWkAb39A/s1600/blog2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPwEhFbqF6pvPTAzfaNVnJRyNXQjn5Qg4irYni3idPLh_-MuhHFNsjc_ff9fD_5mSwC1q-CpCkJ9s3j9vHFPGdU2mtsIxXc4IwfwyMRbABB6KK1qPPNqTuYRVkchYJn_8X_RDWkAb39A/s800/blog2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575058033970399506" /></a>- This week was also punctuated by illness. I was sick all last week and through the bridal show (I tried not to shake anyone's hand or sneeze on anyone...and if I sounded a bit looped, blame DayQuil). Then, Betty got sick.....and we got to experience our first "big girl" throw-up episode. TMI, perhaps...but there is a large, marked difference between baby puke and big girl puke. Large. <div><br /></div><div>- We also had the Grammy's this week, which I watched in its entirety for, I think, the first time since high school. Gaga.....gotta love her. Music needs a little ridiculousness. However, I do not think music need Bieber.....I mean, I'm sure he's a nice kid and all...but I guess I'm old. I don't get it. </div><div><br /></div><div>- Valentine's Day came and went (and while I'm on the subject, can we please stop calling it VD?). Typically the husband and I don't really celebrate this Hallmarky-ist of holidays. But this year I got candy...and flowers...and a pack of pacifiers. The husband sure does know how to woo a lady.</div><div><br /></div><div>- How great was Ken Jennings back on Jeopardy....even if he DID get his butt kicked by a computer (I call shenenigans).</div><div><br /></div><div>-The bridal world was all a-twitter (and a-Facebook) about Anthropologie's new bridal line. Where the hell was this when I was getting married? I could have escaped the lameness of David's Bridal!</div><div><br /></div><div>- Did my taxes this week.....and that's all I'm gonna say about that. Let's just put it this way. I LOVE being self-employed. LOVE it. I wouldn't trade it for the world. But I miss getting tax refunds. Self-Employment tax is no joke.</div><div><br /></div><div>- I have some major web-based changes in the works for Type A....which should be completed in the next month or so....a new look, a new space....and some birds.</div><div><br /></div><div>- And speaking of Type A....I'm running a Smugmug sale now through the 1st day of Spring (March 20th)...so some of you folks can get a deal on art for your home! Just enter the code: SPRINGCLEAN during your Smugmug checkout. </div><div><br /></div><div>- 2011 is fast becoming full for weddings. My goal was to only take 25 this year....but I will probably surpass that....especially if something super-awesome comes along : ). But getting your inquiry in NOW is heavily advised. </div><div><br /></div><div>- Also, I'm opening up bookings for Spring portrait sessions. Booking those now assures that you will get today's pricing.....pricing will be going up this spring. </div><div><br /></div><div>- Now, I would be pretty flippant if I didn't at least mention the historic protests happening in Madison this week. I will not, however, get all political on my blog.....it's not the time nor the place. I will say it is fascinating seeing it all unfold, and I have some friends who have taken some AMAZING images. I think, no matter what side of the political spectrum you fall on...when things like this happen it really is an interesting time to be a photographer. Especially if, like me, you're really into documentary photography. I wish I could have made it up to Madison to watch it unfold in front of my lens. Alas, sick kids and hubby's on business trips have kept me home...but I love that my friends have made the time to go out and document this historic event. Because, that is what is at the root of our jobs: documentation. No matter what our belief system, we can take that perspective and apply it to the art of photojournalism. How cool is that?</div><div><br /></div><div>- I said I wasn't going to whine about it anymore...but I lied. A large portion of my pals are hopping on planes this weekend and heading off to Vegas for the WPPI Convention. I missed it last year.....I missed it this year....Next year I really don't care if my husband has to take 4 days off of work and sit with the kids...I am GOING. TO. WPPI. </div><div><br /></div><div>- This weekend. I have a newborn session in Chicago, and I'm REGISTERING. BETTY. FOR. 4K. No way. </div><div><br />This week I also got a new seamless paper color. A little odd, because when I ordered it the color looked mint green.....when I got it....it's pretty grass green. But what-evs. Got a few shots of the kiddo.....enjoy : ) </div><div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAyuG21O5hDVTzpWQjWbM8sBpMWfiM674wH3lZOeGk7whMILl0trfzBee_yloH-uhZ63HAtwF8GArbLYuuraOdyT44m0v2lbbvVXrFif79P_kDof43hyphenhyphenwTkYbJEybb3j_GfXYeZhS_8RY/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAyuG21O5hDVTzpWQjWbM8sBpMWfiM674wH3lZOeGk7whMILl0trfzBee_yloH-uhZ63HAtwF8GArbLYuuraOdyT44m0v2lbbvVXrFif79P_kDof43hyphenhyphenwTkYbJEybb3j_GfXYeZhS_8RY/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575055647871771362" /></a><br /></div></div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-37219769884399064692011-02-15T09:39:00.007-06:002011-02-15T11:24:11.309-06:00The Interrogation | Milwaukee Wedding PhotographerWhen I was in grade school, I was that kid that would remind the teacher that she had promised a test or homework.....I was that kid who sat in the front row and shot my hand up at any chance...I was that really annoying know-it-all that hated group projects because I wanted to do it all by myself. Yep...I was THAT kid. (Yeah, my business name is beyond fitting, folks)<div><br /></div><div>So, when it comes to sitting down in front of a potential client, part of that Goody-Two-Shoes kid comes rushing back. I WANT to answer all the questions right....so when the client pulls out some list they copied from Brides Magazine of "What to Ask Your Photographer" I get kind of giddy. Bring it on! I love being tested! Am I insured? Yes! Yes I am! Do you have back up equipment? Oh yeah! I do! A+!! GOLD STAR!! </div><div><br /></div><div>It's like I'm that kid, all over again. </div><div><br /></div><div>But, I have found that some of the questions the magazines tell you to ask are a bit....odd (especially if you're meeting with someone who is a professional....of COURSE they should have backup equipment!!). Unnecessary even. So, I thought it would be helpful to all the engaged folks out there to go over the "interrogation" portion of hiring a wedding photographer. What should you ask? What should they tell you? How should that meeting go?</div><div><br /></div><div>1.<b> Punctuality is Next to Godliness...Or Something.</b></div><div>Be on time...on both sides (client and photog). This is the first impression you're going to give one another...and you don't want that impression to be "This person can't show up on time....what if this happens the day of the wedding".<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE07ssTOph4BHm7PG08ilqlhKZAdugknfWm9TfCnakXD7WZrYFDJTOwIE7yV1W-0_sweZ4bkmKc5t1P840yeYMg2OegDXihhw2Yql_NYJmA5DKlD-78N0ezusWjf7eoQvIins26qoIc4Q/s1600/s-WHITE-RABBIT-large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE07ssTOph4BHm7PG08ilqlhKZAdugknfWm9TfCnakXD7WZrYFDJTOwIE7yV1W-0_sweZ4bkmKc5t1P840yeYMg2OegDXihhw2Yql_NYJmA5DKlD-78N0ezusWjf7eoQvIins26qoIc4Q/s800/s-WHITE-RABBIT-large.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573949487004532066" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span">Picture: Disney</span></div><div>2. <b>Talk Details. </b></div><div>The first thing I like to do when sitting down with a potential couple is find out about their wedding. The whole purpose of the meeting is to find out if you're a good match for one another. Hearing all about their plans, theme, etc. is a great way to lay that foundation. </div><div><br /></div><div>3. <b>One Size Does Not Fit All</b>.</div><div>You want to get to know your photographer, too. You want to make sure that you both have a similar vision for your day. It could spell absolute disaster if your shooter is thinking "Classic Vintage Tinge" and you are "Modern Bright Saturated Color". The magazines like to use buzz words like "Photojournalism" or "Editorial" but you need to pick your shooter's brain and find out if they think those words mean what YOU think they mean. I've had some clients ask me what IS "photojournalism"....which is great...because it can mean SO many different things depending on who you ask! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQGUReSn2zCr49NQ4gqb87MmuOpNYZrL6T15vNIVjpUkYrHAswTYbvVFsr7hMMmYbSMmdUAKYrlaqdWiSkRfdtwK2C_Rzjri1jN_FmyrdZOevlX_FdEr3gd-BZPHU6S5QPHgwyx3QmPo/s1600/Photojournalists_bw.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQGUReSn2zCr49NQ4gqb87MmuOpNYZrL6T15vNIVjpUkYrHAswTYbvVFsr7hMMmYbSMmdUAKYrlaqdWiSkRfdtwK2C_Rzjri1jN_FmyrdZOevlX_FdEr3gd-BZPHU6S5QPHgwyx3QmPo/s800/Photojournalists_bw.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573950957708554370" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Wedding Photographers or Photojournalists?? Depends on who you ask.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Picture: Chemistry Daily </span></div><div><br /></div><div>4.<b> Are you a Bossy Betty or a Hands-Off Hank?</b></div><div>Some people are total naturals in front of the lens. They need little to no direction and all the photographer has to do is point, shoot, and magic happens. Poof! However....these people are few and far between. In MOST cases this will be one of the only times you've had a professional photographer following you around all day....which could make even the most secure person a bit squicky....You need to find out how your chosen photographer directs on the day of. Are they completely hands off? Are they WAY in your face? A great way to do this is not only to ask but to have an engagement session with your package. Having an engagement session done will allow you to get comfortable with your photographer and vice/versa.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZrUA27Hjol09DEyQSgODWY6oXd2OJWCuP9IL1Z_TjpmEZ4j7OfDc1nWUnNIaHu-iDVPFcayHONQLN3VX6Cfgi53UVXUfRO1fvQSo34rj8aDw4QgzyM-gPiqtLBh8PILuJVI0303ElcIM/s1600/bossy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZrUA27Hjol09DEyQSgODWY6oXd2OJWCuP9IL1Z_TjpmEZ4j7OfDc1nWUnNIaHu-iDVPFcayHONQLN3VX6Cfgi53UVXUfRO1fvQSo34rj8aDw4QgzyM-gPiqtLBh8PILuJVI0303ElcIM/s800/bossy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573953843841436434" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Picture: Bakati.com</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>5. <b>How Much, How Many, What Do I Get?</b></div><div>Now, getting down to the nitty-gritty of dollars, numbers, and expectations can be an awkward conversation. One way to AVOID it being awkward is to only make appointments with photographers that are in your price range. I've said it a few times before, but don't go into a consult intent on talking a photographer down. I don't care what the Bridal Magazines tell you to do (because I know they're out there telling you to go in there with your negotiation guns blazing!) . Most photographers are happy to share all of their pricing with you prior to a face to face meeting. And there are shooters in a variety of price ranges. Part of a shooter being a good fit for you is financial as well. We understand this. But, photographers are priced the way they are for a reason. Keep your budget in mind when setting up face to face meetings. </div><div><br /></div><div>When it comes to How Many....it's often hard for a photographer to tell you how many pictures you will get. Each wedding is a different beast....and, as it is, some just have more moments to be photographed. Obviously, if I'm with you for 12 hours you're going to probably have more pictures than, say, someone who hires me for 4. Concentrate on QUALITY over QUANTITY. This will lead to happiness.</div><div><br /></div><div>Talk to your photographer about "deliverables". If an album is important to you, seek out someone with great samples. If a DVD is important to you, seek out a photographer that is okay with offering this. Trying to talk a DVD out of a photographer that doesn't offer one isn't the route to go. Remember, this is ALL about "good fit"! Make sure you understand your deliverables...your rights and what remains with the photographer...and how you're able to use your pictures legally. </div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, HOURS....try to understand how much time you need to allot for awesome shots. Giving your photographer 15 minutes to shoot your formals is just....oy...not very workable. It CAN be done....but it's all about expectations. If you want an awesome collection of shots, you need to allow time for the awesomeness to develop! </div><div><br /></div><div>6. <b>Keep Your Expectations in Check</b>.</div><div>It's really important to KNOW your expectations, relay those to your photographer, and to understand if your expectations are realistic. This will probably be the only time you're going to hire a professional photographer for such a huge event so sometimes people don't know WHAT to expect. Be frank with your photographer when interviewing them, and expect them to be honest, open, and frank with you as well. This is the best way to establish a great, mutually beneficial relationship. </div><div><br /></div><div>7. <b>In Case of Emergency.</b></div><div>Most professionals have a part in their contract (and can I just say if there IS no contract...RUN!)...about what happens if they get sick, keel over, or if the Earth opens up and swallows them whole. Make sure there is an emergency provision in the contract, to protect yourself. </div><div><br /></div><div>What it all boils down to is this: Don't be afraid to throw questions at your potential photographer. Any professional should be happy to answer your questions and to explain what to expect the day of your wedding. But, let the conversation happen organically.....you want to create a great, friendly relationship with your photographer. </div><div><br /></div><div>But, if you want to bust out that exhaustive list of questions....I'm game! Just don't forget the Gold Stars : ) </div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-50339265732855927762011-02-11T00:45:00.005-06:002011-02-11T08:09:33.835-06:00Friday Fractured Thought | Milwaukee Wedding Photographer<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Welp</span>, I capped off this week with a cruddy cold....FAIL. However, the little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">screamy</span> one (read: Molly) actually SLEPT through the NIGHT. This, I'm sure, is a complete fluke. I think the only reason she did it was because she knew, in her little baby <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">subconscious</span>, that my husband had volunteered to get up with her all night so I could Nyquil-up. Well played, Baby. Well played. <div><br /></div><div>- The diet, for anyone bored enough to be keeping track, has been one big fat failure this week. I was sick, run a bit ragged, and just didn't give a crap to be honest. So I ate quite a few naughty things. Like Cinnabun Cereal Bars. And mini- Kit Kats left over from Halloween. Next week? Back on the wagon. Hold me to it. </div><div><br /></div><div>- Thankfully, because lack of appetite has seemed to come along with this cold...I've maintained my weight loss.</div><div><br /></div><div>- The husband and I are all set to rock for the bridal show this weekend. Well, set as I'll ever be for someone who has NEVER done a bridal show before. We've gone with a kind of "Grandma's House/Kitchen" theme with the booth. We'll see if it flows or is a major disaster. Either way, I'll be at the Wedding Show & Tell on Sunday (THIS Sunday) from 11 to 3:30. It's at the<a href="http://www.schlitzauduboncenter.com/"> Schlitz Audubon Center</a> in Milwaukee. Be there. Get fun swag. </div><div><br /></div><div>- I haven't bought Photoshop actions in a REALLY long time, but on a whim picked up Jesh de Rox's action set. I LURVE this set....very much up my alley. </div><div><br /></div><div>- Although I am far from a football fan (and quite glad the season is over), it would be pretty crappy of me not to at least acknowledge the epic Packer win this week. I actually watched the whole game (so did Betty....Molly cried). Not only is it kind of cool that our team won, the end of the football season signals to me that Baseball (and with it....summer!!!) is right around the corner!!</div><div><br /></div><div>- Speaking of Super Bowl, how terrible was the talent? Holy cow. First Christina botches the anthem (too much concentration on her various vocal runs...not enough on the actual words, methinks).....Lea Michele gives a very "BAR-BARA" performance....not terrible, but not exactly fodder for football fans, and then Fergie. Oh good lord, Fergie. I mean...really? Sweet Child O' Mine. She should be booted from the music industry for life for defiling such a great, classic song. It would have been AWESOME to see Axl (even though he's all bloated and braided now) up there with Slash. AWESOME. </div><div><br /></div><div>- In closing, I really learned this week the value of our local community, how beneficial it is to have like-minded folks you trust to bounce ideas off of, and how great it is to have friends who have a shared passion for shutter clicks and common sense business approaches. It's such a UNIQUE community, and that is why I love it. Computer hugs to all of you, you know who you are. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Molly, Betty, black blanket.....simplicity. (Betty has also mastered the art of the fake smile): </div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3IvsFFcy9evIydlq5gPxHgp2L18JtRz7rOlKEUOdSN_HqH5L_odtB20aYDpznXZeC8KLreJMglA8vhwPsQlbAElvmd8EtC5Yy6vUhIPaSL2dqqi_FltfEz2X7NIT07xHr4RsMG_nb8vI/s1600/DSC_1461.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3IvsFFcy9evIydlq5gPxHgp2L18JtRz7rOlKEUOdSN_HqH5L_odtB20aYDpznXZeC8KLreJMglA8vhwPsQlbAElvmd8EtC5Yy6vUhIPaSL2dqqi_FltfEz2X7NIT07xHr4RsMG_nb8vI/s800/DSC_1461.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572422121451357954" /></a>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-68508884725939592122011-02-05T16:55:00.004-06:002011-02-05T17:07:35.663-06:00Brotherly Love | Milwaukee Family PhotographerToday I took a quick trip up to Milwaukee ('Stallis to be exact) to capture Kari, her hubby and their two adorable little boys Max and Henry. The two boys were natural as could be in front of the camera, which is always big relief (having a 3 year old I know how unpredictable they can be, mood-wise)<div><br /></div><div>We even let the boys climb on their bedroom dresser.....</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the sneak peek! : )<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6N133a__GtXhxx-uyn6enwwMUEvR5i2dbTp6HiTzjnJUifCoHhnHTQxqQBGCWGqR3Hfov7SLIRHGsZWtoruziOY2C-fXcPzEl1RlrSjolgmJuqQcRJHtLbeDDISQ-JSiaSL6ifl8D2E/s1600/blog8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6N133a__GtXhxx-uyn6enwwMUEvR5i2dbTp6HiTzjnJUifCoHhnHTQxqQBGCWGqR3Hfov7SLIRHGsZWtoruziOY2C-fXcPzEl1RlrSjolgmJuqQcRJHtLbeDDISQ-JSiaSL6ifl8D2E/s800/blog8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570344116902062802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHIrog5Q9nGux0HU1ZrvK-4gLf9Bw5XpKkqtwKjOqKyG9G1bjBl37qONl32dN0anFZL2TqxZ7c8Cyeg8c2z3VZ7z4KWRfKr8EIe6RABAN38BlcsgoCn2YcL7_PERPz-LbPJCzgvdh4eyg/s1600/blog9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHIrog5Q9nGux0HU1ZrvK-4gLf9Bw5XpKkqtwKjOqKyG9G1bjBl37qONl32dN0anFZL2TqxZ7c8Cyeg8c2z3VZ7z4KWRfKr8EIe6RABAN38BlcsgoCn2YcL7_PERPz-LbPJCzgvdh4eyg/s800/blog9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570344117074281490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMvz_0WXeu3BlS02tDIcgm9UE2FTCA5WtQz5HopI_CpfdrQAPB65__WHM71Wm_hkVyrgY1VXJNSu3PT3sbMSVHs_oTuK2pBCzLNepAFzTFu6qh8iGFpIzTdzoaeS13jsd698R9OM2n3M/s1600/blog7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMvz_0WXeu3BlS02tDIcgm9UE2FTCA5WtQz5HopI_CpfdrQAPB65__WHM71Wm_hkVyrgY1VXJNSu3PT3sbMSVHs_oTuK2pBCzLNepAFzTFu6qh8iGFpIzTdzoaeS13jsd698R9OM2n3M/s800/blog7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570343054610458226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxmqiuWHNgu8v4NqHlJaR1B8wuJGBPoe6UZuz9llJYfPFoFooqepAq2aKjvQyVDcJSzRGhwrsJPK9yMCU-MlTa3VsccnPXRzG0D3gJCFUWZ5KDahE_OuW_tzr_gmyDPZSYrrfLh5VXvk/s1600/blog6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIxmqiuWHNgu8v4NqHlJaR1B8wuJGBPoe6UZuz9llJYfPFoFooqepAq2aKjvQyVDcJSzRGhwrsJPK9yMCU-MlTa3VsccnPXRzG0D3gJCFUWZ5KDahE_OuW_tzr_gmyDPZSYrrfLh5VXvk/s800/blog6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570343049572599234" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTMK-WIjL8XcVLNBN2Wj-yx9U2N_iaYDQKDyxh0wBVRmxzWPWdYjQX-XCjwx9CHeMDfOMQd2Kxhyphenhyphenf81O3kl2FQAOw1CpPiJVyrjuFo_XlfwYX4MPh4fjO0-j8Rl08RSsu5Txut9xpdYE/s1600/blog4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTMK-WIjL8XcVLNBN2Wj-yx9U2N_iaYDQKDyxh0wBVRmxzWPWdYjQX-XCjwx9CHeMDfOMQd2Kxhyphenhyphenf81O3kl2FQAOw1CpPiJVyrjuFo_XlfwYX4MPh4fjO0-j8Rl08RSsu5Txut9xpdYE/s800/blog4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570343043472311426" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6QLG6bRaWE3Vw5dKqpl7XaMVq13H06XmKLbwoNwbu2TY98WUBTb6aTCOsTCWJ2h8-ZLTR9zsrlhwRPp7BxEwD2uVX145PrkIlth6MuCH26HW9awf1GMWN_irvi5ZYCBiEadi4vwdGVU/s1600/blog3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6QLG6bRaWE3Vw5dKqpl7XaMVq13H06XmKLbwoNwbu2TY98WUBTb6aTCOsTCWJ2h8-ZLTR9zsrlhwRPp7BxEwD2uVX145PrkIlth6MuCH26HW9awf1GMWN_irvi5ZYCBiEadi4vwdGVU/s800/blog3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570343040221618642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_Kz_MdZ9-RtaxCYTfbOTXS-I1Ack7cdN_ZLBAJ73csVyqmQhxxjdkWKWOQcMcMgd4T0AgLM5vcWjVgS4BtlbBQZe-YpNhKwiljZK9acGz6vYF4qo8gemg4lSaq9EHeYzSY7a-T-iB9w/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_Kz_MdZ9-RtaxCYTfbOTXS-I1Ack7cdN_ZLBAJ73csVyqmQhxxjdkWKWOQcMcMgd4T0AgLM5vcWjVgS4BtlbBQZe-YpNhKwiljZK9acGz6vYF4qo8gemg4lSaq9EHeYzSY7a-T-iB9w/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570343036360782994" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This one slays me. How CUTE is this kid?! </div></div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-46485700140922905482011-02-04T10:14:00.004-06:002011-02-04T10:35:37.131-06:00Friday Fractured Thought | Milwaukee Wedding Photographer- First off, in super-exciting news, I've lost SEVEN (well hello there collarbone....long time no see!) POUNDS on a combination of the 30 Day Shred, the Last Chance Workout, and a low calorie diet. BOO YAH!<div><br /></div><div>- The really big news this week? Snowmageddon of course....which wasn't really that big of a deal. We hunkered down in the house. Betty and Daddy played cards. I guess it's not THAT exciting if I don't get to miss work because of the weather. Just another day for me.</div><div><br /></div><div>- The husband and I went and saw Ben Folds last Friday. GREAT show....very much subdued (and he did The Luckiest, very cool). However, BOO to The Riverside in Milwaukee for making the concert goers stand outside in sub-zero temps. You couldn't have let them wait inside? Really?</div><div><br /></div><div>- We're currently on the hunt for a part-time nanny in the Beloit/Janesville area. So, if anyone knows any reliable nanny-type folks, hit me up on email. It would only be until May or so. </div><div><br /></div><div>- In keeping with my New Year's Resolution (so far, I'm keeping ALL of them...which is nuts)...I signed up for the <a href="http://www.theflashbus.com/">Flashbus Tour Workshop</a> that is coming to Madison. Very excited. </div><div><br /></div><div>- I had some major business related nuggets floating around in my head this week. A storefront space in Beloit that would be PERFECT for Type A opened up. I really really seriously considered it. A storefront is my main goal for the business....and I know it's all about pulling the trigger at the right time. After a talk with the hubby, we decided now is not really that time. Kids are too young and there will always be perfect spaces. </div><div><br /></div><div>- This weekend I have a family session coming up, a few meetings, and next week I get to do my taxes.....fun for all! : ) I also heard a rumor that there is some sort of football game thingie going on this weekend, but don't know what that's all about. </div><div><br /></div><div>A moment with Betty and Molly:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkcWfqsXKPiy3mEFmxIhRosmyxbWpsfMGAiL8OaSE1OKj4Nyji4o0yPWE89SPc__cgcz_Jf69XE_rR9pF1B5XK9sXZmwZVRFm2bMYv3D7-CK-wvFz_E0UqXQ0K45ZfsqNfRk5tdbJSW4/s1600/blog2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkcWfqsXKPiy3mEFmxIhRosmyxbWpsfMGAiL8OaSE1OKj4Nyji4o0yPWE89SPc__cgcz_Jf69XE_rR9pF1B5XK9sXZmwZVRFm2bMYv3D7-CK-wvFz_E0UqXQ0K45ZfsqNfRk5tdbJSW4/s800/blog2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569869573784137314" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"> Molly looks super-duper thrilled here. Kind of looks like Betty is talking her ear off and Molly is thinking "I...DON'T...CAAARREEEE"</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis59mldUS3cAlWcv_lZ_zxTPOnGR89GnbCIdXSuzRDYld1ZtLCRxJzDxs1jZ6y9uRRMnLzPFr1JeMzOjzoqlm1mmERmMq4b51JQPL5UZkMwXGS3tK5aWRa9OxotzSgr55G2gWc7oLCAVc/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis59mldUS3cAlWcv_lZ_zxTPOnGR89GnbCIdXSuzRDYld1ZtLCRxJzDxs1jZ6y9uRRMnLzPFr1JeMzOjzoqlm1mmERmMq4b51JQPL5UZkMwXGS3tK5aWRa9OxotzSgr55G2gWc7oLCAVc/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569869026094880930" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ben Folds from the HTC Evo. I'm all techy now.</div></div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-53421067593952156642011-01-31T20:47:00.001-06:002011-01-31T20:49:02.686-06:00FormSpring-y | Milwaukee Wedding PhotographerSo, I'm hunkering down for the world-ending snow storm we're supposed to get....which leads me to trying to find new and fun things on the Interwebs to play with.<div><br /></div><div>Enter Formspring......you can ask me whatever you want...I promise to answer...(well...I promise to consider answering)</div><div><br /></div><div>Ask about photography. Ask about weddings.....ask anything that could be on your mind about me or Type A. </div><div><br /></div><div>Could be fun! </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.formspring.me/typeaimages">http://www.formspring.me/typeaimages</a></div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-47006988919091579932011-01-30T15:28:00.002-06:002011-01-30T15:33:01.074-06:0098 Candles | Kindred Spirits Hospice PhotographerCelebrations are a part of life, and I can't think of anything more worth celebrating than 98 birthdays. <div><br /></div><div>This sitting was part of the Kindred Spirits Hospice Program. If you know someone who is a patient with hospice, Type A Images offers free portrait and documentary photography to patients and their families. <div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrAUejQ9mBqiKPAVzL1pKN8T9FzJi-sBcjUyGJLtdSV_3w6q_8tcLd8iJe8oQKhfuO_9XbY8C91p5mFE3KpP3bdBpY3KRTuQebjuIE2hgWoIW2Qj6mfMzF9RQSuuKt5m9Xrpmnoi43TU/s1600/blog7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrAUejQ9mBqiKPAVzL1pKN8T9FzJi-sBcjUyGJLtdSV_3w6q_8tcLd8iJe8oQKhfuO_9XbY8C91p5mFE3KpP3bdBpY3KRTuQebjuIE2hgWoIW2Qj6mfMzF9RQSuuKt5m9Xrpmnoi43TU/s800/blog7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568094560611205026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6PmA2oB_oYFt4ET-VKTqgbERfECKBzzrHUpARTKm_8GxNAsqBE5JP8ei1o1Mpe6QrBOkM66r4vrgfrpKyWQiynmoJpe6Tbb0oqgTCVDZEOvizGHU3ZnaWCByhPKMIa3jfTCXFUVTO8Y/s1600/blog6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6PmA2oB_oYFt4ET-VKTqgbERfECKBzzrHUpARTKm_8GxNAsqBE5JP8ei1o1Mpe6QrBOkM66r4vrgfrpKyWQiynmoJpe6Tbb0oqgTCVDZEOvizGHU3ZnaWCByhPKMIa3jfTCXFUVTO8Y/s800/blog6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568094555064598914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7a1q_O7Lr6S2bt8hkyVpCEmIo_Hr1My48NvSct-HgAsUxTQooWw66u64V5ed_WdrJblIKZIoZZ5w-jwr-l_MskUbaWX5msLFPa9gfG-J85COQ3OGHiGb_L0kDPXRt1x0GYqHXRLAcAVg/s1600/blog2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7a1q_O7Lr6S2bt8hkyVpCEmIo_Hr1My48NvSct-HgAsUxTQooWw66u64V5ed_WdrJblIKZIoZZ5w-jwr-l_MskUbaWX5msLFPa9gfG-J85COQ3OGHiGb_L0kDPXRt1x0GYqHXRLAcAVg/s800/blog2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568094553583018498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheH1JtG5WlDiPccY3a9UhvweUHPuno28AVYnjrpp55PkkE2zlWJ8lfnWVWe35UXXigljI-UcceLQsUuAu7n1YWX6npRFFQXRS_YhuTR5iezU53ooBmX9DZUauZPfiKvW_dEuHoSzbFUTw/s1600/blog3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheH1JtG5WlDiPccY3a9UhvweUHPuno28AVYnjrpp55PkkE2zlWJ8lfnWVWe35UXXigljI-UcceLQsUuAu7n1YWX6npRFFQXRS_YhuTR5iezU53ooBmX9DZUauZPfiKvW_dEuHoSzbFUTw/s800/blog3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568094506461182738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIymBP8_lGG8nBrZg7i2WbEetXg-rfSUxoMHKXtOuisveJWezek5lCGgU_NP93XfTJQpo9OdWwvVhSjtsmEyLpsOYA72LL5fnLQbbcWnj4Hom2tljvlPzv9AA7ZsdtqLF7nRpX4Fa5LoI/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIymBP8_lGG8nBrZg7i2WbEetXg-rfSUxoMHKXtOuisveJWezek5lCGgU_NP93XfTJQpo9OdWwvVhSjtsmEyLpsOYA72LL5fnLQbbcWnj4Hom2tljvlPzv9AA7ZsdtqLF7nRpX4Fa5LoI/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568094502342130706" /></a><br /></div></div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-64681930436734409042011-01-27T23:09:00.004-06:002011-01-28T10:22:55.457-06:00Friday Fractured Thought | Milwaukee Wedding Photographer- Shot my first wedding of 2011 this week and I am really excited to get back into the swing of things work-wise. As I remarked to one of the wedding guests, I was just super excited to be having a conversation with someone that didn't involve talking about baby poop or sippies or "No, you CANNOT watch WALL-E for a 10th time today"<div><br /></div><div>- With a lot of my friends gearing up to attend WPPI soon, I realize I have to concentrate on that as one of my goals: attend WPPI 2012...because lord knows by that time I'll need a vacation. </div><div><br /></div><div>- I ordered some new stickers as a handout to visitors to my booth at the Wedding Show & Tell on February 13th ....they are SUPER cute...at least I think so. You'll have to come visit the Schlitz Audubon Center on the 13th to check them out.</div><div><br /></div><div>- I am NOT a Football fan, by any means (I'm more of a baseball gal)...but that game on Sunday was pretty great.</div><div><br /></div><div>- The wedding photography world (yes, we have a "world") is all "abuzz" with news that CPI, the company that runs the Walmart Portrait Studio and Sears Portrait Studio, has purchased the well-known and somewhat loathed wedding photography mill Bella. So, it's official...Bella is now truly the Walmart of wedding photography. So much for that high end feel of the Denis Reggie experience. Honestly, I'm not sure why any bride/groom/client would ever want to play Russian Roulette with the memories of their big day by hiring on Bella and taking a chance on who their shooter will be. Get to know your photographer, believe me...they'll be with you all day long. Last thing you want is to be stuck with some poor schmuck who is more concerned about how badly his parent company is treating him than capturing your day artfully and completely. </div><div>CPI isn't exactly known for treating their photographers well. And in the end, do you really want to book your wedding photographer in the same place you can pick up Preparation H and leggings designed by Miley Cyrus? I don't think so.</div><div><br /></div><div>- I've lost a total of 4 lbs. of baby weight on the "Shred" so far....was kind of hoping for more as January comes to a close...we'll see how February goes. My husband...who has NOT been working out as much as I have...has apparently lost 6 lbs. He also gets more calories per day than I do. Shenanigans...seriously.</div><div><br /></div><div>- I've watched two full seasons of The Biggest Loser in the last two weeks....serves as a bit of motivation in case I don't feel like moving my lazy behind off the couch. </div><div><br /></div><div>- Tonight the husband and I are heading out on the town in Milwaukee to see Ben Folds. Really excited...not only to see Ben again, but to have a night out without the kids! Much needed!</div><div><br /></div><div>- This week is shaping up to be busy, with a Kindred Spirits hospice sitting on Sunday, Molly's 2 month doctor visit (where hopefully we can try to get to the bottom of her screaming obsession), and a few bridal meetings to top it off.</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't forget, photographers book up quickly...sometimes up to a year and a 1/2 in advance...2011 is nearly booked full so if you're getting married and haven't secured your shooter yet, email me and let's set something up! It's high booking season! </div><div><br /></div><div>It's official...I have two Ginger Kids.....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlx-in_JoBqiMv-leyEi2wve1R0s-ii-3BzJ08wnyLDbCOtDfNmDdxcEXGwfxXMmNkj4nGiPdFbnFUMeTCJl9wrGVYJK1uFcHsJw_gQhgu4fC-i4-QBTf1RxH1im6_LekfNYUh9AesTrU/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlx-in_JoBqiMv-leyEi2wve1R0s-ii-3BzJ08wnyLDbCOtDfNmDdxcEXGwfxXMmNkj4nGiPdFbnFUMeTCJl9wrGVYJK1uFcHsJw_gQhgu4fC-i4-QBTf1RxH1im6_LekfNYUh9AesTrU/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567270804940962898" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Molly looks downright snooty in this picture! </div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-37778054082380931292011-01-26T14:58:00.004-06:002011-01-26T15:15:31.757-06:00Trip to the Dentist | Milwaukee Corporate PhotographyI am one of those rare folks who really kind of likes going to the dentist. For one, nothing beats that "just from the dentist" clean teeth feeling. For two, I am one of those types that likes getting praise whenever possible...and I'm a diligent flosser...something my own dentist remarks on each visit. It's nice to be noticed : ) <div><br /></div><div>Today I headed up to Glendale to do some shots for Stephanie Murphy, DDS and her staff at her new office located at 7040 North Port Washington Rd Suite 410. I don't get the opportunity to do too many corporate type shoots so it was a nice change of pace. The office is GORGEOUS and I loved that they had TV's above the dental chairs. So, if you're looking for a new dentist to call your very own, I highly recommend giving Dr. Murphy and her staff a call. </div><div><br /></div><div>The shots taken today will be featured on the practice's website @ <a href="http://www.milwaukeewidentist.com/">http://www.milwaukeewidentist.com/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.milwaukeewidentist.com/"></a>Enjoy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFToMyTAUcwG9MJ0Xrj1lOkY4CbycK1olJwxAyxg6WYX9Ol0q9j5WXeG3B1XKHz1jOEiuY2cJZOgGbUk9x78nEU409L__74JRxCiiNgUuXR_xavenqMM3ZoH0NyIj0aW7O8MSDF22UgQ/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFToMyTAUcwG9MJ0Xrj1lOkY4CbycK1olJwxAyxg6WYX9Ol0q9j5WXeG3B1XKHz1jOEiuY2cJZOgGbUk9x78nEU409L__74JRxCiiNgUuXR_xavenqMM3ZoH0NyIj0aW7O8MSDF22UgQ/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566603538031303378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-H2d8_spDdaUiVZ_ZAN0C6rZOZ2o2_1nhgyFCp1h4c1HV-mkQhY4l7pYPmzB31JZUBr16RNecpjBDIqrKqgRakIzRTQtpDeze-5jKxwFhK5qjoqoaQ-MduYsiJABCREQsQul1o_X2IY/s1600/blog2.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; ">Beloit, WI 1/25/2011<table width="850" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.22em; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "><tbody style="line-height: 1.22em; "><tr style="line-height: 1.22em; "><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;"> WeddingWire, the nation’s leading </span><a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-planning.html" title="Wedding" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(27, 149, 164); line-height: 1.22em; ">wedding</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;"> technology company, is thrilled to announce </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em; "><i>Type A Images</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;"> has been selected to receive the prestigious annual </span><strong style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.22em; ">WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;"> for </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em; "><i>Wedding Photography </i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;">Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation. </span><br /><br /><span style="line-height: 1.22em; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 204); ">Type A Images</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;"> stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;">“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud </span><span style="line-height: 1.22em; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 204); ">Type A Images</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;"> for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.” </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;">We are happy to announce that </span><span style="line-height: 1.22em; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 204); ">Type A Images </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;">is among the very best </span><span style="line-height: 1.22em; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 204); ">Wedding Photographers </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;">within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading </span><a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-planning.html" title="Wedding Planning" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(27, 149, 164); line-height: 1.22em; ">wedding planning</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;"> sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;"> </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;">For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit </span><a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/" title="WeddingWire" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(27, 149, 164); line-height: 1.22em; ">www.WeddingWire.com</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1.22em;">. </span><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9fWvub_WBho" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-47053671324922321232011-01-23T10:06:00.009-06:002011-01-23T10:37:23.334-06:00Come Away With Me | Madison Wedding Photographer<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><i>nd I want to wake up with the rain</i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; "><i><div style="text-align: center;">Falling on a tin roof</div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;">While I'm safe there in your arms</div><div style="text-align: center;">So all I ask is for you</div><div style="text-align: center;">To come away with me in the night</div><div style="text-align: center;">Come away with me</div></span></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><i>-Norah Jones</i></div><div><br /></div><div>So, it's a New Year and I'm kicking off the 2011 wedding season with a winter-centric celebration in Madison (that's right...winter-centric. I can make up words...because its my blog)</div><div><br /></div><div>Page and Adam were married at the lovely <a href="http://www.blogger.com/And%20I%20want%20to%20wake%20up%20with%20the%20rain%20Falling%20on%20a%20tin%20roof%20While%20I'm%20safe%20there%20in%20your%20arms%20So%20all%20I%20ask%20is%20for%20you%20To%20come%20away%20with%20me%20in%20the%20night%20Come%20away%20with%20me">Lake Windsor Golf Club</a> in Madison. The room was absolutely stunning with branches, snowflakes, and candles adorning each table. Following their intimate ceremony we even managed to venture outside in the "so cold I couldn't think straight" night. </div><div><br /></div><div>The reception held some great personal touches. Page's dad gave one of the most touching Father of the Bride speeches I've heard in a long time. But the kicker was when Adam got up and instead of giving a speech, sang the beginning of their first dance song ("Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones) to Page, before leading her out to the dance floor. It was beyond sweet. </div><div><br /></div><div>Adam and Page, it was a pleasure capturing your big day. Thank you for helping me kick off 2011 with a bang! Enjoy your sneak peek! </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqVEXPi4zigRAM3PIAZDRH8a9fJK_xVM6mn1nCiwfBliOtsA8XN_Qqlsbc1avdsQTeCWTV0SLR4IRxtF1C625shH3vX79VGIQ74F-j3BsKPJwi1f45Qxs98zTtwALsYpAJgTmbFnjYQk/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqVEXPi4zigRAM3PIAZDRH8a9fJK_xVM6mn1nCiwfBliOtsA8XN_Qqlsbc1avdsQTeCWTV0SLR4IRxtF1C625shH3vX79VGIQ74F-j3BsKPJwi1f45Qxs98zTtwALsYpAJgTmbFnjYQk/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565414424572743698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSf55-NSYiXC7d98I0omIOpDqbU_hAERFdE3WyMnAA8b6_GPGKsLTAIuciBjga8BxrAv_f5VmnJOiGXpvxBetNhqUXhL1ii9vP0pJeYipnKHro59p8DoDdvssWF6_oQqIcwVgOi-EbHTg/s1600/blog2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSf55-NSYiXC7d98I0omIOpDqbU_hAERFdE3WyMnAA8b6_GPGKsLTAIuciBjga8BxrAv_f5VmnJOiGXpvxBetNhqUXhL1ii9vP0pJeYipnKHro59p8DoDdvssWF6_oQqIcwVgOi-EbHTg/s800/blog2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565414415167224834" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1oBZwKWKebKnU781vMWBQcSWyRnjLHq-w6Of0D4D0aync5ZoDV7-i7ETlieuLuz8zZ118dsFX1JynQz28R7XuJ24_A5_xXwkzxrBJJKfx3bWtycDV3zqcG1oEJI24hW71H2et8O17Lk/s1600/blog3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1oBZwKWKebKnU781vMWBQcSWyRnjLHq-w6Of0D4D0aync5ZoDV7-i7ETlieuLuz8zZ118dsFX1JynQz28R7XuJ24_A5_xXwkzxrBJJKfx3bWtycDV3zqcG1oEJI24hW71H2et8O17Lk/s800/blog3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565414411090055218" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91m8lRYbTbnbrW8VACYcUCRl8ie5jym2yTioZ9ImMofGiAMOaCXhH22Kevcb80Y08YTMeIHWLaRs0qnAxlo4g9VOve6YOm34ENR9T2OP7lYtPyVoiljT-ziCQPFYSwMGjynI8bZnIBPE/s1600/blog19.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91m8lRYbTbnbrW8VACYcUCRl8ie5jym2yTioZ9ImMofGiAMOaCXhH22Kevcb80Y08YTMeIHWLaRs0qnAxlo4g9VOve6YOm34ENR9T2OP7lYtPyVoiljT-ziCQPFYSwMGjynI8bZnIBPE/s800/blog19.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565414402841711906" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"> "Luke....I am your cufflink"</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmOb_MdYmzcGmJ-I26rWxE-lsm-ayTqp-W84t4IW4ROjsgAryDlI0R4X-yxQzJpz8foHa51-tc317HL83stEAYR_woXHxcXUfPCJAE41llw682bTcztQtXBrHHUDBHfg8AE1Bx1F7Afc/s1600/blog4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmOb_MdYmzcGmJ-I26rWxE-lsm-ayTqp-W84t4IW4ROjsgAryDlI0R4X-yxQzJpz8foHa51-tc317HL83stEAYR_woXHxcXUfPCJAE41llw682bTcztQtXBrHHUDBHfg8AE1Bx1F7Afc/s800/blog4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565414404209250818" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Adam and Page elected to have a "First Look"...I HIGHLY recommend this. I know it goes against tradition in some sense, but it makes for beautiful images. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHL2rrSzQRBNzpxxnKy_R7nvhwAb7PrcckHlDfMBC1OdsmysuVOtdO5RqWCK-kqUvD2XLWNOABP6iK0gcX13b_1FdtH46fJchaWawvfG3gT-ZhNtLyksUSllabc4fwoKDMJam-uPJZUec/s1600/blog6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHL2rrSzQRBNzpxxnKy_R7nvhwAb7PrcckHlDfMBC1OdsmysuVOtdO5RqWCK-kqUvD2XLWNOABP6iK0gcX13b_1FdtH46fJchaWawvfG3gT-ZhNtLyksUSllabc4fwoKDMJam-uPJZUec/s800/blog6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565414181212076226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIIicBRWW8pIME604rvkEsTNeHEojPzoKgOyf7TBRpam8ukzFFmGDUBGE_LA1kshFAayTzV73vljAXCttedxMkhPdwTA2v4Thbxn8uj9DAQXlE_GT40YLN_ZZ3CVDXcNECwgPLDOb5vE/s1600/blog7.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6h7rScPWvxBm_gNhvRAouFBfEPodDXLt61o7J5D1a3mtgl3IHe0TJrRGvLUdavO7foYUZK4hn4uZHGdQ2HwuJJKZZRk-iLdM9HQuZKKGvFXty2uLDVmIbtZpA9OqSsTf6mm50s0SQBtSt/s800/blog11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565414003571548034" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Everyone together now: "Awwwwwww"</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9i9813vrpyU5uHhd8M2qpmIlKJKMBGuGMXr6rRbjKE7rlPILSlEv4J1D-YEF6aNczla1zDCOY3iMYNfZjwjHz4u-5uRfOnpJXRPcWhYcjz_tPf_BAcCFgwzAv80ah4WvbL6Cw9GOh1aJ/s1600/blog14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9i9813vrpyU5uHhd8M2qpmIlKJKMBGuGMXr6rRbjKE7rlPILSlEv4J1D-YEF6aNczla1zDCOY3iMYNfZjwjHz4u-5uRfOnpJXRPcWhYcjz_tPf_BAcCFgwzAv80ah4WvbL6Cw9GOh1aJ/s800/blog14.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565413992633435042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggGjctkmH6btALtg-Qlj4pjcblFJtyWkUj6d_DZSkamYDTWDdh87ujLTCk_zwhBhCvO9Dnxq0xtgZmdiDuUtC2dbFqhyphenhyphenioUXJZuUuyYzIiRGYIwVUgesOj6UVjJYvTlyFuPB000y5-NM95/s1600/blog15.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wPFyWqrISmVn7FEReM-C8E_8iu_JMMAaoprZ6Uei8MiSc5SmI3eJa5Cl_OLIveQ2WEBn9gQLv7CFwTNh3lvCKLElnsTPmrQsMC3K8K0gOfx1SChy1V322XhO16hKJt11OwF0gwQN0WDG/s800/blog20.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565413627611613858" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Yeah....it was cold. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ceremony and Reception: <a href="http://www.lakewindsor.com/index.cfm?menu=1078&openitem=1078">Lake Windsor Golf Club </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">DJ: <a href="http://www.discjockeymagic.com/">DJ Magic </a></div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-59684368408242226582011-01-21T03:24:00.005-06:002011-01-21T09:36:00.226-06:00Friday Fractured Thought | Milwaukee Wedding PhotographerFunny how things change.....and how something the size of a large meatloaf (that would be Miss Molly) can shift your schedule in an instant. It's 3:27 AM right now....and I'm taking the moment of relative silence I have while Molly fights sleep to quick write my blog (she's sitting here staring at me....as if to say "I DARE you to put me to bed.....go ahead....try it....."). I used to really pour over my Fractured Thoughts blogs and try really hard to at least make them flow well...and entertain people. Now, I'm lucky if everything is simply spelled correctly and relatively coherent. <div><br /></div><div>- As you can see from my "intro"....yes...I'm still complaining about the lack of sleep. You can count on this to be a regular theme until this kid decides to get herself a pattern. If this becomes too tiresome for you, dear readers, I am glad to recommend some other blogs to read in the meantime. </div><div><br /></div><div>- The diet is going relatively well...(as I sit here stuffing my face with a 3AM pretzel snack). I've lost 4 lbs so far on a combination of the 30 Day Shred/Last Chance Workout and a 1200 calorie diet. My vice? Sodium. I'm a salt JUNKIE. So....I've been trying to counteract that by drinking a ton of water....so we'll see. </div><div><br /></div><div>- Wedding Season 2011 officially kicks off tomorrow with a Madison shindig. It's supposed to be bitterly cold this weekend so that'll make things interesting. </div><div><br /></div><div>- I added a new member to my Type A equipment family....a D700. I've wanted to upgrade for quite some time but was holding out for Nikon's much anticipated D800...which has yet to materialize. So, I bit the bullet and decided on the D700. Haven't had a chance to shoot with it just yet but I'm pretty excited to give it a whirl.</div><div><br /></div><div>- How great were the Golden Globes? Oh Ricky....so very funny. And I'm very glad the Social Network took home so many honors...much deserved. I've heard some folks were unimpressed by Jesse Eisenberg's performance but I thought he was fabulous. My one complaint about the Globes was the lack of award for Michael C Hall. Even though Dexter was a bit lackluster this season, he still deserved it. </div><div><br /></div><div>- Just got the heads up that the next Jeopardy test is coming up....I try to audition online each time. Once I got all the way to the 2nd round of tryouts in Chicago before losing terribly to an incredibly smart man who knew a lot about Opera. If I had a bucket list....which I really don't....being on Jeopardy would be on it. </div><div><br /></div><div>- I just found out that I will be registering Betty for 4K next month. This BLOWS. MY. MIND. My kid cannot be ready for school. No way.</div><div><br /></div><div>- I finally got out of the house and had some adult interaction time with my fellow photographers in Madison last night. MUCH. NEEDED. let me tell you. We discussed goals for the coming year and it was great to hear what everyone wanted for their businesses. I think I'm well on my way to tackling my various business related endeavors for 2011. A lot of the women in the group spoke about balance and I wish I would have thought to write that down as well. I know right now balancing kids, home, and a full-time self-employment isn't TOO difficult because I'm not busy....but I'm anticipating some real soul searching come June when I'm starting the busy season. Juggling everything is going to be a challenge. One I welcome, but I realize I may need to start really prioritizing....better than I do anyway.</div><div><br /></div><div>- And speaking of business related items, hubby and I will be at the Wedding Show & Tell show being held at the Audubon Center in Milwaukee on February 13th. I welcome y'all to come out and see us! Putting together my first bridal show booth has been a trip....mainly because I admittedly have no CLUE what I'm doing. It may end up being a design disaster. </div><div><br /></div><div>- Coming up this week? Back to work! (THANK GAWD). Wedding on Saturday followed by a corporate shoot for a dental office next week. I am SO looking forward to getting back into the swing of things, even for a little bit. </div><div><br /></div><div>And to top it off...here's the gals.....</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QSttY1eO9p9602kVnzlaUaNmZ8tmikKIQzp8hgkyQR_LpJoyBe_CIbojec2FG_cNWfh4DM-yZgT0yzhHEPYsFQ5wnXCFTqKbcMAHzdXNdDuGx7KzSPqaCAxtuNr3473FfM45rN86rnUV/s1600/_DSC9353.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QSttY1eO9p9602kVnzlaUaNmZ8tmikKIQzp8hgkyQR_LpJoyBe_CIbojec2FG_cNWfh4DM-yZgT0yzhHEPYsFQ5wnXCFTqKbcMAHzdXNdDuGx7KzSPqaCAxtuNr3473FfM45rN86rnUV/s800/_DSC9353.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564661873159031714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9Egf469WtCSDQtUKP0Ei5e5GrxVKays5lUNay2-wpN-0mjLsu5728vrUYHLqxSkhvMzvc6R7xlnwHv3DHkOeLSJ3s_70TosISo4plo1IWVK4veizl2XXF9IlyTKhmjlQLIIHUQwfGq5q/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh9Egf469WtCSDQtUKP0Ei5e5GrxVKays5lUNay2-wpN-0mjLsu5728vrUYHLqxSkhvMzvc6R7xlnwHv3DHkOeLSJ3s_70TosISo4plo1IWVK4veizl2XXF9IlyTKhmjlQLIIHUQwfGq5q/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564663167901577682" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Molly....chillin' in her crib</div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-74352419949616828332011-01-14T02:15:00.006-06:002011-01-14T18:02:38.525-06:00Friday Fractured Thought | Milwaukee Wedding PhotographerSo, I'm a bit bleary eyed and not so bushy-tailed this week. In fact, I'm writing this blog at 2:16 AM while I listen to my kid grunt and spit and fight sleep next to me. Yes, I'm becoming one of those parents who can really think of nothing more than how little sleep I'm getting and the various issues with my kids. This will change, I'm sure (hopefully soon!) but it's all-consuming currently.<div><br /></div><div>- Kidlet #2 has a nasty case of the colic. This has lead to blood-curdling screaming nightly from about 6pm until she konks out around 10pm....and then is up pretty much every 2 hours or so with more of the same. We're running the gamut of "cures" currently, from Zantac to wraps to new food to ColicCalm. Hoping against hope that one or some combination is the magic cure. It really makes you reevaluate your choices as a parent. For one, I used to be pretty anti-pacifier. I'm just not a fan, especially in older kids. But, if it helps the kid fall asleep peacefully...at this point I'm willing to buy stock in Binkies if it works. </div><div><br /></div><div>- One thing I learned NOT to watch while up in the wee hours of the night? The show "Infested!". It's on some science-y channel (or animal-y channel, not sure). It's all about various infestations people have dealt with: mice, rats, bugs, snakes. You name it. It is straight up GROSS. But I was hooked. It was fascinating...especially the amount people will just deal with before packing up and moving. </div><div><br /></div><div>- On a similar note, a mouse (which I consider to be the grossest creatures alive) took up residence in our garage for the winter....and scared the life out of the me the other night when I opened the door to our garage to throw out some recycling. He leapt (leaped?....ah, whatever) from our recycling bin after I startled him and I screamed like a little girl. I. Hate. Mice. So , I promptly went and got some mice-killing stuff. Goodbye mouse.</div><div><br /></div><div>- The "Lose the Baby Fat by Wedding Season Kick-Off" Diet (yeah, that needs a shorter name) is in full swing. I've worked out 8 days in a row (alternating the 30 Day Shred with another workout from some lady whose name I'm spacing on right now). I've lost 3 lbs. since I started. I'm also on a low-calorie diet, which means no more stacks of syrupy waffles in the morning...and no more soda, which is a gigantic feat for the this girl. I never needed to diet before having kids. I also never worked out. I was one of those people who walked the Mile Run in grade school...out of shear laziness. So, the fact that I've been sticking to this workout routine is a miracle. Here's hoping it continues.</div><div><br /></div><div>- I got all my studio light stuff in the mail this week. I haven't had much of a chance to play with it, but I did some test shots of Betty. I'm hoping to get more time with the stuff once we figure out the Molly-Never-Stops-Screaming situation.</div><div><br /></div><div>- I took Miss Betty on a "Girls Day" to see Tangled....what a CUTE movie. Probably up there with a favorite Disney flick.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Teen Mom 2!! Yes please!</div><div><br /></div><div>- I took the girls out for our first "outing" yesterday. It was relatively successful in that Molly only cried on the way TO our destination and Betty didn't throw any massive tantrums. I even threw in a trip to Target to further test my abilities as a "Mom of two". Not bad....except I learned that fitting a 3 year old and a baby carrier into a cart and expecting to have room for purchases is...well..expecting too much. I had to squeeze everything I bought into the seat next to Betty....which led to her poking a hole in my goat cheese package. Fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>- I'm still on maternity leave, for the most part, but I am itching to get back to work. I have a wedidng coming up on the 22nd which cannot come soon enough. Back to the land of the living! </div><div><br /></div><div>- So, that being said, I'm taking bookings for portrait sessions...give me a jingle and lets set something up because if I don't photograph something soon I'm liable to freak out and start, oh I dunno, selectively coloring artistically tilted pictures of my kids. </div><div><br /></div><div>- Wedding season 2011 is fast becoming completely booked.....which is early for me. I'm twice as booked as I was this time last year, which is surprising...so if you're looking to get Type A for your 2011 event I would contact me sooner rather than later. I'm looking to only take about 5 more weddings for the year. </div><div><br /></div><div>- That being said, if you're a 2012 bride, hit me up! Plenty of space!</div><div><br /></div><div>- Don't forget to vote! <a href="http://wibride.com/best-of">http://wibride.com/best-of</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Up this week? Not a whole heck of a lot. Finding sleep where I can get it. I got 10 hours of housekeeping for Christmas and that starts next week and not a moment too soon. This whole housewife/mom thing is a lot harder than I thought....and I can't imagine how much I'll have to complain and whine about once work starts back up! Oh lucky readers! </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's your moment-o-Betty and Molly.....enjoy! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXUg0FfVxSGmQSlTK6c0qpzYo3ZGcDgfKpD8tWwzzlZD-UQaNMM3EdApHmXPQJQFCqRCXvRdUnfG9Xn1z3qLxiT48Rz1Bx_2qFXVc1CqvBCjSqR-e64FC81Th5N70HIRTSJbtT9egMf1O/s1600/_DSC7526.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXUg0FfVxSGmQSlTK6c0qpzYo3ZGcDgfKpD8tWwzzlZD-UQaNMM3EdApHmXPQJQFCqRCXvRdUnfG9Xn1z3qLxiT48Rz1Bx_2qFXVc1CqvBCjSqR-e64FC81Th5N70HIRTSJbtT9egMf1O/s800/_DSC7526.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562196040347857570" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My life at the moment. Good times! </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOAElXOQTwePlVXwik72f2NIm9_HpTxdL8HBF6SoxZwB0FRzSpQmuKBNJ47fldt3V_7DIEXBs6wDgm7yDr0_xm6iq2esvOTN-8IqZrgwh17MQPaw9uVYpGdjqK5Z6hk1aGAPwO6UFOt_8/s1600/_DSC7498.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOAElXOQTwePlVXwik72f2NIm9_HpTxdL8HBF6SoxZwB0FRzSpQmuKBNJ47fldt3V_7DIEXBs6wDgm7yDr0_xm6iq2esvOTN-8IqZrgwh17MQPaw9uVYpGdjqK5Z6hk1aGAPwO6UFOt_8/s800/_DSC7498.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562196036480475490" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The kiddo testing out the new studio lights. </div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-72257825244693578332011-01-07T11:46:00.003-06:002011-01-07T12:18:21.653-06:00Friday Fractured Thought | Milwaukee Wedding Photographer-Another week and no more sleep was to be had. We took Molly to the doctor last week and he confirmed acid reflux, changed her diet and we also added in this product called ColicCalm. Nothing really seems to be working for long-term, really. The ColicCalm was a lifesaver on Night 1, but last night the kid just wanted to scream....and scream....and scream some more. It'll all catch up to me soon, I'm sure.<div><br /></div><div>- The hubby and I actually WENT OUT for New Years. This never happens. For one, I typically work on NYE. For two, we rarely go out as it is. Symptom of having 2 kids, a job where I work mostly weekends and...well...laziness. We were still home by 10:30. Party on, Wayne.</div><div><br /></div><div>- I sent out a shameless vote grub post on Facebook earlier this week, but no harm doing it again. Wisconsin Bride is holding their annual "Best Of" voting right now. It runs until March (I believe) and they finally got with the program and added a Best Photographer category (which wasn't there when they launched the contest earlier...I swear!). You can vote here: <a href="http://wibride.com/best-of">http://wibride.com/best-of</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://wibride.com/best-of"></a>- This week I attempted to put together an album for my husband and I using our own wedding pictures. Epic. Fail. I guess I never really LOOKED at my wedding pictures with a good eye before because I am willing to bet about 75% of them are out of focus and I noticed that about 90% of them (including outdoor shots) were shot at ISO 1600. Very disappointing, because I had to do some major fixin' to the files to make them even usable. Oh well, live and learn! </div><div><br /></div><div>- I had a dream about shooting a wedding last night. I am DYING to get back to work and some semblance of normalcy! </div><div><br /></div><div>- I started the 30 Day Shred this week....and whoa Nellie am I out of shape...but I'm sticking with it. So far anyway. Yeah, me and every other New Years Resolution-er. I had to laugh at how PACKED the gym by our house was. I can't do the gym. I have to work out alone, in the dark depths of my basement, where no one can see me looking insane and struggling to breathe after 10 jumping jacks.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Along with the "Shred" I dumped Mountain Dew (going on over a month, so far). I know, I know...nuts, right? Mountain Dew was my life-water....the only thing I drank....my go-to beverage. But, with the high blood pressure and wanting to dump the weight, it was sayonara friend. </div><div><br /></div><div>- The Monkey turned 1 month old this week. She's still puny. Very stumpy, like her sister.</div><div><br /></div><div>- The inquiries for 2011 and 2012 weddings have been NUTS this week...I know, EVERYONE says that (look how popular I am!!) but seriously, I think everyone and their brother got engaged this month. It's awesome. </div><div><br /></div><div>- I'm working on finalizing all the plans for my booth for the upcoming Wedding Show & Tell being held at the Audubon Center in Milwaukee on February 13th. It's a nice, intimate show and I'd love to see some of you out and about! </div><div><br /></div><div>This week? RELAX. I have very little going on outside of sales taxes, income tax paperwork gathering and trying the eek out some sleep wherever I can get it. </div><div><br /></div><div>And now, your moment-o-my kids:<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxv1R-HVCwM2PA3UZ0Q7f1kxcY5E4LVRDVk6KSguYPHzFi0kbgwTTIbZ04BNcAHdcMQqeLoZOYlkO6Ygj9-IBijlRZ3PYDA_y_XKMEzJBKSfI612mQpxfCGqQRSLIuZYnTkaoUxzibFYY1/s1600/blog3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxv1R-HVCwM2PA3UZ0Q7f1kxcY5E4LVRDVk6KSguYPHzFi0kbgwTTIbZ04BNcAHdcMQqeLoZOYlkO6Ygj9-IBijlRZ3PYDA_y_XKMEzJBKSfI612mQpxfCGqQRSLIuZYnTkaoUxzibFYY1/s800/blog3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559503137229369682" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Finally got Betty a haircut. Much needed.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYMrUHjmzYHXvg-jWIt5-nRMlim1m605VDpbZlfzrroAYkmuveztqIMsaQeey84jHTEpng4SYxGX5IN1NzfWqjPmZJeuaxgEnBLFnAkJvqhgjfczOMsVw7UkXMaQCIwYfigUNActHgarM/s1600/blog2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYMrUHjmzYHXvg-jWIt5-nRMlim1m605VDpbZlfzrroAYkmuveztqIMsaQeey84jHTEpng4SYxGX5IN1NzfWqjPmZJeuaxgEnBLFnAkJvqhgjfczOMsVw7UkXMaQCIwYfigUNActHgarM/s800/blog2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559503121790467954" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is pretty much how Monkey looks all. the. time. Cranky and crabby and screaming. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8QrAXr5ZxeiGm_8KBPkdAHa26zxb-QFzOsAjS7NbQth0LkgXphtWGeIY1vI-ihhu0CUD8KCWGgrRbU_j0aeSi1xE7EYNY0Q7uEcL6qzZOq702cUUrFj-sOUNQFqITAjGp8gG5Zzwpzuwj/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8QrAXr5ZxeiGm_8KBPkdAHa26zxb-QFzOsAjS7NbQth0LkgXphtWGeIY1vI-ihhu0CUD8KCWGgrRbU_j0aeSi1xE7EYNY0Q7uEcL6qzZOq702cUUrFj-sOUNQFqITAjGp8gG5Zzwpzuwj/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559503120655456098" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I got my new studio lights and backdrop stuff in this week....so I pulled Betty aside for a bit of practice with the softbox. </div></div></div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-74242781759816005022011-01-02T10:34:00.003-06:002011-01-02T10:42:27.796-06:00WE HAVE A WINNER | Milwaukee Wedding Photographer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2I35brBOMnSfIPbntBZLkieefEvr1sZrYUPHvovAz3keqctLwkQu_w9ryCWT2W_0w6Iwy4gEg_CYpcDmIvyzkaLDOr54yi84fUd95abut-4jwlSheu5zvtnmknSdszCPnZ7lAlWwblCn6/s1600/AK-1094.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2I35brBOMnSfIPbntBZLkieefEvr1sZrYUPHvovAz3keqctLwkQu_w9ryCWT2W_0w6Iwy4gEg_CYpcDmIvyzkaLDOr54yi84fUd95abut-4jwlSheu5zvtnmknSdszCPnZ7lAlWwblCn6/s800/AK-1094.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557629601038985714" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">It was a close one, but we have a winner for the Best of 2010 Contest! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congrats to Angela and Kevin! The shot of Angela in the church basement was voted as the year's favorite out of 476 votes! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For being winners, Angela and Kevin receive a 16x20 gallery wrap of any of their wedding images they choose (though this one is quite nice!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congrats again and thank you everyone for a fabulous 2010! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Angela and Kevin, let me know when you've picked your image and I'll get your canvas wrap ordered!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-49623713702141825082010-12-31T10:14:00.003-06:002010-12-31T11:04:49.173-06:00Friday Fractured Thought | Milwaukee Wedding PhotographerYou'll have to excuse any typo's or lazy grammar in this post. I. AM. POOPED. I'm working on about 2 hours of sleep right now (insert world's tiniest violin playing the saddest saddest song right here). The baby? She has the acid reflux....and it makes her none-too-happy.<div><br /></div><div>We're getting massive payback for gloating about how wonderful Betty was in the sleep department. Ok....point taken, Karma Bus. You can stop now.</div><div><br /></div><div>- First off, Christmas! This year was rather subdued. We went to my inlaw's church on Christmas Eve. I had never been to a non-Catholic Christmas service before, so I was a bit out of my element. This church gives the kiddos toys to play with during the service and this caused Betty to be rather....loud and obnoxious during the service (at one point she yelled out "THESE TOYS ARE MUPPETS!!" mid-service). Add onto that the LONGEST. SERMON. EVER. (and that's saying a lot coming from a Catholic). By 8:30 I was ready to hit the hay. </div><div><br /></div><div>Christmas morning was a study in consumerism run amok. I didn't really realize how MUCH we bought for our kid (I mean...Santa bought...). Our living room has been strewn with cars, trucks, Barbies and dinosaurs ever since. </div><div><br /></div><div>- As I mentioned above, Kid 2 has come down with a case of acid reflux...which leads to bloody-murder screaming and spit-ups galore. Not. fun. It's a good thing she's cute. </div><div><br /></div><div>- I got myself a new phone for Christmas! This is BIG BIG news folks. I am not a phone person. I don't really text (though I'm learning) and prior to last week I was rockin' a pay-as-you-go flip phone that served my purposes....well, not so well...but it made phone calls. Now I got myself a fancy-shmancy HTC Evo 4. And once I learn to use it I'm sure it will make my life easier. So, take note 2011 clients...you can now text me and I may actually text back instead of calling you back to let you know that I don't really know how to text! </div><div><br /></div><div>- I am officially in "must lose this baby weight" thought-mode. I didn't gain nearly as much with Molly as I did with Betty, but I feel all out of sorts being quite a bit larger than I normally am. So, I went and got myself Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred DVD...and the hubster set me up in the basement with a TV and a workout mat. It's ON.</div><div><br /></div><div>- I've been dragging my feet with doing my taxes for the end of the year this week. I don't use any kind of bookkeeping software, I do it all on my own with my handy-dandy color-coded spreadsheets. It's daunting come December though. And I'm still amazed at how many work-miles I put on the poor Saturn this year. Methinks a new car is in my future come wedding season 2011. </div><div><br /></div><div>- I've purchased all the stuff for my home studio this week. I intend on holing away for the remainder of the winter and mastering some lighting if it kills me. Hopefully by spring I can start having some non-Betty models in to test it all out.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Following along with my resolution to educate myself, I signed up for Dave Jackson's portrait workshop for this March. Totally jazzed about that, and hopefully I can fit in another workshop with someone this summer (I'm eyeing the Zack Arias Chicago shop in June)</div><div><br /></div><div>- This February 13th I'm going to be doing my 1st bridal show in Milwaukee (the Wedding Show and Tell)...and I have 2 tickets for the show if anyone is interested. </div><div><br /></div><div>- In Type A booking news, I have about 8 2011 openings remaining before I close it out for the year. I did 32 weddings last year and I'm wanting to maybe scale that back a bit for this year as I adjust to the whole "two kids...one who screams all the time" thing. I say maybe because I said that last year too and had a bit of a hard time saying "no".</div><div><br /></div><div>And I usually think people are kind of full of it when they post non-stop, everyday about how many inquiries are coming in....but it's that time of year, folks. People are getting engaged like mad and, well, those inquiries ARE going to start pouring in....so time is of the essence if you're getting hitched in 2011. </div><div><br /></div><div>And with that, I leave with your moment of Betty & Molly....</div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwHI0zG3gwR49PwoweIwMz8rTbLVjt8RJbi50M3WB6wGPB9YIUZ_2ZOLeylpO9tcCh4DLL7r7JLStXG28xS1vg6EVKb0cWULnKihoQ0GoEaZPqO5fBtcGIV_vRUU0r0s3dhthSTEIdZhE4/s1600/_DSC7281.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwHI0zG3gwR49PwoweIwMz8rTbLVjt8RJbi50M3WB6wGPB9YIUZ_2ZOLeylpO9tcCh4DLL7r7JLStXG28xS1vg6EVKb0cWULnKihoQ0GoEaZPqO5fBtcGIV_vRUU0r0s3dhthSTEIdZhE4/s800/_DSC7281.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556892632422125778" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Finding out how dinosaurs say goodnight.....a rare moment where Molly isn't screaming like Ronnie James Dio.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hX6eo3kZzntdIjCAhwKkWzjDSfsWqt46G1vw7HMwtn5iuJMM7I6p9kpk2zilBiyQtF53h_FpN4-Xdc9l9ODI00Wcv3S_GBJ0xOHvhrqSywPxnDk2DqNX4kqP1N9uX8GZXRg198Wn5yaA/s1600/_DSC9045.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hX6eo3kZzntdIjCAhwKkWzjDSfsWqt46G1vw7HMwtn5iuJMM7I6p9kpk2zilBiyQtF53h_FpN4-Xdc9l9ODI00Wcv3S_GBJ0xOHvhrqSywPxnDk2DqNX4kqP1N9uX8GZXRg198Wn5yaA/s800/_DSC9045.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556892620676087426" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Don't we look as tired and worn out as your would expect us to? Christmas morning scrubbiness! </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0zB8h8rnHmbaIFoF_sqKz50ALVKQZN-lligBdFBrzsYv83IZ8yu-alR1UY9EEC1BLeva3gVVdr6s3udbRfb51kl-JdCOtre-fjJLoK8tl2l39X8_0AxYbuCgoDXt8tXuJjft3wzmj3tpm/s1600/_DSC9011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0zB8h8rnHmbaIFoF_sqKz50ALVKQZN-lligBdFBrzsYv83IZ8yu-alR1UY9EEC1BLeva3gVVdr6s3udbRfb51kl-JdCOtre-fjJLoK8tl2l39X8_0AxYbuCgoDXt8tXuJjft3wzmj3tpm/s800/_DSC9011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556892614334796850" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"> Yes...I'm hip now. </div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-49749525433574524002010-12-28T12:16:00.003-06:002010-12-28T12:53:54.945-06:00You Say You Want a Resolution | Milwaukee Wedding Photographer<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Happy Almost 2011!</span> </div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMAum6s_yKZInu0NW-X08eBoeNM9mclGp5RrPOehtTFbvwS7y8QQLIcOlzBGMICBke6oPP2gbH2qaVdO-orcF9q3DuWv1ED0ye9MZQsvDZoetC75Du5T29_AZp9aiWW8dI3AIFd8W1oMnq/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMAum6s_yKZInu0NW-X08eBoeNM9mclGp5RrPOehtTFbvwS7y8QQLIcOlzBGMICBke6oPP2gbH2qaVdO-orcF9q3DuWv1ED0ye9MZQsvDZoetC75Du5T29_AZp9aiWW8dI3AIFd8W1oMnq/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555808188271192514" /></a><br />As "Miss Type A" I delight in making lists. I am, in fact, a compulsive list maker. So, when it comes to the end of the year and I have to sit and come up with resolutions for the New Year, I welcome the task. I believe that just by writing it down I am held to following through on the resolution, no matter what. <div><br /></div><div>Of course, it doesn't always work out that way...</div><div><br /></div><div>I tend to aim a bit high...and I tend to expect WAY too much of myself. Not necessarily a BAD thing, but because I aim a bit TOO high I tend to abandon most of my resolutions by March.</div><div><br /></div><div>So I'm going to try something new this year. I'm going to make my list....and I'm going to ask you, dear Interwebs, to keep me accountable. Kick my arse into gear, if you will. I'm putting my list out there in the public forum in hopes that if I promise to commit my time to something and then fail, some Internet pal will email me and say "Hey! Get with the program!" </div><div><br /></div><div>Accountability. Trying something new. </div><div><br /></div><div>So, coming into 2011, I hope to:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Focus on lighting. I want to learn the ins and out of lighting portraits, lighting weddings, and getting the most out of off-camera flash. It's something that kind of scares me a bit, and I'm taking it all on as my biggest challenge this year. I'm building a studio in my basement as a practice "hub"...in hopes that I'll hit my stride by this spring. </div><div><br /></div><div>2. Dress better. No more pink plaid jackets. Seriously.</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Be more patient with my kid(s). Now, being that you (the Internet) don't live with me you'll kind of just have to take my word for it that I'm increasing my patience in 2011. But, I'm trustworthy! </div><div><br /></div><div>4. Education! I resolve to take at least 3 workshops this year. First up? David E Jackson's portrait workshop in March. </div><div><br /></div><div>5. Learn to say "No". This is important...even though I hate to do it. In order to maintain my sanity and have time in my life to, oh I dunno, sleep...breathe....just be. I have to learn not to accept everything that comes along, work related or not...and to let go of the guilt that comes with saying "No". </div><div><br /></div><div>So there it is....kind of a tall order, I know, but here's hoping I can at least make it to, say, June before I abandon all hope! </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm looking forward to 2011...it's going to be a fabulous year for Type A....I can just feel it. I'll see you all in the New Year!!! </div><div><br /></div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-53554598471954714412010-12-24T05:08:00.006-06:002010-12-24T11:50:14.809-06:00Friday Fractured Thought | Milwaukee Wedding Photographer<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Christmas Eve!!</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm really looking forward to Christmas this year. It's our first in our new home, first for Molly, and first year that Betty really "gets" the whole Santa thing...which makes it lots of fun. We're going to have a great holiday! We figured out how to use our fireplace and with the stockings hung and fake holly adorning every square inch of our living room, we're ready for the festivities! One of the best things about Christmas is it gives you permission to be straight-up tacky without shame.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Molly is settling in nicely...but is a bit "fussier" than Betty was...or at least from what I remember. We seem to be experiencing a bit of parental amnesia. It's funny how easily you forget the effects of sleeplessness. Having two is a whole new level of tired. </div><div><br /></div><div>- I'm finally off of bed rest, after about 2 weeks of spiking blood pressure and lots of napping. I am NOT good at doing nothing all day. After all the trouble I had this go-around, I've decided that 2 kids is enough....</div><div><br /></div><div>- Decided this week to pull a "What Not to Wear" style clothing dump on my closet. Got rid of a LOT. Then I realized I now have no pants left that actually fit me. Probably not the best idea to clean out my closet only 2 weeks post-partum. </div><div><br /></div><div>- I broke my maternity leave this week for one infant sitting, and realized how different my leave is this time around. With Betty, I couldn't even THINK about returning to work before my 12 given weeks. I dreaded it and when the day did come I was a mess. So much different now that I actually love my job. I felt lost without photographing something besides my kids. I can't believe I still have another month before my next wedding....</div><div><br /></div><div>- Haven't gotten my own copy yet, but the new<a href="http://www.wedplan.com/"> Wedding Planner & Guide</a> has been released! Check out the Madison copy for Type A Images' new print ad! </div><div><br /></div><div>- Got an email this week that Type A Images has been named one of <a href="http://www.theknot.com/">The Knot</a>'s "Best Of" Weddings for 2011. How this came about? I have no idea. I don't advertise with The Knot, so it kind of surprised me I was even on the radar...but pretty cool! </div><div><br /></div><div>- One of the cool things about being forced to get up in the middle of the night with my new kid....Tivo'd geekery. I've been "taping" all sorts of fun, geeky shows to watch as I'm up late at night. It's currently 5:16 AM and I'm indulging in a History channel show about John Wilkes Booth. Good times. </div><div><br /></div><div>- The 2010 Best Of contest is still running until the first of the year. See below and make sure to vote for your favorite shot!! </div><div><br /></div><div>- Twilight: Eclipse Riff Trax? Oh. My. Goodness. HILARITY. Seriously, I know I mention Riff Trax quite a bit, but if you haven't heard of or seen Riff Trax, DO IT. It's the only way to watch Twilight....or any other horrible movie.</div><div><br /></div><div>- Speaking of horrible movies, Betty and I attempted to watch Santa Paws the other day. I made it about 5 minutes in and just couldn't do it. It was too stupid even for a 3 year old. I hate to say it, but I prefer Santa Buddies. If I have to choose. Of course....in a perfect world, neither would exist. </div><div><br /></div><div>- My thoughts this week have turned to New Years Resolutions....working on an actual list (because I'm Type A like that and actually write my resolutions down). </div><div><br /></div><div>- On kind of a bummer note, I found out recently that my elementary/middle school is closing at the end of this school year. I went there for 10 years (it was a private Catholic school, pre-K through 8th grade). I also have aunts and uncles that went there. My dad went there as well. They just didn't have enough kids (there were only 9 kids in my 8th grade class, and that was years ago....so I can imagine how bad it got). Sad to see that end....</div><div><br /></div><div>- On the booking/work front, I've got 16 weddings booked thus far for 2011....which is 6 more than I had booked at this time last year, so it looks like I'm booking faster and earlier than 2010. I do have some prime summer dates still open so give me a ring if you're still looking for a photographer for your upcoming nuptials. I will be stopping at 25 this year just to give myself some room to...you know...breathe and sleep and stuff. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I hope everyone has an amazing holiday and wonderful New Year. The last two New Years I was shooting weddings, so I may actually make it a date night with the hubby this year. After the stressful last month we kind of deserve it! </div><div><br /></div><div>Betty and I did an quick "sitting" in our kitchen the other day, and I love the results. My kid is so fun to photograph....completely effortless, I'm lucky she loves the camera. I hope Molly follows suit, but so far everytime I put the camera in her face she gives me "poop face"...which is all scrunchy and purple...not exactly photo-worthy. I did manage to get a FEW decent shots off however. </div><div><br /></div><div>Have a VERY Merry Christmas!!! </div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjna5VE4j6hQL7ZW6iXjElIPaeAfaS5H4T9VT0hxv0ucR_O9BKXdcbWlaUCwSbKJLAz1wC4V8EoWNrePflgKfXtw-D39R5lQj0dRYxhS7ehNlVKBnAgfXJ27KUdrb1PXUH2ouE-5zEqaBBe/s1600/blog2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjna5VE4j6hQL7ZW6iXjElIPaeAfaS5H4T9VT0hxv0ucR_O9BKXdcbWlaUCwSbKJLAz1wC4V8EoWNrePflgKfXtw-D39R5lQj0dRYxhS7ehNlVKBnAgfXJ27KUdrb1PXUH2ouE-5zEqaBBe/s800/blog2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554302878129427618" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">No "poop-face" here.....and check out the awesome "do". </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEBZTHo5tE0t69_hk_Nt4-NNWm1wPDAoCNvRXhTnFB9O4gVV9jtJ3U-zdMCcAdfuUhhM-3_u9Or-lCiOeMBsDq3lhXWKzehylJlsiMAJOwEdQ4DA2DzPxZE2-Kg2BEGPnhMWWLIXSm85rI/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEBZTHo5tE0t69_hk_Nt4-NNWm1wPDAoCNvRXhTnFB9O4gVV9jtJ3U-zdMCcAdfuUhhM-3_u9Or-lCiOeMBsDq3lhXWKzehylJlsiMAJOwEdQ4DA2DzPxZE2-Kg2BEGPnhMWWLIXSm85rI/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554302876649240338" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I take a lot of pictures of Betty. Like....a lot a lot. But this has to be, hands down, one of my favorites. Think I may actually get this one printed. Just goes to show that sometimes all you need is a big window, good light, and a blank kitchen wall. </div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-31439589223804347712010-12-21T17:46:00.003-06:002010-12-21T19:59:51.695-06:00Ok....So I Lied | Rockford Infant PhotographerRules are made to be broken. And, in my life, maternity leave is meant to be ignored sometimes. I am not the type of gal who can just rest on my laurels and NOT photograph anything for an entire 6 weeks. Just can't do it. <div><br /></div><div>So when my former bride Stacey contacted me and let me know she was going to be in town for the holidays and wanted pics of her adorable new bundle Reagan, how could I say no? Far from it...I jumped at it...especially after not leaving the house for anything but doctor visits and a quick, painful run to Walmart in 2 weeks. Routine? Back to work? Yes please! </div><div><br /></div><div>Reagan made it a dream session. She was wide awake but super-still and calm. The perfect infant model. </div><div><br /></div><div>So, totally worth breaking maternity leave for! Enjoy the sneak peek Stacey and Tony and have a GREAT holiday!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiv6EzHw4kxsl6sIZ_u4ymQ45KLfheSahTrvBkMULK9VXqq6ad07bpyfxPK2e7I4tflBJrLhqVyDpXkr8s0wUPlJ6-VKU0Pitbe7BHfGmyU1n2vuwN43WyjxrtJrS5-tJnRoW2RmefqFWO/s1600/blog4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiv6EzHw4kxsl6sIZ_u4ymQ45KLfheSahTrvBkMULK9VXqq6ad07bpyfxPK2e7I4tflBJrLhqVyDpXkr8s0wUPlJ6-VKU0Pitbe7BHfGmyU1n2vuwN43WyjxrtJrS5-tJnRoW2RmefqFWO/s800/blog4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553286438720796450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJzYbRwzsh16IkuvEuZG2Rzp-iDHNdukBIfFmaCHa_uVxwJCcC_U7kra37WB6w5VfhmpgfIPGc0Q44pGYccnjPtu2uzgPnrUm3A-gWP8cjAfTB9pI1v_XVU4-qjSHMDt-zbNzkN8fRubZw/s1600/blog3.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZeBcNw1sjGFWKsB8iB5HLBoGJQciUtj5vma28naQ4eVLqy-Sdra1nEsGcqs1fb0rRd5Uy14kI_j6LbfOHBOagTOw6r1b4KBr5qMN3_h8TsYRx-IX6zjz6TZG2BXJNXOW8yUfnw4-4WF8D/s800/blog8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553286331022597026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggD7uUSpz_Fjay-iHm6kHU5DMoFth5jM5wWMccpKyFf29ReI87Dtop12xBhislZs0oFiFCJnPU7t06wcJlhoe2aoHCzaZyWSACV00Om5OfkXCiCINYKiQfQKookPX6w_yBMDb7v2IbD90h/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggD7uUSpz_Fjay-iHm6kHU5DMoFth5jM5wWMccpKyFf29ReI87Dtop12xBhislZs0oFiFCJnPU7t06wcJlhoe2aoHCzaZyWSACV00Om5OfkXCiCINYKiQfQKookPX6w_yBMDb7v2IbD90h/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553286326488342482" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Location: Private Home </div></div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-30280475247612282582010-12-19T17:55:00.003-06:002010-12-19T19:40:35.710-06:00Best of 2010 Contest!! | Milwaukee Wedding Photographer<div>So, when one is on bed rest (and not supposed to be using the computer...shhhhh) one has time to do more "administrative" type tasks. Such as sifting through 32 weddings worth of images to pick out my favorites. Then, taking those images and narrowing them down to 20. This is what I did last week. Good times.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is not easy folks. I love all of my weddings like little children, and I really wish the contest could just include every picture I took. But, I did get it down to 20...somehow....and here they are. My favorites of the past 12 months. </div><div><br /></div><div>Each is a "favorite" of mine for a different reason. Either I love the story behind it....or I just really think it was a neat capture....but whatever the reason, these are the images that jumped into my head when I started compiling this list. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now, this is a contest. At the end of this post you'll find a poll. Let me know which of the 20 images is your favorite. Voting runs through 1/1/2011. The winning couple will receive a 16x20 Gallery Wrap.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAN-47OMy8NM9xeU8FrgTqOyCo4j7uqzL73ElfTltgmgDkW9EZSSOzTQ0EkLmkO7BUIEzS3pTflI38l9byGagSqehPgT6Ik1eU5TjOIyK0udrfOSEMAcgXKy2uCqitNtmZcAk5lWgApWS/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAN-47OMy8NM9xeU8FrgTqOyCo4j7uqzL73ElfTltgmgDkW9EZSSOzTQ0EkLmkO7BUIEzS3pTflI38l9byGagSqehPgT6Ik1eU5TjOIyK0udrfOSEMAcgXKy2uCqitNtmZcAk5lWgApWS/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552559939870369138" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">1. Take a larger than normal bridal party....add one of my favorite stateline destinations (Dari Ripple Ice Cream Stand) and mix in one simple direction: Act really bored. Lord knows WHY I told them to do that....I thought it was just kind of funny. Ended up being one of my favorite group shots of the year. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXuYz4aAErCwU0SESvLHr20UTkyG8IshzbHnDGsX4ANFLbmO9fvXd8lF0RV4F1QvIZHL6dCRtUftxIHjlDnVh3ZD4-g_48PMDebGis0QIayY-d6_hWEP6OEyQqpMTIXqnHpZDEdnhYuoL/s1600/blog2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXuYz4aAErCwU0SESvLHr20UTkyG8IshzbHnDGsX4ANFLbmO9fvXd8lF0RV4F1QvIZHL6dCRtUftxIHjlDnVh3ZD4-g_48PMDebGis0QIayY-d6_hWEP6OEyQqpMTIXqnHpZDEdnhYuoL/s800/blog2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552555837207571730" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">2. There are really few words to describe how much I love this picture. I think it just tells a story all on its own. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp16g-5TICulfu3Ovce5aqYRiDGvR-y0wcSUxRFtqX3Tjc1vWM8Gwr3cpc7XwPFViYOC1sWDvkdTQ0datRhtF6WvHliSL4vDejOsWrC67I973Pw0C2Lt8tFf8WkfJ1c9rTsv2FEq14C7Uz/s1600/blog3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp16g-5TICulfu3Ovce5aqYRiDGvR-y0wcSUxRFtqX3Tjc1vWM8Gwr3cpc7XwPFViYOC1sWDvkdTQ0datRhtF6WvHliSL4vDejOsWrC67I973Pw0C2Lt8tFf8WkfJ1c9rTsv2FEq14C7Uz/s800/blog3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552555831304377298" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">3. Weddings are days full of emotion...and can range from deliriously happy to bittersweet sadness. I think this picture just captures the roller coaster of emotion associated with the average wedding day. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidakFcuTSZJG5B2I9_PYa35Pp9RI5UI0plGv1pVujbFkm1-OqAzU7zYGXDc4gjuoSt4ehyphenhypheng1UWgFMxOKHQoXPtChyphenhyphenCklgPv_LNyXe51QepV7Er39w3442M4is5EmwWrxM7YxZ72QuxKAGJ/s1600/blog4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidakFcuTSZJG5B2I9_PYa35Pp9RI5UI0plGv1pVujbFkm1-OqAzU7zYGXDc4gjuoSt4ehyphenhypheng1UWgFMxOKHQoXPtChyphenhyphenCklgPv_LNyXe51QepV7Er39w3442M4is5EmwWrxM7YxZ72QuxKAGJ/s800/blog4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552555834021366098" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">4. The First Dance is one of those wedding moments that lends itself to great, intimate pictures. I just really like the simplicity of this picture. Because in that moment, all there is in the room is the couple. Nothing else. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi868wOlzRon3e6GwdwRTCmx9DFOUKmDl3oDYOHnIWH9glVwO5zokm2xrzut8v4eO85N1-zi1yTWc2w_U51hyuuRP6v02A4WeXN38KTBnQiSGzMHa6SPd1wluG8snSA9dClF0aCzyDgIqpz/s1600/blog5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi868wOlzRon3e6GwdwRTCmx9DFOUKmDl3oDYOHnIWH9glVwO5zokm2xrzut8v4eO85N1-zi1yTWc2w_U51hyuuRP6v02A4WeXN38KTBnQiSGzMHa6SPd1wluG8snSA9dClF0aCzyDgIqpz/s800/blog5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552555828545957282" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">5. The dog makes it, I think.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASS_nYmM1yOl2GH69-KPhI2cWGdpboQ8hBnxYvFzK6wAK320dumHfSipG62Eq2BPYRWHQfQxFPZGyre4YM8HutHHKWSI94RQ4C1DP16nIGHDXvk-hBeNFvopzFIfnxDGlsoVBFTdT7Qn1/s1600/blog6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASS_nYmM1yOl2GH69-KPhI2cWGdpboQ8hBnxYvFzK6wAK320dumHfSipG62Eq2BPYRWHQfQxFPZGyre4YM8HutHHKWSI94RQ4C1DP16nIGHDXvk-hBeNFvopzFIfnxDGlsoVBFTdT7Qn1/s800/blog6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552555661794825570" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">6. I was a few months pregnant when I took this picture....and as soon as I shot it I "chimped"and looked at the back of the screen and got teary. Because I was all full of hormones and it was a daughter and her dad and such a sweet moment. Then I blubbered like an idiot for the remainder of the Father/Daughter dance. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxYOPUqnSY6yKH-G_rH-jotDoO5vItWfSn56nqLtnOfRHm3QMOn-zd-379LvFFaF7pzzzwGQErz33Bz3-OcjrcgiYzhQRlQtQxxIMTpX_J_b5XcGJmmpTV2OZiZsjGF3ZAL7vjE029mWVG/s1600/blog7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxYOPUqnSY6yKH-G_rH-jotDoO5vItWfSn56nqLtnOfRHm3QMOn-zd-379LvFFaF7pzzzwGQErz33Bz3-OcjrcgiYzhQRlQtQxxIMTpX_J_b5XcGJmmpTV2OZiZsjGF3ZAL7vjE029mWVG/s800/blog7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552555647924031442" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">7. Some pictures are just a matter of happenstance. Like rainbows that appear out of nowhere and then vanish in a heartbeat. So glad we caught this one. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqUo-jZNCqFmvzm2zZXapyWYaCjA9ub72zs_zrNKh27v0m5pRW88qTkCN7vvV3BbJqTmpdlhTfCr7caLHY7mBl6fM5zqNtw0aqitY_GimeD7WD3Mv74L13ZgRBUnikm3UPqh1PtSWsb72/s1600/blog8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqUo-jZNCqFmvzm2zZXapyWYaCjA9ub72zs_zrNKh27v0m5pRW88qTkCN7vvV3BbJqTmpdlhTfCr7caLHY7mBl6fM5zqNtw0aqitY_GimeD7WD3Mv74L13ZgRBUnikm3UPqh1PtSWsb72/s800/blog8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552561879446786370" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">8. Another father/daughter moment....except it's dad's wedding this time. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqyVZ6KCVnuumDI3JpdRt5Y3IGUgHgbXg7rlIPzRifLf6JSRAtI66LqSH6hOJfQyC5mWTQahOvk4XiHw_0nbzPxaHll7LoBhZ11ji0ipqKRqQHtUwpIQ8_HT3vn2WFLZU1Bkxx_rjRdf00/s1600/blog9-.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqyVZ6KCVnuumDI3JpdRt5Y3IGUgHgbXg7rlIPzRifLf6JSRAtI66LqSH6hOJfQyC5mWTQahOvk4XiHw_0nbzPxaHll7LoBhZ11ji0ipqKRqQHtUwpIQ8_HT3vn2WFLZU1Bkxx_rjRdf00/s800/blog9-.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552555643478633250" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">9. Kids often create great photo moments without meaning to. Like this one who bellied up to the bar and shot me this quick look.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTlfSfn1QAXHLM8wGUPkAxu-V0VOpPJ1msK6TCp5WM4tb3fiUF805F4VQUQHdUvesF6BwxdIW9dAgHYvkFEB6OHps81GgGio6p2KEFV3UraTwWrnagtdkNJxvf0DMGcSbdohhyphenhyphenbxSsJ4N5/s1600/blog10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTlfSfn1QAXHLM8wGUPkAxu-V0VOpPJ1msK6TCp5WM4tb3fiUF805F4VQUQHdUvesF6BwxdIW9dAgHYvkFEB6OHps81GgGio6p2KEFV3UraTwWrnagtdkNJxvf0DMGcSbdohhyphenhyphenbxSsJ4N5/s800/blog10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552565565630533026" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">10. When you can get a bride on skates....you know it's going to be a great wedding day.....</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7nvod-V9GEgyse2jT_sGUqf5GXVm2WKNnwobw-L3BhZIoVqLfMrteyHwm16-ZLw-dp_dLXg3wKO_vO1VNAsHSpcdrkp853_k7NKdhblcGK6PW02puWE7KSjWr7sB8aDm2zJmujN14Aas/s1600/blog11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7nvod-V9GEgyse2jT_sGUqf5GXVm2WKNnwobw-L3BhZIoVqLfMrteyHwm16-ZLw-dp_dLXg3wKO_vO1VNAsHSpcdrkp853_k7NKdhblcGK6PW02puWE7KSjWr7sB8aDm2zJmujN14Aas/s800/blog11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552555499266690658" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">11. Beautiful locations deserve a nod as well....because they, obviously, MAKE the image. It doesn't get more amazing than St.Josephat's in Milwaukee. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fEMR-NHmmfSfEAS1QoVk-H0WTyr46JWo-d1Fv-2ljnI1H8PB_Vb27mUZV7q1fkzhC5bkCCspt-HO6ivR6-Ml9hlLwBJJBeBvaC_a_StZ5gX8EAtXiopKsNVBGNavRq_eLYyV__FvHlJW/s1600/blog12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fEMR-NHmmfSfEAS1QoVk-H0WTyr46JWo-d1Fv-2ljnI1H8PB_Vb27mUZV7q1fkzhC5bkCCspt-HO6ivR6-Ml9hlLwBJJBeBvaC_a_StZ5gX8EAtXiopKsNVBGNavRq_eLYyV__FvHlJW/s800/blog12.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552555490374781218" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">12. This was one of those shots that was just "luck" really. It was before the ceremony, and the bagpiper was taking a bit of a break. I think he knew I was taking his picture, but like a true professional he stayed looking straight ahead. That, or he was ignoring me hoping I'd go away. Either way....love the shot.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCsiPqaLIgJUiKX208LH_bIcM8S9CC5_s8QmOxaOrq9d7m9CbRp984Ik4l1K8KM1gbz2IXSnDLBSL1dFA3jhm8dwpyVr2Q2jc8wgWxYmh6wOxVpBkvvieIeFnbdMSGtIhC2tcBkUZpuswu/s1600/blog13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCsiPqaLIgJUiKX208LH_bIcM8S9CC5_s8QmOxaOrq9d7m9CbRp984Ik4l1K8KM1gbz2IXSnDLBSL1dFA3jhm8dwpyVr2Q2jc8wgWxYmh6wOxVpBkvvieIeFnbdMSGtIhC2tcBkUZpuswu/s800/blog13.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552555484459244098" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">13. Another first dance image. I just really like it. Again, it's just the two of them, enveloped in one another, soaking in the day.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCOGyTiKoBmB_j6-WxIIUkhV5n_OTv4-S0vZOjjp3RcYIOD004EDnlvKV2k2lpVh9U1QzBz-xGHdnAvpbq7GZEj_rAPw7jwOw8Ma_1LV1VUIBT-1MIFZR1fWyfvFsWx-sskhM9LARlWMqF/s1600/blog14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCOGyTiKoBmB_j6-WxIIUkhV5n_OTv4-S0vZOjjp3RcYIOD004EDnlvKV2k2lpVh9U1QzBz-xGHdnAvpbq7GZEj_rAPw7jwOw8Ma_1LV1VUIBT-1MIFZR1fWyfvFsWx-sskhM9LARlWMqF/s800/blog14.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552555481420750162" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">14. This particular bride had the most amazingly beautiful dress. It curled around her like some sort of sugary confection and it was completely photogenic from every angle. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUlrI4hxbdBMOrCdcTpivG4YW5toBPfSl71s8IPKt0MTi-e2bWH9xEyWKBEJDyDSQW1D7TkZ3JRkN_Kc_AZxFJLj54l-ua9p0_MyE55LTgy0TlNNEnM7fGxjaMXyiVKGvrWgoBZ2zOXLEG/s1600/blog15.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUlrI4hxbdBMOrCdcTpivG4YW5toBPfSl71s8IPKt0MTi-e2bWH9xEyWKBEJDyDSQW1D7TkZ3JRkN_Kc_AZxFJLj54l-ua9p0_MyE55LTgy0TlNNEnM7fGxjaMXyiVKGvrWgoBZ2zOXLEG/s800/blog15.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552555475345208210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">15. The story here? Mom....sweet, crying mom. Poor thing, I just wanted to hug her. But, I photographed her instead. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKWu9QIxmV9P0kOId_mZme8V4kJg138Kv_xDF-5718IKuOCRdGsLL2FEdegcDzl6RgpCTBZFwAA5Dc2LyliwuiuzMiNo6hOBAEJfZdihZUNtPt78cRWsJC32f9QFkpcttX2cw842Sw6hcB/s1600/blog16.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKWu9QIxmV9P0kOId_mZme8V4kJg138Kv_xDF-5718IKuOCRdGsLL2FEdegcDzl6RgpCTBZFwAA5Dc2LyliwuiuzMiNo6hOBAEJfZdihZUNtPt78cRWsJC32f9QFkpcttX2cw842Sw6hcB/s800/blog16.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552553898158727842" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">16. I said this in this particular wedding's blog, but this shot just reminds me of Little House on the Prairie. This bride, Sarah, was just a natural beauty and her heirloom dress was simply beautiful. One of my favorite bridal shots of the year. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipREjHJdix8YWdJNsxrbS9hnoYdd_7w0LE5v9Ez54js3-0sppLoWPOVwsdur3ExRmhTlsFe7Yx8hmEtA-JxeaIVffIYxaA1omP8gasozHkseGojgD1u1uxpeQXpjwU0vYchSP7PIt9h-b7/s1600/blog17.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipREjHJdix8YWdJNsxrbS9hnoYdd_7w0LE5v9Ez54js3-0sppLoWPOVwsdur3ExRmhTlsFe7Yx8hmEtA-JxeaIVffIYxaA1omP8gasozHkseGojgD1u1uxpeQXpjwU0vYchSP7PIt9h-b7/s800/blog17.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552553896835725714" /></a>17. Moms...they make such great images sometimes. You can just feel the "happy" here.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBFFuDz0mZp59U4kfqPiC04yq2cc5AcBoqWLhHfaLGLyYU_bz5UNJEnK-GSNeO_yRs9D3yuKiels4sBoKYX9PcPbbvMpIMN63yJkdllBxiBU7ikgNOE1IO7Pdvkin4Uu_4gI6b-bdk9iY/s1600/blog18.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBFFuDz0mZp59U4kfqPiC04yq2cc5AcBoqWLhHfaLGLyYU_bz5UNJEnK-GSNeO_yRs9D3yuKiels4sBoKYX9PcPbbvMpIMN63yJkdllBxiBU7ikgNOE1IO7Pdvkin4Uu_4gI6b-bdk9iY/s800/blog18.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552553895171150978" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">18. Dads make great images too. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvWugXs3xPdwOUPjXCUOUtJNaQn0RLH3o19w3GEkf1EncJCgOyL-aRrUBR-JtBYNiltM2mglfaOH0EfTd75O3Fs_0bv28LwXz3z2ex76-PHQ1Js2obJ0fVBtFBY5zFbAwlTuj64nt0fOeD/s1600/blog19.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvWugXs3xPdwOUPjXCUOUtJNaQn0RLH3o19w3GEkf1EncJCgOyL-aRrUBR-JtBYNiltM2mglfaOH0EfTd75O3Fs_0bv28LwXz3z2ex76-PHQ1Js2obJ0fVBtFBY5zFbAwlTuj64nt0fOeD/s800/blog19.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552553885600438066" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">19. The thing I love about this picture is you can't really tell where it was taken. I'll reveal the secret: church basement....mustard brown/yellow-y walls....and a clump of plastic "decorative" flowers in one corner. Bust out the 85 1.4, add an effervescent bride, and VIOLA! Love! </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIkbWGNUxYpEw4SnpZ38rcv3qrjQb6S9bmmqwcujdqROfpJX_K3j_L7EcZ1AyfAskoPBwCsYMj3F56bs6w8c3kGTnR-sg_lh5Bkarg4zIfpbz2mObE-ri8o41oNalNd9hlRi9ClZwPI6B/s1600/blog20.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIkbWGNUxYpEw4SnpZ38rcv3qrjQb6S9bmmqwcujdqROfpJX_K3j_L7EcZ1AyfAskoPBwCsYMj3F56bs6w8c3kGTnR-sg_lh5Bkarg4zIfpbz2mObE-ri8o41oNalNd9hlRi9ClZwPI6B/s800/blog20.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552558706350424210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">20. This is one of those pictures I love because of the subject and the story. This particular wedding had just a fun, funny bridal party that was FULL of ideas and suggestions. When I took this I had one of the groomsmen holding a flash for me, and another was "directing" the shoot trying to get a reaction out of the groom. His direction? "Someone just gave you a puppy!!!" </div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Snap! This is what that looks like. Puppies and Happiness! </div><form action="/reviews/polls/placeVote/2244904344397117279/blogger_template/f879900690fadd75" method="POST" id="voteForm" onsubmit="window.location.replace(getVoteFormUrl(this)); return false;"><input type="hidden" name="font" value="normal normal 100% Georgia, Serif"> <input type="hidden" name="chrtclr" value="#2fccf7"> <input type="hidden" name="lnkclr" value="#2fccf7"> <input type="hidden" name="hideq" value="true"> <input type="hidden" name="purl" value="type-a-images.blogspot.com"> <input type="hidden" name="txtclr" value="#918181"><br /><br /><div class="questionText"><br /></div><div class="questionText"> Voting will run until 12:00 AM on 1/1/2011. 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Thank goodness....I am a creature of habit, and I hate unexpected wrenches in long-held plans. Like bed rest. Totally not in my schedule! <div><br /></div><div>I'm so "off my game" this week that I had nearly forgotten it was Friday! How tragic would THAT have been? : ) </div><div><br /></div><div>So, without further delay......</div><div><br /></div><div>- Let's first talk about Dexter. The finale? I was a bit...underwhelmed. After last year's gigantic cliffhanged (hello....dead Rita in a bathtub!)....this year's was a bit....yawn-fest. But, I am not abandoning my show. Still fabulous. </div><div><br /></div><div>- On the same note, I was a bit surprised to hear Michael C Hall and Jennifer Carpenter of Dexter are divorcing. Sad....but, hey....that makes TWO guys on my "5 Guys It's Okay to Crush On" list that left their women this week (the other being Zac Efron). </div><div><br /></div><div>- I got off bed rest on Wednesday. I tell you, I never want to be on bed rest for anything ever again. I am SO not the "bed rest" type. It drove me nuts to just SIT. Couldn't stand it. I also watched more Law & Order: SVU than any person ever should. </div><div><br /></div><div>- My kid learned to write her name!! How? I have no idea. She just busted it out this week. This is the best picture I have of the results. My Mother in Law took this picture with her point and shoot....and it's prompted me to offer her use of one of my spare DSLR's : ) She also made an attempt to write "Molly". I know, it's the Proud Mama in me, but pretty good for a 3 year old!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwgH0l5hSX1ft3bG_jLBYq_NJ6EZl7P3rtxcxnzWD7Lgw_8E4d8AB6R9obO855LBeRmWGFukNuL2T5VksPGNnxJ6UTpOSEQH3tsaM0D3shqc6YVdTHKB6kFUwZY0cdI_saClDwgvjbMbjK/s1600/63586_1751246547891_1440708813_31867886_543757_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwgH0l5hSX1ft3bG_jLBYq_NJ6EZl7P3rtxcxnzWD7Lgw_8E4d8AB6R9obO855LBeRmWGFukNuL2T5VksPGNnxJ6UTpOSEQH3tsaM0D3shqc6YVdTHKB6kFUwZY0cdI_saClDwgvjbMbjK/s400/63586_1751246547891_1440708813_31867886_543757_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551757425665784530" /></a>- It was quite the feat, but I compiled 20 of my favorite wedding images from 2010 for my "Best of 2010" contest. I will be posting the picks soon and open voting through the end of the year. The winners will win some awesome prizes! </div><div><br /></div><div>- I got to give my Grandfather his early Christmas present this week: his 1941 High school yearbook. His response? "I don't think you know how much this means to me".....Awwww...it's what I love about this season. Finding that once-in-a-lifetime kind of gift. It was pretty neat. He went through the book and told me stories about some of the folks. Amazing how sharp the memory can be when presented with a 70 year old reminder of your past. </div><div><br /></div><div>- I've been working on compiling an Amazon Wish List of clothes for next season....again, part of my New Years resolution to dress a bit better. Why didn't anyone ever clue me in to <a href="http://www.modcloth.com">Modcloth.com</a> before? LOVE that site! Very cute stuff! </div><div><br /></div><div>Coming up this week: Final preparations for the holiday with a MUCH overdue hair appointment (my roots are abysmal....seriously. Trashtastic). A few bridal meetings that were postponed several times due to the arrival of Molly, and I'm actually squeezing in an infant shoot next week for a former bride (because I can't stand going so long without photographing something, apparently!) </div><div><br /></div><div>Then, I'm getting my relaxed, stress-free Christmas on. Can't wait! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1-DACDTBKyd-9i_wquNVKHerFHbKpLF2eg2ojESm5x9-3qcgrCCE2Onrx0JyyAUjUaUt17QsC_7vMEMzkPu5N6JXlNWDP0hDeBBYEv-B3DJx0pSIFj1cMCZ1DtDTxFROsU_6WcE3kyqj/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy1-DACDTBKyd-9i_wquNVKHerFHbKpLF2eg2ojESm5x9-3qcgrCCE2Onrx0JyyAUjUaUt17QsC_7vMEMzkPu5N6JXlNWDP0hDeBBYEv-B3DJx0pSIFj1cMCZ1DtDTxFROsU_6WcE3kyqj/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551755277872017522" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Miss Molly.....who I've taken to calling "Monkey"...because...well...as much as it may scar her for life, the kid does look like a little baby monkey with all that spiky hair. A cute monkey, of course. Not a weird, red-butt monkey or something. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqVy_3y8FYxJ0sKdFpmJFqhEIxvSSHgjqBgw5vX4uJQkITmZgQi33ZPmYfhYew0KzTSHB812zjBcagwS-OPVCDd25clzKw-Hg6owloboBEW8407nEGiy4UxypuragayegdPbHzmeW763o/s1600/blog2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqVy_3y8FYxJ0sKdFpmJFqhEIxvSSHgjqBgw5vX4uJQkITmZgQi33ZPmYfhYew0KzTSHB812zjBcagwS-OPVCDd25clzKw-Hg6owloboBEW8407nEGiy4UxypuragayegdPbHzmeW763o/s800/blog2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551755267196129250" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Betty has been pretty cooped up lately, so we busted out the messiness and made Christmas cookies the other day. She enjoyed herself....obviously.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2labROa8U-OSsdGwuD9PDhkv71Ci5Ht0W2iybwJnX_ZnzgD3xlgmf_b8FK4fdqIkp-l9_e4m35noe-zKjhSHk9jI7wS1nHiAYfxD0qRpYV0HTFARAl4p2Sqh7n3WYuqdjM9fS6ZOzP8n3/s1600/blog3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2labROa8U-OSsdGwuD9PDhkv71Ci5Ht0W2iybwJnX_ZnzgD3xlgmf_b8FK4fdqIkp-l9_e4m35noe-zKjhSHk9jI7wS1nHiAYfxD0qRpYV0HTFARAl4p2Sqh7n3WYuqdjM9fS6ZOzP8n3/s800/blog3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551755269326498194" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Molly meets her Great Great (yes, TWO greats) Aunt Rose this week. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCC2qCBVfTBU1cymE-8UHsyM5wN4b8B1q6-louGL5MGJooUUOKyK6sI1oiX0CFeLWyQ5wwa_OyejTwHUSzXlo1Q-1GvtcBVSewLlQ7MYpVnC0gR3A1rx3G0vWRTGzkNgbxoC-lxbNkOIFD/s1600/blog4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCC2qCBVfTBU1cymE-8UHsyM5wN4b8B1q6-louGL5MGJooUUOKyK6sI1oiX0CFeLWyQ5wwa_OyejTwHUSzXlo1Q-1GvtcBVSewLlQ7MYpVnC0gR3A1rx3G0vWRTGzkNgbxoC-lxbNkOIFD/s800/blog4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551755262587121458" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Monkey. In a rare awake moment.</div></div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-84645440780566694972010-12-10T15:45:00.003-06:002010-12-17T14:35:40.730-06:00Friday Fractured Thought - Bed Rest Edition | Milwaukee Wedding PhotographerTo a busy mom, there are few things that sound more calming than "bed rest". I used to think so anyway. All day...in bed...nothing but bad TV and snacks and sleep.<br /><br />I was wrong.<br /><br />It's not calming, really. It's boring. Really, really boring. I wasn't even supposed to touch the computer all week....I don't think the doctor quite understood what he was asking.<br /><br />- So for those not aware of my current condition, I developed <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">eclampsia</span> and was induced last week. We welcomed little Molly....and then the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">eclampsia</span> decided to hang around...and get worse. Instead of re-admitting me to the hospital I was put on strict bed rest. I had a visit with the doc today and was hoping things would have improved...but no dice. So more laying and thinking of how bored I am. *sigh*<br /><br />- So, not much going on this week, obviously, unless you want the run-down on all the TV I've watched (What's Love Got to Do With It? was on TV this morning. WIN)<br /><br />- The husband has been invaluable helping this week...and my in-laws have jumped in to help watch the girls (doesn't that sound cool? THE GIRLS! ) It's great to have family available for times like this.<br /><br />- I had been planning a small get-together for the photographers in the area for this week, which obviously had to be cancelled...totally bummed me out. I had been really looking forward to getting everyone together. Hopefully I can reschedule.<br /><br />- Molly is adjusting well and her sleep schedule has been as wonky as can be expected for a newborn. She sleeps ALL day. Like a cat. Very nocturnal.<br /><br />- Still not quite done with my Christmas shopping, so hopefully I can get some online shopping done while laying here useless in bed.<br /><br />- BTW, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Beloit</span> Hospital? Their food is pretty good. But they forgot my ice cream three times.<br /><br />- I have a new show I just love: Raising Hope....HILARIOUS. It does, however, strike me as the type of show that probably won't last very long.<br /><br />- I'll be keeping people posted on when I'm back to working order, I feel terrible as I have several couples that have been waiting patiently as I've had to reschedule our meetings. All I can say is thank you so much for you patience! All of this mess is certainly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">inconvenient</span>.<br /><br />And to leave you on an adorable note, here is Miss Molly....all fuzzy hair and cuteness. I'll be on and off the internets (I'm supposed to be keeping a calm, no stimuli-type enviroment...but really, no internet? Who are we kidding? As long as its quiet, I suppose).<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH59hse0JmN3tlKucOdVG3Qmm4v2KWWobhH0h-OcExJBD8jWsmm1yWGu-FV5QcMHbWSGP1lEacFPKGte5GZ7LzcyAcRyANLRfyn9SHLvwhPAl5vgI3kO_yATkJyeW8uT3iomOviPO1I7iW/s1600/blog11.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549173035288796082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH59hse0JmN3tlKucOdVG3Qmm4v2KWWobhH0h-OcExJBD8jWsmm1yWGu-FV5QcMHbWSGP1lEacFPKGte5GZ7LzcyAcRyANLRfyn9SHLvwhPAl5vgI3kO_yATkJyeW8uT3iomOviPO1I7iW/s800/blog11.jpg" /></a>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-86103687080131435872010-12-03T07:27:00.004-06:002010-12-03T08:43:09.756-06:00Friday Fractured Thought - Baby Edition! | Milwaukee Wedding Photographer<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><b>Molly Anne Reseburg</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>6 lbs 0 oz 18 " </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Born December 2, 2010 4:14 AM</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Well, what had been shaping up to be a relatively quiet week took an unexpected turn. So, I give you the Friday Fractured Thoughts.....Baby edition! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">Tuesday morning I woke up with an OB appt. on my schedule...and a raging sinus infection. I felt absolutely terrible as I trudged my way to the doctor's office. The nurse gave me a sympathetic look as she got my weight (181!! Eeeek!) and sat me down to take my blood pressure. My only thought was "let's get this done so I can go home and collapse into bed". </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Well, not so fast there....my BP was up. And my limbs were all swollen. I had been seeing sparkly spots. I had a massive headache. All that added up to one thing: pre-eclampsia. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wonderful.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">They admitted me to the hospital for observation. I wasn't worried. I figured they get everything stablized and send me home to finish up all the stuff I still needed to do before baby's due date.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hours passed....my BP fluctuated....and after 24 hours my doc came in with a look of "So...you thought you were going home, eh?"</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Not so fast! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">He recommended inducing. Oy. Vey. My first thought was "I don't even have CURTAINS for the baby's room yet!"</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My 2nd thought? Jon...who was away on business.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">After some tense calls and sending my father in law down to Chicago to pick up Jon, we prepared to go ahead. They started the Pitocin drip. Nothing really happened. After a few hours I got an epidural (ouch) and then...more waiting. And sleeping...and waiting. Finally, I sent Jon off to sleep in my other room and I tried to sleep as well. I had gotten next to no sleep in the last 24 hours...and I certainly hadn't planned on having to labor on top of it all. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I was getting impatient after 6 hours and wondered when things would start to get going. I decided to try and shift my position in bed and WHAM!!!!! The baby dropped and I was ready to go. Evidently the epidural worked so well I had no idea the baby was RIGHT. THERE. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Everyone sprung into action...they went and woke up Jon and literally about 5 mins later Molly Anne Reseburg entered the world. Easy as pie. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> She was teeny weenie and had a full head of fuzzy dark brown hair. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> So, the week didn't exactly unfold as I had planned. I have TWO KIDS. Wow. It's going to take some adjustments to get used to it all, but it's kind of like riding a bike. A very demanding bike that deprives you of sleep. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I am so so happy that she's here and healthy and safe. And I am so so happy to not be pregnant anymore, I have to be honest. I'm looking forward to getting home, getting into a routine (do you expect anything less from a Type A gal?) and getting Miss Betty acclimated to Big Sisterhood. So far, so good. She's very into "can I take care of the baby?" and being a "big helper". Hopefully she doesn't tire of that too quickly. I think once she realizes the squeaky thing isn't going anywhere she may put up a bit of a fuss. I mean...it's not like Betty is the center of attention or anything....really! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I promise lots of pictures to follow (of course!) and thank you everyone for the well-wishes and support! I can't think of a better early Christmas present! </span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINKxx41Zr5jUgmd4YTPSSoSgGpOWS8f-0_7R3bEGZ8Ag8w1zQhIADhX46FmdfL4ltPRJwb9rDuih7FII2sjOCslnLidhA4RVsg2yC_5qCQNM4ubUQz-Z4OxrBvsNDr5ZVtCh0WVzN2b0C/s1600/blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINKxx41Zr5jUgmd4YTPSSoSgGpOWS8f-0_7R3bEGZ8Ag8w1zQhIADhX46FmdfL4ltPRJwb9rDuih7FII2sjOCslnLidhA4RVsg2yC_5qCQNM4ubUQz-Z4OxrBvsNDr5ZVtCh0WVzN2b0C/s800/blog1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546451320518312194" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Time of Arrival</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3yCw9ZvDp0O5HN9tfvIXoB2h0J6UCaTpWczN0Lw-j6xZgVChJjJoD8eQMl5u1vc5jB7d1SmRayh3OFO8nbBK0c40OFnbCFRXIpdNL-oqoNgPiib-Vo6unQNsLWBlAc2kY4WgGj0dYA9C/s1600/blog2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3yCw9ZvDp0O5HN9tfvIXoB2h0J6UCaTpWczN0Lw-j6xZgVChJjJoD8eQMl5u1vc5jB7d1SmRayh3OFO8nbBK0c40OFnbCFRXIpdNL-oqoNgPiib-Vo6unQNsLWBlAc2kY4WgGj0dYA9C/s800/blog2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546451312977723058" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">She has super duper tiny feet. Obviously not taking after me. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwI9cNc0-h2V8nLJEuup-NxMZZjixzZJk96bbR5MSWham6xBN7aVVjvpRYKzf_Uy-u3zeUj8AWvD12jQy7NcvRe9ZLsFEYe0xhG4OUnwnH3b6XB0_cMvO5pbSULYDpkArgTvVeiXauZd45/s1600/blog3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwI9cNc0-h2V8nLJEuup-NxMZZjixzZJk96bbR5MSWham6xBN7aVVjvpRYKzf_Uy-u3zeUj8AWvD12jQy7NcvRe9ZLsFEYe0xhG4OUnwnH3b6XB0_cMvO5pbSULYDpkArgTvVeiXauZd45/s800/blog3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546451310655315458" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The HAIR. Cracks me up. It almost looks highlighted. </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPY8x4I0Xog-9ZKBVkZaAtmKnJA9NjSVuJAKWY5AHO1LXP0tTwz-WgYsUMGl2PPXBpXmjPPd0OpLDZQ8LzL3K2XQlboLrYyGml2WhpN2f0ZL2XCP6wgQiDP6qVPUWCOxMyfQ8wGJcOW8V/s1600/blog4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPY8x4I0Xog-9ZKBVkZaAtmKnJA9NjSVuJAKWY5AHO1LXP0tTwz-WgYsUMGl2PPXBpXmjPPd0OpLDZQ8LzL3K2XQlboLrYyGml2WhpN2f0ZL2XCP6wgQiDP6qVPUWCOxMyfQ8wGJcOW8V/s800/blog4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546451298285405282" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">A family of four. </div></div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211345850309568210.post-75862594371425414672010-11-28T23:32:00.002-06:002010-11-28T23:39:50.887-06:00All Maternal and Stuff | Milwaukee Wedding PhotographerA little updating for my current and prospective clients, I am now officially on "Maternity Leave". I am taking a few more prospective client meetings but I will not be taking any sittings until January 22nd, 2011. <div><br /></div><div>If you are interested in booking a sitting with Type A Images after the New Year, feel free to contact me any time and we'll get you booked. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you are looking to book a wedding in 2011, I am still happy to send out any and all information you would like and set up a time to meet and discuss plans after January 22nd. I am about 1/2 booked for 2011 and prime dates will get snatched up soon after the first of the year, as many people get those rings on their fingers during the holidays.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will still be updating via the Blog and Facebook and keeping everyone in the "loop". </div><div><br /></div><div>25 days to go!!! I cannot wait! </div>Type A Imageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15875390821834895563noreply@blogger.com1