Apple Studios Photography

This is My WPPI Video

2011-12-04T15:36:00.001-08:00

Thanks to the help of Christine Bonnivier, Owen Cameron, Lauren Barela, Melissa Britt and Missy Hughes under the creative direction of my lovely wife Ann Heidemann, we pulled off a great short film shoot for the WPPI Speakers film contest for WPPI 2012. Here's a link. Hopefully you think it's a funny as I do. My wife tells me that if I think it's funny, it's really not. Hopefully she's wrong this time!

Jeremy and Kristin -- September 10, 2011

2011-09-11T21:23:00.000-07:00

Kristin and Jeremy were married Saturday in Monett and enjoyed the most fantastic weather of the year!! Got out to the Jack Henry campus for a little experience the day time and then back for Mass. Picture-Perfect All Around Day!! Wish every wedding was this much fun!!

1st Place Color at Ozark Empire Fair

2011-07-29T20:41:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to my lovely wife Ann for her first place award at the Ozark Empire Fair in the color division. She made this picture responding to Joplin after the tornado with her insurance company, ANPAC. She shot this picture of an unknown man as he surveyed the damage to his Chinese restaurant. His head seems to rise above all of the wreckage and his face looks sad but determined. I love this shot! Good job Ann. Super proud of you! She also won third place color with another image she made on the same day while she was in Joplin. She really captured the mood of what was happening at the time. I was in Joplin last week, and despite the devastation and loss, the people I talked to are really positive and determined to rebuild. There's so much work that will have to be done over the next years, it's hard to imagine.

WPPI U - Atlanta, Georgia

2011-06-17T10:15:00.000-07:00

What you didn’t learn in college, you’ll learn at WPPI U. Rangefinder will be hosting a 2 1/2 day workshop with a full slate of classes for emerging photographers. Classes will cover all of the essentials you need to know for your new business from top professionals in the industry. I'll be speaking along with Doug Gordon, Jasmine Star, fellow Missourian Sal Cincotta and others. Attendees will receive a course completion certificate from WPPI and a “WPPI U” t-shirt. Hope to see you there. Registration is now open.

Amy & Kyle E-Session 4/23

2011-04-24T15:53:00.001-07:00

Nicole and Young Choe Wedding -- April 16

2011-04-18T19:43:00.000-07:00

Children's Baptisms March, 2011

2011-04-11T15:26:00.000-07:00

I was privileged to photograph the children's baptisms at Second Baptist Church on March 13 of this year. Such a lovely testimony to the decisions of these precious kids. What made it even more special was the opportunity to photography my daughter Abby as she was baptized on the day of her own birthday! Two birthdays in one this year! Hope you love the HD video...

10 Hardest Questions for Your Wedding Photographer

2011-03-08T16:40:00.000-08:00

Sure, today’s affordable digital cameras can make anyone seem like a good photographer. But there’s a lot more to getting the wedding photos you want and deserve than just pointing and shooting. After this most important and special of days, it will be your wedding albums and pictures that you turn to time and again to remember and cherish those once-in-a-lifetime moments. Choose your photographer as carefully as you’ve planned every other detail of your wedding, and you’ll still be enjoying those images years from now.

To help, we’ve put together a list of ten critical aspects of wedding photography you should know and understand, along with some of the most important questions you should ask prospective photographers to help you make your final decision.

#10 Samples: Do you have samples of your work I can see? Do you have a completed product exactly like we will receive that shows us one wedding from start to finish? Is this sample from the actual photographer who will be at my wedding or someone else on your staff?

#9 Image Preservation: What steps do you take to protect my wedding photographs and how long do you archive them? Can I come back in 5 or 10 years and get more photographs or replace my album if something happens to it?

#8 Equipment: Do you use professional-quality cameras capable of capturing great images in all lighting conditions, or do you use consumer-level cameras? Do you have backup equipment if something happens to your camera or lights? Can I have black-and-white photographs or can you add special effects if I want to? Do you bring additional lighting equipment if it is needed?

#7 Collaboration: Will I be working with you or someone else on your staff? Do you work with an assistant? What is the process for reviewing, selecting and editing the final images for the album, enlargements and print sets?

#6 Deliverables: In what format do you deliver the proofs? What is included in the price? What additional options or products are available and how much extra for those items?

#5 Time: What is the maximum amount of time I will wait to see proofs? Once I’ve selected my pictures, how long will it take for final delivery of all printed products?

#4 Quality: Do you print the photos yourself or do you use a professional lab or a consumer hobbyist photofinisher like one of the big box stores? Are the images guaranteed against fading for my lifetime or beyond?

#3 Style: What is your artistic style? Do you shoot traditional poses, or have a more photojournalistic approach, or is it mixed? Do you like to shoot in the studio or at different locations, as well as on the wedding day? Can I see examples of an entire wedding day shoot to see how you might tell a wedding day “story”?

#2 Experience: How long have you been photographing weddings? How long have you been in business? Can you provide references? Can I view some of your albums? How do you manage distracted or uncooperative subjects or guests?

And perhaps the most important thing you need to discuss with your photographer …

# 1 Assurances: How do you ensure my satisfaction? What are your backup plans in the event you’re late or called away by an emergency? What happens if there’s an equipment failure, or some other unforeseen issue? Do you carry liability insurance? Can I get all of the points we’ve covered in a written contractual agreement?

Do not take “no” for an answer to that last question! A written contract signed by all parties protects you and the photographer, and does more to ensure your wedding photo bliss than any other action or decision you can make.

Capture your dream with professional wedding photography

2011-02-09T20:34:00.000-08:00

A professional wedding photographer may be the most important investment you make, since your wedding pictures are the only lasting keepsake of your dream day.

While you don’t need a professional photographer for everything, your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. And your wedding photography will only grow in value and importance as the years go by. Shouldn’t you entrust it to a highly trained professional photographer, someone who will do you justice on your big day?

After all, when the cake is long gone and the dress is packed away, your wedding photography will be the one lasting symbol of your perfect moment…and you’ll be so glad you invested in professional wedding photography.

Metropolitan Bride Wedding Show

2011-01-15T09:01:00.000-08:00

Don't forget about the Met Bride show at the expo center tomorrow from 11 to 4. Over 150 vendors will be out in force to help make your wedding day spectactular! For those of you that want to save $150 off any of our four fabulous photography packages, book your photography before or at the show and SAVE!

Best of Craigslist

2010-08-11T21:33:00.000-07:00

I found this ad on Craigslist. It’s hilarious, it was obviously written by a professional photographer to try to get the point across about the value of having an experienced, professional photographer as your wedding photographer. Too many brides seem willing to trust their once in a lifetime memories to a "GWC" or "guy with camera". Producing images that make your jaw drop takes time, experienced, equipment and dedication. Read on...Maybe this photographer is for you...

Hi there! My name is Lindsay and I’ve just got a brand new camera for Christmas but haven’t even taken it out of the box. I really want to get into the wedding photography business because I see so many people in Springfield are getting married and it looks like easy money. I can’t guarantee that even one photo will turn out looking good but I sure will try. Some pictures will be used for my portfolio and my future website. I start booking appointments this week! I am now booking for Spring and Summer of 2011.

I specialize in all types of Lifestyle photography including:

Weddings – You’ll have to pay $15 for gas money outside of Salt Lake City
Bridals
Engagements
Families
Children
Portraiture
Fashion

My style is classy, elegant and artistic. I would be honored to be part of your special occasion or photography needs considering I have no professional experience. I would love to capture those beautiful moments for you and your family.

I have so much passion for being a pro wedding photographer! All my friends and family tell me I take great pictures at all our outings and picnics. I’m putting together a web site of all the flower pictures and sunsets I’ve taken so you can see how good I am. I even have a few pics of my pet dog which turned out really great!

But I don’t have a business license, liability insurance, flashes, extra batteries, or even more than a kit lens that came in the box. If something goes wrong, you’re out of luck. To keep things cheap for you, I won’t even back up any of your images. Less cost for me means less cost for you. Just passing the savings on. I expect to be paid in cash or personal check because I don’t plan on claiming this income on my taxes.

I know many fun and beautiful locations. I really care about making brides look beautiful! I add glow and selective color to all of my images, giving them the best look possible. No need to hassle with computer programs.

Bridals and Engagements are only $100. Please trust me to do your wedding. I’ll do it cheap just to build up my portfolio. I will only charge you $250 for your entire wedding day. This is a deal. My camera cost me $700 brand new. All sessions include a Hi Resolution CD with FULL copy right release included, which means you get to print your pictures at Wal-Mart! Here’s the BEST Part! I offer 100% guarantee on ALL my sessions! Don’t pay a cent until you are 100% happy with your pictures!

I own a camera therefore I can take photos like the pros, who charge a lot more. Most brides in Utah spend $2,500 on professional wedding photography. Since I have no experience I’ll only be charging $250 (90% off regular wedding photography prices) to shoot full day wedding coverage.

Think about it: Pros charge a lot of money because they have a lot of expenses. I don’t.

Pros have:
-a business license
- multiple cameras
-thousands of dollars in lenses and flashes
-hard drives to back up the images
-insurance
-experience
-people skills
-color calibrated monitors
-professional print labs
-professional albums

I have none of this stuff so we’ll keep it cheap, just for you!

Planning Your Wedding at Work?

2010-07-24T07:10:00.000-07:00

Hey brides - Did you plan your wedding at work? Post your comments and funny stories below!

90 percent of soon-to-be brides plan wedding at work
Planning a wedding is so time consuming that nearly nine out of 10 women surveyed confessed to using company time to plan the big day. The survey also revealed most women believe they did more wedding planning than their partner.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38385192/ns/today-weddings

Weddings Costs Up but Our Prices Steady

2010-07-19T14:02:00.000-07:00

According to a recent survey by WeTV, in the first half of 2010 the average cost of a wedding increased 21.9% from $19,581 (2009) to $23,867. Click here for the report. 45 product and services saw gains in spending while 26 saw declines. Planner/Consultant A La Carte Services (up 84.2% at $1,171), Gift/s for the Bride (up 53.1% at $253), and Planner/Consultant For Getting Started (up 50.4% at $920) saw the biggest gain in spending. Other Jewelry (down 61.7% at $304), Reception Accessories (down 55.3% at $200), and Ceremony Accessories (down 49.7% at $207) saw the biggest decline in spending. The biggest difference was the increase in demand for products and services. 53 products and services saw gains in demand, 4 saw no change, while 13 saw declines. Other Travel/Transportation (up 178.6%), Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble (up 66.7%), and Other Jewelry (up 65.2%) saw the biggest gain in demand. Facial (down 15.2%), Manicure & Pedicure (down 8.4%), and Teeth Whitening (down 8.1%) saw the biggest decline in demand.

The good news is that Apple Studios has not increased prices during 2010. According to owner Craig Heidemann, "Just because there's inflation in the industry doesn't mean that our client's have more money to spend." To schedule a consultation or to receive an email copy of our 2010 packages, call the studio at 833-7751.

Julia Diller Senior Session

2010-07-16T15:37:00.000-07:00

Julia came down from St. Charles for her Senior Session Sunday. We had a blast in the studio and at Jordan Valley Park. Now I can say I've had the pleasure of the senior pictures for both of the gorgeous Diller girls! Take a look at her video. Hope you enjoy.

Wilcots/Williams Destination Wedding - Cozumel, Mexico

2010-04-04T08:26:00.000-07:00

Here was a fun gig, shooting this wedding and spending the week with this great couple Skey and Vanessa and their fun wedding party of ten. We were all limo driven from Dallas to Galveston and got acquainted on the way down. From there we cruised to beautiful sunny Progresso and shot some on the beach. Then we journeyed back on ship and sailed to Cozumel, Mexico to shoot their beachfront wedding at the beautiful Aura Cozumel Resort. I flew Missouri photographer Colton Salmons to Texas to assist and did a fantastic job shooting and assisting - thanks Colton!
The whole gang was a blast, full of great energy as we bounced around the beach in Galveston for a day. We ate and had drinks and went back on the boat for some fun at sea. We played mini golf on the boat, hot-tubbed and kicked around a lot on the ship. We all sat together for dinner every night as Colton and I got to know the group well and had great food and drink every night. The couple were so well dressed many strangers approached us and thought we were shooting celebrities - we ate that up.
Check out the highlight in this video slideshow:

Congratulations Skey and Vanessa, we wish the best to the both of you!

Radio Interview About Upcoming WPPI "Law School for Photographers" Platform Class

2010-02-05T15:26:00.000-08:00

Check out my radio interview by Scott Sheppard from January 8th about my "Law School for Photographers" platform class in Las Vegas on March 9th from 3:30 to 5:00. Click here! We're going to have a fabulous time. Thanks to Millers for sponsoring me. We're going to have a high energy class with amazing give aways from my friends at Kubota Actions, Tafota websites, Triple Scoop Music, Totally Rad Actions and Animoto. I look forward to seeing my photographer friends, old and new there! The 30th anniversary WPPI convention is going to be the best yet. I'm looking forward to it. Don't forget we'll have products available containing all of the most up to date, relevant legal forms for wedding and portrait photographers available for purchase before and after the class.

Craig.

Apple Studios Receives Bride's Choice Award

2010-02-02T17:20:00.000-08:00

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Apple Studios Photography has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Wedding Photography!

The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.

Apple Studios Photography is among the top five percent of all vendors in the wedding wire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.

“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the wedding wire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”

We are happy to announce that Craig Heidemann and Steven Landis of Apple Studios are of the very best Wedding Photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards.

Windows 7 64 Bit Upgrade Complete

2009-12-20T15:57:00.001-08:00

I've debated on whether or not anyone would find this remotely interesting, but in the interests of saving other professional photogs a few days of their life, I thought I'd update on the peaks and pits of my upgrade experience. I was running Vista Home Premium 32 bit on a Dell Inspiron 530 w/ a 1TB internal drive and 4 gigs RAM. I opted to go with the 64 bit operating system to get access to my full RAM (4 Gig expandable to 12). For those of you on a 32 bit operating system, no matter how many gigs of RAM you cram in under the hood, your computer is only going to see/use around 3 or so. You can say what you want about why, but that's the way it is with 32bit systems.

In order to upgrade to Win 7 64 bit, you have to do a clean install. I used Windows backup in Vista to completely backup everything. Don't worry, Win7 will read your earlier backup if you choose "restore from different version." Some posters said you couldn't. You can. So as to not blow away Vista, I attached an eSATA 500 gig external drive and using Computer:manage, got it up and running. Then, you put in the Win7 disk and tell it to install to your new eSATA drive which becomes your new boot volume. When you boot up, boot manager will give you the option to boot Win7 or Vista. Because not all the programs run well on Win7 (e.g. Roxio 2009, Quickbooks 2009, etc.), you can go back and forth as needed with security.

I didn't have all the driver problems that everyone talks about with the exception of my 10 year old Visioneer scanner I bought for $25. Good excuse to upgrade! The install was quick and painless. Then the fun begins. You've got to do clean installs of all your earlier programs. If you were running upgrade copies, you get to enjoy the fun of going back and installing the earlier qualifying versions and then the upgrades. When I got to Outlook, I simply imported my mailbox and contacts which I saved as an export before starting the process. All my emails and contacts were alive and well on the new drive.

I'm running a Buffalo LinkStation Quad 8 TB NAS server, and I sent most of my wasted hours jacking around with it, network settings, static IP addresses and various backup programs. I was looking forward to Windows 7 because it has a moderately acceptable backup program which will facilitate a bare metal restore. But, it wasn't seeing any of my three WD MyBook 1 TB USB 2.0 drives. As a result, I went hunting for a decent Win7 backup program.

I tried GFI backup, Cobian and Comodo. GFI was the only one of the three I cared for. It is a little buggy but works. However, with the volume of data I'm moving across my Gigabit network, it was just plain slow. I mean after 3 days, I'd only completed 40% of my backup. I got tired and quit. I later discovered (after much searching), that Windows 7 backup will only let you backup NTFS formatted external drives. The WD drives were FAT 32. So then I had the fun of migrating all my data off them and reformatting them as NTFS. After that, Win7 backup saw them all and let me run the backup program to include them in the backup. Win7 is chugging along backing up now and is going much faster than GFI. What I liked about GFI is the email notifications for successful backup and backup failure. Backing up daily is critical for me in the photography business.

I love Win7. It boots up FAST, seems robust, and all the little bells and whistles like "troubleshooter" programs, which on Vista meant "click here to waste your time and get no results", actually work. The searching features are rocket fast and the ability to reframe windows splitting the screen is very useful. I think MSFT got it right with this program. While I've probably spent days longer than I should have getting this set up just right, it's going to pay dividends in increased productivity, data security and ease of access. I'll keep you posted. Let me know if any of you have had similar experiences (good or bad) with your Win7 installs.

Rochelle & Patrick's Wedding - Holy Trinity and the Diamond Room - 10/10/09

2009-11-06T12:20:00.000-08:00

Rochelle & Patrick had a lovely wedding at Holy Trinity and reception at the Diamond Room. Before the wedding everyone ventured out to the Art Museum and Phelps Grove Park for a super photo shoot before the ceremony. The ladies looked ever so lovely and the light was perfect! Take a look at their wedding video and let me know what you think!

Lauren & Brian - E-Session

2009-10-20T13:23:00.000-07:00

Had a fabulous engagement session with Lauren & Brian on Saturday morning. It was a balmy 45 degrees here in Springtown. We had to quickly slip Lauren in and out of her winter coat for these super cool shots (thanks to Caitlin Ball my assistant on the shoot for keeping track of the coat) and occasionally rub the goosebumps away. Brian must be warm blooded because he didn't even shiver. They're getting married in a few weeks so these may be the last pictures of them single!

Success Magazine

2009-10-13T18:43:00.000-07:00

What a great experience I had shooting and assisting legendary photographer Christopher Barr on this wonderful editorial shoot for Success Magazine. The Osteens were fun and full of life. Check out the cover story in the current November issue in bookstands now.
-Steven Landis
Apple Studios

Jessica and Guy

2009-10-13T07:08:00.000-07:00

Jessica and Guy married September 12th at Temple Baptist here in Springfield. It was a beautiful and special day for both of them. It was really one of the best weddings I've been to all season. God's presence was definitely felt. Please enjoy a short video of their fabulous day.

Who doesn't love outdoor weddings?

2009-10-08T08:39:00.000-07:00

The smells, the breeze, the sky, the romance, the sun - outdoor weddings have it all. And with Steve and Craig at Apple Studios as your phographers - IT NEVER RAINS! Seriously, we love outdoor weddings and we'd love to photograph your outdoor wedding as well. For a sample of some of this year's outdoor wedding photographs, click on the link below for a short video.

WIN A $10,000 DIAMOND OR A $2,000 WEDDING PHOTO PACKAGE!

2009-10-07T07:12:00.000-07:00

Today from 10:00 to 2:00 we will be on the MSU campus at the Plaster Student Union exhibiting the stone to be given away!! Come out and see it.

Hundreds of bling seekers will converge on downtown Springfield on Oct. 10 in search of answers to clues that will result in a $10,000 diamond ring prize. Sponsored in part by Apple Studios, the Diamond Dash is a fundraiser for Camp Barnabas. The event begins at 10 a.m. at the East Plaza Amphitheater at Jordan Valley Park and concludes with a celebration at 2:30 p.m. at Justice Jewelers, 3520 E. Battlefield in Springfield where Apple Studios will be giving away a $2,000 wedding photography package to one lucky couple. Teams of two will receive clues and riddles via text message directing them to local landmarks, where they will answer specific questions and score points toward winning the diamond ring. Any mode of transportation is encouraged except automobiles. Teams are encouraged to be very creative in their participation. Participants may register in advance online at www.justicejewelersdiamonddash.com. All of the $25 entry fee goes directly to support the programs of Camp Barnabas. Located one hour west of Springfield, this organization offers life-changing opportunities for people with special needs in a Christian camp setting. We expect 200 teams to participate! Come out and support Camp Barnabas. Hope to see you there.

Carrie & Clint - Peabody's Farm - October 2, 2009

2009-10-05T13:31:00.000-07:00

Carrie and Clint's wedding day started out to be the windiest day of fall, but as if by magic, as Carrie came walking down the isle in her beautiful gown at sunset, the wind subsided and all was perfect! The red bard and grounds at Peabody's Farm were an amazing backdrop for Carrie and Clint's fabulous wedding. Enjoy the video of their day.

Fantasia Weddings Promo Video

2009-10-01T07:51:00.000-07:00

I love Debra at Fantasia Weddings on St. Thomas, USVI. She does a beautiful destination wedding. Here's a preview of the promo video of the Larry and Melissa Hillhouse wedding (April 5, 2009) that we're working on together.

Jennifer Mais and Tom Weber Wedding - 8/29/09

2009-09-01T16:59:00.000-07:00

Jennifer and Tom's wedding was AMAZING. Enjoy this teaser video. Pictures should be ready in about 4 weeks at www.pictage.com/542803. Go ahead and register and Pictage will notify you when the event is released. Tom and Jen are honeymooning in Aruba!

Destination Wedding Anyone?

2009-08-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

June is filling up fast. Book now. We were in St. Thomas last April, Arkansas in June and are off to Virginia and back to Eureka Springs soon.

Look Out New Orleans!

2009-08-06T16:07:00.000-07:00

Just heard today that Pictage has invited me to speak at their Partner Conference for photographers in New Orleans! Very excited to be honored with this selection. For those of you going to Partner Con 2009 -- see you there. I'll be leading an hour long discussion in the Photographer's lounge on legal issues facing professional photographers. For more details you can click here. It will be casual and laid back, so come with all your questions. See you November 3 -5 at the Astor Crowne Plaza.

Three First Place Prints!

2009-08-04T07:12:00.000-07:00

For any of you stopping by the photography competition at the Ozark Empire Fair this week, be on the lookout for our three first place prints! Ann won first place in People w/text for a cool picture of Abby with two sunflowers and I won first place professional people division and transportation division. The transportation division picture was from Larry and Melissa's St. Thomas wedding. Our third place still life award was also from Larry and Melissa's wedding -- the cool blue King Baby wedding ring shot some of you have liked so much. We're so excited and honored to be recongnized again this year. Thanks for all your compliments!

Craig and Ann.

Rachel & Jason's Wedding

2009-07-20T22:05:00.001-07:00

Rachel's Bridal Video

2009-07-10T06:29:00.000-07:00

Angela's Bridal -- Oasis, Springfield

2009-06-28T11:44:00.000-07:00

Angela decided to take a modern approach to her bridal session this past week. We spent two hours enjoying the very modern, cool vibe of the Oasis Hotel/Convention Center on North Glenstone. The colors were beautiful and blended seamlessly with Angela's gorgeous dress. Her wedding is July 11th - just a few weeks away. Looking forward to it!

Larry and Melissa - St. Thomas, USVI

2009-06-15T15:55:00.000-07:00

Larry and Melissa got married April 5 in St. Thomas. It was a privilege to be able to photograph their destination wedding. The Virgin Islands were almost as lovely as Melissa (but not quite). Their wedding is going to be features on a two page spread in 417 Bride magazine this summer. Make sure you check it out. Much credit to Debra, owner of Fantasia Weddings in St. Thomas. She coordinated a wonderful beach wedding event at Emeral Beach Resort that Larry and Melissa will remember forever! We just finished a movie of their images for the Missouri reception at Jim Stafford's house this Friday night. Click here to take a look.

Stephanie and Jason - June 13th - Immaculate Conception

2009-06-15T08:40:00.001-07:00

Stephanie and Jason had a wonderful and beautiful wedding mass last Saturday. We had some time between the ceremony and the reception and headed out and about downtown. After refreshments at Trolley's we wandered upon this beautiful background and had a moment of fun with everyone! Let me know what you think.

Real Weddings - Ashley and Dusty, May 23, 2009

2009-06-10T11:30:00.001-07:00

Ashley and Dusty were married near Harrison Arkansas. We did our preceremony shots at the Hotel Seville on the square in Harrison. As you can see, we had fun making fresh, fabulous images!

Trisha and Heath - Elfindale Mansion E-Session

2009-06-10T09:08:00.001-07:00

Ft. Worth Bridal Session

2009-05-25T21:46:00.001-07:00

A fun time and incredible Bridal shoot! I met with Kelly soon to be Perez at the YWCA historical building in downtown Fort Worth, TX. I was not prepared to have such a bride so intuitive and prepared to model for this special moment. Kelly, thank you for giving Apple Studios this opportunity to capture your energy and beauty. Thanks to Christine (Maid of Honor) who assisted me with the shoot. See you this weekend and congratulations to you and Andres, God bless you both. -Steven

2009-05-17T20:22:00.000-07:00

What fun. Brittany and Zak showed us what a wedding party is! Love you both and congratulations to you.

Ross / Danley wedding

2009-05-17T20:15:00.001-07:00

Perez Engagement

2009-05-17T19:41:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Andres and Kelly. We cant wait for you wedding, what a great couple to shoot! We had a great time, hope to have more..!

Ashley Edwards Bridal

2009-05-04T15:03:00.001-07:00

Ashley was absolutely stunning at Elfindale last week for her bridal session. Larry Hillhouse of Moda and Jennifer Chadwell of Artistry by JAC did phenomenal work on hair and makeup. I met Ashely there along with her coordinator Kim Nave of Signature weddings. Ashley's mom and sister were along as well. The two hours went by in a flash. Here are a few images to give you an idea of how gorgeous Ashley looks. Can't wait until her wedding this Saturday!

Lauren's Crown Portrait

2009-04-21T18:18:00.000-07:00

Simple and absolutely beautiful!!

Justice Jewelers Bridal Show

2009-04-16T19:25:00.000-07:00

Join us Friday April 17 and Saturday April 18 at Justice Jewelers for Woody's bridal show. There will be giveaways, information, engagement rings, wedding bands and fun. If you haven't picked out your wedding rings yet, come by Justice and get a taste of their unbelievable customer service, outstanding values and impeccable quality. Hope to see you there!

Marissa and Rocky

2009-03-30T18:53:00.000-07:00

I spent some time getting to know Marissa and Rocky during their engagement shoot. What a fun couple! Enjoy a few teasers...

Lauren Capps - Miss Teen America? We'll see...

2009-03-30T18:25:00.000-07:00

Had a blast shooting with Lauren Capps today for her entry in the Miss Teen America pageant. She decided to also enter in the "Miss Photogenic Teen" event and needed some last minute images. I think her pictures just shows off her vibrant "out of the box" personality. She loved the camera and the camera certainly loved her! What do you think?

Bambi Cantrell - Day 2

2009-03-10T22:56:00.001-07:00

After a long day of working with Bambi and shooting three gorgeous couples, I'm exhausted. Before going to sleep, I managed to pull a few together to share. It's been an amazing experience working with one of the world's most renowned wedding photographers and learning from her. Thanks to Dawn Shields for bringing her to town to shoot the cover of Metropolitan Bride magazine. Looking forward to tomorrow.

Bambi Cantrell - Elfindale

2009-03-09T21:43:00.000-07:00

Bambi Cantrell, one of the top wedding photographers in the world, is spending a few days in Springfield working with a handfull of photographers from Florida, California, Colorado and points in between. I'm lucky enough to be here as well. Here's a sample of some of the images we came up with on Day One. Our future Apple bride, Mee Chou, stopped by for a bridal session. Bambi shot a few images of her which I haven't seen yet. I bet they are incredible. Can't wait for days two and three. Stay tuned!!

Real Encounter Ministries

2009-03-02T18:43:00.001-08:00

I was honored to photograph for Real Encounter (http://www.realencounter.org) today. Brad needed fresh shots for the website. We went to work in the parking lot next to his shop. Here he is defying gravity and common sense! For those of you who aren't familiar with Real Encounter, they do great work in school assemblies, character building, evangelism training and reaching kids for the Lord. Check out the website.

Back In Springfield

2009-02-20T08:43:00.001-08:00

Steve, Ann, Colton and I had such a wonderful time at WPPI in Las Vegas. We got to connect with such amazing photographers and were privileged to learn from all of them. You just never stop learning. It's never enough! Everyone should learn as much as they can and be the best they can be in whatever fields of life you have chosen. We had a fabulous time shooting Regina Wilkinson at the Neon Boneyard in her fabulous dress. She was a trooper – many thanks to her and her mom Chris. It had rained for two days before (a rarity in Vegas) and it was 35 degrees out when we started. Despite a few goosebumps, all went well. Regina was beautiful and the images are fantastic! Also, we were pleased to hear that Dawn Shields (www.dawnshields.com) took 3^rd in the print competition – many congratulations to her. Her assistant Kyla placed in the album competition as well! Looking forward to the three day seminar with Bambi Cantrell. More later…..

Neon Boneyard Bridal Session

2009-02-17T14:01:00.000-08:00

Regina's bridal session at the Las Vegas Neon Boneyard was FANTASTIC!!! The weather was great despite yesterday's rain. The images are UNBELIEVABLE. Regina has so much enthusiasm and her hair and makeup by Amelia Cline (bevainlasvegas@yahoo.com) took the shoot over the top. Here's a teaser, more to come. Brent, wish you were here! -- Craig, Steve and Colton.

Paul and Kristen E-Session

2009-02-15T10:26:00.001-08:00

Paul and Kristen are getting married June 5. Their love for each other is evident to anyone who gets to spend a few minutes with them. Kristen was an engagement winner from the Metro Bride show. Thanks for sharing your time with me guys.

Fresh Apples

2009-02-14T16:14:00.001-08:00

We're excited to be working for our newest client, Chelsea Thiolet, who's getting married to Brett on May 2 at the Phelps House in Carthage. It's a fabulous venue. Spoiler alert ... not sure if Brett knows about Chelsea's dress, but I do. Perfect! Here's a quick snapshot of Chelsea from today to showcase her as a 1930's noire glamour model. Enjoy.

Amy, Rachel, Carrie and Alysia

2009-02-10T13:31:00.000-08:00

--and don't forget Brock, Jason, Clint and Morgan, the lucky grooms-to-be. It was cold outside but hot in the studio for the engagement sessions. Thanks you guys for being such terrific subjects!

Victory Ride 2008

2009-02-03T06:41:00.000-08:00

I drew a blank about what to post about this morning. Maybe you'll find these interesting (maybe not). I support Springfield Victory Mission and rode in the 2008 Victory Mission "Victory Ride" this year. I've been photographing for Victory Mission for almost two years now, documenting the various events and activities. The men are authentic and their stories are real. If you haven't been down to beakfast or lunch at their restaurant, the Cook's Kettle at Boonville and Commercial, I encourage you to go. The food is great and inexpensive. You get table service and you're supporting a very important endeavor. Check it out! The ride was great. We left Victory Mission and went out west to to Bois D'Arc and back down to Republic and back in to town. Chili was waiting! Art Bentley was the ride leader- you'll see him on his Triumph in front of the blue building. I particularly liked the picture of the Springfield MC/MM's talking - the Drifters, Gooses and Tribe of Judah. Let me know what you think!

Drifters, Gooses and Tribe of Judah (in alphabetical order).

Doc

Art Bentley

Jim Harriger

Old School Sportster Rider

Big Dog

They raised me up on a scissor lift for this one. I don't like heights!

Big Dog

Annie and Carl -- E-Session

2009-01-28T16:03:00.000-08:00

Annie's a June bride (making Carl a June groom by default)! We're excited they chose the Apple team to shoot their wedding at the Grand Ballroom. They're planning quite the affair! Looking forward to being there to catch it all. These two just looked fantastic in black and white, so I couldn't help myself. I cut my teeth as a B/W shooter and I tend to see things in B/W. Enjoy!

Click here to see the session proofs.

Janny and Clint - E-Session

2009-01-27T16:25:00.001-08:00

Janny and Clint were a joy to photograph at their engagement session and I think they'd tell you they had fun too! It was like having professional models at my disposal -- with no $1,200 per day agency fee!

Click here to enjoy!

2009-01-25T21:17:00.000-08:00

Wow what a day!

Back to back sessions for a maternity shoot and senior portraiture. Kelly and his family showed up at Apple Studios ready to bang out a slammin portrait session for his Senior photos. Along with him came his sister Kirstie (Sp?) not girlfriend as I was embarrased to say I got it wrong the first time. They and Mom, Aunt and Grandma came out as we cranked out another great afternoon. It was high energy and got crazier as the day went on. Kelly is a graduate this year from Arlington High School and medal winning wrestler for recent tournament champions, The Arlington Colts He is a fun and great dude. As the day progressed I began to discover Kelly's potential to have a career in front of the camera. Thanks alot Kelly for chosing myself and Apple Studios to shoot you. We wish you the best in your future.
-Steven

Don't Lose Your Date

2009-01-23T19:55:00.000-08:00

250 Brides!

2009-01-19T07:50:00.001-08:00

Wow! Over 700 brides attended the show. Thank you all so much for stopping by to say hi at the Metropolitan Bride wedding show. 250 brides -- yes -- 250 brides stopped and chatted about their wedding photography with us. For all of you May/June and September/October brides that asked, we still have a few dates open so call fast before your date is gone.

Congratulations to Tiffany Sauer who won the iPod!! Enjoy! Tiffany is getting married in a Vegas destination wedding with a Springfield reception at Touch. Tiffany and her husband are the owners of our favorite Springfield restaurant Bijan's!!

Three New Apple Brides - iPods for Everyone

2009-01-17T20:05:00.001-08:00

We're thrilled to have three new Apple brides who have booked their Fun, Fresh Fabulous wedding photography before the Metropolitan Bride Wedding Extravaganza bridal show this Sunday! Congratulations to Aubrey Petty, Brittany Gollub, and Jessica Mathews. Aubrey and Chris getting married outdoors in Brighton, Brittany's getting married at the Grand Ballroom, and Jessica and Guy are getting married at Temple Baptist.

We look forward to visiting with you all Sunday. Don't forget, we're giving the iPod away and plenty of engagement sessions. Those of you booking at the show tomorrow or within three days of the show will receive a free parent book! See you tomorrow!

Frozen Man on a Motorcycle

2009-01-15T05:03:00.000-08:00

Hey all, you may find it interesting to know that you can ride a motorcycle when it's 3 degrees out. The local motorcycle shop (Cruisin66 Cycles) is running its annual SnotSniffer challenge, awarding prizes to the rider with the picture showing him out riding on the coldest day in front of a thermometer. I decided to give it a try. Before my attempt, the leader "Brad" was at 4 degrees. Here’s my shot from 6:00 this morning. I was at Empire Bank at Valley Water Mill and Glenstone. I went out there, set up the tripod and shot it first and it was 4 degrees. It was so cold that I was happy to have tied and could race home! I went across the street to the gas station to unfreeze my fingers before I set out home. My fingers were numb from putting the equipment away. I told the clerk what I was up to -- I was talking proudly of my 4 degree ride. She pulled the cigarette from her wrinkled old mouth, looked at me, then looked out the front window at the bank sign and dryly said, “It’s 3 degrees now, hon.” She was right, the temperature dropped. So, I went over and repeated the excrutiatingly painful process. So there it is, 3 degrees, beating Brad and in the lead until some other brave soul posts his frozen face at http://www.cruisin66cycles.com/09sschallenge.htm.

Sarah Palin Rally - Springfield

2008-10-25T10:52:00.000-07:00

Apple Studios covered the Sarah Palin Rally for the Missouri Republican Party. The Palin campaign granted us complete press access to the event. Owen and I got there early and staked out our position in the press bleachers. It was a cold, windy, miserable morning. We were dressed for it! Ann arrived later.

The national media gets prime seating and only arrives a few minutes before the event starts, so we hunkered down next to KOLR 10. Just before the event, McCain's national media coordinator came down the press line and asked, "Who wants in the buffer, I can take five?" Not being shy, I screamed, "I do!". "Come on," he said. So away we went. The buffer is an area between the crowd and the stage where the Secret Service stand. I got a Secret Service briefing about not getting close enough to touch a Secret Service Agent and keeping the stairs clear. Surprisingly, that's all the rules there are. You can stand up, sit down, move around, sit at Sarah's feet (which I did). It was a blast! We got 2,500 images of the event. Owen hung back and shot from the bleachers and did a terriffic job.

The rally was kicked off by the group "Pierce Arrow". US Congressman Roy Blunt and others spoke. Sarah was introduced by Naomi Judd, so we got some great images of Naomi and Sarah's youngest daughter Piper, who was signing autographs after the event and handing out stickers that read, "Vote for Piper's Mom". Pretty cute. Afterwards, the media coordinator had me climb a 20' ladder up behind the bleachers to get face shots of the candidate working the rope line and signing autographs and shaking hands (I set my fear of heights aside temporarily to get the job done). Whatever you political persuasion happens to be, this was a high energy event that was a pleasure to cover. Of note: Sarah Palin is far more attractive in person than on TV! Enjoy!

CFF Charity Golf Tournament

2008-10-25T08:21:00.000-07:00

Incredible Monday! Apple Studios sponsored with many other great vendors to contribute to the annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Charity Golf Tournament in FlowerMound, Texas. Sponsored by Loomis created an amazing day for 140 participants and multiple vendors. This support is helping fund Landmark research that will make a difference in the over 33,000 children and adults who are battling with this chronic and life threatening disease.

A special guest appearance by retired Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboy Randy White met with many of the participants who we captured below. Randy autographed sports memorobila for the silent auction as well as so many of the additional vendors and folks from Loomis had contributed. (the irradic smile I have on my face is me to recover from the pain of the broken cartiledge in my right hand Randy was crushing.)

So many to mention but other Corporate sponsors included FC Dallas and Fire King Security. Coverage of the event made possible by Bob Sturm and Dan McDowell from The Ticket. Additional photos of the event made possible by Chuck Greeson from Jobing.com -thanks for putting the slideshow together Chuck! A special hats off to Chuck and Sonya O'Brien who largely coordinated this event who do year long involvement with the CFF. We had a great time - Hope to see you all next year!
-S. Landis

Walters Maternity

2008-10-13T18:23:00.000-07:00

Well we had a great shoot with the Walters family and soon to be released Saylor Walters in about 30 days. What a fun day shooting this couple and proofing with them. Melissa is one person who really knows what she wants in a shot. Apple Studios shot and delivered prints in less than a week for a close to the minute baby shower. Later proofed through and ordered a variety of prints for both the Moms (Despite a rare hard drive crash and with some amazing data recovery from our Main IT guy Jake Antkelian - thanks Jake!) Thanks again Melissa and Scott for your patience and being so great to work with.

Jordan and Jeremy

2008-09-15T21:02:00.000-07:00

I know I said it would be a week before the proofs were up, but I couldn't wait. They're at www.apple-studios.com/jordanjeremy. Enjoy!

Bethany and Brandon

2008-09-15T20:57:00.000-07:00

Doctors and Lumber Jacks - who would have thought? The rain kept us in the studio but we still had a blast. Hope you guys like the images at www.apple-studios.com/bethanybrandon.
Craig.

Amanda and Michael Engagement Shoot

2008-09-15T20:39:00.000-07:00

What a ton of fun you guys were. Abby and I had a ball shooting you. Jordan valley, STD Flea Market, Founders Park -- we hit them all. Hope you guys like the proofs at www.apple-studios.com/amandamichael. I've attached a few here for you to send to your friends and giggle over.

Craig.

All About Weddings Show

2008-09-06T16:35:00.000-07:00

Wow - what a day! It was great to have an opportunity to visit with all of you in a MUCH MORE RELAXED setting than the last show. We talked to dozens of brides, one on one and hopefully answered your wedding photography questions. We were next to the fabulous, fun stylists at His & Hers Salon on S. Franklin, Cinda and her crew at the Branson Ridge Winery and Normans Bridal. We took some time out to photograph the Normans models as they did their stuff on the runway. The dresses at Normans are AMAZING. Check them out online by clicking here. It's a ton of work to do the bridal shows, but it's worth it to get to meet each of you. You're each special, beautiful and unique. We look forward to sharing your wedding day.

Craig and Steve.

Wedding Extravaganza

2008-08-27T05:49:00.000-07:00

Thank you to the hundreds of brides that stopped by to visit at the bridal show last Saturday at the Expo Center. I wish we had more time to spend with each of you but the traffic was CRAZY!! Hopefully the Graphi album display kept you entertained when Steve and I could not. We gave away engagement sessions for each of the hours we were there and look forward to shooting those. The first one is tonight with Jamie! More to come...

For those of you who didn't make it to the Wed Ex show, come see us at the All About Weddings Show on September 6 at the University Plaza Exec Center on St. Louis St.

Don't forget to register for our newletter on the site to be eligible for wedding package giveaways.

Craig and Steve.

Nassau, Bahamas Engagement

2008-08-04T06:58:00.000-07:00

Ann, Abby and I were on Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas when all of a sudden gasping and shrieking could be heard from the surf. I looked around to see who was in trouble, only to find a wide-eyed Ashleigh saying “YES” to Craig Colquhoun’s ocean-side proposal of marriage. I pointed my Canon G9 upwind and caught the action in progress. Ashleigh was truly, truly surprised. Actually, surprised doesn’t do her reaction justice. Shocked might even be a better word. She was overcome with joy and it was truly an honor to capture that joy and share a brief moment of their happiness. Congratulations to Craig and Ashleigh!

Hannah/Luke Sarah/Tyson Double E Session

2008-07-28T20:33:00.000-07:00

Two for the price of none? We had a great time downtown July 10th with these two fabulous couples. Luke's marrying Hannah and Sarah's marrying Tyson, but Luke and Sarah are brother/sister! They're both getting married to the loves of their lives next year. Hopefully Apple will be shooting both weddings! Right?

Changed Lives Exhibit

2008-07-28T20:16:00.000-07:00

News Release from Victory Mission:
What do faces of victory look like? Are they weathered from life's trails? Joyous from hurdles successfully passed? Anxiously waiting for what comes next in their new life?
Photographer Craig Heidemann will attempt to answer that question with The Changed Lives Exhibit, opening at Bellwether Gallery in October 2008. Heidemann, an accomplished local photographer, has dedicated numerous hours to Victory Mission and Victory Trade School capturing some of our most precious moments on film.
Bellwether Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 1PM to 5PM, and Saturday, 12PM to 3PM. You can also visit their website at http://www.bellwetherarts.org/

We Won! We Won!

2008-07-28T19:57:00.000-07:00

Once again Apple took top honors in the juried Ozark Empire photography competition. Craig won Grand Champion for the best black and white photograph entered in any category -- "Steel Guarijio" taken in the village of El Barro, Chihuahua, Mexico. Ann Heidemann took top honors in the graphic design section for her Sand Dollar beach photograph with a moving John F. Kennedy quote. Out of thirteen entries, ten of the Heidemann's photographs placed first, second or third. In the Professional division, their San Francisco series took second place in architecture, and third place in nature/sky/weather. Ann's visceral San Francisco street scene garnered second place in the b/w city category. Craig took first in b/w people, second in digital nature, second in transportation (his Favorite!), second in photos with manipulated colors (go Abby!) and third in graphic photos w/text taken at the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery. Thanks to all of you who shared your congratulations with us. We appreciate it very much.

Amanda and Chris - June 21, 2008

2008-07-07T21:12:00.001-07:00

Sun, rain and birdseed. They were all there in Freistatt and combined to make a perfect day for Amanda and Chris. They were married under the majestic gothic arches at Trinity Lutheran in Freistatt. We had a great time as did the 300 or so guests. Amanda and Chris took off to Colorado for their honeymoon to enjoy a little fly fishing. PS - I still have three packets of flies that I forgot to give you -- maybe you can try them out in the Jordan Valley fountain when you return :).

Kendra and Matt Divine Wedding

2008-06-08T18:02:00.000-07:00

Wow! What a day. Steve, Owen and I shared a magical day with Kendra and Matt. We surpassed our record at the Heath wedding by making 2,859 images! The rehearsal was great - barbeque from Buckingham's, the ceremony was beautiful and the reception at the Lamplighter was fabulous (Kendra and Matt's Michael Jackson dance was not to be missed!). Kendra and Matt stopped the world's longest limo (a Hummer) in front of the Art Museum and we took a few minutes to take a couple group shots and have some photo fun. Check out the fun, fresh and fabulous pictures below. Congratulations Kendra and Matt!

Craig and Steve.

Chairith and Bryan Engagement

2008-05-31T16:25:00.001-07:00

It was sketchy if we were going to beat the rain for this morning's engagement session but luckily it held off long enough to get some fantastic images of Chairith and Bryan. You look great guys! Thanks for sharing your morning with me.

Craig.

Amity and Matt Roth Wedding

2008-05-31T15:43:00.000-07:00

What a striking couple! Amity and Matt had a storybook wedding last night at the Tower Club with a too cool cake by Celebrations by Sonja! Jordan Valley Park played host to a fun photo session before the wedding (thanks to Matt and Amity for seeing each other before)! We scoped out a tent in the park where they got their private time seeing each other before the wedding. More pix of that moment to follow. Have a great time in Hawaii guys -- see you when you get back.

Craig.

Sarah and Travis Young Wedding

2008-05-31T13:01:00.000-07:00

Wow! What a great day! Sarah and Travis had a very special day May 24th as they celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage at St. Joseph's right here in Springfield. We made an unbelievable number of photographs - 2,360. My shutter finger is still tired. It will take about four weeks to finish the pictures, but here are a few to get you excited for more to come.

Our Newest Destination Wedding!

2008-05-17T12:21:00.000-07:00

Cari and Phillip have commissioned us to for their fabulous Tulsa, Oklahoma wedding September 20th at the nationally renowned Gilcrease Museum . They are a charming couple and we had a fantastic time at their engagement session in downtown Carthage. Here are a few teaser pix.

Kristy's Fantastic Maternity Session

2008-05-04T19:44:00.000-07:00

The images Steve took at Kristy's maternity session in Ft. Worth are stunning and very creative. Enjoy! Maternity sessions are very fresh and popular with all the moms and dads. Give us a call to schedule yours today.

Rock'n Ribs - April 27, 2008

2008-05-04T19:15:00.000-07:00

Rock'n Ribs was a huge hit. The BBQ was fabulous. A few pix to whet your whistle are below! Congratulations to the ANPAC team who placed in the ribs competition.

Harriger Appreciation - April 27

2008-05-04T18:37:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Jim and Mary Harriger for 15 years at the helm of Victory Mission changing lives and serving God. They were appreciated and roasted by friends and family at the Cook's Kettle. It was a treat to celebrate their work! There was news coverage by every television station and a fine write up in the News Leader the following day.

Victory Mission Graduation - April 18, 2008

2008-05-04T18:31:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the men who graduated April 18th from the Victory Mission Hospitality, PREP and 12/12 programs. Loads of hard work. Lots of changed lives.

I'll be exhibiting a 30 print series on the men of the Victory Mission at the Bellwether Gallery in the Monarch Art Factory (up from Randy Bacon's Studio) during the entire month of August. Plans are to show the exhibit in March, 2009 in conjunction with the Ron Hall/Denver Moore book tour for "Same Kind of Different as Me" which will feature a fundraiser for the Victory Mission. See you there!

Sgt. RC Blystone Funeral - May 2, 2008

2008-05-04T17:53:00.000-07:00

Although I didn't know him, I felt compelled to pay my respects to Sgt. RC Blystone who was killed in action serving his third tour in Iraq on April 26, 2008. RC was warmly remembered today as a soldier who was a decorated combat veteran, receiving two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart who gave his life defending the freedoms he loved. He was remembered as loving husband, father and patriot. As Sgt. Ennis bugled under a deep blue sky, only the sound of the flags held by the Patriot Guard Riders cracking in the wind could be heard over the lonesome sound of Taps. It was very moving and serves as a reminder of the true cost of the freedoms that we enjoy.

Fox Hunting at Coal Valley

2008-03-29T23:20:00.001-07:00

Thanks to the Coal Valley Hounds for a great hunt last Friday afternoon. The last day of the field trials was exciting. The hospitality was fabulous! The last pack worked the scent well and at least four coyotes popped up. The breakfast afterwards at the club house was memorable. The images were incredible. I loved the misty road shot with the field of riders off in the distance. The composite of the hounds is irresistable. Ann's eyes are striking as she rides straight for the camera. And don't forget the jumping pictures. Doesn't the dark horse remind you of a carousel horse, suspended horizontally in mid-air? Let me know what you think!

PS Owen is shooting his brother's outdoor wedding on this chilly evening. Pictures to come soon.

Maness - Johnson Wedding - Chateau on the Lake

2008-03-23T22:33:00.000-07:00

Marc and Michelle were dazzling at their intimate wedding last Saturday at The Chateau. We had a blast shooting and the small size (45 or so) gave us time to get some out of this world images! A few of my early favorites are attached (but I love them all!). We shot for about 8 1/2 hours. We started at A Nu You salon in Ozark and ended with a fabulous dinner at the Chateau grill. It was a simply elegant affair! Congratulations to Marc and Michelle - we wish you a very happy life together. God Bless you both!

More to come later!

Craig.

WPPI - Wedding Photographer's Utopia!

2008-03-18T07:44:00.000-07:00

Ann and I are back from the Wedding and Portrait Photographer's International (WPPI) convention at Bally's/Paris in Vegas. What a blast! Although there were 15,000 other high end wedding photographers there from around the world, we went out early to take in a few smaller, specialized seminars. We got to meet and learn from some ABSOLUTELY GREAT cutting edge wedding photographers like Clay Blackmore (DC), Doug Gordon (New York), Jim Garner (Washington State), Mike Colón (Hermosa Beach), Yervant (Australia), Jerry Ghiōnis (Australia), and the list goes on! It's such an honor to learn study with the BEST the wedding industry has to offer.

Well, we're back and hard at it. I've been busy with WPPI so we haven't gotten out the March newsletter to announce the WINNER! Hang in there. With any luck we'll get it out this week.

While I was out, my partner Steve did a 12 model makeup fashion shoot last Saturday that we were commissioned to do by Joplin makeup artist Leah Patterson - she's great. Steve and Owen are still recovering! What an effort on their part. Here's one of his images.

First Post

2008-03-04T16:42:00.000-08:00

Welcome to post number one!

We're working on putting together the March newsletter to announce the winner of our fabulous Wedding photography package giveaway. Stay tuned to learn who the lucky bride is .... I know the suspense is killing you.