Favorite 2007 Image

This morning, as I was perusing the posts of an online professional photographer forum, I came across the thread "what's your favorite image from 2007?". So I got to thinking....and going through all the Vantage photos from the year...wow, it was tough. But I came up with my favorite.

Why this one in particular? Well, I love the juxtaposition of a beautiful, done-up bride and a street scene, particularly the young boys she's passing. The image places their lives in context and speaks to life's stages--adolescence and joining in partnership with another person, all happening at the same time for different people. And I chose it because 2007 marked the year that I tried really really hard to create more images that didn't just capture great moments, but told a story through the image. In essence, to be a true wedding photojournalist.

Snow snow and more snow...

Who knew one winter could produce SO much snow?!?! A couple days ago, Mother Nature broke her own record for most snow in one winter in Wisconsin. Old record: 76.1 inches in 1978-1979. I think we've broken it already by a few inches and, guess what? More is on the way tonight and tomorrow: 5-7 inches of it! Anyone up for making snow angels with me?? :)

Business cards and a winter wedding...

With our new look for our websites, OF COURSE I needed to design new business cards, too! Ok, we probably could have used the cards we already have....but any excuse is a good excuse for me to play graphic designer... Here's a sneak peak of the cards from our commercial site for Vantage:

On a wedding note, Michael and I had a WONDERFUL weekend: we attended the wedding of Michael's college roommate, Bridgette, to her husband Kevin in Milwaukee, WI. It was a really beautiful and emotional ceremony and a fun reception at the Performing Arts Center. Bridgette was glowing! It was also so great to be able to hang out with some old friends for the evening and catch up. And since we were guests, we got to kick back and dance the night away. I love dancing with Michael--we end up being such goofballs on the dance floor and we always have a blast! Sorry, no pics...Michael would never forgive me! :)