Adam and Sarah - August 17, 2007

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OK, Adam and Sarah's wedding gets the "Aw, that's cute" story of the year shared by maid of honor, Michelle (Sarah's sister): in their early twenties (post-college now), Michelle shared a hotel room with Adam and Sarah on a family trip and BOTH Adam and Sarah brought with them their childhood sleep-aids. Sarah brought her "blankie" and Adam his "woobie" which was a small pillow. That's how Michelle knew it was meant to be...

What a gorgeous wedding day - cool and overcast for their outdoor wedding at the Plymouth Creek center, perfect for photography! Sarah looked so elegant in her dress and Adam was the life of the party. Check out the super cool late-evening sky in the shot above and the "running across the labyrinth" one as well - good thing nobody got lost in the maze. Adam had a great line after dinner noting their "21st Century family: mom, mom, mom, mom, dad, dad, dad, dad" referring to divorces and re-marriages on both sides of the families - and everyone gets along! Sarah's mom said they all had a "meet the parents" party to all get to know each other and break the ice - great idea! There were some great dancers at this wedding too - Michael Jackson's "Beat It" doesn't get played enough at weddings. Check back here in about 2 weeks for Adam and Sarah's Italian album design; sign up for a free picture while you're here (link above). -Judd and Amanda

Ben and Melody - August 11, 2007

Click here to view Ben and Melody's Italian Coffee Table Album - the shopping cart icon will work once Ben and Melody have viewed and released all the individual pictures.

Their YouTube highlight video!

Reception!


Note to self: August outdoor wedding + 95 degrees + wearing all black = discomfort. I was considering the profession of painting (wearing all white) after about 20 minutes in that sun yesterday. Throw on a warm, chocking wet blanket of humidity or a 30 lb wedding dress (not me, but Melody) and you are good to go! It was a good thing the ceremony was concise - cool colors on the unity sand I might add in the beautiful backyard of the Botnen's on the Hastings Country Club golf course.

Ben and Melody's wedding was sandwiched between thunderstorms: the downpour that ended about 5am (which made Barb, Connie, and Melody a little nervous) and a surreal long-lasting lightning storm with a bit of rain that broke the humidity and dropped the temperature by about 20 degrees. That late-night lightning was a very cool backdrop to their Growing Up video and end-of-the night interview. Favorite moments: Carly and Josh's heartfelt speeches, Jackie's keen 'beverage cart' hospitality and knowledge of the Hastings Golf Course, and Scott the DJ setting off the fire alarms with the fog machine. During Josh's speech he said that he "lived with his brother's wife for a year" which was probably the funniest moment of the summer - brought the house down. But by far my favorite moment (and the award winner for this wedding): "Best robot dance by the bride" which goes to Melody for busting out the classic dance, hands down. -Judd, Jessi, Joe, Josh

Jon and Megan - August 5, 2007

Click here to view Jon and Megan's Italian Album - the shopping cart icon will work once Jon and Megan have had a chance to view all the pictures. Their YouTube highlight video will be online in a few weeks.
Here's their highlight video!

Wedding #5 in a 9-day stretch... here I come, Wisconsin! Hopefully they sell Mountain Dew along the way somewhere. :) As the Studio J Tuscon bulleted through the early morning mist and rain, I was reminded that Joe the video guy set my GPS last night to a pleasant British accent that now said "Turn left in 447 miles" and "Recalculating" about 12 times in the McDonald's drive through - so I shut her off.

5 hours later... To lower my blood sugar from my Snickers/Egg McMuffin/Mountain Dew/crappy coffee breakfast, I stopped just outside Elkhorn, Wisconsin at a quaint little ice cream shop and ordered a cholesterol cheeseburger and strawberry slush since I was still yawning at noon. Around the corner was the isolated country church when Jon and Megan were getting married. There were these really cool, tall windows in the older church for pictures of Megan and Jon and the bridesmaids (see shot above). A funny moment at Lake Geneva after the ceremony was when Megan was paged by her friends to "report to the office" during the dock picture above.

The reception was at the gorgeous Hawk's Nest golf course - I saw a picture of Tiger Woods golfing there in 1999 with glasses on! Ever wonder why Wisconsin and Minnesota have such a high number of golf courses per capita when we are inside for so much of the year? Me too. Anyway, a great and fun wedding that wins the "best man speech of the year award" for Peter's amusing ramblings "amongst the people" while he walked around the tables thanking his parents for raising "moderately responsible" young men - good stuff. Thier video on YouTube will be posted here in about 4 weeks. -Judd

Aaron and Ellie - August 4, 2007

Click here to view Aaron and Ellie's Italian Album design!
Highlight Video Part 1!

Part 2...reception fun!

"Most animated dinner" award goes to Aaron and Ellie's wedding - it will probably go down as the dinner with the most entertainment in my career - ever. Russ the DJ had people dressing up as hula dancers, Mexican hat dancers, the Rockettes, and WWE champions - and that was just during DINNER!

What a beautiful day, I actually felt comfortable wearing a long sleeved shirt; and the bridal party was exceptionally fun. We got the best outdoor shots ever for a rainy day! Special thanks to Allison and Alyssa for playing videographer and umbrella carrier for those shots. :)

A couple interesting parts of the day: 1) My childhood dentist, Dr. Phelps, was there from Spencer, Iowa (I still have 7 of his fillings in my mouth) and 2) We got Aaron the ringbearer to finally smile by all saying the name of his dog "Charlie." So, when I wanted Ellie's mom to smile bigger I asked her the name of her dog and unfortunately, they had just put their family dog to sleep a few days before... Oops. Foot-in-mouth syndrome. -Judd, Joe, Josh, and Amanda

Richie and Jessica - August 3, 2007

Richie and Jessica's highlight video on YouTube - part 1.

Part 2...

Scott and Heidi - July 28, 2007

Click here to watch Scott and Heidi's online Italian Coffee Table Album - the shopping cart icon (for proofing and/or ordering all prints) will work once Scott and Heidi have had a chance to look at all the pictures.

< Here's their holiday greeting card from last year! :)


I love the shot of Heidi spinning in her dress above! Scott and Heidi's wedding gets the "Best Limo Party" award despite the fact Father Time was a little touchy on the brakes and the karaoke machine was off limits. What a fun bunch! First time I have ever been peer-pressured into tasting "Swamp Water" out of a Gatorade jug. Did you get a shot of that one, Becky?

The humidity had broken for Scott and Heidi and it turned out to be a really fun day - with a full moon as well! I loved the color of Heidi's dress and the vertical jump she got in it at the park stop near their house (see picture above).

From the beauty of St. Ambrose to the fun at the reception, we got some really unique and energetic shots, including a couple of the Groomsmen getting up and faking a kiss when the table bells went off. And Danielle grabbing our video guy Josh for a spin around the dance floor; I'm sure the dance is still going strong as I type this at 10:30! -Judd, Chris, Joe, and Josh

I'll also put their highlight video on YouTube here as well once it is complete.

Eric and Amber - July 27, 2007

Click here to view Eric and Amber's Italian Coffee Table Album - the shopping cart icon will work once they have had a chance to review all of the pictures.
Here is their highlight video!

Eric and Amber's wedding wins the "earliest bride ready to go" award. Usually we show up and shoot some creative "getting ready" pictures for 30 minutes or so and then have couples see each other. But today, we took some pictures of the outside of the building and walked up to the third floor of the University Club and there was Amber dressed and ready to see Eric 35 minutes early. So, we unpacked everything quickly and got some great photos and video right off the bat.

A brisk walk in the summer sun to the Hill Library and Rice Park yielded some great outdoor pictures as well. You guys are a fun couple - witty and laid back enough to roll with the DJ playing the wrong first song. :) My favorite moments were a groomsmen roasting Eric for faking a broken leg one time to get out of work and Eric saying at the end of the night video interview that this was one of the "Top 10" weddings he had ever been to. Enjoy your honeymoon and we'll have your album designed and up in a week or two. -Judd, Amanda, Joe, and Josh

Funny side story tonight for you blog followers is I found my hotel key from the Chanute, Kansas wedding (see June 30 (Craig and Tara) and July 14 (Ben and Kate) to get caught up on the story) in my photo bag tonight and dropped them in the mailbox. Hope they hadn't changed the locks yet...

Kedar and Lindsay - July 21, 2007

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So my day starts off at 12:15 in the early morning at the Seattle Airport. This guy in front of me at the Northwest ticket counter couldn't figure out why he couldn't check into the computer for his flight. The lady at the desk was trying to explain to him that the day changed from the 20th to the 21st 15 minutes ago and that his flight was at 12:55 the previous morning. The guy was confused (as he drove to the airport on the 20th), so keep that in mind next time you book a close-to-midnight flight. Good thing my wife is my travel agent. Did you know that exit row seats don't always lean back? Put that in your memory bank also as it is miserable trying to sleep in an upright position even though you have plenty of leg room.

So, I get back to my house at 8am, grab about 3 hours of sleep and head to Burnsville for Kedar and Lindsay's wedding. It wasn't too hot and there was a nice breeze as well. I am kind of tall but felt small around the bridesmaids as they are all like All-American athletes in hockey, field hockey, volleyball and basketball so this wedding wins the "tallest, most athletic bridesmaids" award.

Some unique shots were Lindsay dipping & kissing Kedar (above) and Lindsay flexing her formidable biceps. My favorite part of the day (besides Kedar's brother's wife Martha trying to talk me into having a 4th child) was seeing the potato in various shots of Kedar in the Growing Up video at the reception - what was up with that? Somebody leave a comment, I know it's a long story.

Due to lack of sleep, I forgot the table cards with our website on it so go to www.studiojphoto.com and... ...wait, you're already here! -Judd and Jessi

Vacation!

Click here to see the rest of the pictures (some taken by my 3-year old after arranging everyone how he wanted).
Check out the size of that fish! I had to hike 3 hours uphill to get to Holden Lake in the Wenatchee Wilderness of Washington State but the views (and pictures) were well worth it - we were surrounded by glaciers, mountains, and waterfalls in 70 degree weather. I think I caught 7 fish on my first 10 casts. Photo tip: hold the fish with your arm extended towards the camera to make it look bigger (demonstrated in the picture). DO NOT put your fingers around the fish as then you give away its real puny size (also demonstrated above).

My extended family decided to spend a week in remote Holden Village without cell phones, TV, red meat, and pretty much every modern convenience including automatic pin setting machines in the bowling alley. Hikes, fishing, time with kids, pottery, reading, conversation, hot tubs, pool, and bowling filled the days instead.

It was a great break but funny timing since it was in an "10 weddings in 4 weeks" time frame. Do you know like 50% of Americans don't take the vacation they are entitled to? Probably since you don't want your employers to find out their company runs just fine while you were gone; probably because you spend most of your day online reading other people's blogs. :) So, I have a solution: drag your feet on work for two weeks before your scheduled vacation, then have a bunch of friends call your "if this matter needs immediate attention" colleague over and over so the perception is that you are invaluable to the company and therefore need more vacation time. Try it and let me know what happens. -Judd

Ben and Kate - July 14, 2007

Click here to see Ben and Kate's Digital Italian Coffee Table Album! click on the shopping cart to see all the pictures once Ben and Kate have had a chance to view them all.

OK, here's a "small world" story if you ever heard one: Ben's family (The Babcocks) are from Chanute, Kansas (see blog for Craig and Tara's Wedding June 30). Unreal...

What a great wedding! When Ben and Kate first saw each other outside the church it was one of the most genuine first meetings I have had the pleasure to photograph. Except for the Pawn America sign in the background of course which I captured as well (on purpose). Regardless, Ben and Kate just radiated with adoration toward each other and lit up as soon as they were finally together on the wedding day.

The ceremony was great, even though Ben had microphone problems all day it seemed. :) We got a couple REALLY great shots of them walking out of the church under a shower of bubbles (see above).

Shady Thompson park yielded some really great wedding party shots on a gorgeous day; finally a summer wedding with great weather! The St. Paul Hotel was decorated beautifully and the bathrooms had some unique ice placement (right cousins at table 5?). This wedding wins the "Best Vows" award for the heartfelt, memorized, and 'not by the book' verses Kate and Ben spoke to each other - Uncle Roger, you got that on video, right?

Check back here in late July for their online album, I'm going on vacation for a few days! -Judd and Jessi

Joe and Nikki - July 14, 2007

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Amanda and Chris shot wedding #3 of the day - Joe and Nikki. It was great to see a young North High contigent (Anna, Alec, Laura and Brady, and Alec) as well as a Studio J photographer as a guest (Chad holding the flowers).

It looked like a really great day with lots of fun pictures like the groomsmen hanging from a tree. Nice catch on the garter, Brad - I always told Coach Porter you should have been an outfielder! -Judd

Jason and Heather - July 14, 2007

Heather and Jason's Wedding Highlights - part 1

Part 2 (reception)

So Jessi and I leave Ben and Kate's wedding to try to catch an hour or so of Jason and Heather's wedding that Joe and Josh videotaped and had a classic case of GPS gone awry... instead of going to Mississippi BLVD, we went to Mississippi Dunes golf course (Hastings / St Paul, pretty much the same right? Not quite. You should have seen the confused look on the bride's face there seeing two photographers walk in a 10pm. We did eventually get there and were greeted by 1/2 the cast of the "Secret Lives of Teachers" as they were leaving the wedding (see blog for April, 2007). Ms. Destics' shoulder was sore from driving her truck all weekend, apparently. They must have had some secret stuff to do leaving at 10:30 on a non-school summer night.

I grabbed a couple of shots for Jason and Heather's DVD artwork (above) and headed home thinking I haven't seen Heather that happy since she got her Q-comp check ;) (teacher joke). These guys win the "best dance moves by a couple" award for the 'hook, line, and sinker' fishing move from across the dance floor. Very appropriate. -Joe, Josh, Jessi, and Judd (full Studio "J" crew)

Craig and Tara - June 30, 2007

Craig and Tara's Italian Album - Click the shopping cart to see all the pictures; free doubles through early August on all online orders!
Click below to watch their video - resolution is low for faster streaming!

Have you wondered why we haven't had any rain in Minnesota? It's ALL in Kansas - 15 inches in the 3 days we were there, helping the river 33.5 feet over normal levels and closing roads (check out the picture above - there's not supposed to be a waterfall there at all!)

Where do I begin? As we're driving into the BOONDOCKS of Chanute, Kansas for this family wedding, I noticed a sign that said "birthplace of Walter Johnson" and I'm wondering "Who the heck is Walter Johnson?" Turns out he was one of the best baseball pitchers ever that played - his career ended in the early 1900's and the sign looked that old... So we make it into town past the "Bargain Center" where "no credit is needed" and I'm wondering "If things are such a bargain why would you need credit?" Then when I entered my hotel (Wild Bill Hickcock hotel room) and saw the carpeted BATHROOMS, I stopped wondering about things in Chanute as my brain had started hurting.

Some unique shots at this wedding was one of the wedding party while standing on the rail of the bridge, the amazing 6-level cake Tara's grandma made, and a picture of Craig and Tara while I was actually singing with the family during the ceremony.

It was raining (again) after the short reception so we went back to the Tioga Suites and wound up finally finding a slow song by George Strait so Craig and Tara could have their first dance. In Kansas, they play BOTH kinds of music, Country AND Western - and the DJ's sure weren't used to wedding dances in the hotel bar. The evening ended with the family checking which roads were flooded and closed online - there was only way out of town (the opposite direction we needed to go) but it looked like we could get back to Kansas City Int'l the next day. But wait! One last surprise, a 1am tour of the hotel brewery from the Brewmeister who had just returned from a party. She was also kind enough to show us her 7 new pug puppies - 10 hours old; my camera was unfortunately asleep by then. The MOST UNIQUE WEDDING award goes to Craig and Tara's, hands down. -Judd

Brad and Kelleigh - June 16, 2007

Their highlight video!

Another sunny (hot) June wedding! Brad and Kelleigh met in class at St. Thomas - right next to the arch they are walking through in the picture above. This wedding wins the "most creative table decorations" award with flowery, handmade European structures made by Kelleigh's mom (Brad and Kelleigh got to know each other on a European trip in college). The wedding party took a brief (60 minute) break during the reception to "decorate" Brad and Kelleigh's hotel room - I wonder how it looked... Somebody follow up with me on how Brad decorates your rooms on your wedding days!

I think I'm going to start posting highlght videos here on the blog through YouTube so check back here in a few weeks after Brad and Kelleigh have had a chance to view their highlight video. -Judd and Josh

Marshall and Megan - June 15, 2007

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A warm day cooled off nicely for a great evening at Dellwood Hills. This wedding wins the award for most colorful flowers - great blues and purples mixed in!

Marshall was very diligent with the lint roller for the groomsmen to start the day, but about halfway through the dance that seemed to be the least of the groomsmen worries... We took some great big group shots of those crazy Madison and Tartan contigents (Nice fight song singing.) Dellwood Hills was decorated beautifully for this young, fun wedding! - Judd and Joe

Matt and Lisa - June 10, 2007

See their Italian album design by clicking here. (Click on the shopping cart to view all photos). Enjoy!

Part #1 of Matt and Lisa's highlight video (ceremony):


Part #2 of Matt and Lisa's highlight video (reception):


What a gorgeous day and a fun Sunday wedding! A quick trip to Target for a steam cleaner (thanks Target return policy!) got the wrinkles out of Lisa's dress at the outset of the day. That steamer picture, both moms carrying Lisa's dress, and the picture of all the Verizon folks were shots we'd never taken before at a wedding.

A beautiful ceremony at Northwestern was followed by the "streamer web" that captured Matt and Lisa in a crazy tangle as they left the church - see picture above. The sunset shots at the end of the evening were unbeatable. This wedding wins the "longest conga line" award which emptied out the entire reception hall (check out the end of Part 2 video) - funniest part of the conga line was Chris was inside deleting photos oblivious to the fact that everyone had left (besides the DJ of course). My favorite shot was probably after the conga line down on the golf course where everyone looked super happy and bridesmaid Tricia was making out with her man. :) -Judd, Chris, Joe, and Josh

Cory and Rachel - May 26, 2007

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Who doesn't love Arnold's Park, Iowa? I'm surprised everyone didn't get in the wooden roller coaster - is it still there? I was sad to miss this camp reunion of sorts that Chris and Amanda captured beautifully.

Hands down the cutest ringbearer outfits ever as well (the one on the left is my nephew)! -Judd (for Chris and Amanda)

Mick and Heather - May 19, 2007

Mick and Heather's online Italian Coffee Table album.
Click here to see all of their pictures.

What a fun, small group to capture at the Embassy Suites - a little thunderstorm in the morning made Heather cry for a bit but didn't dampen anyone's spirits! Matron of honor Levonia was just glad to have a few days away from her young girls and best man Jon couldn't stop doing the Jon Bon Jovi "rock lock" - hilarious. Another highlight was the guy who won the dance contest - he had double jointed knees for sure. I love the "album cover" shot of the wedding party shown above. -Judd and Jessi

Jesse and Courtney - May 19, 2007

Jesse and Courtney's online Italian coffee table album.

An evening in Maple Grove and Minnetonka captured by Chris, Amanda, and Josh. First couple ever to go on a zipline on the wedding day (picture above)! Look for all pictures posted here in 1-2 weeks. Sign up to be notified on the Proof and Order Prints page on www.studioJphoto.com.

The Secret Lives of Teachers - May 11, 2007

"And you thought your teacher didn't have a life..."

A break in the wedding season turned my attention to independent filmmaking, which took up my free time for the better part of two months. Special thanks to Kindra for the script and my colleagues, the North High Teachers who embraced this short comedy. Enjoy the videos below! -Judd

If you're looking for wedding samples look farther below; we will have 28 new weddings posted here in 24 weeks starting May 19!

Trailer - Secret Lives of Teachers


Introduction - Secret Lives of Teachers


Superteacher Maker - Mr. Krueger


The Cat Whisperer - Mr. Cahill


The Dryer Lint Artist - Mr. Lyon


The Trucker - Ms. Destics


The Olympic Hopefuls - Mr. Salava, Mr. Waeffler, Ms. Crothers


The Lounge Singer - Ms. Scheierl

Ron and Alyson - January 12, 2007

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The first wedding of 2007! How cool is it to be married with dolphins swimming around in the background?

The crisp January cold snap yielded to the fun and uniqueness of Ron and Alyson's wedding at Mystic Lake Casino and the Minnesota Zoo. We had slot machines, valet parking, dolphins mourning, dolphins jumping, Ron accidently dropping cake down Alyson's dress, "Uncle DJ" keeping Ron on his knees while guests paid to have him remove the garter over and over, and people "petting" stingrays, starfish and little tiger sharks.

Perhaps the biggest surprise of all was the dolphin telling the DJ to turn the dance music down through "his translator" - apparantly, dolphins start swimming around franticaly when they are mad and the music was the reason - smart animals!

It all added up to be a very fun evening loaded with some some very interesting and challenging photography, including about 150 pictures of the ringbearer, Jackson. -Judd & Amanda

Sean and Coleen - December 29, 2006

8 months from first "wink" to wedding - thank you match.com!

What a fun group to shoot on a balmy December evening... from Pastor Steve's "gameplan" sermon to the permanent grins on Sean and Coleen's faces all night long, it was a pleasure to shoot this wedding. When Sean and Coleen toasted each other at the reception, there was no doubt in anyone's mind that they truly felt they were both the luckiest people in the world at that moment.

And a cross-country Studio J guest appearance! Anna Hall was at Emily and Eric's wedding in Los Angeles last year and Sean and Coleen's wedding in Stillwater/North St. Paul - small world!

I could tell Sean was itching to get out of that tux and back into his coaching sweatpants. I heard from one opposing softball coach: "There will be parity in the league now that Sean has a distraction!" Time will tell...

Click here to see their pictures! -Judd, Chad and Jessi

Matt and Kristen - December 9, 2006

Matt and Kristen's Online Coffee Table Album.
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Who needs coats for a December wedding? We'll take 50 degrees and sunny anytime, as long as global warming doesn't melt all the glaciers!

A very beautiful and unique winter wedding with great Christmas lights, a fun wedding party, dinosaurs, snowflakes and even mistletoe (hanging above Matt and Kristen at the reception - yes Katie, I got the shot just for you!)

Some unique shots:
1. Shots of wedding party at the Kellogg Mall with a slew of red lights behind in the trees (Great idea Jennifer)
2. Shots of wedding party with a Triceratops and erupting volcano in the background
3. Matt and Kristen's silhouettes into the setting sun (above)
4. Matt and Kristen with the bridges of St Paul in the background (above)
5. "Char Bob" and "Joe Bob" 'cutting rug' on the dance floor (wait until you see that one!)

Enjoy! - Judd and Chris

Jesse and Amy - October 21, 2006

Studio J crew #2 ventures to the northern suburbs for Jesse and Amy's wedding at the Northland Inn - it's always great to see a teacher wedding over EM break! Click here to view their online coffee table album. -Amanda, Lori, Troy and Josh

Steven and Lindsay - October 21, 2006

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It was a brisk, emotional, autumn day for the wedding of Steven and Lindsay. Steven wins the "most nervous groom of the year" award and leaned on the moral support of Chris just before seeing Lindsay for the first time.

The pastor almost forgot to let Nikki sing (that would have been a shame), and I almost missed the first kiss shot since it happened before the music only about 10 minutes into the service. Lindsay's second grade students had a thrill jumping inside the hummer limo after the ceremony and the limop ride was delayed slightly by a 15 minute wait to buy a plethora of swisher sweets at SA (were they ever smoked?) Apparantly someone in line ahead of the groomsmen was grocery shopping at a convenience store...

It was great to see the families of North High again as well, mostly when they were dancing with Steven in the "I'm too sexy" or Lindsay in the "I knew the Bride when she used to Rock and Roll." Check back here to see their online coffee table album (around November 7) and some of the 1552 pictures we took - we'll try to cut it down; I think it was Amy's fault. :) - Judd and Amy

Brent and Lauren - October 7, 2006

Click here to see Brent and Lauren's online coffee table album!

Who says October can't be hot? 80 degrees and sunny for Brent and Lauren's wedding day was fantastic! No sweat for a couple of triathletes, though... pun. We registered pretty high on the cheese-o-meter a few times for pictures (throwing and running through the leaves) , but why not? It was a really fun group and a perfect day; notice in the park pictures the wedding in the background that was about to start that we almost crashed.

There was not a dry eye in the crowd when Brent Jr came running out of the church after the wedding to see his old high school ride - the El Camino Conquista! Brent Sr. had it in storage and restored it unbeknownst to Brent Jr.... it was thought to have been sold long ago. Wait until you see those pictures. Brent Jr. exclaimed "Is it bad that I'm crying now but didn't in the church?!"

Check out their engagement pictures if you want - you'll see a picture in there of my two boys on the stone arch bridge with their tongues out.

It was a pleasure shooting Brent and Lauren's wedding! - Judd and Amanda

Joel and Mary - September 23, 2006

Click here for Joel and Mary's Online coffee Table Album! Click on the little shopping cart to view all of the photos.

What a day! Studio J employees were up and at 'em around 7am to prepare for the 3 hour trek to beautifully rural Mosinee, WI. During a brief detour (code for "wrong turn"), we encountered a 12' tall beaver mascot of a local high school and got pre-made, xeroxed directions back to HWY 29 from the Marathon gas station - "people miss that turn all the time," the girl said. Apparantly so.

So, we packed up our $28.79 in junk food and EZ fold Wisconsin map, blasted "Holiday Roads" from National Lampoon's Vacation and were on our way. (Picture Chevy Chase driving the circa 1970's station wagon with the car-top carrier and grandma in the back.)

After the men shook off lousy football performances by the Gophers and Badgers on the gridiron, a beautiful day unfolded to celebrate Joel and Mary's big day. Rare trivia: there were three John's and three Katie's in the wedding party/attendant group.

From the centerpieces matching the aisle runners, to the beautiful service, to the carmelized pecans on the salad, to the chocolate fountain, to the first dances, everything was first class. Much thanks to the Fryes and Knoedlers for such great hospitality!

And, we only saw one deer on the way back home.

Enjoy the pictures! - Judd, Amanda, Joe, and Josh

Eric and Becky - September 1, 2006

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Ah... fall weddings! September came with a beautifully overcast day (with really cool clouds), and it was a welcome break from the heat of summer. What a great day and evening at Oak Glen for Eric and Becky's wedding. Yes, Denny's speech was a bit long and Linda's flip flops were way too pink but that's why everyone loves them! (The speeches and flips flops that is) :)

Eric and Becky, it was great to see you guys so happy and the Rooster Baseball boys again. Too bad there wasn't a rookie at the wedding to carry the bats for the veteran "bat tunnel."

Well, it's 2am and I've made i through 1300 of the 1589 pictures and I'm calling it quits for the night - I have a date with my boys and their treehouse contruction in the morning. Studio J set a record for kiss (11) and butterfly release (13) pictures at the end of the ceremony - that's what happens when there are 3 photographers shooting (plus 2 video cameras makes 5!)
-Judd, Amanda, Chris, Troy, and Josh