Michelle and Ryan: Married July 18th, 2009!

Posted on August 19, 2009

GREEN BAY, Wis: It’s kind of surreal to me that Michelle and Ryan are married. It feels like just yesterday that we were shooting their engagement session. In reality, it’s been many months since that chilly October day we met up in Green Bay. Just a couple of days after that shoot, Karl and I learned we were going to have a baby. It’s amazing how much things can change in just a few months.

Speaking of changes, we changed second shooters for this wedding. Karl has been working with Heidi all summer, but for this particular wedding she was out of town (taking a much deserved vacation) so we called on another great photographer friend, Amy Clark. Thanks for helping out Amy!

Here are a few fun shots Amy and Karl captured for Michelle and Ryan:

Nothing like burning off a little nervous energy before the ceremony!

Karl told me this wedding party was really fun, and I definitely got that vibe while editing.

They were also rather “jumpy:”

Thanks for the action shot Amy!

I’m not sure what Ryan was up to here, but it reminds me of his attempt to throw Michelle in the water during our engagement session!

What a great looking couple!

Definitely the most unique cake we’ve seen so far.

We’ve seen lots of photo mats for signing at receptions but I thought this one was especially cool.

Speaking of cool, check out this little guy. Apparently he was giving quite the performance during the special dances.

Michelle and Ryan, best of luck to you in your new life together.

Here is your slideshow.

You’ll find your ordering gallery here.

Enjoy married life!

Brandon and Katie: Married June 27, 2009

Posted on August 17, 2009

STEVENS POINT, Wis: June 27th was a big day for Brandon and Katie and a big day for me and AJ. Their wedding was the first on our schedule after AJ’s birth so June 27th was the first day mama and baby were all alone. We survived very well just the two of us but from what I hear I missed a great day with the happy couple.

Here are a few images that stood out to me as I was editing:

Such a classic moment, and a picture to keep around for this little guy’s wedding some day

Katie comes from a very talented family. How cool to be able to include your siblings in the ceremony.

And how cool for those siblings to have a few snacks for a job well done! I cracked up when I came across this little detail.

Such a perfect post ceremony moment. You can almost feel their joy as they stand in the receiving line thanking their guests.

I remember these two being ridiculously cute together during their engagement session. I can see that nothing changed between the engagement session and the wedding day. Equally as cute, just in fancier clothing.

Brandon and Katie, best of luck as you guys start your new lives together!

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Enjoy married life!

Chris and Kris: Married June 6, 2009

Posted on August 17, 2009

GREEN BAY, Wis: The last time we saw Kris and Chris, I was pretty sure we were all going to float away. The weekend we chose to travel to Chicago for their engagement session turned out to be the weekend the remnants of a hurricane flooded Chicago. We had no choice but to make it work, so we put the rainbow umbrella to good use. Who knew 9 months later we would be whipping out that umbrella once again on their wedding day?

Chris and Kris chose to see each other before the ceremony, which allowed time for a few outdoor pictures before the rain started. A walking trail on the church grounds offered a beautiful and secluded place for their portraits.

There were many personal touches included in Chris and Kris’s wedding day. I thought it was really neat that the couple chose to greet their guests as they arrived at the ceremony, rather than having a receiving line afterward.

Our trusty rainbow umbrella kept the couple dry for a few more portraits after the ceremony at a nearby park. Just as they were on the day of their engagement session, Kris and Chris were totally willing to go with the flow.

Since the rain showed no signs of stopping, a trip to the Lambeau Field Atrium was in order….even though Chris is a fan of some other team we won’t mention. I love the soft light in this image. Even rainy days have good points.

And of course no trip to 1265 Lombardi would be complete without a toast at Curly’s Pub.

Kris and Chris, we know your ability to weather the storms will come in handy as you start your new lives together. We wish you all the best.

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Stephanie and Chris: Married May 30, 2009

Posted on August 17, 2009

OSHKOSH, Wis: Let’s travel back in time, shall we? It’s hard for me to remember a day when we weren’t living on little sleep, keeping track of dirty diapers, and enjoying every moment of our life as a family of three. But back on May 30th, AJ hadn’t yet made his grand entrance into the world. Instead, I was sporting a gigantic baby belly:

Since that belly (and the swollen ankles and feet that accompanied it) made it hard for me to get around that late in pregnancy, Karl shot Stephanie and Chris’s wedding without me. Our good friend Heidi Selch agreed to join our team for the summer while I took a brief maternity leave.

Needless to say it’s a little hard for me to blog a wedding I wasn’t a part of, but I still want to share some of the images that stood out to me.

Stephanie and Chris chose to see each other before the ceremony and get all of their portraits out of the way. This is a great idea for any of you working on the time line for your day.  We can arrange a “first look” moment for the bride and groom so the moment you see each other is special and private. And I can promise it doesn’t take any of the excitement out of walking down the aisle.

Here are some images captured during Stephanie and Chris’s first look:

Chris and Stephanie were married at the First Congregational Church of Oshkosh.

Isn’t it beautiful? All that wood just looks so rich in the photographs. I hope we get to shoot there again!

Stephanie and Chris, we wish you all the best in your new married life!

Enjoy your slideshow.

Your gallery is here.

Four Weddings and a Miracle

Posted on July 16, 2009

(Alternate Title: Why this blog has been quiet for the past six weeks)

Look! It’s a new blog post from us! I promise I’ve had good intentions to update the blog over the past several weeks but we’ve kind of had our hands full. Literally.

Allow me to introduce you to the “miracle” part of this blog entry:

Anderson James Homburg arrived one week before his due date on 6/11/09. It’s a good thing he came early since he already weighed 9lbs 2.8oz at birth! I’m sure I’m pretty biased, but I think A.J. is the best, sweetest, most amazing baby in the entire world. And I still feel this way at 3 in the morning when he doesn’t want to sleep and at 3 in the afternoon when I’m on my third shirt because he’s peed/pooped/spit up on the previous outfits.

June isn’t exactly the most ideal time of year for a pair of wedding photographers to have their first child, but we’ve been blessed with help from an amazing photographer to help us through this busy season. Heidi of HJ Selch Photography took my place in late May when my huge swollen ankles and even bigger baby belly made it nearly impossible to walk. While I really miss being there to shoot on the wedding day, I still get to be a part of the experience. You didn’t think those hundreds of images edit themselves did you?

So, without further ado, here is a quick peek at the four In This Moment Photography couples you’ll be seeing more of in the next few days as I attempt to get this blog up to date.

Stephanie and Chris tied the knot in Oshkosh on 5.30.09

Kris and Chris braved a wedding day rain out for some fun with our rainbow umbrella on 6.6.09

Brandon and Katie’s wedding in Stevens Point on 6.27.09 took Karl back to one of his favorite places to shoot, the grounds at Sentry Insurance.

And finally, Heidi and Steve will never look at Independence Day the same way after their beautiful wedding on 7.04.09

Each of these couples will have their own blog entry in the coming days, so check back often for more updates! And I’m sure we’ll squeeze in a few pictures of AJ along the way. Once he’s old enough, I’m sure he’ll run from the camera but for now he’s a willing model for us!

Monday Moments: Carlene and Ryan Edition

Posted on May 18, 2009

CEDARBURG, Wis: I’m not even sure how to start this Monday Moments other than to say we LOVE Carlene and Ryan. And now, after a weekend with their families, we officially love the WHOLE Schmidt/Kison clan! In the spirit of full disclosure, I should mention that Carlene is the sister of one of my very best friends, and auntie to three of the most adorable children that Karl and I are lucky enough to hang out with on a regular basis. So unlike most weddings where we know just the bride and groom, we went into this weekend feeling like a part of the family. And just like members of the family, we laughed, we (or rather I) cried, and we had a complete blast!

Here are just a handful of shots that stood out to me this evening:

Carlene was worried she wouldn’t smile enough in the hours leading up to her wedding ceremony. She even came to the getting ready room prepared with a playlist free of sappy music so the girls could dance. The truth is there were PLENTY of smiles. See, she’s totally glowing!

Her groom Ryan had plenty of smiles of his own. Karl met up with the guys at the Kison family farm where a couple of cute family pets were ready to steal the show.

Karl grabbed this moment right after the ceremony and it is definitely one of my favorites from the day. Joy, relief, and excitement all wrapped into one!

Did I mention that they had an absolutely textbook perfect weather wedding day? Nothing but blue skies and puffy white clouds!

And because I can’t help myself, I have to share a couple of fun outtakes:

This one is just for my mom. Mom LOVES cows more than anyone I know and I know she would be so jealous to know I got to pet some baby cows in between taking wedding party pictures at the Kisons. I think this little guy slobbered on me a bit.

And I’m sharing this one just because it made me laugh. I was being all ninja photographer up in the balcony during the ceremony when Sean almost blew my cover! I guess I wasn’t being so sneaky after all! Thanks for not outing me to the whole church buddy!

Here’s to a great week! Happy Monday!

P.S. You know what would really make my week? If we got some real blog comments! It’s so sad to sign into the blog and find nothing but spam ads for Viagra! Help a girl out, won’t ya?

The Return of Monday Moments: Michelle and Brad Edition

Posted on May 5, 2009

GREEN BAY, Wis: Hey look! We’re still here! I know the blog has been a bit (or more than a bit) dead over the past few months as we hibernated our way through another long Wisconsin winter, but we’re BACK! I can promise an exciting summer on the In This Moment Photography Blog filled with fun couples and the arrival of an adorable baby. For those that haven’t heard we’re expecting the next generation of ITMP to arrive in June!

So, now that spring has finally sprung here in NE Wisconsin, I’m happy to share some images from our first wedding of the busy season. It always feels so great for us to get back into our wedding routine after a nice long break. This year we were lucky enough to work with Brad and Michelle who were so happy to be getting married that they didn’t mind us being so excited to be taking pictures again!

It wasn’t easy to pick just three moments to sneak peek tonight but here’s what I came up with:

I just loved this “post first kiss” ceremony moment. Brad and Michelle were just giddy!

This is what happened when I asked Brad how skilled he was in the art of dipping his bride. It appears perhaps they had been practicing!

And finally, one of my favorite reception moments. Otis, the master of ceremonies, demanded Brad perform a dance for the ladies during garter retrieval. With some costume help from a nearby guest, Brad channeled his inner cowboy.

There are many, many more moments to share from this weekend, which will keep me busy editing for the next several days, but check back late next week for more!

Happy Monday! It feels good to be back!

Pamela and Eric: Married October 11th, 2008

Posted on October 24, 2008

GREEN BAY, Wis.: Pamela and Eric could not have asked for a better wedding day! You never really know what to expect in October, but on this particular Saturday the weather felt more like late summer than late fall!

That is what we call a *perfect* blue sky.

Pamela wanted to work the colors of fall into her wedding. She also used a dried rose in her bouquet to honor her late grandmother. Such a special and personal touch.

Now that is one proud dad getting his first look at his little girl. It made me tear up! Love dads!

I also loved this moment during the hand off. Check out Eric checking out his beautiful bride while getting a hug from her dad!

This was the reaction after Pamela’s aunt prayed for the blessing of MANY children during the ceremony. Is it me or does Eric look a little overwhelmed at the thought?

Married!

Pamela had to show off her bling on the bus ride over to the park.

At their engagement session, Eric wowed us with his ability to dip. At the wedding he took it a step further and swept Pamela off her feet!

It doesn’t get better than yummy light and beautiful fall leaves.

We went on a bit of a hike to find this spot, but I love the results.

We found lots of fall touches when we made our way to the reception at The Ravine.

Toasts are always good for some laughs. But in this case, it wasn’t what he said….it turns out he broke the microphone!

From laughs to tears, I loved this tender moment between Pamela and her father during their dance. And yes, I cried. What else is new?

These two were the highlight of the reception for me. The ring bearer spent much of the evening learning some new moves. I’m sure he’ll pull them out to show off for the ladies in the future.

We had some company during our self portrait. I guess it looked like we were having too much fun!

Pamela and Eric, Karl and I are so thankful we were able to be a part of your special day. October weddings are the best! We hope you enjoy every moment of your new life together!

Enjoy your slideshow.

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Lindsay and Clance: Married September 27th, 2008!

Posted on October 15, 2008

SHERWOOD, Wis: It feels like Karl and I were waiting forever for Lindsay and Clance’s wedding, since we shot their engagement session down at Holy Hill this time last year. Well I can tell you this wedding was definitely worth the wait. The day was full of so many special, personalized moments.

Tell me she’s not the cutest? While kids in a wedding party are often unpredictable, they certainly up the adorable factor!

Lindsay’s dress was stunning and absolutely perfect for her day.

Lindsay struggled to hold back the tears as her uncle, who performed the ceremony, led the bridal party in prayer before their walk down the aisle. Confession: I was struggling to hold it together too!

Look at all those guys checking out the beautiful bride as she made her way down the aisle with Clance waiting at the altar for her.

There’s that just married excitement that I love to see!

We took just a few quick formals in the church before heading to Clance’s family home for more photos. I wanted to share this picture for a couple of reasons. First, brown bridesmaids dresses rock, and I’m so glad it’s a popular color now. When we planned our wedding four years ago, I got more than a few funny looks from those who didn’t understand why I wanted my bridesmaids to wear brown! Second, four attendants on each side may just be my favorite number. This was a close knit group of friends that made our job really easy. Thanks guys!

The Catlin family home is right on the water and the grounds are absolutely breathtaking! We arrived after the ceremony to find a fog had rolled in over the water which made it seem like we were walking towards the end of the earth. So cool!

I would kill to have this weeping willow in my backyard! It’s clear that a lot of effort goes into maintaining such a beautiful yard. We were so lucky to be there!

We also snuck over to the neighbors yard (where Clance played football growing up) to take a few shots with this cool fence!

On to the reception, Lindsay’s sister shared a toast that had everyone laughing.

And then the happy couple wowed us with their first dance. These two took dancing lessons in preparation for their big day. No swaying in place for them.

I loved this capture from the grand march. Lindsay looks a little scared of what the bridal party has in store for them.

Lindsay and Clance, thanks so much for including us in your special day. We had a blast!

Here’s your slideshow.

And you’ll find your gallery here.

Enjoy married life!

Monday Moments: Kristin and Ryan Edition

Posted on September 24, 2008

Let’s get this out of the way first. Yes, it is Wednesday. Yes, this is a Monday Moments blog post. In my defense, we’ve been a *tad* over scheduled the past few days. Let’s see, Saturday was Kristin and Ryan’s wedding. Sunday we had an engagement session with Mike and Sarah (coming soon!) followed by a fantastic family session including a set of twin boys (also coming soon!) And then, just before we crashed for the day…we went off to a spur of the moment babysitting gig for three kids under the age of 6. That’s just the weekend people!

So please forgive the Monday Moments delay. I’m actually hoping to do quite a few blog posts this week, so keep checking back!

Now….Kristin and Ryan!

Do you see it? The little penguin? These guys were everywhere!! Kristin has loved penguins her whole life (longer than she’s loved Ryan she pointed out) so they found a way to include that little touch!

This may be one of my favorite walk back down the aisle pictures ever. You can just feel their joy to finally be married.

Yes, we went to play mini golf before the reception! This was all Kristin’s idea and probably the most fun we’ve ever had taking bridal party pictures!

And finally, meet my new Facebook BFF Tricia. Isn’t she the cutest? Don’t you want to smoosh her? Okay, well maybe that’s just me. But still, Tricia is totally representative of the entire wedding party fun and full of joy for her friends! And she likes to say, “That’s hot!”

Have a great week everyone!

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