Portland Wedding Photographer - The Shutter Monkey - AJ's Studio Blog http://www.theshuttermonkey.com The Shutter Monkey highlights the latest wedding and portrait commissions by AJ's Studio Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:39:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Art of Joy 2011 – Weddings from A to Z http://www.theshuttermonkey.com/2012/02/02/the-art-of-joy-2011-weddings-from-a-to-z/ http://www.theshuttermonkey.com/2012/02/02/the-art-of-joy-2011-weddings-from-a-to-z/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:39:26 +0000 amy http://www.theshuttermonkey.com/?p=7441 Letter E….

EVAN

ETHAN

Edgefield Engagment Session

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Dalton

Dancing

 

Diamonds!

And yes…drinking….
(we’re going to leave it at that one…we have T for Toasts coming up!)

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]]> http://www.theshuttermonkey.com/2012/01/24/tuesday-shoesday-11/feed/ 0 The Art of Joy 2011 – From A to Z http://www.theshuttermonkey.com/2012/01/23/the-art-of-joy-2011-from-a-to-z-2/ http://www.theshuttermonkey.com/2012/01/23/the-art-of-joy-2011-from-a-to-z-2/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:50:57 +0000 amy http://www.theshuttermonkey.com/?p=7387 Lots to share for letter C!

Chris

Craig

Chris

A captivating wedding at Camas Meadows

Clear skies at Council Crest!

Guests cut a rug at the Columbia Dance Academy

The Chuppah

A pair of Converse (which makes for a happy ring bearer!)

And of course…

Cake

Cupcakes

and chocolate!

(Hand crafted chocolate favors and scrumptious hot chocolate from A Yen for Chocolate!)


And I couldn’t let this category go without a classic from Melody & Mike’s wedding that I call…..

“Chillaxing!”

I work with so many outstanding wedding professionals – I’d love to share any of their information with you, so if you’re interested, leave me a comment and I’ll post the name(s) and websites!

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When it comes to B, we made new friends and photographed at one of our favorite venues!

 

Brook

Brook’s Bouquet

and Brook’s Bridesmaids

BonBon Girls (again at Brook’s wedding!)

A Blizzard

(at Timberline Lodge – Nicole and Chris were such good sports!)

And what year would be complete without a wedding at Bridal Veil Lakes!

]]> http://www.theshuttermonkey.com/2012/01/18/the-art-of-joy-2011-from-a-to-z/feed/ 0 It’s Baaa-aack! Tuesday Shoesday! http://www.theshuttermonkey.com/2012/01/17/its-baaa-aack-tuesday-shoesday/ http://www.theshuttermonkey.com/2012/01/17/its-baaa-aack-tuesday-shoesday/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:58:18 +0000 amy http://www.theshuttermonkey.com/?p=7371 What’s that saying?  Something old, something new, something sparkly, and something blue.

Well, I think that’s what it should be!

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We photographed an abundance of  absolutely wonderful people who’s names began with A!

 

Andrea

Ashley

Aimee

Anete

Amanda &Allan

We also had the pleasure of photographing at the Arista Ballroom!

And of course…what celebration would not be complete without some
Air Guitar

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And, yeah, I know it’s really “going to Alabama” but I actually AM going to New Orleans – on a couple of hours actually – for the Digital Wedding Forum Convention.  This year I am once again orchestrating one of the traditional favorites of the event, mentor sessions.  For the past 5 years, JP and I have been invited to participate and have mentored convention attendees on everything from portfolio reviews to marketing to workflow to balancing family and studio.   Its been fun, satisfying, and is always for a charitable organization.  This year all mentor session donations will be going to Thirst Relief International.   This year, I’ll be going solo (sniff!) and JP will be home doing double duty or studio and family.

Enjoy our review, and I’ll return inspired and ready to rock and roll season 2012!

 

 

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1080P and 720P HD versions available after clicking play or viewing fullscreen.

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