Album revisions due NOVEMBER 1!!!

All of you couples out there with album outstanding revisions - the NEW deadline is November 1st for us to get them edited, proofed and uploaded to Italy by November 9 and ensure delivery for the holidays. Contact us if you would like to schedule an appt with Allie (our designer), but go through it first yourselves to save some time - thanks! -Judd

Mollie and Ryan - October 25, 2008

3 weddings today! Can't wait to capture Mollie and Ryan's wedding at the Calhoun Beach Club tonight - it will end a crazy stretch of 7 weddings in 14 days for us! Click here to view their virtual album! The shopping cart icon will work once Ryan and Mollie have viewed and released all pictures. -Judd, Chad, Troy, Aaron

We love shooting at the sculpture garden! I did enjoy the UST baseball players (even though I played at St. Olaf); especially the Harry Caray / biblical baseball rendition - fabulous. Second shooter Chad got the cool cattail shot and that's Troy the video guy editing in some wedding pics for the Growing Up video - I'm eating some cold steak since I waited so long to eat while editing on the fly but it was still good! Macs rock - product spot there. :)

Here is their highlight video!

Glenda and Mark - October 25, 2008

Amanda, Jessi, Joe and Kate got to shoot this fun couple today! Click here to view thier virtual album! The shopping cart icon will be available once Glenda and Mark see all the pictures first.
Here is their highlight video!

Molly and Justin - October 25, 2008

We'll post their highlight video here after they have seen it first. Allie's shooting this wedding down by the river in Hudson!

Here is their highlight video:

Lindsay and JC - October 18, 2008

It's Sunday night now and I can't get that incredible ice cream cookie dough cake off my mind. Might need to run to DQ and grab some more for a little midnight snack tonight - if the even have something similar. My cake at the reception was melted by the time we got the reception slideshow hooked up, but it was delectable nonetheless. Today we still had some fall colors on a gorgeous fall day and raced out of the double decker vintage bus to catch the sunset shot below at the Lafayette Club in Edina. Some of my favorite shots below: JC climbing a tree with only subtle urging by the groomsmen, JC at the end of the bridge where Lindsay walked down to see him for the first time, JC's dad John busting out some vintage moves on the dance floor, me telling the groomsmen to move just to the right of the goose droppings all over the ground (Joe in the background on video), and the wedding party in front of the gorgeous sunset. We'll post their virtual album up here once it's ready (although I think you guys will be in Africa for awhile - cool honeymoon!) -Judd, Joe and Kate.
Click here to view JC and Lindsay's virtual album - the shopping cart icon will work once JC and Lindsay release all the photos for you to see (early November).

EMAIL and Family Photofest

If you haven't received e-mails from us recently, it's because out outgoing e-mail was down for 7 days! We think we have touched base with everyone that was lost in cyberspace, but let us know if think you might have missed an e-mail.

We are having the second annual Fall Family Photofest on Sunday! Details:

Studio J’s Annual Fall Family Photofest! Click here to register (RSVP) and receive $10 gift certificate: http://www.pictage.com/560153

Want some great holiday cards this year? Or just want a nice picture of your family?
When: Oct 19, 2008, 2-5pm
Where: Studio J’s outdoor studio in Stillwater (10198 101st St N, Stillwater, 55082) – dress appropriately for outdoor shooting in the fall colors (indoor studio will be closed).
Details: Free Hot Dogs and Apple Cider for the first 100 people, bonfire, leaf piles, playground equipment also available

Cost savings: $25 sitting fee due at the shoot (reduced from $100 – credit cards accepted), 25 shots guaranteed in a “waiting list” format, custom card designs, 10 free holiday cards with purchase of 50 cards, online viewing and ordering for prints, and FREE DOUBLES on prints ordered online. Pre-payment please on holiday cards (made through Studio J) and proofs will be e-mailed to you.

4x8 cards starting at $1.49 each and fine art folded cards as low as $1.59 each!

See you there! Please park on 101st St when you arrive and proceed to the back yard. Remember to register/RSVP for your $10 online gift certificate so we know how many people are coming - thanks! http://www.pictage.com/560153 Enter your e-mail where is says "notify me"

If you want to come to the second annual Photofest for a family, engagement, or other portrait this Sunday, feel free to swing by between 2-5pm - Judd click here to RSVP and receive two complimentary photos!.

Laura and Trevor - October 11, 2008

Here we go with 8 weddings in 3 weekends! Down to Rochester Joe and I go for Laura and Trevor's wedding. Here's a fun shot during their engagement session on our zip line at the outdoor studio - Trevor you played a little football right? Click here to view their virtual album! The event key is Laura's maiden name and the shopping cart icon will be available once Trevor and Laura have seen them first!

Going into this one I was a bit beat from fighting off a nasty week-long sore throat and pinkeye I got from kissing my 2-year-old goodnight (thanks Gunnar but it was worth it!) It was fun to arrive in Stewartville to an immaculately organized, happy, and young wedding (Laura has to drink sparkling cider at the champagne toast!). Some of my favorite shots are below: the 10-man pyramid, the eerily cool blue sky in the jumping shot, the tag since Laura's mom made her dress, and the cute little pants on the place card clothesline. Laura wanted a shot of the rings in the bible and we needed a really thick one to cast the "heart shadows." We couldn't find a bible thick enough but we found a bible dictionary. Unfortunately, I picked out a page near the middle where the definition of "Manslayer" reads just to the left of the rings - you'll see that shot when Laura and Trevor release all the images when they're back from they're long honeymoon! -Judd and Joe

Heidi and Josh's Wedding - October 11, 2008

Click here to register to be notified when Heidi and Josh's Wedding is online and receive the $10 gift certificate! The event key is Heidi's maiden name and the pictures will be available once Josh and Heidi have seen them first!

Wedding Fair Time!

It's that time of year again - we're getting a ton of inquiries for 2009 and 14 weddings booked already. If you are thinking about going to the wedding fair on Sunday, we are offering a $500 coupon off our Platinum and Diamond collections - good if you would book before Valentine's Day. We'll also be giving away THREE 8-day / 7-night vacations you could use for your honeymoon or as a gift. Our booth is to the right at the end of the aisle (#741 maybe) if you were to walk into the runway show - maybe we'll see you there? -Judd

Cyndi and Eddie - October 3, 2008

Here are a few of my favorite images from Eddie and Cyndi's wedding: the "throwing of the rose petals" was Cyndi's idea, some great backlighting on the holding hands shot, Cyndi's dad surprising her by changing into a kilt for the ceremony (it had a little trouble staying cinched up during the toasts!), and a kiss of her good friend Terri's daughter Jada. This was a super fun and challenging wedding with the strong light at Mississippi Dunes and Eddie's tux being 45 minutes late, but we pulled it all together and it was a fabulous fall wedding day! -Judd and Mallory
Click here to view Cyndi and Eddie's virtual album! The shopping cart icon will work to view all images once Eddie and Cyndi have seen them first and released them!