This is absolutely crazy, and we are stunned to say the least. We were honored just to be nominated into the top four (read about it here)… but to actually receive the award? Thank you for the countless votes we received from friends, clients, fans, and family. Your support is absolutely appreciated, and this husband…
Our world spins and it seems so fun, overwhelming, and exciting. Our life is anything but Ordinary. I was never the kind of girl that liked to follow, I really like to be unique and not in a crazy way. There was no “Goth” in my past. My mom told me one time that I…
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i coulda told you all those things 10 years ago… but it wouldnt have made a diffrence back then. im happy you are finally slowing down long enough to notice that there are indeed flowers on the side of the road
-coleman
[...] and made sure it was the way I wanted it. No cars in the way, no other photographers (LOL). Perfect…No (read previous post), great for her and wonderful for me, it was the ideal spot for the light. As I was driving there [...]
Yesterday I had the privilege to photograph the lovely Meleah in a dress from the Gown Gallery! I love the Gown Gallery, I truly believe that they have some of the most beautiful gowns and it was an honor to photograph this beauty yesterday. There are so many wonderful places to photograph weddings in Kansas…
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Meleah looks amazing, what a stunning girl!
Gorgeous!!!
This is an amazing shot! I love it even more since the modell is my beautiful niece, Meleah!
Beautiful! Nelson-Atkins?
Gorgeous, unique pic…. Melah looks phenomanal…
Thank you!
pretty!
When I was a child I would look up at all of the banners in the lunchroom and the ones in our classrooms; they were words of encouragement with a “you can do it” attitude. I love quotes, always have. Maybe it came from the lunch room growing up, or maybe I was always impressed…
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This is a great post. I often have the opportunity to look at the pictures from our wedding clients and some of my favorites are the candid moments. I think the fact that you are so tuned in to your clients and focused on capturing those details is awesome! It’s a great testament to your professionalism.
Years ago when I was in Basic Training we would get up every morning(way too early…) and go stand outside in formation and recite our core values. We would all belt out the phrase “integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do” without really taking the time to stop and think about what it was we were saying. So after a few weeks of this, one of the other trainee’s asked our instructor what this stuff actually means, what does it really mean to have integrity. Our instructors answer was “doing the right thing, even when no one is looking”.
As someone who seems to hold myself to a higher standard of behavior, these are rare traits to find in others. This post reaffirms how excited I am to have you and Marco be a part of our wedding. I’ll be back in the states in a month, and the ceremony is only 3 months away! Thank you for reminding me about what I have to look forward to when I come home.
You do speak truth with this Erin… I love it, and I loved the pictures. Those are definitely some heartfelt ones that the grandfather will cherish!
well… im glad i could help… i spose… just callin it like i see it. i guess thats part of why i like old abandoned buildings. kind of a similar thing… no one is looking… but there is always truth there
Thank you. That was a very nice comment. You made my day.
i left you a comment on your blog 
those have always been my favorite photos… and probably always well be. im not a big fan of studio setups. i prefer those rare, candid moments when no one thinks anyone else is looking that you can see the “real” person show through.
especially in your line of work… it shows the love that is really there. it gives a chance for the emotions to come through naturally, rather than having one of us “say cheese” kinda things, and the subjects are “forced” to smile.
every shoot i have done has always more of a dialog between myself and the person im shooting, rather than me placing them in a certain pose. i cant really say were i got it… but some how, i feel like my presence is to show the world what i see, not necessarily what i think the world wants to see, if that makes any sense.
but maybe its just that you have a better vision than i do, not sure, but i have always loved your work
-coleman
Many have been asking so the other day I decided to post photos of our space. We have had it for several years now and the photos that are on Facebook are still of the empty not-even-finished floor of what we call Our Studio. These photos were taken really fast and don’t show all the amazing…
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Your studio looks fantastic! Can’t wait to make a trip downtown to see it!
On January 1st I set some goals for myself and my business. Some of those goals have been a lot easier to obtain than others. But a lot of good things come with immense effort. I had a goal to enter several photography contests this year. Several contests have gone by and I haven’t been…
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Thank you, glad you like them!
These are all really awesome. You do amazing work, I espcially love the one with the couple on the railroad track. Lots of personality. Sorta different.
great selections! i love your photos! goodluck!!
Great selections! Love the fact that Meaghan got in there. Don’t care what PPA has to say, I still think you are fantastic, hun!
Good luck! I love all those photos!
They are all phenomenal
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Kayla Merkel - Looking at your photographs shows how talented you both are but when we actually worked with you, it made your work like 100 times better since you both are such amazing people = ) You two definitely deserve this award! CONGRATS!
Erin Hernandez-Reisner - Thank you so much for your vote.
you rock!
Christine May - CONGRATS! So happy for you both! It was well deserved! I was hoping my vote would count in your favor.
Kathy Wiltsey Horton - That was me, I did not realize @[675603222:2048:Craig Horton] page was up.
Craig Horton - Amazing! Congrats! Jana will be so surprised!
Sarah Geller - Nice job! Congrats!
Erin via Facebook - Thank you!!! It is really exciting and we can’t wait to see what is to come!
Eileen Sieger - wow, what a wonderful honor and award!!!!!!!! way to go, Erin and Marco!!!
Susan Applegate - Can’t think of two more deserving! So proud of you both!
Lauren via Facebook - Congratulations, guys!!
You totally deserve it! (:
Kim via Facebook - Congratulations!!! You guys rock!
Becky via Facebook - Congratulations! You have worked very hard to build your business. So awesome to be recognized!
Susan via Facebook - I’m sure you are! Savor the accomplishment!
Marco via Facebook - We are thrilled!
Susan via Facebook - So happy for you!
Coleman via Facebook - Gratz you guys…. you earned it