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Ryan & Hillary, along with their dog Teeka, are getting ready to welcome their TWO baby boys into their home! There is no doubt they will be well loved and will probably have a little fun too! We're so excited for you!
Congratulations & wishing many more blessings for your growing family!
It was a gorgeous evening with this beautiful young family who put some time aside to celebrate their sweet little Cora turning ONE!
What a blessing she is! Lots of energy, laughter, and love...all those things that make "one" so much FUN!
The weather was absolutely perfect for their engagement session and this couple...they are really beautiful together! We are so excited for them and wish them every joy in their future together!
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There is something extra special about the relationship between a girl and her horse. We don't know who loves who more, Sami and Bella have that remarkable bond that keeps you saying "Awe"! They are such a sweet pair...and then there is Bam Bam, her German Shepherd who showed affections as well. You can't help but have magical photo opportunities with relationships like theirs!
Although she hasn't decided what she will pursue in college, it will definitely include playing softball. We wish you all the best in your senior year & always, Sami!
What a great time we had getting to know Deanna on a very warm July evening. She chose the perfect location to reflect her personality with interesting places and "props" everywhere we turned. She spoke of the importance of agriculture in her life as president of the FFA, an active 4H member and plans to study Ag Law! She just radiates positivity and excitement- we know that she will accomplish many more great things in her future!
Special thanks to our daughter, Brooklynn who helped pick out some favorite images to share.
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Now that spring has arrived, the class of 2017 looks forward to sharing their senior pics on social media with friends and family. We encourage having your images printed as well, creating keepsakes that can be cherished for a lifetime. Here are a few examples of printed products we offer which can be perfect for holding onto your memories.
We would love to help tell your story!
Custom 8x8 Book Design
Accordion Mini Books (set of 3)
Upon initially engaging in the project, going over ideas and listening to their thoughts, a design concept was formed. They found it important for the children walking through the doors to their school everyday to be reminded, through unique imagery, about the importance of their faith based education. They also expressed the need for this to be something lasting and durable that the kids could touch without fear of it getting dirty or ruined. We have been excited to help bring their vision to reality and thank all those who helped us see this project through. Since we hadn't tackled anything this large in wood before, we had to cross some unchartered terrain and develop a process that worked. There was an amazing sense of satisfaction when the installation was complete.
The Wanek family has been a tremendous contributor to the community and supporter of the arts. We are very grateful for opportunities such as this to help beautify the community.
Wishing You & Yours a Very Blessed Easter Weekend!
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When Ashley Furniture asked us to design a plaque that would commemorate Ron Wanek for his Honorary Doctor of Business Administration from High Point University, we agreed and felt it a privilege. Knowing this portrait would represent the hard work, visionary leadership, and determination needed to develop the worlds largest furniture manufacturing company, we tried our best to reveal Ron's character. We were honored to present this plaque on behalf of Ashley Furniture in May, 2015.
Congratulations, Ron on all of your successes and thanks for all you do! You are a mentor to many!
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Eric at Eric's Canoe made launching this adventure easy. He had everything necessary for a trip down the river. It wasn't long before we were all set up and ready for paddling. We were lucky enough to have had Eric along on our voyage & he was an excellent guide. Finding faces in the rock formations, seeing ancient Indian paintings, and learning the area's history were a few highlights Eric shared from his experience on the river.
It was an incredible journey full of natural beauty & wonderful, priceless family memories.
Thanks, Eric!
Just have to share some pictures from their engagement session & a little peek from that beautiful, golden day.
Congratulations to you, Mr. & Mrs. Ellis!
Looking forward to your visit to the Midwest & paddling down the big river!
She is a natural in front of the camera & we were so excited to find some wonderful backdrops right in her backyard!
We spent ours relaxing (okay-Ben did work a little like usual) with family & having fun on the water a couple of hours North of home at some sweet little rustic cabins.
The last fun of summer, or the first of many planned adventures for this fall- it was a great little getaway!
Hoping yours was memorable as well!
Congratulations to this wonderful couple!
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You can imagine our excitement when Kendra & Taylor told us of their plans for a first look at Lake Park this summer. Everything came together for this beautiful bride and groom...gorgeous weather, a classic car for a fun prop, and to top it off- the owners of that very same home graciously allowed us onto their grounds, making for some unique portraits of their first moments together on their big day.
That timeless backdrop with hints of yesteryear seemed to be a perfect fit for this couple. We feel they have a rare, old fashioned, true love that will last a lifetime and become even more beautiful by the years.
Congratulations & wishing you a blessed life as Mr. & Mrs. Mathias!
For any bride & groom considering us as your photographers, this is a great example of a final product that we offer & shows our storytelling style. This type of book is included in some of our wedding collections & we also offer other books & albums at various price points. We feel that it is such an important investment to have your images printed, that we now include print credits with each of our collections & a book is a wonderful option.
Vendor Info.:
Reception: http://suncrestgardensfarm.com/
Music: http://www.sawtoothbrothers.com/
Have a Happy Easter & a blessed spring, everyone!
The Golden's
We are grateful to have had the opportunity for a visit to
We were able to catch glimpses of wildlife in and around the parks. A buffalo plodding along the road next to us; adorned with a bit of greenery, a wolf peering off of a rocky ledge and a bear meandering the mountainside, were all exciting things to capture. What a privilege to witness life in the natural world.
Many people were enjoying recreational activities; hiking, fishing and rafting, even in the chilly weather. We couldn't help but think of all the things we would like to do in this majestic place if we had more time & how much fun our kids would have too.
We love seeing new places, yet always feel welcomed home to
Spring is now stirring up feelings of travel and adventure once more. We have been hinting to our children of an upcoming trip. The mountains are calling to come visit again.
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"A trout is a moment of beauty known only to those who seek it." -Arnold Gingrich
"To him, all good things, trout as well as eternal salvation, come by grace and grace comes by art and art does not come easy." -Norman Macleann
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A concept sketch is done to bring ideas and elements into proportion that will fit the format of the door.
Designs are then transferred to dimensional lumber, arranged onto the door panel and prepped for glue up. Once applied, 3-D shaping begins.
The first step to shaping is identifying the deepest cuts and removing material. Achieving final depth and contouring determines how the light bends around the carving. Once shaping is complete, detail carving is then done in appropriate areas and any rough areas are cleaned up.
When carving is complete, sanding begins, the prepping for stain. Applying stain, more substantial in certain areas, will complete the composition.
Finish protects the completed carving and shows the beauty of the wood.
Multiple etching samples were produced to ensure that we had achieved just the right effect. On this acrylic poly carbonate sample, we sanded the entire surface with fine grit sand paper to see what a frost treatment would look like.
A durable finish is now being applied, and the art glass will be installed. We plan to post a picture of the door once complete.
Well hello there! Please excuse our absence from blogging. We have still been working on projects and have shared a bit on our facebook page.
While our blog has been in waiting, we've been getting to know our 4th child...our now 2 month old baby girl, Bryndi Mae. With a bit more patience, wisdom & the help of her older siblings, this baby stage has been absolutely wonderful. Hoping it doesn't go by too quickly, we have been taking this time to cherish these priceless moments.
Now we're ready to blog, with old and new projects to post. We ARE still working...and grateful to be!
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~Whenever an Irish melody fills the air, we will fondly remember you, Aunt Anna.
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