Wedding Photography

Mr. and Mrs. Nickel!!!

Sometimes I sit down to write a blog post and I come up with a serious case of writers block. Sometimes I sit down to write a blog post and I have SO many thoughts in my head that I don't even know where to begin! So, bear with me, I'm just going to blurb out some thoughts for a while. At Sarah and David's wedding, there was an older couple there who I assumed was married. They were fabulous together - laughing, joking, and very, very complimentary of each other. I asked them, "How long have you been married?" He replied, "Oh no, we're not married my dear! I keep asking her and she keeps telling me no! See, now watch, 'Darlin', Will You Marry Me?" and she replied, " Hell no!" And they continued to burst out in laughter!

This couple has been together for 13 years and it doesn't matter to them if they are married or not, because they are truly in love. A ring, a party, the dress, a legal contract - none of that matters, just the fact that they simply want to be together.

After having this conversation, I watched Sarah and David. The more I watched, the more I realized that they had these same qualities and there is no doubt in my mind that they will be last, because they choose to be together. The choose to make each other laugh and smile, push and support each other and that is what matter the most. They chose and they chose perfectly!

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Congratulations to Sarah and David on their wonderful wedding! And here's to LOVE!

LOVEe

Mr. and Mrs. Wissler!!!

 

It's late in the evening; she's wondering what clothes to wear. She puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair. And then she asks me, "Do I look all right?" And I say, "Yes, you look wonderful tonight."

We go to a party and everyone turns to see This beautiful lady that's walking around with me. And then she asks me, "Do you feel all right?" And I say, "Yes, I feel wonderful tonight."

I feel wonderful because I see The love light in your eyes. And the wonder of it all Is that you just don't realize how much I love you.

~ Eric Clapton

My favorite part of Erla and Andrew's day was the father-of-the-bride singing the words above.

It was a true celebration!

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Congrats to Erla and Andrew!

As they say in Iceland - Skal!

eliesa

Mr. and Mrs. Faleel!

Jessica and Jamal are a fabulous example of two completely different worlds coming together and matching perfectly!

Jamal's family is from Sri Lanka and Jessica grew up in small town USA. Watching all of their guests interact on their wedding day was really refreshing. Everyone was so excited about the nuptials and respectful of both cultures, it was really a beautiful thing! During the speeches that night, many comments were made about how well Jessica and Jamal fit into each others lives and how accepting both sides are. Acceptance, that is what love is all about, right?

Location: Saint Anthony and Main Event Centre Hair + Makeup: Emily J Dress: Pricilla of Boston Bridesmaids: Jim Hjelm Flowers: Serendipity Flowers Catering: Three Son's Cake: Buttercream

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Congratulations to Jessica and Jamal! Enjoy Maui...

eliesa

Joynoelle Fashion Show!

Last night was the big Minneapolis show for Joynoelle's new collection! The event took place downtown at Gallery 13 and there couldn't have been a more posh crowd in the city!

Photogen Inc was a proud sponsor of the show and we have been working hard the last few months with the designer to shoot her new ad campaign. We also collaborated with the A-MAZING Matt Brue of Capture Studios to create the amazing promo video below!

Juut did an amazing job on the hair + makeup, along with Flora Bella for the fabulous arrangements and Nelle for the lovely handbags. Penny of Penny Larson Jewelry dressed the models in her oh-so-stunning jewelry too! Dancers from the Minnesota Shubert Performing Art Center gave an incredible performance and Crispin and Cocoa & Fig for the yummy treats!

JOYNOELLE PROJECT from capture studios on Vimeo.

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Congratulations to Joy on her new collection!

eliesa

Mr. and Mrs. Storlie!!!

First of all, after editing this post, I can't get over how much this bride looks like Jennifer Aniston. Right?!?!?! Chrissy met the Scott 'The Stud' Storlie in college and they are truly a perfect match. They have great chemistry and most importantly, they LOVE to laugh! Chrissy and Scott both have amazing smiles and they were both beaming all day!

One of the highlights for everyone was the music. The couple's friends played some Ben Folds during the ceremony on acoustic guitar + piano and myyyyyyy goooodnesss! I don't think there was a dry eye in the room! The music was very important to the groom and it was stunning.

Team Photogen Inc had SO much fun shooting this wedding. The wedding party, guests and couple were just awesome to hang out with - not to mention some of the best facial expressions we have ever captured at a wedding.

Ceremony: Wooddale Lutheran Church Reception: Edinburgh Golf Course Dress: Moonlight at Mary Kay's Bridal Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Angelo from The Wedding Shoppe Suits: Savvi Formal Wear Flowers: Peterson's Floral at the Minneapolis Farmers Market Catering: Lancer Catering Cake: Buttercream

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Congratulations to the newlyweds!

eliesa

Joynoelle: Campaign + Show Info!

Fashion week is upon us in Minneapolis! About a month ago, I photographed Joynoelle's campaign for her new line.

You can all see the first collection we did here!

I absolutely LOVE Joy's clothes. She makes beautiful couture ready to wear and custom dresses + bridal wear and it is always stunning!

Speaking of...Joy's fall fashion show is happening on October 1st!

You have 1 WEEK to BUY YOUR TICKETS!!!!

The event is not one to be missed! In fact, there will be an extra special surprise being shown if you attend that I have been scheming for months!

A special thanks to:

Janell Geason - Makeup Juut - Hair

All of the lovely assistants that helped!

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Here is a photo from our fabulous team! Not everyone is pictured here, but a great shoot doesn't happen without an amazing crew, so THANK YOU ALL!

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LOVEe

Mr. and Mrs. Macielewicz!!!

Natalie and Vince grew up 2 blocks from one another and who knew that one day, they would get hitched? This couple fell in love after high school, yet so many situations in their lives brought them within a heartbeat of each other. Brandon and I traveled to Indiana for the wedding and at the end of the weekend, the bride's father said to me, "I don't know if it was worth your time to drive all the way up here, but for us, it was worth every penny. We thought Nat was crazy for bringing a photographer all the way from Minneapolis to take her wedding photos, but now we all understand. You created some amazing memories for us, thank you."

THAT is what my job is all about and why I photograph weddings, because it simply changes people's lives.

This wedding was also an emotional one! 15 years ago, Natalie's mother passed away from Breast Cancer and we took a moment to honor her on their wedding day. Natalie and her family never, ever forget to include their Mother in all of their milestone events and I think that is something to be celebrated!

Now, without further ado...

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Congratulations to Natalie and Vince!

eliesa

RIVETS AND ROSES has LAUNCHED!!!

I am SUPER excited, SUPER proud and SUPER pumped to announce the launch of Rivets and Roses!!!! Rivets and Roses is a new company by Photogen Inc created to feature the AMAZING work of Brandon Werth!

For all of you who don't know, Brandon has been my right hand man, one of my best friends and the PERFECT assistant for the last 3 years. I am constantly amazed by his talent and I am just thrilled for him to lead this company! I have seen Brandon and his work grow so much in the past few years and he is truly ready to spread his wings and take this industry by STORM!

Seriously, B-funk is going to be a huuuuuuuuuge contender in the wedding industry, world wide! He has an incredible vision, talent and ability to bring his personal style into the wedding world and believe me, it's unlike anything else you have seen before.

Ladies and Gentleman, I present...

RIVETS AND ROSES

RIVETS AND ROSES BLOG

FOLLOW RIVETS AND ROSES ON TWITTER

BECOME A FAN ON FACEBOOK

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CONGRATUALTIONS TO BRANDON!!!!

Let's ROCK it.

eliesa

Mr. and Mrs. Fung!!!

Annie and Eric had the perfect Minnesota summer day to get married on! The weather was beautiful and everything truly came together for these two! It is no small task to plan your wedding from afar! Annie and Eric came back to Minnesota from Washington D.C. to get married where Eric grew up. Their day was filled with magical moments (see ring shot below) and lots of memories! Location: Private Residence Wedding Coordinator: Lasting Impressions Weddings Bride's Dress: Oscar de la Renta Florist: Apple Blossom Flowers Catering: Prom Catering Cake: Buttercream Live Band: The Mod Squad

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Congratulations to Annie and Eric!

 eliesa

Film: Holga Weddings!

I love film. I know, I know, you already know this, but SERIOUSLY - I LOVE FILM!Why do I love it so much? First, it's easy and as much as we think digital photography saves us time, I honestly think it is the other way around. Secondly, it's authentic and real. Nothing is photo-shopped or overly post-processed. It just IS. Lastly, the overall feel that a film image has is much different than digital will ever be. It's not better or worse, it is just different and I am in LOVE!Here are some shots from my Holga camera from the Snyder and Tousley weddings! holga10001.jpg holga10002.jpg holga10003.jpg holga10004.jpg holga10005.jpg holga10006.jpg holga10007.jpg holga10008.jpg holga10009.jpg holga10010.jpg holga10011.jpg holga10012.jpg holga10013.jpg holga10014.jpg holga10015.jpg holga10016.jpg holga10017.jpg

LOVE>FILM!

eliesa

Team Photogen Inc!

Ladies and Gentleman, please help me welcome two new assistants to Team Photogen Inc! We are growing faster than ever here, which meant it was time to bring in some new talent!

Tom and Melissa are two people who have a serious passion for photography and I am very excited to have them as part of our crew!

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Here are some super-fun out takes from recent weddings - ENJOY!

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There will be some seriously BIG announcements coming soon!

eliesa

Mr. and Mrs. Masciantonio!!!

People ask me all of the time what I do for advertising. The answer is, nothing. I don't advertise at all and all of my business is simply through word of mouth! It is absolutely the best form of advertising out there and Joey and Kristen's wedding is the perfect example! Last year, I photographed the Odney's wedding and while they were on their honeymoon in Cabo, they met Kristen and Joey! The Odney's were showing off their wedding pictures and Kristen loved them SO much that 1 YEAR later, she called me up! Kristen and I clicked right away over the phone and we just had to come to Philadelphia to shoot her wedding! The Masciantonio wedding was amazing. The couple decided to have an incredibly intimate wedding, with only 15 people in attendance! We had SUCH a blast photographing their event and by the end of the day, Brandon and I felt like we were part of the family!

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Congratulations to Kristen and Joey!

LOVEe

Photogen Inc Published: Mpls / St Paul Weddings!

My goal each year is to get our weddings published in as many magazines and blogs as possible! Honestly, it is for no other desire than my own satisfaction. My first job as a photographer was for a newspaper, where I was published on a daily basis. It has been the drive for me ever since, both wedding wise and commercially to share my photographs with the world! I love to see the layouts, finished product and the magazines on the shelves - I am always so proud! I am happy to announce that the amazing Carufel wedding from last fall has been published in Minneapolis / St Paul Weddings!

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Enjoy!

eliesa

Get Your Tickets Now!

I love fashion and one of my coolest clients, Joynoelle is about to debut her oh-SO-fabulous line in Minneapolis! I have been working on a project for this show for MONTHS now and I can not tell you how extremely EXCITED I am! Not only for the show, but to just see how everything we have worked and planned on will come together !

It is going to be a night of BRILLIANT fashion, AMAZING people and a few surprises from yours truly! ;0)

To get your tickets, CLICK HERE!

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Mr. and Mrs. Vinokur!!!

This weekend's wedding was particularly special! Melanie is family and it was so fun to welcome Dima 'officially' into the clan! Melanie is a California girl who moved to Minnesota for college and soon met and fell in love with Dima! This couple has grown so much together, particularly on their spiritual journey! Melanie has recently converted to Judaism and they have truly chosen this, not only as a religion, but as a way of life! These two are a perfect match! Ceremony Location: Beth El Synagogue Reception Location: St. Anthony & Main Event Center

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Mazel Tov to the new couple!

eliesa

Mr. and Mrs. Snyder!!!

Sarah and Christopher are a couple who truly has an amazing amount of passion for each other! Sarah is a massage therapist, while Christopher is a chef! Needless to say, food, wine and great friends were at the top of their list when planning their wedding! The theme was an English Garden Party and every little detail fit in perfectly! Sarah was one. hot. bride. with her vintage look  - Christopher is one lucky man!

Location: Camrose Hill Farm Bride's Dress: Carol Bradley Groom's Suit: Heime's Haberdashery Flowers: Camrose Hill Flowers Catering: Lake Elmo Inn Cake: Wuollet Bakery Swing Band: Maud Hixon Photo Booth: The Traveling Photo Booth

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Congratulations to Sarah and Christopher! Have a fabulous time in Alaska!

eliesa

Mr. and Mrs. Tousley!!!

I have been waiting for Kristi and Herb's wedding every since they booked! I knew it was going to be a fabulous affair and believe me - I was not disappointed! The couple envisioned a "Midnight Summer's Dream" wedding and that it was! Kristi was truly a stunning bride and everything from their wedding party to the guests were top-of-the-line!  Location: Private Estate on Lake Minnetonka Bride's Gown: Monique Lhuillier Brides Maid's Dresses: MaxMara Flowers: PazzobelloJeweler: J.B. Hudson Caterer: Joseph Catering Live Band: Dan Ristrom Band

Can I just RAVE about the Dan Ristrom Band for a minute? I have seen many live bands while shooting weddings and though they are all great, this band is SPECTACULAR! It was so refreshing to see some young blood - and TALK about TALENT! I was blown away - check them out!

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A HUUUGE congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.Tousley!

We had SO much fun photographing your wedding!

eliesa

And The Winner Is...

I am SO excited to announce the winning couple of the 2010 Photogen Inc Wedding Giveaway!!! Drum roll please.... We had 3,712 people cast their votes!

Tara & Jorge: 1521 votes, 41% Paige & Ellis: 1188 votes, 32% Lexi & Christopher: 1003 votes, 27%

CONGRATULATIONS to Tara & Jorge!!! You two sound like a fabulous couple and I am SO excited to photograph your wedding!

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I want to thank ALL of our fabulous TOP 3 couples!!! You all have the most amazing stories - and not to mention, and incredibly strong support system! I was amazed at the number of e-mails, comments and votes you all received! There is SO much love for all of you!

Congratulations to ALL of the amazing couples!

We're going to SPAIN!!!

eliesa

Photogen Inc Featured (again!): Minnesota Bride!

Whoop Whoop!
The NEW and uber FABULOUS issue of Minnesota Bride has hit news stands!

 I'm super excited to be featured for a third time in this amazing publication! This issue features a real wedding from the lovely Amy and Eric Howe!

Last night was also MN Bride's 'BEST OF' Awards and I couldn't have had more fun! It was so great to see so many of my great friends and make new ones!

A HUUUGE congratulations to two of my favorite people: Joy of Joynoelle for winning 'Best Custom Dressmaker' and to Emily J for winning 'Best Hair / Makeup' !!! Both of these women have helped me and my clients look beautiful and I am SO proud of them!

As for photography, Andrew of Vick Photography took top honors and I am ecstatic for him! He has had a phenomenal year and this title is well deserved!

he BIGGEST award of the night, which is the 'Top of the Tiara' Award went to the cool dudes at The Traveling Photo Booth! These guys are the shit and I am happy to have partnered with them!! For all couples who book with Photogen Inc + The Traveling Photo Booth = major PERKS! If you are a client who is looking into having a photo booth, I HIGHLY recommend booking The Traveling Photo Booth! E-mail me at eliesa@photogen-inc.com if you are interested in hearing about the SERIOUSLY cool perks with booking us!

I felt so blessed last night to look around at an industry that is truly amazing to be a part of! It's a pretty spectacular industry - both locally and around the world - and THIS is my JOB?!?! How cool is THAT?!?!

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Some FUN in the Photo Booth with Melissa of Melissa Louise Photography and Kristi of Dolce Studios !!

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Cheers to all of the fabulous winners!

eliesa