You might have noticed we haven’t posted a whole lot on the blog recently. To be honest, we have been very swamped with wedding season coming to an end and all the seniors and babies we been photographing each week has really been adding to the work load. We even hired part time help to allow us to catch up. So, to simplify things and keep you updated we are going to start putting all posts on our Facebook Page. Make sure you add Giraffe Photography to your friends list and become a Fan of our page!
Giraffes Need a Break, Too!
We at Giraffe Photography are taking some time off. It’s our seventh anniversary. Just in case your counting we were married when we were 19 years old. We are going to Door County in Wisconsin. The area is known for its beautiful fall foliage, so we will have cameras in tote. Among the types of photos we do, we love taking pictures of landscapes and nature. We’ll post some of those photos on the Blog when we return.
Stephen & Elaine
September 5, 2009 – Stephen’s Wedding
Wedding Services were held for Eric and Lisa Paxton at Parkview Lutheran in Parkview, Iowa. The reception was held Eldridge Community Center. We went to the city park for some of the photos. We found a great looking old barn which made an ideal setting for the perfect picture.
September 9, 2009 – Elaine’s Wedding
Congratulations to Jared and Breanna Carr! They tied the knot in Orion United Methodist Church. At that very time Orion was having a fall festival. Going with the flow they decided to take some pictures at the festival. Later they had their reception at The Rock. Just a note, Breanna ’s sister got married last year and we at Giraffe Photography were more than happy to take those pictures.
August 29, 2009 – Stephen’s Wedding
After seeing Beth, her sister’s, wedding pictures that we did last year, there was no doubt in her mind who would photograph Heather’s. Douglas and Heather Hanell were married at the Augustana Chapel in Davenport. They held their reception at the Abby Station. Here are a few pics.
Add Us To Your FaceBook
Giraffe Photography is now on Facebook. Please us to your Friend list and make us a fan! We have lots of great photos already uploaded to the site that you may not see on the site or blog. Plus, you’ll be made aware of any upcoming announcements, such as bridal shows, etc. Also, I will be making a series of Giraffe commercials. So please watch them and let us know what you think by leaving a comment.
April 25, 2009 – Stephen’s Wedding
Perfect weather & and a very unique location makes awesome photos! Jason & Shannon Myers were married at the Rivermonte Collegiate Mansion in Bettendorf. I’m a history buff and live in an old home myself so I was like a kid in a candy store with no spending limit when I got there. This gorgeous mansion was build in 1915 and is a whopping total of 21,000 square feet. Here is a look at some of the images.
Hot Tot Cuties
With so many great entries for the Hot Tots, COOL KIDS Contest I think we really have a good chance of winning. Here is a handful of some of our favorites. Hope you enjoy them!
Dillion
Griffin
Fletcher
Gunnar
Jade
McKenna
Anna
There’s so many other great photos, but we can’t list ‘em all. Thanks to everyone that has participated in the Hot Tots & COOL KIDS contest.
Say What!! We’re national now!
Over the past 5 years we’ve seen our work published in many local publications. Thats always exciting, but what’s really exciting is we are on
Bridal Guide’s website, on the main page, none-the-less.
Check it out!
http://www.bridalguide.com/
Annual Portrait Contest!
If you have been here before, or maybe are just wanting get an updated portrait of your child, now is a better time than any to do so. Why? Because if you come in between February 13th – March 13th, you can also be entered our annual portrait contest. On top of all the great prizes you could win from the Hot Tots & Cool Kids Contest, we will be giving away a 16 x 20 Portrait to one lucky Parent!
A Cowboy Engagement…
This is Nick & Kristie. Nick wants to be a country star. He played the part very well. From the looks of him, he very closely resembles the Marlboro Man.
Now to be serious, Nick was just kidding around about the whole country music star stuff. Here are some of the real engagement pics.
Another Baby Giraffe!
When mom brought 6 month old Olivia in for her portraits, the first thing she asked was, “what can we do with her hair?” Leave it be! When babies have a bad hair day, it makes the portraits that much more precious.
D.U.I. Caught In The Act
Capturing candid moments at weddings is our specialty at Giraffe Photography. So, naturally, when I seen grandma pushing the stroller holding a cold beer, I couldn’t resist the urge to take the photo. After taking it I thought, this lady is awesome!
