St. Louis Wedding and Portrait Photography - Stevie Photography http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/ en Copyright 2010 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:34:36 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification WPPI 2010! WPPI in VEGAS this weekend! Ok so most people don't get too excited about going to work conventions but this is probably THE coolest convention to go to if you're a photographer. Here's why: 1) its in Vegas. Now, I've never been to Las Vegas (i know, right?) but I hear its stimulation overload! I'm stoked to be experiencing all of this in the middle of such energy. 2) I'm staying at the Mandalay Bay, which I hear is lovely AND has an awesome pool. The downside to this is that its only supposed to be about 60 degrees and rainy all weekend. Desert FAIL. and 3) (and this one's a doozy) Its the biggest opportunity of the year to hear and see some of my favorite photographers in the country share all they know and have learned in their careers! Not only is there a TON of classes and seminars to see, there's also the Trade Show where I can see and sample and try out all the latest and greatest from the best product vendors out there. Double bonus.

lasvegas_340.jpgAnother bonus for me is that I get to shoot an engagement session for one of my stellar clients while I'm there! How cool is that!? So expect some love amazingness from Sin City when I get back. SO EXCITED! I'll be tweeting as much as I can from the convention and trade show, so if you haven't already, follow me on twitter here! I'll be checking email too, so if you need anything immediate over the next few days, you can get me there.

]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/03/wppi-2010.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/03/wppi-2010.html Education Inspiration Education Engagements Photography Trip WPPI Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:34:36 -0600 Jessica and Cale

]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/02/jessica-and-cale.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/02/jessica-and-cale.html Engagements Engagements Stevie Photography Windows on Washington Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:19:46 -0600 Layne and Terry are Getting Married! Woo! terribly cold (for once) and it made the 'get closer' requests that much more welcome. I'm proud of these and according to Terry - I made them 'look good'. Ohnomyfriend. That was alllllllll you guys. See you in June for your SUMMER WEDDING!


]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/02/layne-and-terry-are-getting-married-woo.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/02/layne-and-terry-are-getting-married-woo.html Engagements Soulard St. Louis Engagement Photography Stevie Photography Tower Grove Park Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:18:21 -0600 Miranda and Jonny: Engaged!


]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/01/miranda-and-jonny-engaged.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/01/miranda-and-jonny-engaged.html Engagements Engagements Old Courthouse St. Louis Arch St. Louis Photography Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:17:48 -0600 Paige + Chris :) Danielle Erb, not to mention they had a gorgeous ceremony in St. Charles and stunning reception at the Ritz-Carlton. Ah... i love my clients. And their freezing bridesmaids. Thanks for the opportunity to freeze along side.

And thanks to Von for her stellar second eye!



]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/01/paige-chris.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/01/paige-chris.html Weddings Ritz-Carlton St. Louis St. Louis Wedding Photography Stevie Photography Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:58:51 -0600 An Open Letter
Well here we are at the start of a new year and I have to say that you and I had some great times and some not-so-great times. I mean, I had some amazing weddings and portraits to shoot, attended my first workshop, got a new nephew... all fabulous things! The un-awesome ones we won't get into, but I think we both know that its best to leave the past in the past. :)

I won't say I'm sad to see you go, 2009. I see a lot of people are going to miss you and if I'm not one of them, I think you'll be ok. But as for me, myself, personally... I'm looking forward. Looking forward to more balance, more creativity, joy and contentment. Looking forward to making this girl and her ideas better than ever. Onward to new adventures, new goals and a new vision of what this coming year could be for me.

Oh my... don't cry. Its not you, its me. I need to do this for both of us. It'll be hard at first, I'm sure. Lots of uphill battles and learning from them. But I'm so ready. So so so ready. And if you run into 2010 with a smug look on his face, don't be offended. We're just really clicking right now and its a good thing. I really think we'll go far.

Thanks for being a good year, 2009. I'm sure I'll never see you again, but I'll keep our fond memories on my backup hard drive. :) ♥

Love,
Stevie

P.S. and since posts without pictures are boring, I'll leave you with this CA-RAZY beautiful ring from a wedding coming up.. stay tuned for THAT full post!

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]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/01/an-open-letter.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/01/an-open-letter.html Education Inspiration Open Letter St. Louis Photography Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:11:13 -0600 Congratulations Wendi and Cliff! Facebook page or follow me on Twitter.)

Onward!! (this is the work part, ha.)

I discovered a new awesome place to shoot at Wendi and Cliff's wedding! They had their reception at the Moonrise Hotel in the Loop and what a cool place it is!  Wendi and Cliff had a small, intimate wedding and reception and the Moonrise did a great job with the food and atmosphere for their gathering. And lets not leave out the Piper Palm House and Sister's Flowers for their lovely part in the day. Beautiful job as always and I think Wendi and Cliff got just the day they dreamed of. So glad I could be there to capture it!



]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/01/congratulations-wendi-and-cliff.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2010/01/congratulations-wendi-and-cliff.html Weddings Moonrise Hotel Piper Palm House St. Louis Photography St. Louis Wedding Photography Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:27:09 -0600 Congratulations Sarah and Brent! favorite hotels downtown!  So somewhere in our afternoon of toodling around St. Louis for fabulous pictures and having a beautiful Catholic/Jewish ceremony at the Catholic Student Center at Wash U and an even lovlier reception at the Soulard Preservation Hall, all their planning paid off and we have the day you see below.



Flowers: Wildflowers
Hotel: Westin
Ceremony: Catholic Student Center at Wash U
Reception: Soulard Preservation Hall

And Thank You to Jen for being my right hand gal for the day. Rocked my world yet again!



]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/12/congratulations-sarah-and-brent.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/12/congratulations-sarah-and-brent.html Weddings Soulard Preservation Hall St. Louis Wedding Photography Stevie Photography Wash U Catholic Student Center Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:21:31 -0600 SEEN 2009! Studio Altius in Maplewood and I was lucky enough this year to be chosen as a finalist! They picked two of my absolute favs from this year and I am so lucky to be on display in the studio alongside such AMAZING local talent! Last night was the big opening gala and awards ceremony aaaaaannnndddd both of my photos placed! SO EXCITING!!! I received 2nd and 3rd place in the Wedding category and I couldn't be happier! It was an awesome show and if you've got time, stop on by the studio to check them out! The whole show will be on display throughout December.

2nd Place Wedding - Floating (from Beth and Scott)
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3rd Place Wedding - Strike! (from Stacy and Joe)
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Thanks to my clients, also, for being so fabulous and giving me wonderful subjects for my art. You all are a treasure!
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J+T WIN!



]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/11/jessica-and-tim-are-engaged.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/11/jessica-and-tim-are-engaged.html Engagements St. Louis Engagement Photography Stevie Photography Tower Grove Park Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:24:37 -0600 Ohmigosh I'm an AUNT!




]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/11/ohmigosh-im-an-aunt.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/11/ohmigosh-im-an-aunt.html Inspiration Portraits Baby Photography Family St. Louis Photographer Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:51:31 -0600 Candice and Ryan are Married! Cedar Lake Farm, which is also fabulous in the fall, and although it got a smidge chilly at the end of the night, the day couldn't have been warmer with love and happyness. Yes. Happy-ness. Candice was just glowing and Ryan was just ready to see his bride! Perfect.

Uh, and be sure to check out Ryan's stellar MJ impression at the reception. Nailed it!



Thanks to my second Kate for 'chillin' with me!

]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/10/candice-and-ryan-are-married.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/10/candice-and-ryan-are-married.html Weddings Cedar Lake Farm St. Louis Wedding Photography Stevie Photography Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:58:24 -0600 Jenny and Greg's Engagements!


]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/10/jenny-and-gregs-engagements.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/10/jenny-and-gregs-engagements.html Engagements Portraits Laclede's Landing St. Louis Arch Grounds St. Louis Wedding Photography Stevie Photography Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:08:34 -0600 Jessica Claire Workshop - The Couple Jessica Claire Workshop some time ago so I'm sticking to my promise and ready to deliver! Gena and Jeff were the loveliest models a girl could ask for. Although they've been married for 4 years already (!) they were just as sweet and cuddly as if it were their own wedding day. We got a chance to get some time with the Gena and Jeff to do portraits around the BEAUTIFUL wedding scene you saw earlier, and this is what came out.

I really had the best time, learned so much and got some fantastic new ideas and motivation and inspiration for my own work. Its making me think about the way I do most things in my business and how I can improve and put out nothing but the best for my clients. Because ya'll are my favorite. :)  Enjoy.



]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/10/jessica-claire-workshop---the-couple.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/10/jessica-claire-workshop---the-couple.html Education Inspiration Weddings Jessica Claire Workshop St. Louis Wedding Photography Stevie Photography Wedding Photography Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:59:47 -0600 Congratulations Cindy and Kris! The Garden. Its one of my favorite places to shoot. Cindy and Kris had a small ceremony in the Boxwood Garden there for their wedding and it was a perfect day. Small ceremonies also allot more time for portraits! Score! I think we covered the whole place while we were there. And then got a few minutes outside the 9th Street Abbey before the reception. Excellent orange wall. Loves it. :)


And thanks to Chad for shooting with me!

]]> http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/10/congratulations-cindy-and-kris.html http://www.steviephotography.com/blog/2009/10/congratulations-cindy-and-kris.html Weddings 9th Street Abbey Missouri Botanical Garden St. Louis Wedding Photography Stevie Photography Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:50:54 -0600