Quickie: Love

If you read the title and are giggling, then we have a similar sense of humor. 8^)

While editing photos last night, I came across this photo I took while crossing a bridge in a park for Jason & Darlene's wedding. It really makes you think about the beauty of life and love. I sometimes have to remind myself to slow down and not worry so much about the destination, just enjoy the journey of life and love. Else you will miss the signs along the way that make you smile.

^A little sign of love for Jason & Darlene on their wedding day

a Colorful time of year

^The Great Hunt for a Flowery Picture.. (from Monona Terrace - Madison)

It is one of those colorful times of year where most flowers are blooming with bright reds, yellows, pinks, and purples. And that means it is time to hunt for that one shot of a flowery field which we can print off in canvas and hang in the new baby's room. A few of these are contenders, but I'm not sure there is a solid winner yet. The hunt is still on!

^Pope Farm Park - Middleton

^Pope Farm Park - Middleton

^Monona Terrace - Madison

^Monona Terrace - Madison

Oh No, look out! It's Monday!

^Don't you hate it when Monday's sneak up on you?

This past weekend was one of those rare times for Nicole and I where we didn't have any shoots. So what does 5th Street Photography do when having a weekend off?

Saturday:

Mike helped a co-worker move while Nicole & Aubs had a morning breakfast and play time at Toys'R'Us. After nap time we took a stroll thru a park, where we had a picinic and then hit up Waun-a-fest.

Sunday:

Woke up to a power outage, so loaded up the car and headed to the Milwaukee Zoo for a three hour stroll seeing lions, tigers, and dinosaurs (fun, new exibit). Then it was back home for steak & corn on the cob.

Sprinkle in many hours of editing and there you have it.

^Sunflowers from Pope Farm Park in Middleton

^Love this shot of mom and daughter walking the path in the park!

Geoffrey & Kristin - Wedding sneak peeks

^Geoffrey & Kristin = Awesome!

Nicole and I had the distinct pleasure of photographing the marriage of Geoffrey & Kristen this past weekend. Both are from Colorado who came up to their old stomping grounds to be with their friends and family. We started the day getting ready at the Hilton downtown, then hitched a ride with Tom (a shuttle driver we flagged down) to the capitol for some fun shots before heading to the ceremony at Bethel Lutheran Church (gorgeous building!). The festivities concluded at the Monona Terrace for where there was fantastic food, great toasts, and dancing fun!

Thanks to Geoffrey, Kristin, their family and friends for letting us be there to capture all the memories. Have fun in Hawaii!

Onto the sneak peeks:

^Inside the Hilton for an spur of the moment use of the dining area. Love the decor, though I wouldn't want that carpet in my bedroom : )


^Heat index was above 100 with the humidity, so we made use of the shade at the capitol.

^I love when I ask people to go crazy and do a fun pose!

^You can tell by the shadow that the sun was almost directly above us. But the heat didn't keep the smiles away!

^The church was gorgeous, fitting for a fantastic couple creating a special memory in their lives.

^Bling

^Geoffrey & Kristin performed a special dance they had been practicing for. It created cheers from the audience.

^Hitting the Terrace rooftop at dusk for a special moment alone.

(be sure to check back this weekend. I have one more sneek peak I want to share of everyone from the wedding together for one big group shot!)

Stormtrooper Photographers

^Lady walked up to one of the stormtroopers and asked him if he knew how to work her camera.

Last night I attended the Star Wars in Concert show with my father. There is a live symphony orchestra and chorus that plays original scores from all six Star Wars movies while special edits of the film are played on a large screen with lights and lasers. Anthony Daniels (C3PO himself) hosted the event. He was a very charasmatic and well spoken individual. Plus it was C-freakin-3PO!

I had a blast and want to thank my dad for taking me to this event. Star Wars has been in my life for a long time. My earliest memories was playing lightsabers in the basement while playing the movies on my uncle's tv. I also remember seeing Return of the Jedi in the theatre back in 1983, which meant I was only 7 years old!

Now I'm tempted to go into the basement and break out all the toys from their blue bins....

^The stage is set for the concert. I don't have shots during the concert as I was asked to take my camera back to the car (it was too professional for them).

^I have always loved & appreciated artwork. Here are some original concept drawings from the recent movies.

^Yup, we are buddies.

^Some of the coolest props for me was the relics from the original films.

^Yoda life-sized scupltere.

^Some of the coolest characters from the Star Wars universe are the Imperial Guard.

^Would love to have Han sitting in my living room...

One for our parents

^Such a quizzical look aubs as on her face while seeing the Monkeys.

We haven't posted much family stuff in the last few weeks. So I thought I'd do a post for the parents who always ask for pictures. : )

This past Monday, I had off from the 9-5 job and Nicole only had one child for day care. So we decided to head out to the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. The zoo is a fantastic and cheap way to entertain kids while also educating them about life. I also see our trips to the zoo as a way to see how much Aubrey has grown. We have been taking here there several times a year since she was born. One day it will be neat to look back on how much she has changed and the animals have changed over the years.

^Something new at the zoo this time around were these art sculptures. Aubs & Vito loved seeing them.

^Aubrey's favorite animal seems to be the Giraffe. Whenever we say we are going to the zoo, she starts yelling out 'dadda, momma, zoo. Giraffe!'

^Aubs & Vito have known each other since they were about 3 months old. So cute to see them holding hands while strolling thru the zoo.

^This is in the reptile exhibit. No flash, so using a super-high ISO on the 5d2. Love this shot for Nicole's pregnant profile with future baby Ella at about 8 months.

Next up on our parental thursday blog post is a few snapshots of aubrey at her swimming lessons. We first took aubrey for swimming lessons when she was about 10 months old and she loved them. Now that she is over 2, she loves them even more! This class is designed to ween the child away from the parents and start trusting a teacher. Aubrey ditched me on the first day and is already exceeding at all the tasks the class is designed for!

^Aubs & her teacher playing with tupperware - designed to get kids used to their heads getting wet. Aubs surpasses this as she already loves taking showers at home!

^Practicing getting out of the pool.

^Kicks and arm scoops!

Zac & Kristin - Wedding Sneak Peeks

Zac & Kristin served up a wedding of a lifetime!

Our day started with meeting the wedding party at the Overture Center in downtown Madison. From there we mosey'd on up State Street to the capitol for a few quick snapshots before heading to the ceremony and reception which were both being held at Olbrich Gardens. The venue was breathtaking; the wedding guests were in high spirits; and the couple was perfect!

Here are a few sneak peeks from the day:

^We always love getting idea's from the people we shoot. Look how good Zac's balcony idea turned out!

^Another idea from the wedding party!

^The happy couple.

^Here is a sample of one of our formal family shots.

^Zac & Kristin rocked the first dance!