...On the Way to a Shoot a Wedding...

...Brandon and I got a bit distracted...


















Nothing but fun for the dream team!

eliesa

Cool New Things for Brides!

If you are a bride and planning your wedding, I encourage you to check out this oh-so-cute line of things to organize and use on your big day! The line is made my Mindy Weiss and you can purchase items on her online store or locally at Patina! Happy Shopping!

Just for Fun!

I found these images in a pile ready to move to the new studio! These are images from Vegas, where Judd and I were 'subjects' for a few photographers! These images are by Greg of Bumatay Studio (who is uber, uber talented by the way! Check him out!) He made us look waaaayyy cooler than we are, but we'll take it!




...for those of you who don't know, Judd is the mastermind behind a good part of my business and I am very lucky to share this with him! (Maybe I shouldn't say that, I can feel his head getting bigger...:0)





eliesa

New Studio Update...It's almost done!!!

Today, the construction on the new studio FINISHED! and I got the keys, so it is officially move-in-time! In the next few weeks, we will be busy putting the place together for it's big reveal...you won't want to miss it!








...these are just 2 random things that made me happy today...shoes and a blue sky!






eliesa

Lime Green: Current Obsession!

So, it's been a long. cold. gray. winter here in Minnesnowta! However, I think spring finally might be here! (Now that I say this, it will probably snow 10 inches tomorrow!) What I love about this time of year is the lime green colors on all of the trees and bushes! LOVE it! I find this color super fresh and inspiring! I feel like it's everywhere now when I drive down the road, but when I went to shoot some lime-greeness, I realized our trees are still quite bare...
















Happy Spring!

eliesa

Contest Update!

Woo Hoo! The Local oh-SO-fabulous Minnesota Bride is blogging about the Photogen Inc Wedding Giveaway! Remember, the deadline is June 1 for all entries (which is only a couple weeks away!) To view the blog post, click HERE! Thanks to MN Bride for supporting this great cause! For all you MN Bride readers, a SERIOUSLY cool new issue will be on the stands July 1 and it is JAMMED PACK with a BUNCH of fabulous people, so make sure to check it out!

eliesa

My Commercial World!

I thought I might show some super cool behind the scene photos of what goes on during a studio/commercial/editorial shoot. These are pictures from 2 different shoots. Once the campaigns launch, I'll share with you the finish product! Until then...

...the lovely Emily (and super rad hair&makeup artist!)...




...a set...It's amazing how pretty this will look in the end!...








...two essential things to a successful shoot: Coffee and Good Styling!




...some funny out takes of some models. (Yes, that is my assistant as a model! He did a fabulous job!)...



eliesa

MN Superstars!

A while ago, I met this great photographer named Sara. She, along with her biz partner Laura = BeeTour Photography! Through a bunch of e-mails, we discovered that we we both had a 'dream' of bringing the photography community together! (Cheezy, I know!) But really, as in every market, there is competition. However, I am a firm believer that we can learn SO much from each-other and help one another grow! Whether you are super experienced or just starting out in the photography world, this is a group where you can just come, chill and talk some photo! So, we decided to put together a little get together at the Town Talk Diner for some cheese curds and 'adult' milkshakes...











...notice the cute couple in the corner sharing a milkshake...a-dorable!...




...how-to-eat-a-cheese-curd...







Thank you to all of you who came to hang out with us! We'll do it again soon!

eliesa

Props!

So, today in the mail, I got a postcard for an event....but this postcard was special! Not only did it have my work on it, but Cana Potter, my oh-SO-fabulous model from Fashion Fight Night was featured! I'm SO proud of this girl! Not only is she incredibly gorgeous, but she is SO sincere and can really strike a POSE! This is only the beginning from Cana - everyone watch out!




eliesa

?? Photographer of the Year ??

Whooooo Weeee! What a day?!?!?! I literally have been answering e-mails ALL DAY; however, almost all of these e-mails were pertaining to one topic: Blu Domain's Photographer of the Year Nominations! Everyone was asking me, encouraging me and rooting for me to step up to the plate and take on the challenge! First, I must say, I am incredibly humbled that so many of you think my work is good enough to even THINK about running for this! All of your words of encouragement were more than enough to get this party started!

So..Who is BLU? Blu Domain is my website company and every year, they have a Photographer of the Year. Last year, it was Jasmine Star - who is really a great photographer!

What Comes With the Title? I suppose this whole 'competition' so to say, is kind of like American Idol. The photographers need to be able to ROCK and their work has to be able to ROLL! Basically, they need a kick ass personality, along with the even better work to back them up! After all, they will be BLU's poster child for the next year..

HOW? It all starts with YOU! If you think I - or any other AWESOME, FABULOUS, ROCKIN photographer - is worthy of this title, then please submit a little note of WHO and WHY to info@bludomain.com. During the month of June, Blu will be holding interviews with the chosen photographers and then YOU vote for the winner!

Thank you once again to everyone who had such  AWESOME words of encouragement for me today!

LETS ROCK!!!!

eliesa

Jennifer and JJ: Married!

This past weekend was my first, official wedding of the 2008 season and it felt SO good! I could not have asked for a better couple to kick off this year! Jennifer and JJ had a stunning wedding! Not only are they a gorgeous couple, but their details were amazing - every little thing came together absolutely perfectly!













...The first time I met this couple, they described themselves as soulful, they truly are!...


























...I know, I just used a boat just like this in a recent posting - but these two jumped right in and I love this image!...




...Believe it or not, it actually snowed this day!...








...Jennifer and JJ's flowers were SO fabulous thanks to the great work of Sadie's Floral! The couple's reception took place at the newly renovated and SUPER sexy Calhoun Beach Club...










Congratulations Jennifer and JJ!

eliesa

A Bellagala wedding.