It never hit me that yesterday was 06-07-08 until I was processing some images from my nephew’s pre-wedding photo session at my studio. I love plays on numbers, last year all the rage was to have a wedding on 07-07-07 (probably in Vegas, right?). I wonder if 06-07-08 was in any demand for the die hard wedding photogs?
Incidentally i have received about six phone calls, two emails and a couple of shout outs on the internet about the status of my studio (it’s located in Wilmington which was one of the areas hit by tornadoes in the Chicago Southland yesterday). all is good as far as i can tell. from what i understand tornadoes went through the south part of town (my studio is more north in the historic downtown area). thankfully no one was hurt from what i’ve read. i’ll only know for sure once i get down there in the next few days. All is good on this front (thankfully) and thanks to all of you who have been worried and trying to get in touch with me to find out if we’re ok.
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Yesterday was a BUSY busy day in Marmaland. First, I photographed my nephew’s fiance in the a.m. at her parents home and then did pre wedding bridals & bridal party images at my studio. I love LOVE the concept of getting wedding images taken pre wedding and eschewing the antiquated notion of the bride & groom not seeing each other pre wedding. Somehow I suspect that many couples who have not made good on their marriage vows did follow the don’t see your bride before the wedding notion so right there is the debunking of that old thought.
Secondly, what better time to get images taken then when you are freshly made up, get to relish in that pre wedding time with your beloved and get to spend some time more relaxed and less rush rush then in between ceremony & reception? Other than doing these sort of images post ceremony several days/weeks later I cannot think of a more wonderful way to capture a bride & groom then pre wedding. It helps eat of that pre jitters time and occupy your minds with something else and personally it’s more relaxed photographically speaking. I noticed that I had more "play" time to be creative and the bride and groom just opened up to the camera. So although I do weddings fairly sparingly (usually intentionally so) I so enjoyed the prewedding photography shoot so much I thought I’d give a shout out for it so that if some bride or groom stumbles upon this PSA they will know that it truly is a good trend in photography. I even have pix to prove it!!
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A huge huge thank you to Jacqueline’s, a beautiful, beautiful shoppe next door to my studio (the owners also own a bed & breakfast in Wilmington called Chester Manor which I recommend for anyone making a weekend of it). Jacqueline’s is a Parisian inspired boutique that carries just beautiful items for Francophiles and non Francophiles alike. Every time I walk into her shop I sigh because it’s just THAT lovely. A definite must stop for any of you coming out to the studio or making an antiques excursion out…
Finally, yesterday was recital at the Rialto Square Theatre for my little darlings (who can’t seem to make up their mind about dance. Are they done? Are they not? They don’t seem to know. Last week they were DONE DONE DONE and this week, it’s a whole new ballgame. Gotta love indecisive girls). I got some great shots in Rialto of my youngest in her adorable costume that I’ll share here. A big thank you to Pam’s Academy of Dance who puts on this spectacular show, year after year, fairly flawlessly. I cannot begin to fathom the extent of what it takes to put on a number like this!
Thanks for stopping in. 🙂
wow… first, off, congrats making it thru a very long day. The wedding shots are gorgeous. Very lucky bride and groom to have you in the family!!!! The recital outfit is GORGEOUS! And, tornadoes??? YIKES. Keep us up to date!
Glad you are okay.
I wanted to especially comment on the wedding images. Okay I am about to scream – MARE, WOW YOU WERE DESTINED TO DO WEDDINGS. The post processing, angles, crops everything is perfect to a T. I hope you book more…
so glad you are ok…..
these images are absolutely stunning!! The one of her looking in the mirror is so beautiful. And the last one of the little girl is adorable.
Oh Mare, these are just BREATHTAKING. Wow.
First off, so glad to hear that both you and your studio are okay! And second, you rocked this day. I agree with Susan, you really should consider doing more wedding photography and those dance recital images are just dreamy.
Amazing wedding images Mare, just amazing. Seriously makes me want to get married again and hire you!! Well keep the same guy but just do it all over again 😉 And your girls, well gosh are they cute or what!
wow wow wow, i have to agree with susan here. these wedding images are FLAWLESS, and the couple looks so extremely relaxed. i think you are so right about the prewedding idea!! and yes, please book more so i can see them, lol!
and those last two shots of your littlest girl are divine. divine! especially the color one… oh my goodness what fantastic light coming through that door!!!
ahh, always a treat to visit the marmablog…. 😉
As the mother of the bride I first want to thank you for making everything go as great as it did for the pictures you were awesome. And the pictures you have posted are great love them and I can not wait to get to see the rest.Abd the girls pictures are awesome to. Again thanks for your support and handling everything like you did.
I was wowed by the wedding shots, and wowed again by the shots of your daughter! You are amazing!
Glad you are ok with all that severe weather and can I just say HOLY COW on the images.. wow girl.. these are stunning
Wow! Your wedding work is fantastic. Add me to the list of those who want to remarry and hire you. 🙂
I wanted to publicly thank Marianne again for the wonderful photos of Brian’s wedding she was terrific and the photos are to. Also thanks for the one of me and Brian everyone has loved it, especially since I didn’t take one of myself. Now I can’t wait for the rest, the little sample just wasn’t enough. I know they’ll love them to when they get back from Jamicia. thanks again
OK, first, SO glad to hear all is well with the studio! Phew!!!
Second-WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!!!!!!! You seriously ROCK wedding stuff! Girl, these are too beautiful, too cool, too incredible for words. Sheesh! Could your nephew and his bride to be, be any more beautiful?! Really Mare, these are just stunning! VERY well done!
And finally, omg could she be any sweeter?! I know by the time the recital is over the kids are just wiped out, but give them a week and they are ready to do it all over again, lol.
thanks everyone. wow….i feel overwhelmed with the wedding love! ha. 😉
first i want to say that i’m glad you are ok…
next i need to say that your work blows me away and i cant believe you arent into the wedding business….these are freaking stunning… stunning!!
love that shot at the door in her dance costume!! Just gorgeousss!!!
Your girls are as cute as ever and your pictures keep getting more amazing and inspired. happy 4th!
FIRST I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING OUR PICTURES… THEY ARE BEAUTFULL I CAN’T WAITE TO SEE THE REST..YOU WERE SO MUCH HELP ON THE DAY OF THE WEDDING YOU HAD SOME GREAT PICTURE IDEA’S AND WE COULDN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH.. SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG FOR ME TO POST SOMTHING WE HAVE BEEN VERY BUSY MOVING.. WELL HOPE ALL IS WELL I LOVE LOURENS PICS FROM HER DANCE THING THEY ARE SO BEAUTFULL TO YOUR KIDS ARE SUCH GOOD PICTURE TAKERS .. WELL TALK TO YA SOON.. LOVE KATIE 8)