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Last month my wife and I took a road trip around the central United States and one of our first stops was another city on the Mississippi, St. Louis.

I read about a “trash the dress” style photo shoot on a photography forum, which was scheduled to happen on the day we were leaving for our trip. Having never been in St. Louis longer than a quick detour, we decided to make it our first stop and participate in the trashing*.

The event planner, and awesome photographer Michelle Ross, slated three locations for the evening. There was quite a nice turnout with about a dozen photographers (mostly local) that met at the St. Louis Art Museum to begin the evening. After some getting warmed up on the grounds of the museum, we headed over to a unique location, an old monastery/convent with lots of gorgeous courtyards and Gothic arches. We finished up the night “in” the fountain at Maryland Plaza.

*from the website trashthedress.com, “it’s about creation, not destruction”

Katie and Nick were married August 8th, 2008 at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd on the campus of Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Faribault, Minnesota.

Katie and Nick met while attending Shattuck-St. Mary’s and it was a fitting venue to host the beginning of their new life together.

The Chapel of the Good Shepherd, built in 1872, is an impressive structure having an all-stone spire and monastic pew arrangement (all pews facing the center aisle) . This chapel was truly a joy to see and photograph.

I love this relaxed portrait.

Katie’s eyes were definitely welling up with tears while Nick recited his vows.

Katie and Nick had their reception at the beautiful Vintage Ballroom & Suites in downtown Faribault. Here the stone is shown off to guests during the cocktail hour.

There wasn’t a formal dance held during their reception, but that didn’t stop Katie and Nick from dancing a tango to “Por una Cabeza” and receiving a standing ovation from their guests. Bravo, you two, bravo.

Ahh, instant gratification. RIP Polaroid, I will miss you.

Katie and Nick:
You two had a beautiful wedding and are an amazing couple. I thoroughly enjoyed documenting your day and cannot wait to show you the rest of your images. Enjoy your honeymoon and we’ll talk again soon.

Danielle and Marc were married August 2nd, 2008 at the Semple Mansion in Minneapolis.

It was an honor to be a part of your day, Danielle and Marc. I hope the images I captured will be cherished by you two for many years to come. Your wedding was beautiful and it was a joy to be there with the many wonderful friends and family you have, it truly made my job simple and enjoyable.

Venue: Semple Mansion
Catering: Kraemers
Dress: Demetrios
Flowers: The Flower Guys
Music: Midwest Sound and Light

Lydia and Jarrod are engaged to be married on October 19th, 2008.

Last week I met up with friends Lydia and Jarrod for a engagement session in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was in town for a couple days and I must admit, Tulsa started to grow on me. The population is just about the same as Minneapolis but it’s spread out a bit more. Tulsa has a laid back feel with a downtown similar to many major cities throughout the US.

Lydia and Jarrod met while attending ORU and decided to stay in Tulsa to work after college.

We started at the rose garden in Woodward Park where Jarrod proposed.

After the park we headed over to some alleys downtown, no signs of rogue pigeons.

We ended the evening on what I can only assume is Tulsa’s “make-out point”, a hill next to the highway overlooking downtown.

Local photographer Mary Hanson featured my blog today on her blog of photographers’ blogs…

Mary had some pretty nice words to say, check out the review: blogs of photogs

You’re awesome Mary, thanks so much for the positive remarks!