stevens point beauty. stevens point photography

Just a little treat from before the snow fall to brighten your day.  Even the birds know it is supposed to be nice outside!  

Have a great day, Em

david & sarah, day after shoot, Phoenix AZ

The day after David and Sarah were married we met up again for a little tour around Phoenix.  This was their opportunity to get a few more pictures at neat places throughout the city at places that were not possible to reach the day of the wedding.  What a great opportunity!  Once again, cheers to David & Sarah!

david & sarah. Arizona wedding photographer. Mesa, AZ

A wonderful couple mixed with a beautiful location, what more could a photographer ask for?  This was a destination wedding for many involved in David and Sarah's big day.  David and Sarah traveled all the way from Alaska and some family came from North Carolina.  Arizona was a perfect place to bring everyone together, as it was just warm enough and just sunny enough to brighten everyone's winter blues.  The full day took place at Superstition Springs Golf Club.  I can't say enough good things about having an event all at one location.  It really eliminates a lot of stress for everyone involved and makes for a seamless transition from ceremony to cocktails.

Sarah's excitement for photography gave us an instant connection.  Sarah and David's relaxed nature and willingness to let me be creative truly made for a picture perfect scenario for the whole weekend.  I had so much fun getting to know their loved ones and hanging out with their wedding party as well.  They are truly blessed with lots of love.  I wish everyone had Aunties like Sarah does!  I believe they said that between 3 of them they almost have 200 years of marriage under their belts!  That is amazing.  What great stories they have and love.

A massive thank you to Scott Foust, owner of Image Industry in Phoenix, Az.  Scott was my second shooter for the day of the wedding and was a massive help.  It is possible to shoot a wedding with only one photographer (as many do), but I always feel the day moves so much smoother with 2 people, 4 eyes, 4 hands, and 4 cameras!  Thank you Scott for "paying it forward" and contributing your passion to help another photographer out.

David and Sarah, thank you for serving our country and for continuing to make sacrifices for America.  It was an honor to work with you and to see the love that you share with each other.  All the best, Em

Stay posted for their day after shoot to be posted soon!

.jenny & tim. Hayward, WI wedding photographer

Who knew that a simple bike purchase from Tim would turn into a marriage?  What a great celebration of love and joy last weekend in Hayward, WI.  A simple but lovely ceremony at Spider Lake Church and a big celebration at Spider Lake Lodge topped off this perfect day.  What a joy it was to witness such love.  Once again Over the Top Entertainment got the party rockin' and boy was there some dancing!  I hope the honeymoon destination was as great as the wedding.  Thanks again for all the fun.  All the best,  Em

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hair candy product, handmade hair accessories, fabric ideas

I just found out about this awesome product hand made by Anne Erickson called "Hair Candy."  Anne makes each piece special and then sends them in the mail.  Super easy and super cute!

The pieces pictured here are made by her from fabric left over from my wedding dress.  I had extra from alterations (I'm short!) and didn't know what to do with the extra.  I sent the fabric to her and this is what she created for me.  I am in love with my new hair pieces and thought I would share.  What a perfect way to reuse any fabric that is special to you.  What about a bridesmaids or wedding dress, a piece of grandmas favorite shirt, or grandpa's hanky.  There are some many different things you could do.

Please check out Hair Candy or call Anne to come up with your very own hair treat!  www.etsy.com/shop/scherffa  651.724.7002

Thanks Anne, I love my new Hair Candy!

mr. henry, Minneapolis portrait photographer

Meet Mr. Henry!  What a bundle of joy he was to work with last Saturday.  With only a few accidents  (that happens when you take off the diaper) he pulled off some adorableness without even trying!  I worked with his parents for their big day in Duluth and am thrilled to be capturing more special moments for them.  Thank you for including me in with your growing family.  Cheers to the three of you.  Em

get your nails done!!!! "Shelack" in Stevens Point

Ever get your nails done and not 2 seconds after leaving the salon you nick or chip the paint?  I have a solution for you.  It's called "Shellac" and you can actually get it done in Stevens Point, WI with Sara at The Difference.  715.252.8071

Shellac is so awesome and it is now the only way I want a manicure.  For the same price of a regular manicure you can have perfect, hard nail polish, that lasts for up to two weeks, immediately after leaving the salon.  The Shellac isn't a gel or acrylic nail.  It is a polish that is painted on and dries before you leave the salon.  And I mean dries!  None of this waiting for an hour and still chipping a nail when you get in the car!

Please note, I am not a hand model.  I was however a bride and when I had a manicure the day before the wedding I was hoping my nails would look awesome for our pictures.  But once again, they chipped even before I made it to the rehearsal dinner.  Ugghh!  Now you can prevent that hassle with Shellac.  Get your nails done 4 days before the big day and still have beautiful nails the day of the wedding.  

Call Sara at The Difference 715.252.8071 and try it out.  You wont be disappointed.  

Ps.  She has all different colors, not just French tips.