The Shutter Monkey highlights the latest wedding and portrait commissions by AJ's Studio

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Jodi & Ron * The Art of Joy at McMeniman’s Edgefield

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The Administrator’s House was the setting at McMeniman’s Edgefield for Jodi and Ron to tie the knot. This was one of the most personalized weddings I’ve seen in a long time, from Jodi’s pink Jack Purcells, (embroidered with their wedding date) to personalized favors for each separate table. It was a day of lots of laughs, and lots of love.

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Auntie Andy - July 29, 2010 - 12:57 am

These are great pictures! I enjoyed seeing them since I missed the wedding. I’ll look forward to seeing more. I heard all about the wedding from your mom, Wyndi and Auntie Faith while she was home. It looked like a wonderful day! Enjoy your life together.

Jodi & Ron - July 28, 2010 - 9:04 pm

The day was magical for us! The pictures take us back to every moment. You definitely captured the spirit of the day.

Jodi & Ron - July 28, 2010 - 6:35 pm

The day was magical for us! We can’t wait to see the rest of the photos! These are so much fun to look at – bringing us right back to the moment.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Michelle & Alex * The Art of Joy at The Portland Art Museum

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When family and friends arrived at Michelle and Alex’s wedding, they were greeting with a glass of wine, and seated among the sculptures at the Portland Art Museum’s Sculpture Garden. One of the few venues where you can be married in an outdoor urban setting, it totally fit the bill for this wedding celebration. I knew the night was going to be something special when the wedding party – from the flower girls to the bride’s father and step father – danced up the aisle to The Black Eyed Peas.

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Cindy Stanton - July 28, 2010 - 10:57 am

These pictures are such a tease. I cannot wait to see all of them. You did a FABULOUS job. It was a fun time and the pictures I have seen so far have captured to fun everyone had. Looking forward to seeing ALL the pictures!

Heather - July 28, 2010 - 10:43 am

The pictures are fantastic!! Can’t wait to see the rest.

Deby Veneziale - July 28, 2010 - 8:49 am

Dear AJ,
The pictures of Alex and Michelle’s wedding are beautiful. They brought to life their love and joy at this wonderful event. As I look at each picture, I relive the experience multiple times and every time it brings a big smile to my face and a tear to my eye.

Thank you for providing all of us who attended this incredible celebration, the possibility of reliving it whenever we choose. I know I will do many times over.

Warmest regards,
Deby Veneziale

Kristine - July 28, 2010 - 8:47 am

These pictures are amazing! It was such a fun night and the photographers did an excellent job of capturing everything. I can’t wait to see the full set

Dierdre Goodrich - July 28, 2010 - 8:43 am

The wedding pictures of Alex and Micelle are wonderful. Some great idea’s on the selections of pictures to take. Keep up the good work.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Erin & Dom Get Married at the Aerie * The Art of Joy

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Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much

I have always loved this saying, and was delighted to see it as the theme of Erin and Dom’s wedding. These words were displayed throughout this day, from their invitation, to bridesmaid’s necklaces (a gift from Erin), to the bracelet that adorned Erin’s bouquet (Dom’s first gift to her), to the programs. More importantly, it was truly the spirit of the day that resonated through the Aerie at Eagle Landing.

Erin and Dom, thanks for your patience in waiting for your blog post! You two are the best!

A few of the our wonderful vendor friends who contributed to the fabulosity (not sure if that’s a word, but is sure describes it!) of Erin and Dom’s wedding:

Flowers By Wendy

Premiere Catering

Sweet Cakes

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Steve - July 29, 2010 - 6:42 pm

Thank you for taking the excellent pictures at Erin and Dom’s wedding. It is nice to re-live the day by looking at the beautiful photos!

Anne - July 28, 2010 - 9:00 pm

Amy and John, The photographs you both took are wonderful! You really managed to capture the emotion of the day, yet we barely noticed that you were there taking pictures. You were both so fun to work with, yet very professional. The photo booth was also a huge highlight for everyone. Thank you, thank you SO much!

Anne - July 28, 2010 - 8:59 pm

Amy and John, The photographs you both took are wonderful! You really managed to capture the emotion of the day, yet we barely noticed that you were there taking pictures. You were both so fun to work with, yet very professional. The photo booth was also a hugh highlight for everyone. Thank you, thank you SO much!

Erin - July 28, 2010 - 8:57 pm

These are such beautiful photos! I am so glad we picked such a wonderful set of photographers You guys were extremely fun to work with!

I love the color, the detail, and the emotion that is captured in these photos… I am very eager to see the rest of the photos from our wedding day and from McMenamins!

Dom - July 26, 2010 - 7:01 pm

Jon and Amy… I had so much fun having you guys be a part of our wedding! The pictures look great and we are VERY excited to see the rest of them! I think you guys did a great job and I’m so happy that Erin and I had you both there for our special day capturing some really fun and cool pictures! I hope to run into you both once again (maybe for a drink at McMenamins?) sometime!

emily - July 26, 2010 - 2:27 pm

beautiful! Well done once again, I love the joy in these.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Deb & Mathew are Married! * The Art of Joy

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Deb was as radiant as any bride I’ve ever seen. And why shouldn’t she be: she was marrying the love of her life, in the very place they met, on the holiday weekend she had always imagined she’d be married (July 4th), and would make their getaway in her beloved vintage Mustang convertible. Family and friends gathered at Sunset Presbyterian Church to wittnes the nuptials and celebrate with a picnic lunch, cake and ice cream. It was a fabulous day!

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