Chris & Alissa - Wedded Bliss

Chris and Alissa were married last weekend at Hope Lutheran Church in Jordan with the reception at Brackett's Crossing Country Club in Lakeville. They choose to get ready at the fabulous Schumachers in New Prague. They are a terrific couple and very easy to photograph. Fortunately the weather worked out perfectly for them. The rain held off until the ceremony, then it stopped just afterwords for a few fall color shots outside of Brackett's (an amazing venue, a very modern and upscale country club).

Image courtesy of Joanne Chappellaz

Image courtesy of Joanne Chappellaz

Image courtesy of Joanne Chappellaz

Her dad had a terrific 1947 Chevy that we used as a back drop to a few shots, and that they used to drive to the ceremony in. Unfortunately the rain got in the way of one shot we had planned... just the two of them, on a country road, with the truck.

Image courtesy of Joanne Chappellaz

Image courtesy of Joanne Chappellaz

This is the funniest "bustling shot" I taken in a while. I can't get over how many hands are busy at work here!

The gold ring in the shot below, dates back to the late 1800's!!!!

Bill Hermann was the master of ceremonies / DJ for their reception. He did a wonderful job keeping the crowd entertained and the dance floor hopping!

Myers Family - Fall Family Portraits

This one was from back when the leaves were still on the trees... and it was much much nicer outside. An amazing family, their little girl brought me up to speed on her entire life.... all 3 years of it.

Doggy Photography

Our little pooch turned 1 yesterday, so since she's a big part of the family, of course she gets her birthday picture done as well. She's not the sharpest tack in the drawer, but she's cute.

Steven & Catherine - Monster Post

I usually don't do posts this long, but there was so much to cover here I just couldn't pass anything up. Now, if you've seen more than one of my wedding posts, I usually state how "great and easy going" the bride are groom were. It's true, I've had the good fortune of always having great clients to work with... I don't just say that to be nice. Steve and Catherine were no exception... in fact, they were probably the most easy going bride and groom I have ever met! To prove it, just see the "Jack Daniels Ring Shot" and "Leaf Pile" pictures below.
They were married at the Advent Lutheran Church in Maple Grove, followed by a fabulous reception at the Sheraton Minneapolis West in Minnetonka.

Image by Matt Sepeta

Image by Matt Sepeta

Image by Matt Sepeta

Above is the classic, old school, traditional wedding ring / flower shot. But below is the much more popular (and way funnier) version.

Image by Matt Sepeta

Image by Matt Sepeta

Playing around with these elevators was a BLAST!




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