Sieversma Photography

Moments Come and Go, Photos are Forever

2012-01-29T16:06:00.000-08:00

Watch Our Family Grow!

I've had the honor of photographing a few really great families lately. They've all added a new member to their family, or have been celebrating their first year together.

My husband and I feel very fortunate and are extremely excited to be welcoming our first child, due to arrive sometime in March. I will be documenting our time with our baby... And would love to do the same for you and your family.

All photo sessions, $40/hour. You'll get a mini brag book that will fit into your purse so that you can share your updated photos with friends. Additional prints or a photo disc are available for sale.

Additional portrait details available here.

I'm excited to be having our first child and starting a family. Any maternity, newborn, or photo session during the child's first year will also include a complimentary 8x10 print from each session. I can arrange a portrait session at any mile marker. If you book a session with Sieversma Photography at least for newborn, six month and one year cake smash session, you will receive a complimentary 20 page 8x8 photo book featuring your favorite images from the year.

Images for the book aren't limited to the sessions mentioned. If you book a maternity session, or additional family sessions, those images can be included as well.

Any session can be done in your home or on location. Sieversma Photography can bring the studio to you. Or pick a place that has special meaning for your family.

The Studio Comes to You!

2011-12-08T05:44:00.000-08:00

It's been awhile since I've posted a blog entry, but that doesn't mean that I haven't been doing photography!

I have been lucky and had sessions with some fun families. I don't have a studio space at the moment, so I make myself highly mobile and take the studio on the road. Though, in one situation, I invited a new mom and her baby to my home for a small portrait session. I set up a backdrop in a room that had been empty (that has since changed).

Mercedes welcomed her baby girl into the world very recently.

Ayla was 11 days old, which works out to be a great age! They're still small and sleepy. Babies grow and change so fast. Parents really should take the opportunity to get portraits made during this special time.

A short time later, infants are actively kicking and stretching and being little wiggle worms. And that's a special time to document too!! :D

Grandma and Great Grandpa were on hand for a photo time, for a great generational opportunity.

Having a photo session in your own home allows people to hang out and be comfortable.

Portraits in your home also allows children to be comfortable in the 'studio'! They can play quietly with their own toys while they wait their turn. Sometimes they might have an idea for something that they would like to do during the session.

I travelled to Orange City to create a portrait session for this family. As I hauled my flashes, lightstands and umbrellas into the house, Mr. M. expressed interest that I had, indeed, brought the studio along. Well, of course! :-)

This cutie isn't quite old enough to have school portraits done. Her grandmother requested a photo to hang with the rest of her cousins. Easily done with a portrable backdrop!

The family also wanted to have a portrait with their tractor... While it wouldn't be impossible, it would be tricky to haul this piece of equipment to a studio. Nothing says winter like a crew ready for snow!

Finally, I will include images from other recent on location sessions. One at the family home, the other at a park selected by the group.

Instead of a generic Christmas tree, document your holiday decor for the year!!

Just because it isn't spring, doesn't mean that we can't create some wonderful portrait opportunities!

It's snowy out now. What better weather for colorful sweaters, mittens and perhaps hats? A dusting of snow makes for gorgeous scenery...

Plus I could even bring a thermos of hot chocolate to share during the photo session. :D

Merry Christmas to all of you. Thank you for sharing your milestones and family with Sieversma Photography!

Life Events

2011-09-24T18:42:00.000-07:00

I love photography of all sorts. I really enjoy documenting life events and milestones for people. Everyone loves a good story and these occasions are what make the stories that you share with your kids or reflect upon when you gather together with loved ones.

Two weeks ago I created the bridal portraits for Toni and Jon as they celebrated their vows with family.

Last week I was a second shooter with Cathy Logue for a wedding that she was involved with. It's a lot of fun working with a friend. Even better when the clients are totally caught up with each other and their wedding day! Laughter was contagious and everyone expressed their happiness for the couple.

This past week I had the priviledge to photograph Cara during the final weeks of her pregnancy. Maternity sessions are fun! Images offer a chance to share with your children this once in a life time period in your family's life.

I'm so glad that I got to be a part of the journey in each of these occasions.

Portraits of People Doing What they Love

2011-08-20T07:49:00.000-07:00

If you follow either of my blogs (also sieversmaphotos2.blogspot.com), you may notice that I do a lot of different kinds of photography. I think that being diverse helps keep your skills fresh and allows me to be flexible during a session.

I'm often planning photographs in my mind and enjoy practicing my skills in a wide variety of situations. A couple buddies like to come out to our place to work on their cars with my husband. I like to work on action photos and people at work, so it was a great opportunity for me!

Wednesday night I hung out in the pit while the guys competed in the Figure 8 race.

Jake Bickett

Tyler Lewison

Jake Bickett

Tyler Lewison

I have more photos of people doing what they love and other candid images here.

Activity sessions are a wonderful way to capture people that you love doing the things that they enjoy the most. They are a low key way to capture part of who they really are. Consider a senior photo session that combines a portrait session of your student looking their best, plus photos from an activity that really defines a high school experience.

Or consider a portrait session in your home for your family. Sometimes a 2 year old may not want to have their photo taken, but are still interested in playing with her parents. Its a win win, the child is happy and you get a family portrait experience not duplicated in a typical studio setting.

I really enjoy photojournalism and trying to capture people as they are. Sometimes you can request that a person turns in a certain direction a little more, but I try to remain authentic. I really do work to represent a person in their environment in the best possible way. I work to interfere as little as possible, except to perhaps move a light to a more favorable position.

Practicing this also allows me to pose people in more controlled environments when the opportunity occurs.

Wedding with Cathy Jo!

2011-08-07T19:04:00.000-07:00

It's no secret, I'm into photography. I really enjoy it all, scenic, portraits, action, weddings. So, imagine how fun it is when you get the opportunity to work with a friend!!

I was able to shoot with my friend Candy Acosta for a couple years, be sure to check her out her web and facebook page!

Sadly, Candy and her husband moved to Seattle. I don't get to work with her now, but if you are in that region - be sure to look her up!! She and her husband are very talented!

Cycling is a hobby that I've been into for a few years now too. A couple of my friends from that activity are photo enthusiasts as well. Cathy Logue is another good friend that I've had the opportunity to work with recently. We haven't been on a bike ride together for awhile, but get to catch up on a photo outing here and there.

I was so glad when she was able to attend a wedding that I booked in May. This weekend I accompanied her as a second shooter for the wedding of Kim and Tyler.

Fortunately, we work pretty well together and compliment each other's style. One photographer is good, but having the ability to follow seperate groups on such a momentous day is wonderful. If you are seeking a photographer, please consider someone who at least has the option of a second shooter to document multiple angles of your festivities.

I hope to be able to work with Photography by Cathy Jo more often!! Be sure to check her out as well!

Kim and Tyler were such a goregous couple and surrounded by people who adored them. I love a good wedding! They are infectious and you can't help but feel warm and fuzzy after the event. Everyone was in a great mood and truly embraced the newlyweds.

Contest Results

2011-07-07T05:31:00.000-07:00

Here are all entrants that I saw after reviewing my page/notifications this morning. So, I told Random.org that there are 11 possibilities.

It spit out.... drum roll please...

The number 1!

Julie Madden, you win!!

Happy Birthday to Me: Portrait Session for You! ($75 Value)

2011-07-05T15:41:00.000-07:00

My birthday is tomorrow, July 6. I would like you to celebrate with me! Its pretty common to share baked treats in honor of one's birthday. But, for the fans of my facebook page, I'm offering a portrait session give away!

Become a fan and 'Like' my page on facebook. I will post this blog entry there. If you want to participate, please be sure to COMMENT on that post. I will use random.org to generate the winning entry. The first person to comment will be considered entry #1, and so on.

What you win: I will offer a portrait session up to 1 hour in duration at the location of your choice. You will receive an 8x10 print of the pose of your choice! That's a $75 value!! You also have the option of purchasing the photo disc or ordering ala carte prints.

Beresford, SD is a central location for me. I will travel to Sioux Falls, Sioux City or Yankton for no additional mileage. That doesn't mean that folks in the outlying areas are banned from participation. We can schedule a day when you'll be in the region, or I can charge .25/mile beyond the home area.

I do on location photos. You may book your session for any time, though it works best for everyone if we schedule before the snow flies, or even before school starts.

I will take entries until midnight CST, 7/6/11 and will draw on Thursday morning.

TDK11 Photos & MS Society Fundraiser

2011-06-16T15:15:00.001-07:00

I've loved photography for a long time. Over the last six years I've come to love cycling too. I've participated in portions of two Tour de Kota events, breaking my collar bone on one trip. I finished the whole tour three years ago, all bones whole. I've ridden a few centuries and made lots of friends. I haven't been riding as much as I would like, I've been devoting time to photography and some other things a bit more lately. Still, I try to catch up with my cycling friends whenever possible and show my support of them while they pound away the miles.

It wasn't an easy spring to train for the Tour de Kota this year. Many of my friends rode it. Vermillion was an overnight town, so I made some photos between rain drops as riders came into town. Friday of last week I photographed riders as they came by Hub City on their way to Sioux Falls.

I didn't see all of my friends, but I was able to photograph many of them. Here's a link to the full album: http://sieversmaphotography.zenfolio.com/tdk2011

Another ride that I'm fond of is the Bike MS event for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. I've ridden it twice, once with my husband. I've also volunteered as an emcee at the finish line and donated other years when I was unable to ride.

I don't want to make money for myself from these Tour de Kota images. I would like to offer them in exchange for a donation to be given to the MS Society. If you see an image of yourself that you like, please consider ordering a print. Proceeds will be combined and Sieversma Photography will make a donation to the North Central States Chapter whether I complete the ride myself or not.

I leave the decision to donate up to you. I've created a coupon code to allow print orders at base cost: TDK2011

Once again, here's a link to an album with the rest of my photos:
http://sieversmaphotography.zenfolio.com/tdk2011

I'm sorry that I wasn't able to get a shot of each and every rider.

Happy trails,

Melissa
Sieversma Photography

Memorial Day Weekend

2011-05-31T05:14:00.000-07:00

I had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, and I hope that you did too.

I was honored to photograph Mike and Emma's wedding near Huron on Saturday.

My good friend Cathy Logue also joined me for the photo event.

Cathy did a wonderful job capturing many unique images. I hope to be able to work with her again in the future!

Sunday night friends joined us for a really large bonfire. Everything went smoothly and I believe that all had a good time. The kids got to eat way more chocolate and marshmallows than they probably should have and the adults were all in good company. And everyone stayed warm.

And to those in the armed services, thank you for your time. I do appreciate it. I wanted to also share the story of a veteran featured on the Memorial Day edition of the Today Show. This man was part of a crew of five in a military humvee attacked by a roadside bomb. He was the only survivor. This man experienced burns to 30% of his body and endured numerous surgeries and physical therapy. Now, he's turned his experience into material for stand up comedy. This segment will choke a person up, but its phenomenal. Please take a moment to check it out on the Today Show website.

If you spent the weekend remembering someone you've lost, my sympathy to your family. We've all lost loved ones. I think that spending time with people that you care about is the best way to spend holiday weekends like this one. Its about creating as many memories as you can.

Activity Session for Your Senior!

2011-05-22T06:40:00.000-07:00

High school seniors have worked their way through four years of school, leaving a trail of activities they've loved. A senior photo session reflects the individual.

An event session helps document the activities that may have consumed their time and occupied their heart.

I would love to highlight what makes them tick in their portraits. Then we can book an extra session where I attend an activity to capture images of your student at work.

Composite images are also created from the resulting photos.

For details regarding a session and how to book it, please visit my website.

Chickies at Spring Event

2011-03-28T18:17:00.000-07:00

Be sure to read my previous blog post below regarding event details. I will bring along 2-3 chickies for your children to check out at the Alcester Trade Show. The chickies will be available for your portrait session too. Baskets will be available so that a child may sit next to and look at the chickie if holding it is too much.

Hand sanitizer and wipes will also be available so that fingers may be clean following the session!! :D

In case you aren't familiar with Alcester, the Auditorium is at the corner of 2nd & Broad st. West side of biz district http://bit.ly/eEIEK6

Free Spring Children's Portrait Event

2011-03-09T08:50:00.000-08:00

Alcester (South Dakota)is hosting a trade show featuring vendors from the area on April 2 from 9a.m. to 3p.m. at the city auditorium. Participants include representatives of Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Scentsy, Norwex, Creative Memories, Tastefully Simple, AND MORE. Admission is free to patrons.

Sieversma Photography will have a booth at this first annual event. I will set up a mini studio for FREE children's portraits, just in time for spring! Bring your child in for a 15 minute session with a bright backdrop and a selection of props.

Order a photo CD to be mailed to you with your edited images and permission to make prints anywhere you want. OR, order ala carte prints from the online gallery following the session.

Please allow a week for all sessions to be posted online. I will be in contact with photo customers.

Reservations are ideal, though not necessary. I will have session slots available every 20 minutes.

NO fee for the session itself. Photo CD with all of your edited images: $50. Book your child's portrait in advance and receive a $10 discount on the disc.

FAMILIES WITH MULTIPLE CHILDREN: I can do one session & photograph your children together as a group. OR, if you would like to do a separate session for each child, buy the first photo disc for $50. Add the photos from the additional sessions for a reduced rate of $20 per child.

OR, you may order ala carte prints from an online album.
8 Wallets $8, 4x6 $5, 5x7 $10, 8x10 $15, larger prints available.
Receive a 5x7 print per session if you book your session before April 2.

Please share this event with your friends! Email for details: melissa@sieversmaphotography.com Or call 712-223-0088

Family Photo Sessions

2010-10-02T13:31:00.000-07:00

Sieversma Photography will be at the Alcester, SD Craft Fair on November 6 from 10a.m. until 3p.m. Sessions are by appointment only. Book now to secure your time slot for a 30 minute family photo session. The organizers at the event have provided a private room to serve as a portrait studio.

This special opportunity is available for $30. I will, for example, photograph your family as a group, your children as a group and we will pose individual photos of each child. Additional poses will be added as time allows. Grandparents are welcome. Children only groupings or couples sessions are welcome too! Holiday props are available. Melissa will edit the photos and provide a 4x6 print of each pose. You will receive those images with your session fee. Additional reprints and/or a CD with the high resolution images will also be available for purchase.

If this date works for your schedule, please contact Melissa at melissa@sieversmaphotography.com. Or call 712-223-0088(cell number)

Once you are booked, Melissa will be in contact with you to plan your session. (How many children, adults, what colors you might like to use in your portrait, etc.)

Additional Pricing Information:
Wallets 8 for $8.00, 4x6 $8, 5x7 $12, 8x10(12) $20, 11x14 $30, 12x18 $55, 20x30 $130. High Resolution CDs with all edited images from your session may be purchased for $100.

Greeting cards are also available through Sieversma Photography. View a few examples HERE. Do you have a style that you like, but don't see? The cards are custom designed. Sieversma Photography will work with you to create unique greeting cards.

Please check out more photos from other family holiday sessions HERE.

If space runs out before you get a chance to book for a November 6th session, an on location portrait session is also available. Details regarding this service are available HERE.

New Website!!

2010-10-02T13:28:00.000-07:00

I've created a new website: www.sieversmaphotography.com

I will reserve the blog space as a place to discuss photo ideas and upcoming events or specials. If you'd like to learn more details regarding price, product and available service - that will be at the website. I will post links on the blog to particular pages to ease the search.

I'm very excited to be able to present this resource!!

Thanks for checking out Sieversma Photography!!!

Straatmeyer Cousins Reunion

2010-07-09T18:27:00.000-07:00

Photos from the July 10, 2010 Straatmeyer Cousins Reunion can be found HERE.

I have included double options for the family photos. If you would like an 8x10, please order from the 8x10 image. It's already been cropped so that the image will work in that format.

Wakonda 125th Bike Carnival

2010-07-01T14:46:00.001-07:00

I had fun today at the bike carnival in Wakonda!! I hope that you did too. I do have photos available for sale and all of the images have been posted to my online gallery.

I'm not going to mark the photos up too much, but you should know that proceeds will benefit the National MS Society.

Click HERE to visit the album.

Click HERE to learn more about multiple sclerosis

Click HERE to visit my Bike MS fundraising page.

Senior Photo Deals:

2010-06-10T16:57:00.000-07:00

First guy and first girl to respond and book Sieversma Photography will get their photo session for free. I will give you a proof book with the poses photographed and you may purchase additional reprints and enlargements.

Gone Fishing

2010-06-07T18:48:00.000-07:00

Sometimes the best 'portraits' are candid images capturing moments shared between people. My husband and I visited his aunt and uncle this weekend at their private pond. We got a chance to go fishing and tell some lies. I hope that you enjoy these photos.

Zenfolio

2010-05-30T16:07:00.000-07:00

I've chosen Zenfolio.com as an online tool for proofing images and enabling customer orders. Your album will be password protected. I also have a variety of scenic and creative images available for sale in my online portfolio.

Please visit me here.

Confirmation

2010-05-14T14:09:00.001-07:00

I was invited to work with Candy Acosta Photography at a confirmation in South Sioux City last month. I can be hired for special events including confirmations, baptisms, and church or school programs.

Monthly Specials

2010-04-03T13:21:00.001-07:00

Be sure to check in on my special offers each month. I have a page in the right hand column that I update regularly.

Joe and Sarah

2010-02-07T08:30:00.001-08:00

Joe and Sarah have been married for awhile and decided that it was time to have a portrait session again.

Winter is a difficult season to schedule time for photography. Snow is a beautiful addition to the scenery, but the temperature is quite low and the weather is unpredictable.

Last week The American Heart Association held its campaign to promote heart health among women. Friday, February 5, was Go Red For Women Day. Even the falls at Falls Park were illuminated red in the events honor. *PSA side note* Everyone should take care of their ticker. Your loved ones will thank you for it!

Falls Park is always a beautiful setting, but I thought it'd be fun to try to utilize the special coloration for Joe and Sarah's photos. We did experience some snowfall throughout the day, and it chilly. However, it wasn't as cold as it could have been. There is minimal access to the viewpoints around the park, but we found a few locations where we could take advantage of the special scenery. My husband was able to spot me so that I didn't fall into the river. :-) I didn't actually get that close.

Red light is no longer bathing the falls, but you should be sure to visit the park anyway. Bring a blanket and some hot cocoa.

View more photos of Joe and Sarah, plus other portraits here.

Free Engagement Session this month!

2010-01-29T16:05:00.000-08:00

(This couple is not engaged, but are quite happy together. :D )

For the month of February, I'm honoring the following special:

Make a deposit on a wedding with Sieversma Photography and have a free engagement session! This includes up to a one hour session in the location of your choice. I will travel to Sioux Falls, Sioux City and the area between for no extra charge. Please discuss with me where you would like your session to be, mileage may be a factor to consider.

I offer two wedding packages, see my side panel for the difference between package 1 and 2.

If you book Wedding Package 1 for $850, the engagement session is free, I will include a 4x6 print of each pose and you may buy additional prints at a discounted rate.

Print prices: 4x6 for $6, 5x7 for $8, 8x10(12) for $15, Wallets 8 for $7.

If you book Wedding Package 2 for $1150, you get the same deal as the first package PLUS an 8x12 of your choice and one high resolution file (one image) on a disc for you to print as you wish.

For both options I will provide a digital frame available for you to show your engagement pictures at your wedding, perhaps on the guest book table or location of your choice.

With your photos there is an option to design a 'Save the Date' card and wedding invitation.

Rob, Rina and Lily

2009-12-06T12:58:00.000-08:00

I generally get along really well with children. Though this is not to say that they're always easy to photograph. Even children that I know well and have interacted with before can be a challenge.

A friend of mine invited me to do their family Christmas photo. They had tried to have a session at a local portrait place, but Miss Lily wasn't feeling too inspired that day. We thought that having someone in her home, where she felt comfortable, might produce positive results.

Lily and I have a pretty good rapport established already. She doesn't seem to mind me too much. The night that I stopped by, she was fine with me being there. She did seem to mind being asked to sit in one place so that I could take her photo with mom and dad. She had things to do and wanted to dance to music on her show. She wasn't a disagreable baby, we just didn't all share the same vision.

So we worked with her. She was happy that Blue's Clues was on TV, that got a few smiles going. We also tried to give her props to play with.

Then Daddy got his guitar out to play, and mommy sang, "The itsy bitsy spider..."

Overall, we captured some really nice family moments. Here are my favorites.

So, if you're looking for a family photo to reflect your special connection - there are always possibilities. Sometimes a candid photo is better than a completely posed image. And sometimes, you just have to work to a subject's advantage.

Thank you Rob, Rina and Lily for asking me to hang out with you! I had a lot of fun.

I will continue to add photos to the portrait and baby photo albums.

Miss Sadie

2009-11-25T07:21:00.000-08:00

I had the opportunity to visit a college roommate and meet her new baby girl. Sadie is only just over a week old now.

There are more photos available. You can view them by following this link to my baby photo album.

Gerrett and Sarah

2009-11-09T08:19:00.001-08:00

Weekend Photos

2009-10-20T19:40:00.000-07:00

Finally, the sun was out for a little while this past weekend. I met up with a family to do a photo session which included group pics and a few images of their senior.

There are more family photos in the 'On Location Portraits' album. Click Here.

You may also visit the Senior Photos album.

I was glad that the weather behaved favorably. Last week I took a couple quick photographs of two of my husband's cousins. It was rainy out at the family farm, so they toured the barn and chased cats. Hay bales were already stationed near the doors, so I asked them to pause for a moment there.

Fabulous Family Portraits

2009-09-27T20:30:00.000-07:00

This afternoon I made some photographs for a local family. They were hoping to have a photo to use for Christmas cards this year and also needed a picture for the community directory.

Charlie has a love of classic cars. The Ford Model A in his collection has been in his family for years. So, of course it should be in their photograph.

The weather didn't fully cooperate, the wind was a bit too brisk to have a full shoot outside. Fortunately Charlie's shop was available and served as an appropriate setting for his truck.

Thanks for the fun afternoon!

The Eureka Kuchen Factory

2009-09-20T19:20:00.000-07:00

My full time job is as an associate producer at South Dakota Public Broadcasting. I get to travel around the state meeting many interesting people. SDPB airs a magazine style program called 'Dakota Life', I produce a few segments each year for the show. When I go on these shoots, I tend to bring my camera along. It's nice to get a few photographs that the marketing folks at the station can use, plus I like to have them for myself too.

I enjoy making images of people doing the things that make them happy.

Last week, a co-worker and I travelled to Eureka, SD to visit The Kuchen Factory. In case you're not familiar, kuchen is South Dakota's state dessert. It's a pastry with a sweet dough crust, a filling of sorts (fruit or chocolate or sugar) and custard on top. It's yummy.

The folks in Eureka were key players in getting Kuchen designated as the state dessert. They travelled to Pierre two years in a row to promote the pastry that their German ancestors produced. In 2000, state legislators and the governor agreed and granted kuchen a key role in South Dakota's identity.

If you haven't tried the state dessert yet, you really should. Unless you're lactose intolerant. I wouldn't suggest it then.

You may order it online from a number of different vendors.

www.madeinsouthdakota.com has products from both vendors in Eureka.

I think that if you google search kuchen, you could find a few others to try too.

Senior Dance/Volleyball Session

2009-09-14T15:13:00.001-07:00

Sierra, Hannah and Sophia were wonderful during their session today. I think that they all had a good time. We spent our time photographing them in one of their outfits for dance.

Click here to go to view photos in the album.

Steph and Wade's Family

2009-09-03T06:16:00.001-07:00

Follow the link in the side column labled 'On Location Portraits' to see more photos.

Carlos and Ivonet

2009-08-30T18:51:00.000-07:00

Again, I had the opportunity to work with Candy Acosta (check her out on Facebook) and assist her with a wedding shoot. We each took loads of photographs. I can only share a few here.

Be sure to check the albums for additions to come later.

Preparation

Portraits

Celebration

Family Portraits

2009-07-12T18:38:00.000-07:00

More portraits here.

Event Photos

2009-07-03T13:30:00.001-07:00

I've been photographing people competing in various events during Beresford's 125th Anniversary Celebration.

Here are a couple images from Thursday night's antique tractor pull.

There are more photos available from the tractor pull at my online proof site. Feel free to browse through the album. If there's a picture that you'd like a copy of, you can order one there. Follow this link for tractor pull images.

I also photographed runners in the fastest mile race. I do not have pictures available from the 5k, I ran in that event.

Beresford's Fastest Mile Online Proofs

If you participated one of these events, you may purchase prints from me. Any proceeds will go to benefit the National MS Society. Do you want to learn more about that organization? Click on this link.

Kari and Brian

2009-06-21T19:20:00.000-07:00

I wasn't the photographer at my friend's wedding, but I was able to snag a few shots. Here's a picture that I made of the two of them. I'm working on experimenting with some light painting in portraits. I think that it has some potential, it just takes a few more moments to set up.

I've uploaded a few more pictures of their wedding here.

The Wedding of Betsy and Israel

2009-06-04T14:09:00.001-07:00

My friend Candy asked me to help her shoot photos at a wedding last weekend. Check her out at Dulces Producciones

Betsy and Israel are a beautiful couple and were very photogenic. I hope that you enjoy browsing through the images. The full album can be found here.

"Can you hear me now?" "I do."

Portrait Session

2008-11-17T17:08:00.000-08:00

Gerrett and Sarah asked me to take photos for their Christmas cards this year. It was a chilly day, but they were excellent subjects and we had fun.

Additional photos can be found here.

Roberts - Houser Ceremony

2008-10-06T07:03:00.000-07:00

Additional photos from this ceremony are here.

Bride and Groom

2008-10-05T17:14:00.000-07:00

Additional images are here.

Bridal Party and Family Portraits

2008-10-05T15:54:00.000-07:00

More Pictures

Roberts - Houser Celebration

2008-10-05T13:28:00.001-07:00

Additional photos posted here.

Wedding Details

2008-10-05T08:20:00.001-07:00

More photos can be found here.

Roberts_Houser Black and White Photos

2008-10-02T20:39:00.001-07:00

Roberts_Houser Snapshots

2008-10-02T19:47:00.001-07:00

The bride and I have known each other for ten years now. We were roomates our freshman year of college. It's great that we survived that first year of school and remained friends. I enjoyed attending the wedding as their photographer and guest.

Here's a link to some shots that I snapped for myself.

Scarbro-Schurch Wedding 2008

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