Happy email!
Holly and Brad sent me this nice email before Christmas:

Hi Liz,

Our album looks amazing! It is the perfect story of our wedding; I could not imagine the album being any different. We're looking forward to showing to our family over the holidays! We want to thank you again for all that you did to make our photographs and our album so wonderful! We'll be in touch to order pictures after the new year.

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

Brad and Holly

I love it that I get such good feedback about these albums! And be sure to check out their Storybook Album, which really shows off the love, joy, and fun of their day!

Brooke and Brian have their Storybook Album
They received it in time for the holidays-- yay! What a gorgeous ceremony they had at Gardencourt-- and doesn't the black and white photo on the cover look good?

Each album is completely custom from the ground up, I don't use templates or anything like that. I let the wedding day be my guide in designing an album that captures the joy and the details of the day. The completed album is library bound with a leather cover that is available in many colors. Each page is non bendable and is protected so that this album will last from generation to generation.

Happy Monday!
Let's start the week with a brand new Storybook Album. This is Megan and Ryan's album design-- I'm very excited about it and I will let you know what they have to say, too.

Happy Holidays!

Heather & Luke's frames

These both look so great-- the top one is a 16x24 photo and the bottom photo is a 20x24. It is matted with pink and navy, their wedding colors. One will go in the bedroom and one in the living room-- what great vibes!!!

Courtney & Curt's Storybook Album
I love the opening page-- be sure to see how the last page ties in perfectly with it. Also, this is the wedding where Curt jumped over Courtney as part of their First Dance routine. Check out their album-- love that they got it in time for Christmas!

And remember, each album is heirloom quality, leather bound, with sturdy nonbendable pages. This is the album that will be passed down for generations!

Megan and Ryan picked up their big picture
Doesn't it look awesome? This is a full image photo to capture their smooch at the stadium!

Holly & Brad have their album!
Theirs was the tangerine and fuchsia wedding. Those colors looked so good together that I surprised them when I designed the album by alternating those colors on the photo borders. Well, they loved it and I think you will, too.

Holly and Brad were thrilled to get their album before the holidays-- I hope they show it off to everyone!

Been busy framing!
It's so nice that I have a complete frame shop next to my studio. That way couples can pick out a frame to go with their big photo and have it ready to hang in their home. This is Anna and Elliot's 11x14 photo that I framed yesterday. You may not be able to tell from the photo but the second mat is the same purple as in her dress and his tie-- it looks super-cool! They plan to borrow one of my floor easels to display their photo at their wedding reception, how nice!

Heather and Luke's Storybook Album
They received their album in time for the holidays-- yay! There's so much to love about this album. And stay tuned for pics of their amazing wall prints I am framing for them right now!

A new venue!
One of the many perks of being a wedding photographer is that I get invited to the Grand Openings of all the new places to get married or have a reception. Not too long ago, I went to Briar Rose Estate, which can host weddings and receptions. It's a lovely place with many possibilities!

If you, or anyone you know wants to get married on a country estate overlooking a lake-- be sure to check it out!

Natalie and David have their Storybook Album!
Another couple who recently received their album, Natalie and David. Their album really captures the joy of their day, and the special bond they share. Check out the words on the first and last pages!

Laura and Alan's Storybook Album
Life gets busy sometimes and that was the case with Laura and Alan, who got married last year. They wanted their album just right so they waited till things calmed down to finalize the design. It is absolutely gorgeous-- and they got in time for the holidays! (And don't you love the photo they picked for the cover? I think it's so sweet!)

Booked another wedding!
A big welcome to Laura and Gehrig who are planning a Fall 2009 wedding. It's never too early to book me as I can only do one wedding a day. Watch this space for their engagement session sometime in the Spring. Laura and Gehrig heard about me from Ashley and Eric who heard about me from Rebecca and Jeremy. Thanks everyone!!!

I'm proud to say I'm now 80% referrals, isn't that awesome? Be sure to check my availability to see if I can photograph your Big Day.

I'm back and well-rested!
Mom and I cruised the Queen Mary 2 again and we had such a fun time. She lives in Florida so it's nice that we can have this quality time together. On to the pictures:

The Queen Mary 2 is the largest ocean liner in the world. Here we are at our first port, the island of Curacao. I loved all the bright colors on the houses!
Grenada was super-lush...
The famous Grand Petons in St. Lucia
St. Kitts, my favorite island.
Somebody needs to book this church for a wedding--- and then call me!

Just one of the many nice sitting rooms on the ship.
And they food was scrumptious! This tiramisu is just one reason why I'm hitting the treadmill!!

Going on vacation
I'll be gone about 10 days and won't have internet access. I'm going on a cruise with my mom. Now's your chance to catch up on the blog. All 80+ Storybook Albums are here or in the archives. Check out how each one is as unique as the day itself!

Here are some of my favorite Storybook Albums from back in 2006 (click on their names to see the albums):

Shannon and Gathan
Megan and David
Jessica and Jason