Monthly Archives: June 2008

The Vegas Report

What a Crazy start to the year!!! A very good crazy just alot going on. Sorry for the delay on getting this posted, but we were running alot when we got back from Vegas so that we would have things ready to go for the workshop with Mike Colon. Which by the way was Amazing!!! Be sure to check out the video below. Fat Cat did an awesome job on it. Thanks again guys! Be sure to check out the new workshop we have coming up in October with Corey McNabb! He is an amazing photographer with a great passion for sharing his knowledge.

Back to Vegas story: It was great for the studio this year. Brett and I made the trip for the studio this go around as we just had to many things going at once for us all to make the trip. Hopefully next year we all will be able to attend. I was fortunate to be asked by one of our album companies to work their booth for them which was great!

WPPI was cool to meet and talk with the “best of the best” in wedding industry today. Everyone was so laid back and willing to talk. Very different from the midwest market. Hence, our goal of changing that with our workshops. I was able to talk with some of the greatest from Joe Bussink, Jim Garner, Mike Larson, Gene Higa and many others I can’t think of right now.

Probably one of the biggest honors and highlights that happend while in Vegas was being invited to dinner by the CEO of Pictage, our online proofing company we use. The dinner was amazing, at the table were Mike and Julie Colon, Me Ra and Brian Koh, Geoff Chesman and Michael Bennett Kress. All amazing photographers and great people!

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Workshop Group Pic.

Hi everyone here is the Vol1. Class Group Shot. Below you will find a small video trailer from the workshop. Click here to view the larger version.

Don’t forget the count down is almost up! Seat will be opening soon for Vol. 2 featuring Corey McNabb!

We will be posting a slideshow soon from some of the attendees.



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Cassi & David

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We started the day early heading to Hutchinson for Cassi & David’s wedding. Cheryl met Cassi and her Mom at the Style Expressions salon where she was getting her hair done,

while Brett met David and the guys at Carey Park to capture the fun the guys were having playing a round of disc golf. Then it was off the the church, First Assembly of God, where the girls were getting ready.

A friend of the family did all the decorating at the church and the girl’s flowers which consisted of white roses and calalillies. The girls each carried a special handkerchief that showed their fun personalities and were tucked into their bouquets. Since Cassi & David chose to see each other before the ceremony, we were able to head across the street from the church to take a few outside shots with the couple and wedding party.
As Cassi was escorted down the aisle by her dad, she and David made their secret “I love you” signs to each other. After the ceremony, the couple exited to a shower of Party Popper streamers as they made their way to David bright blue Mustang.


Before heading to the reception, we went back to Carey Park where we got some amazing shots.

Then, it was off the the State Fairgrounds where the reception was being held in the Domestic Arts Building. The couple, along with friends and family had spent a lot of time transforming the building into a beautiful reception site. Once the couple was introduced, cut the cake, did the traditional dances and threw the bouquet and garter, the party was on.
We had a great time hanging out with Cassi, David, their families and friends and learning about their amazing courtship (starting in grade school where they met on the same playground that David ended up proposing to Cassi). Congratulations to you guys and good luck on your move in a few weeks. We know you’ll have a relaxing time in Hawaii on your honeymoon. Thank you again for letting us into your lives to share your day.
~Brett & Cheryl

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Mandi & Andrew

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We started the day meeting Mandi and the girls at Salon Knotty where Mandi worked. After getting their hair done, it was time to head to the church (Evangel Assembly of God) for the girls to finish getting ready and to retouch their hair due to the incredibly strong Kansas winds.
The flowers were created by J.R. Koontz and consisted of beautiful arrangements of while lilies, roses, and stephanotis. They looked incredible and they were exactly what Mandi had imagined them to be.

Mandi and Andrew chose to see each other before the ceremony and wanted their family and friends to share in their moment. After the formal portraits, it was time for the ceremony to begin. It was a bittersweet moment for both families since Andrew and Mandi will be moving to California when they get back from their honeymoon.

After the ceremony, the couple exited to a windy shower of bubbles. The couple was introduced at the reception held at The Petroleum Club. We were able to get some cool shots around the building since it was too windy to do any outdoor shots. Instead of the traditional wedding cake, the couple opted for an oreo cheesecake wedding cake and dessert bar with their favorite pies, including the groom’s favorite lemon meringue.


We were so honored to be chosen to document Mandi & Andrew’s wedding since Mandi’s dad has worked many of the wedding fairs. It was a very touching day to witness the emotion of both families as they celebrated the love and commitment that Mandi and Andrew share as they begin this new chapter. Thank you for letting us into your lives to share one of the most important days in your lives. We wish you all the best as you start your new life together.
~Brett & Cheryl

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Wernert – Dugan

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The day started with Jeff and I meeting Christine and Matt at St. Anthony’s in downtown Wichita. Christine with her ladies and family got ready downstairs as the guys got ready upstairs. They chose not to see each other beforehand. Christine’s dress was very pretty. While in Europe she found a Justin Alexander design and was able to find a shop in Missouri that had the same dress to order from. Lots of lace and beadwork along with a corset back that laced up the back. She also wore a lacy jacket that had buttons on the sleeves and all the way up the back. One of her briedsmaids used a crochet hook to fasten the buttons. The four bridesmaids all wore lilac purple floor length strapless dresses. The ladies all wore the same shoes as well which were Nina brand with high heels.

We were able to squeeze some photos of Matt and the guys along with Christine and the ladies before the ceremony. When the ceremony started Christine was escorted down the aisle by her father. It was a very beautiful ceremony. Being able to be on the altar off to the side so I wasn’t a distraction allowed me to get some really amazing expressions.

Afterwards we finished up pictures of the families then went to a location that was special to Christine and Matt. Down by the river there is a bench where Matt proposed and so we got some shots there of the two of them and the wedding party.

Then it was time to get them to their party. The reception was held at The Hotel at Oldtown. The room was decorated very nicely using the color of lilac throughout. They had a receiving line before dinner was served. Following was the traditional cake cutting, first dances, garter and bouquet toss.

Congrats to both of you.

Tyff and Jeff

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