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Mark your Calendars . . . The 2nd Annual Lowell Area Bridal Show- Saturday,  November 1st, 2008 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Grand Volute Ballrooms
Why should you attend?  If you, or someone you know is getting married, this is the Bridal Show you need to attend.  Fantastic Finds is going to be putting on a heck of a fashion show!  The Grand Volute is going to roll out the red carpet, Modern Photographics is giving away a FREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY package Worth almost $2300!..   Besides those three, Everything you need to plan your wedding will be in attendance at this show!

For more information check out http://www.lowellbridalshow.com

Did I mention to send this to anyone you know who might be getting married.

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08-28-08

The Senior Portrait Hangout

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We’d like to invite you to our Senior Portrait Blog.  It’s the place to hangout if you’re a senior, have a senior, want to be a senior, were a senior, etc.  It’s just the place to hangout.  Come and visit, and don’t forget to bookmark it.

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08-28-08

Sweet Little Girl

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08-28-08

Family Portrait

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I don’t like asking for nominations, but I will attending an upcoming conference in Pheonix at the End of September and they what to here from my clients about why I should be considered the best. Click on the Banner Below

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The Marketing commitee of Lowell has really pushed the limit!  They put up a Billboard that is Backwards… But Why… Your creative answer at http://www.discoverlowellblog.org can win you a $500, or $300 or $200 Gift Certificate.

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Here is a story that was published on the news- http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_story.aspx?storyid=97474&catid=14#comments

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Phil and Erin had a fabulous wedding day, complete with sunshine and a breeze.  Their outdoor wedding was at Ideal Park, followed by some fun at Craigs Cruisers, and then their rockin’ reception at the Knights of Columbus just next door.  You could tell Erin and Phil and Erin’s Dad had taken some dancing lessons, and it showed nicely when it was their time to rock the reception.  Although I didn’t get a taste of the wedding cake designed by MiraBella Confections, I hear it was superb.

Congrats to the Erin and Phil.  May God bless your marriage for years to come.

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08-20-08

Apologies all around

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We have been super busy lately and just have been having a hard time catching up on the blogs.  Please forgive us.  We’re trying to catch back up so that we are back to ‘normal’ by the end of next week.  If you’re one of the ones awaiting your blog pictures, please forgive us, we’ll have them up as soon as possible.

Thanks!

All of us at Modern.

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The day started like many weddings had before it.  Laurie arrived to the church to get ready for her big day.  Shortly after her arrival Ryan arrived in full tuxedo with his friends and brother by his side.  We started the day with more traditional style portraiture.  Our Lady of Consulation in Rockford shined with all her glory on this Saturday afternoon.  The guys did well and were quickly replaced by the women in the front of the church.  As time ticked by we finished with thirty minutes to spare.

The church was beautifully decorated by one of my favorite decorators, Gail Vander Lann.  She came through again on this day with hand crafted bouquets and the like.  This ceremony started differently than the two I had experienced previously there.  In a moments eye I had to go from the aisle to behind the bridesmaids to capture the processional of the wedding party.  I am glad I was prepared with my longer lens when the Laurie came walking down the aisle with her father.

The ceremony went on as planned without any incident or distraction.  As Ryan and Laurie greeted the guests, Emily and I were able to set up our lighting and prepare for a quick formal session that included the families, bridal party, and the wedding couple.  Only 20 minutes after the first shutter was released we found ourselves packing up and getting on the bus.

The Affordable Limosine party bus was there to take the Bridal party to Lake Michigan.  Our first adventure for the day included the newly finished party bus’s lack of Air Conditioning, and a radio failure.  Justin (the owner of Affordable Limo’s) was contacted and the bus ride took place without Air, but I am sure Justin will make it right with Ryan and Laurie as he has done in the past when unavoidable situations have occured.

After a few short stops, we made it the the Shore’s of Lake Michigan, just North of Grand Haven.  With only 25 minutes of time, I had my work cut out for me, but was able to accomplish everything that we had set out to accomplish.  Thanks to the Guys who carried the Bridesmaid down to the waters edge. Laurie and Ryan had fun, and were ultimately glad to brave the wind and the heat to make it to Lake Michigan.

After an uneventful bus ride to the Egypt Valley Country Club, the reception started with introductions, toasts, poetry, and prayer.  The food was incredible and was a great relief to my starving stomach.  Les the Wedding Director was a tramendous help when Ryan and Laurie wanted to enjoy the sunset.  The golf carts and driver he procured for us made our trip to hole #2 easy and quick.  The sunset made for a great close to the day.

Upon arriving back Dave Winkler from Creative Entertainment DJ services was ready to for the party.  Dancing started with Ryan and Laurie showing off their new dancing moves they learned from lessons.  Then Laurie and her father enjoyed a dance followed by Ryan and his mother.  After the Wedding Party kicked things off the dance floor was never empty.  We are still hoping the ring bearer is ok after he was dancing a little too hard and fell down and hit his head.  Good thing I play Paramedic on Sunday’s.

Emily and I were kicked out just before 10:30 as per our policy to only leave after the Bride and Groom kick us out.  I am sure the party continued and Emily and I were honored to be part of Ryan and Laurie’s wedding day.  Below are a few photo’s from their day.

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Brian and Amanda meet us on the way to Holland for some engagement portraits.  Our First stop was a nice little park downtown Holland, then it was off to Tunnel Park.  They are a great couple and we know we’re going to love photographing their wedding.

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