The Roxy Studio

New BLOG!

2009-06-09T16:36:00.001-04:00

The Roxy Studio has a brand new blog.... www.theroxystudio.com/blog

Be sure to update your feed readers or subscribe to the new feed if you haven't already! I have soooo much to share with you all :-)

Ready?

2009-04-20T19:08:00.007-04:00

I have been teasing everyone for WAY too long...There are some fantastic surprises around the corner...Wednesday to be exact!

Get ready for some announcements, a series of super fun (and challenging) contests and a glimps into what has been going during all of this non-blogging downtime! I finally have ALL of my ducks in a nice little row!

Are you signed up for the newsletter? Because you SHOULD be... (wink)

To sign up, visit the box located on the left side of the blog and type in your email address! Simple ;-)

The Roxy Girls | Calendar in the making!!

2009-03-08T22:28:00.001-04:00

A quickie rough preview of our shoot this weekend....all I can say is that I'm super excited about the images we captured....this is only the beginning!

Lifestyle Session | Jenny & Family

2009-03-05T15:22:00.000-05:00

This session was pretty amazing. Jenny had contacted me to capture some images of her, her brother and her husband in a very meaningful place to create some memories for her family of her late brother. I was truly moved by the heart and feeling behind the motivation of shooting a session that comes from the heart.

Please enjoy a few of my favorites...

Wedding | Melissa & Justin

2009-03-04T15:44:00.000-05:00

Hellooooooo Dolly!

And some of the CRAZIEST/AWESOME Bridesmaids in a bridal party!!

Don't you just love that GREEN!

We had tooo much fun with that wall...I felt like I was on a set for Nickelodeon!

Cute, right?? I love how Justin is looking at her!

Midwest wedding, have to have Midwest barns! One of the only requests from the bride....I love them!

Sword in the stone?

Melissa & Justin had a fabulous "Green" wedding....they put sooo much thought into all of the elements in their wedding day and how to make it more environmentally friendly.

- Recycled napkins & cutlery at the reception

- Natural lighting for the ceremony & reception

- Fresh (green) fruit as centerpieces, which the guests were welcome to take home

- Recycle bins for guests to dispose things properly

- All paper goods made from recycled goods (invites, programs, etc.)

- Carpooling to the reception

I know Melissa has been waiting for her wedding to appear on the blog! So if I left ANYTHING out, just let me know :-)

Thanks to everyone at this wedding for being so great to work with! I even ended up photographing Melissa's brother's Senior Portraits (to appear on the blog soon!)

Wedding | Jessica & Geoff

2009-03-03T12:03:00.001-05:00

Isn't this the CUTEST thing you have EVER seen....she looks so serious! :-)

Deann at The Parlor did a fabulous job on the hair!

Jessica's sis (Maid of Honor) putting the finishing touches on her speech!

Geoff's (twin!) brother helping him with his tie...handsome guys, huh?

Parent's of the bride!

Stunning spring floral arrangements by The Station!

Parent's of the Groom! (Don't they look so happy?!)

Jessica & Geoff were married out side on St. Mary-of-the-Wood's campus in the Grotto. It was an absolutely perfect day for an outdoor wedding....

Jessica arrived by horse-drawn carriage....It was so moving and a suprise for the guests!

Geoff watching Jessica...

This shot cracks me up...

And Charlie was a huge hit at the wedding!

Jessica & Geoff held their reception right inside at O'Shaughnessy Hall....quite the hot spot for wedding reception in the Terre Haute area....simply a beautiful venue!

The Best Man's speech was a hit!

So sweet....

Lovely details with a muted spring color scheme...blues, pinks & yellows!

Jessica & Geoff hosted the perfect wedding celebration. I'm so thankful to have had them as clients....Click HERE to view their final wedding album design.....Such wonderful people!

Sprout Session | Lou Abram (Newborn)

2009-02-17T07:47:00.003-05:00

Baby Lou is here....I just love the Ogborn family! They all have such a genuine sense of calm and patience....and I think it comes through in the images.....quiet and loving.

Coffee drinkers?

One of my favorite Newborn shots....ever! Brad, I LOVE that shirt!

So tiny.

Baby burrito!

He's smiling in his sleep! ;-)

You may remember Brad & Evie from their maternity session...We are so lucky to have know them for so long....they are some of our oldest/closest friends and I love being able to chat about being first-time parents....

Lou is a bit older now, and we have shot his 3 Month Session....Stay tuned for those....his little personality shines through!!

Sprout Session | Mabel (1 year)

2009-02-13T14:03:00.003-05:00

Mable! So cute!! I'm so happy that I have the opportunity to work with so many GREAT kids and families. Danielle & Simon wanted some fun shots of baby Mable for her first birthday so we decided to shoot the session at the IMA....we had a blast exploring the grounds and the weather was wonderful!!

Favorite!!

Danielle has such great eye for fashion! I just love how cute their whole family was....well, they always look great!?!

I had a great time with you guys!

Engagement | Stephanie & Trapper

2009-02-12T15:41:00.000-05:00

All I can say about Stephanie & Trapper is fun, fun, FUN!! I had a blast exploring Stephanie's parents property (which is where the wedding was held!)...We had some AWESOME vintage cars and John Deer tractors to shoot with and even a motorcycle....Must be a perk from working and managing at the Harley Davidson!?

Here are a few of my faves...

This shot ended up on a Jones Soda bottle for the wedding reception! So happy to say that an image I took finally appeared on there.....I have been a fan for years!!

Favorite!!

Stephanie and Trapper have so much personality...I can't wait to show off the images from the wedding!!! Stay tuned~

Wedding | Sarah & Dustin

2009-02-11T15:23:00.002-05:00

Sarah & Dustin! They are one of the most relaxed and laid back couples I have ever worked with....and I loved every second of it! So sweet, funny and up for an adventure!

Beautiful Sarah...

They both wrote letters to each other....It was VERY sweet! I think everyone was in tears~

Check out this little guy rocking it with the big boys!

Pretty ladies in front of the entry to Cross Tabernacle Church in Terre Haute. Don't you love the lilac!?

Lisa from Simple to Elegant preparing the entry way...

Doesn't Dustin look so happy to see her! They held to tradition and waited to see each other until she walked down the aisle....

These girls were so wonderful and read to the guests together...

It's good luck for rain on the wedding day...right?

Love it! The beautiful stained glass windows at St. Mary-of-the-Wood's O'Shaunessey Hall. Such a gorgeous venue for a reception!!

Sarah & Dustin are HUGE baseball fans! They made trading cards using images from their Engagement Session....Love it!!

The Best Man & Maids of Honor (yes there were two!) had prepared some great speeches! They were funny, from the heart and very meaningful...Sarah & Dustin are blessed to be surrounded with such great friends and family...

Mr. & Mrs. James....

This cracks me up!!

Dollar dance? YES!

Matt Leuking from Showtime Music rocked it out all night! I know those kids slept well that night!!

Dustin & Sarah! I'm so thankful that I was able to work with you two on your wedding day. It was such a great wedding and an enjoyable day and I truly want to wish you all the best! Hopefully we will cross paths again in the future :-)

Wedding | Mandy & Brian

2009-02-11T11:38:00.004-05:00

Mandy...You look GORGEOUS!

I caught someone taking a snooze ;-)

This ring has no beginning & no end...

Hot couple!!

Let's the party begin! Mandy & Brian held their reception at Rose Hulman in the beautiful Dining Hall...I love all of the natural light!!

Isn't this the greatest face ever? I love cake too!

Oh, so sweet first dance...

No Limbo bar... improvise! It's a party!!

Mandy & Brian used a very fun mix of Black & White with Hot Pink highlights....so fun and modern....and I love the Gerber Daisies!!

Decorating was provided by Simple to Elegant & the fabulously classic cake was designed by KT Cakes...

Mandy & Brian...You guys rock! Thanks for making me a part of your celebration!!

Bride's Choice!

2009-02-04T17:24:00.006-05:00

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced that The Roxy Studio has won the 2009 Bride’s Choice Awards™!

In its inaugural year, the Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and honors vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. This year’s recipients represent the top three percent of WeddingWire’s vendor community, which includes over 100,000 wedding vendors from across the US. That means The Roxy Studio is one of the very best Photographers!

Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride’s Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews.

“We are excited to launch this annual award program to honor high-performing vendors based solely on the experiences of our WeddingWire community,” according to Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “This year’s recipients have set the bar high, exhibiting excellent service and expertise in the wedding industry.”

We would like to thank our past clients for speaking on our behalf and helping us win the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award! We are so excited to be recognized and would love for everyone to stop by and leave a comment or review of our services and products!

:: The Roxy Studio on Wedding Wire ::

You can also visit and leave reviews here...
:: The Roxy Studio on Indy Channel's A List ::

Where are you online?

2009-01-21T09:15:00.005-05:00

Social Media. Seems to be the buzz word these days, huh?

It makes sense that with the rapid changes in technology that you should stay on top of that with your business as well as your personal life. I wanted to write a post about what's available to both individuals as well as businesses that will help you stay connected with the people you love (and the clients that love you)!

Below are the top tools that WE use to stay up to date with the people in our lives (both personally & professionally), so if you have an account too, let's stay connected online!

Note :: By clicking on the logos found below, you will be taken to the main site and can set up an account if you do not have one already!

:: FACEBOOK ::

This one is by far my favorite! Facebook allows you to connect with people & be informed of their daily lives...You are kept up to date when people or businesses add new images are write notes about their lives or upcoming events.

Become a Fan!
The Roxy Studio | Fan Page
The Roxy Girls | Fan Page

Become a friend....Samantha McGranahan | Personal Profile

:: MYSPACE ::

A place for friends...Myspace is a GREAT place to discover new people, view great pictures and discover great music! Most bands are beginning to use this platform as their main website. Myspace makes it easy to listen to music and sometimes download free tunes! It also is being used heavily for blogging, and you can subscribe to blogs that you want to stay updated on to be notified of new posts!

"Friend" us here...The Roxy Studio

:: TWITTER ::

Twitter is a great tool for Micro-Blogging! Familiar with the status updates of Facebook & Myspace? Twitter offers you just that! Simple, status updates (called Tweets!) that allow your followers to know what you are doing or what you may be pondering at the moment!

Here is a little video (borrowed from my friend, Anne Ruthmann's blog) to help explain the concept of micro-blogging....Twitter!

Follow us on Twitter ... The Roxy Studio

:: Linked In ::

Linked In is a WONDERFUL tool for your professional profile. It offers the ability to create a profile containing important information about you, your business and your background in education and experience. Linked In is a fantastic way to search for like-minded professionals or the connect with potential clients or employers. Professional meets Personal.

Link In with us!
Samantha McGranahan
Levi McGranahan

:: FLICKR ::

I ♥ Flickr!! What a great resource of inspiration and image hosting (for those of you who are looking to share images easily and effectively!) Flickr tags are Google searchable, so make sure to be descriptive when tagging your uploads to increase your visibility! You have creative control (copyright protection options) over your images as well....so don't worry about anyone stealing your precious work!

Follow us on Flicker... The Roxy Studio

Now that you are a savvy internet surfer! Make sure to connect with hi!!

The Landing | Wedding Venue & More!

2009-01-15T11:25:00.006-05:00

I was very excited to attend the Ribbon Cutting for The Landing at Fort Harrison last week! The Landing is Terre Haute's newest venue where brides and grooms can hold their Weddings & Receptions!

The Landing not only provides a beautiful venue for wedding couples and their guests, but is the home of a The Restaurant with full bar and Lounge, swimming pool, golf course and meeting spaces for businesses and bowling alley with entertainment. It is also the future home of Temple Studios!

Current Mayor, Duke Bennett, cutting the ribbon for the Grand Opening!

Owner & Operations Manager, Jim Jenkins, preparing for an interview with WTHI.

The Restaurant & Lounge

The Bowling Alley & Entertainment!

The areas of my peak interest were still in finishing touches stages, so I held off on photographing them until they are ready to go! You can see computer generated mock-ups of the entire building on The Landing's website!

Make sure to check it out and let them know I sent you! www.thelandingatfortharrison.com

Wedding | Michelle and Jared

2009-01-12T15:24:00.003-05:00

I LOVE Michelle & Jared! When we met, it was an instant connection!! Check out their Engagement Session and read about all of the great things that we have in common....but now, it's time for the wedding images!!

Almost EVERYTHING about their day was hand-made in some way....

Bouquets made by the bride and her gals the day prior to the wedding. All the flowers were ordered from a fantastic website that offers seasonal flowers delivered right to your door! Perfect for the DIY bride that is looking to go big with floral arrangements and save some $$ at the same time!

They had the most fun guest-book idea too! They used an image we captured from their Engagement Session and made it into a puzzle. Guests were asked to sign pieces of the puzzle so that when they went to put it together they could reminisce about who attended the wedding! How fun!!

One of Michelle's sisters signing the bottom of her shoe....Did you know that the last name left on the shoe would be the first to get married?

Jared...

Jared's dad...(the best man!!)

Michelle wore a vintage inspired birdcage veil! I just LOVE them!!

I just love this shot with the popping blue from the bridesmaid's sashes! Well thought out by Michelle, and it brought all of the blue accents from the wedding together so nice!!

Their wedding took place in Terre Haute at Mt. Pleasant Church. It was a beautiful location out in the country and was THE PERFECT day for some fun outdoor portraits!

Doesn't Michelle look happy!?

I love this picture of Jared and his father~

Some fun bridal party portraits!

And I'll sneak this one in here to show everyone that I DO take traditional portraits also! Seeeee.....
One big happy family :-)

There are a few names left at this point!

I love this image of them from behind entering the reception....looks like an old Hollywood photo!

Michelle & Jared opted for the Photo Booth! It was such a blast!! Another hand-made element were all of the Mustaches that they made for guests to model as they were getting their photos taken! Check out the super fun slide show from the PHOTO BOOTH!!

A candy get-away shot! YES, those are tootsie rolls! They provided take out boxes for all of the kids so they could pick them up, like in a parade!!

Here is another one of my favorite images from the day, in true vintage style, Michelle tossed her bouquet to the crowd as the made their exit! It was perfect!

A wondefully emotional moment of Jared saying goodbye to his family....

And I just adore this shot of Michelle's mom....I love that you can see Michelle peeking out the window and Michelle's mom is refelected in the back window with the biggest smile!

Detail collage....

I could go on all day!

There was a 5 piece band playing durring the ceremony....one of the songs they played was Ben Folds "The Luckiest"....I definetly teared up!!

Cake by Jackie's Cakes & Cookies & Coffee Grounds provided a smoothie & coffee bar at the reception
Rings Custom Designed by Northfield Goldsmith in NY

For the LOVE of Letterpress!

2009-01-08T12:06:00.005-05:00

I was the recent recipient of a FABULOUS Letterpress Thank You card from my dear friend Angelia!

I'll have to admit that one of my weaknesses is drooling over handmade letterpress cards....I'm a sucker for the artisitc touches and the vintage personality that the letterpress process gives to a card or piece of stationary....

BRIDES! This is the perfect time of year to hit up this great website - www.hellolucky.com

They provide yummy Letterpress Wedding Invitation and Stationary (think Save-The-Date & Thank You cards!) The quality Hello ! Lucky produces is unmatched and people love recieving snail mail!! I've spent hours on their website already choosing my next set of cards!!

(THANKS ANGELIA)

Challenge Results...

2009-01-06T20:15:00.001-05:00

The Challenge...50 days = 50 posts!. Did I choose to accept it? Yes, yes I did...

The Challenge began on November 16th 2008....and ended January 4th!

Dates I Missed & Those who CAUGHT me!! (The painful results!!)

November 19 - Ericka

November 24 - Nicole

November 28 - Lyndi

December 7 - Alysha AND Nicole!!

December 14 - Traci

December 18 - The Edingtons

January 1 - Annie

I can't tell you how accomplished I feel now, despite ALL of the sessions I have just given away! Everyone who had left comments during Cans for Comments donated for a very good cause and I feel like I have gained some loyal blog readers :-)

I would like to encourage everyone who has won a session through the BLOG Challenge to contact me asap..... Expiration for the Complimentary Sessions to be scheduled is January 31, 2009! The session does not have to take place then, we just have to get you on the calendar before it expires! (We can wait for the weather to warm up!)

If you are feeling in a giving mood, you can also give your session away as a gift certificate for someone who has not had the opportunity to have their pictures professionally taken! Just let me know what you would like to do and I hope to hear from you all VERY soon!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Senior Portraits | Ellie

2009-01-05T14:38:00.002-05:00

Ellie! Super Cute & Super Fun!! We actually had TWO sessions because she couldn't decide what hair color she should have....so why not do both??

We shot her session in a very Urban Outfitters manner.....I LOVE the images that we captured together!

You'll notice some fun studio shots as well with Ellie and her sis! I LOVE those too....I always think of a funky Calvin Klein ad when I look at them!

Enjoy :-)

Bridal Expo Goodies!

2009-01-05T08:40:00.003-05:00

By booking your Wedding Collection with us by March 31, 2009 you will recieve a complimentary Mini Brag Book of your favorite Wedding Day Images (Value of $200)!

We had a blast at the St. Mary's Bridal Expo this past weekend! Images and thoughts about the show in the next post!

Wedding | Laura & Troy

2009-01-04T21:41:00.002-05:00

Laura & Troy are AWESOME! They are so laid back and super cool and I'm so happy I was able to be a part of their wedding day....

Laura & her MOH (maid of honor!) went together to get their hair done at a shop on the South side of town called Hair At Home....It's a great place out in the country perfect for a relaxing pampering session!!

Laura & Troy were married in Terre Haute at the Church of God. This church had a very classic and romantic atmosphere and we captured some really great emotional moments! Thanks so much for including me in your big day!!

Cake by :: Jackie's Cakes & Cookies
Flowers by :: Heinel's Flower Shop

Lifestyle | Sacopulos Family

2009-01-03T23:30:00.001-05:00

Darla & Gus have the sweetest family! We took advantage of a wonderful autumn day to grab some shots of their family at Hawthorne park....Here are a few of my faves!

Happy New Year!

2009-01-02T22:48:00.002-05:00

Despite the fact that I have been WICKED sick over the past week....I was able to spend time with friends on New Year's Eve!!!

My BFF, Angelia can down from Chicago....

New Year's day was actually the treat though....One of Levi's Christmas gifts was a Paella pan, straight from Spain! Anyone that knows us KNOWS that Levi loves to cook....this was his second attempt at paella....first one was great, second one was perfect!! but I don't think it was the pan! haha! He just knows what he's doing! I'm convinced he should have went to culinary school, not Industrial Design! haha....

goof ball!

More party time images in a future post, for now, I'm off to bed to rest for the weekend!

St. Mary's Bridal Show starts tomorrow!

You coming???

Senior Portraits | Josie

2008-12-31T23:10:00.001-05:00

Josie you ROCK!!

Happy New Year!!

Senior Portraits | Jocelyn

2008-12-30T15:18:00.001-05:00

Joceyln is another gorgeous gal from West Vigo High School! We explored some fun spots on ISU's campus and a special tree she wanted to incorporate....here are my faves!!

Some dramatic lighting.....

One of my FAVORITES!!

Jocelyn, you are too cute!

Thanks to Jocelyn and her mom for making the session a blast!!!

Senior Portraits | Lindsay

2008-12-29T23:00:00.002-05:00

I LOVE Lindsay's Senior Portrait Session! She is the cutest and has the best personality!! I think it really came through in the images....she was one of quite a few West Vigo High School Senior girls I have had the joy of working with so far this year!

Check out my favorites....It was too hard to narrow them down!

I'm LOVING the wind-blown hair & vintage guitar!!

I think the purple series is my FAVORITE! Lindsay you ROCK & I hope to see you around soon :-)

I'm in love with this...

2008-12-28T23:55:00.002-05:00

And Along Came a Tarantula, originally uploaded by PuglyFeet.

I think I may where one to the bridal expo this weekend....what do you think?

Bride's shouldn't be the ONLY one's who get to dress all fancy! :-)

I'm pretty sure...

2008-12-27T16:42:00.001-05:00

we have the cutest kid ever!

Parents are allowed to say that, right?

:-)

Check out that haircut too! Not too shabby, if I do say so myself!!

Lifestyle | Manson Family (Fall)

2008-12-26T14:59:00.000-05:00

You may recognize this lovely family from previous blog posts! I love them so much!!

We shot some fun Christmas portraits before heading out to Hawthorne Park (here in Terre Haute) before the weather got too chilly! We had so much fun and I hope to see them again VERY soon!!

I think we have a thing with rocks.....Check out our previous session's post for the "rock" picture!

I LOVE this little series of Madeleine!! Too cute! She has grown SO much over the past year!!

Lifestyle | Morgan Family

2008-12-25T22:37:00.000-05:00

I LOVE this family!! I met Yvette indirectly at a "Women's Night Out" (a night designed to provide women business owners an opportunity to connect!) hosted by Perfect Promotions....She is the owner of Modern Charm, a totally hip shop located in downtown Terre Haute filled with goodies that hold a hand-made, etsy quality. Art, journals, children's clothing, cards, home decor & jewelry....you name it!! It's so awesome that this shop is here in Terre Haute...you should check out her website and visit her store if you get the chance!!

We thought it only appropriate to shoot their session downtown near her shop! I had a blast with them and their kids are the cutest!!

Check out Modern Charm!!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas {& Happy New Year!}

2008-12-24T21:59:00.003-05:00

Here is our New Year Card we are sending out with lovely Lincoln on the front!!!

We wish everyone the best tomorrow on Christmas. Take time out to enjoy what's really important...give a hug and spend time with those you love!!

Love,
Samantha, Levi & Lincoln

Upcoming Events!

2008-12-23T23:29:00.002-05:00

Bridal Expo hosted by WTHI at St. Mary of the Woods College
Saturday January 3, 2009 :: 10am-2pm
Sunday January 4, 2009 :: 11am-3pm
Cost = FREE

Bridal Showcase featuring many local area vendors to serve your event and wedding planning needs. Come by to check out my booth...I'm so excited about it!!

I will be showcasing my work as well as designs/concepts for custom Save-The-Date & Thank You cards, Guest Sign-In Options and Groom's Gifts (Boudoir sessions - The Roxy Girls).

Bridal Expo hosted by Tribune Star at the Hulman Center
Sunday February 8, 2009 :: Noon-5pm
Cost = $5

Bridal Showcase featuring many local area vendors to serve your event and wedding planning needs. I will be showcasing my work as well as designs/concepts for custom Save-The-Date & Thank You cards, Guest Sign-In Options and Groom's Gifts (Boudoir sessions - The Roxy Girls)...In addition to these items I will have my BRAND new sample wedding albums! I'm SO excited to show them off!!

The Tribune Star will be publishing coupons for the admittance fee. I will also have a sets of tickets to give away for FREE entry! Please let me know if you would like a set of tickets so you can attend this event~ I'm happy to send them your way!!

Honeymoon Workshop at Sycamore Farms
hosted by Stefanie Pichonnat {AAH Travel} & Samantha McGranahan {The Roxy Studio}
Monday January 19, 2009 :: 7pm-8:30pm {Hor'dourves will be served}
Cost = FREE {limit of 10 attendants}

Stefanie from AAH Travel and I are connecting to offer you a Workshop designed to making your honeymoon and vacation travels fun and stress-free. Whether you are planning to go on an exotic trip to a tropical island or staying close to home, our goal is to help you make the most of your romantic get-away! We will be focusing on preparing you to travel comfortably to the destination of your choice and how to take the best pictures on your vacation! This will be a laid-back and fun evening designed to assist you with your questions and needs....no selling, just fun!

Studio Session | Mila {Christmas}

2008-12-22T21:38:00.004-05:00

Let's get one thing straight....Mila is one tough cookie!

She digs Alvin.

Presents.

Sponge Bob Ornaments.

And is pretty much the cutest little girl I've ever seen!

I'm so happy I got to see Carrie and Mila again! I've photographed Mila MANY times in the past and it truly is crazy how fast they grow up!!

Beginning in 2009, I plan to offer In-Studio Mini Portrait Sessions...I already have some very cool backdrops on their way....Make sure to sign up for the Newsletter to be notified when the sessions will begin booking!

Photo Friends, How about that BOKEH, eh?

Lifestyle | Erika & Dustin

2008-12-21T15:20:00.001-05:00

This is a fun session shot at the end of fall this year! I met Ericka & Dustin at Deming park for a romantic shoot! Deming park is a very popular place for photo sessions! I just love it there because of the variety....I really enjoy the challenge of trying to make each session unique from the others that I shoot there so everyone will have their own personalized photo session!

We found a very fun little brook for them to walk along and the bushes were beautiful with the bright red berries!

The sky was AMAZING that day!! I just LOVE this little series of them together :-)

Erika & Dustin you guys are the cutest! It looks like we may be shooting again in the future!! (Erika caught me on a day that I didn't post!) Lucky girl!!

Searching for Inspiration?

2008-12-20T21:55:00.004-05:00

I am! Alway fun to check out Etsy and view all the yummy hand-made goodies for sale....A bit to late to indulge in holiday shopping, but it's great to surf and brainstorm for new ideas for textures, colors and composition for photo shoots!

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I've also added the link to my blog side bar so you can see how my mood/interests/inspiration changes from time to time!! Right now, I feel MOD!

Quickie Christmas!

2008-12-19T20:52:00.003-05:00

My cousins stopped by earlier this week to get a few shots with their "family" members!

"Puppy" & Hunter....

"Roxy" & Kati....Doesn't the new puppy's name ROCK?! {I think so!!}...I was informed that she would be the new spokes model for the studio!

Don't they make a cute family!!

Such A Tease!

2008-12-17T20:43:00.002-05:00

You know you want to sign up on the mailing list to find out what THIS is all about ;-)

Info will be sent via mailing list on Monday December 22 announcing the secret project! Make sure to sign up on the mailing list by using the form on the upper left hand side of the blog!!

Bettie Page

2008-12-16T22:10:00.005-05:00

On December 11, 2008 a legendary icon passed away in a Los Angeles hospital at the age of 85....Bettie Page.

"She captured the imagination of a generation of men and women with her free spirit and unabashed sensuality," Roesler (Bettie Page's agent) said.

She has been an inspiration to many models and photographers and she will live on through the lives of others who were fascinated by the culture that she helped to create! She has been an inspiration to me in creating The Roxy Girls and capturing women that are strong and beautiful. Long live Bettie Page in the hearts of everyone who appreciate the Pin-Up girl and all that she stands for!

Published work! {Yay}

2008-12-15T22:26:00.003-05:00

Last week I was contacted by the photography editor for Cherbo Publishing about an picture that they would like to use for an upcoming book about the quality of life in Indiana! I'm so excited that they are going to use one of my images :-)

Congrats to Jess & Brook for being fabulous models and having fun with me last fall! Can't wait to see it in print!!

This is the chosen image....isn't it dreamy??

It's been a while as you can tell from the old blog overlay... glad I changed it for the blog ;-) (Less distracting!)

Let's get personal...

2008-12-13T11:18:00.004-05:00

This week has been a fabulous week of sharing and experiencing love! I'm so happy with the outcome of the "Cans For Comments" donation campaign...total number of comments accumulated via blog, myspace & facebook = 63!!! It makes my heart happy to share this experience with everyone who follows the blog! I'm also VERY happy to say that our family will be personally matching that number to make the donation to the Terre Haute Lighthouse Mission 126 non-perishable food items!!!

Thanks to everyone who made a donation via comment!!!

This week has been a very reflective week for our family...we have decided that making a considerable donation for those in need is something that we will doing on a more consistant timeline and it's something that we want to be a big part of our holiday tradition. For those of you who know Levi and I personally, you know that we are not much into gift giving (to each other, by means of physical gifts), but that we LOVE sharing our home, cooking tasty meals for our friends and suprising each other with small and thoughtful gestures...we find great joy in sharing a part of our lives and making others happy and warm inside!...and there is nothing like giving a part of yourself for the good of others and we want to extend that out to others that are in great need.

We hope this post finds you in good spirits as we share our adventures over the next few weeks!

It's important to us to teach those values to our son as he grows up...and what better way to teach him than to show him?

Engagement | Sara & Chris

2008-12-12T22:27:00.001-05:00

Sara and I have known each other FOREVER! I was so happy to find out that Chris and her were engaged and that I would be shooting the big day!!! They are so sweet with each other and a blast to hang out with...I think we were laughing the entire time!

The E-Session was conveniently schedule at a time where we could include many elements of the year....summer, fall, fun...you know!

Here are some of my favorites! I love that they let me do "my thing" and that they absolutely loved the images!! {The jumping photo is for fun because Chris is a good foot taller than Sara!!}

FYI, Sara is an AMAZING culinary genius!! If you attended the open house at our studio you were able to sample the tasty goodness first-hand, but if not, you can still indulge in her talents by supporting her newly started business of creating custom wedding cakes and goodies. We are currently working on creating a website that features all of her work! Stay tuned for that....but if you are interested in a GREAT cake person for your wedding or event in the Terre Haute area, let me know and I will get you the info!

Share the LOVE...

2008-12-11T22:46:00.007-05:00

Cans for Comments is still going until Friday December 12th @ Midnight! Don't forget to "make your donation" to the Terre Haute Lighthouse Mission by commenting on ANY post here on the blog...There are tons of lonely posts here, and I'm sure they would like some lovin'

Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far....25 non-perishable food items will be donated at this point! How much more can we get over the next 25 hours?? 50, 75, 100? The sky is the limit!

Don't be shy.... every comment is making a difference :-)

Reminder! "Midwest is Best" Pin-Up/Boudoir Tour Begins....SOON!

2008-12-10T22:56:00.007-05:00

The Roxy Girls are hitting the road....starting THIS weekend!!

Make sure to check out the official website for the skinny - www.theroxygirls.com

Or refer to the original post on ALL of the details!

Here are some recent shots from Ciara....an "on location" Roxy Girls Pin-Up inspired Boudoir Session....these are only the tame ones! Watch Out!!

You should leave a comment and let Ciara know how super HOT she looks ;-)
{Your comments are going to a good cause!}

Also, anyone interested in booking a Roxy Girls session in January should head on over to the website....NOW....what are you waiting for?? There are a limited amount of sessions available and the images will be ready just in time for Valentine's Day!! A perfect Pin-Up Valentine for your sweetie?? I think so!

www.theroxygirls.com

{Bling}

2008-12-09T19:38:00.005-05:00

Every wedding has it and it's one of my FAVORITE things to photograph on the big day!

It's an opportunity to really showcase the couple and their relationship, without even having then in the picture! I get to use all of those details you put into your wedding day to make it special and create unique and personalized images of your BLING!

Super fun "traditional" cake topper, with an untraditional twist....{This was shot on top of a piano at the Eagle's Nest Restaurant in downtown Indianapolis....can you see the city lights in the background?}

Place card holders from Ashley & Noel's summer wedding...

Simple & Elegant details...

Personal wedding vows...

Jones Soda bottle top...{Engagement image from Stephanie & Trapper's E-Session on the front!}

I love the following image....Masculine nature of the groom's hand holding the bride's delicate rings...

Creative placement from Michelle & Jared's Engagement Session...

A special request from the bride to use their newspaper announcement for a ring shot...

Fall E-Session details at the Brown County State Park...

They had their first date at Starbucks...

As you can see from the above images, there are so many exciting weddings to share! I was really inspired by stumbling upon a website featuring some outstanding and "untraditional" ring shots....I love it! Make sure to read the "About" section....I couldn't have said it better myself....and I have been in that exact situation {MANY} times ;-)

Cans for Comments

2008-12-08T11:19:00.007-05:00

We are in the midst of the holiday season where love and joy surrounds us. I'm hopping on the bandwagon and joining other amazing photographers in a food drive for those in need.

So what's the deal?

Well, for every comment left on my blog (any comment made on any post) until Midnight December 12, I will be donating 1 non-perishable food item to the Terre Haute Lighthouse Mission to benefit those in need in my community.

Comments leave me warm and fuzzy inside and just by sharing some love on the blog, I will stretch that love out to those in need and help provide food and warmth to people in our community! There is so much love to go around during the holidays and my hope is to make it warm and bright for as many people as we can!

So what are you waiting for?? Start commenting! :-)

Special thanks go to some amazing photographers (that I greatly admire) for inspiring to post this today :-)

Engagement | Brittany & Johnathon

2008-12-06T22:00:00.003-05:00

Brittany & Johnathon (are you proud of me Brittany?? I think I FINALY spelled his name correctly!!)

I can't WAIT for their wedding! April isn't too far off and I know it's going to be full of fun :-) Brittany, Johnathon and I explored downtown Indianapolis and found some amazing spots for their Engagement Session....You will all probably recognize the "Circle"...any other hot spots you recognize??

I'm so lucky to have such great people to work with! And they are cute too!!

Lifestyle Session | Jessica & Robert + Kiddos

2008-12-05T21:20:00.000-05:00

This post is very appropriately timed!! I'm shooting Jessica & Robbie's wedding TOMORROW! {yay!}

I'm so excited to be a part of their day tomorrow...they both have children and it will be so exciting to see their families unite to form one!

We shot their Family E-Session at Deming Park at the end of the summer this year and we had such a blast! All of the kids are such sweeties and you will never meet a couple as genuinely caring and loving and Jessica & Robbie!

I can't wait to see you guys tomorrow! Sleep tight and get some rest for the BIG DAY :-)

Engagement | Lindsay & Jeff

2008-12-04T21:26:00.001-05:00

Lindsey & Jeff are so fun (I know it seems that I say that about every couple, I guess I just have the best luck of working with GREAT people!!)....We shot their E-Session in Indianapolis at White River State Park on the Canal....We were able to explore Indy from every angle....Here are a few of my favorites!

An Indianapolis Skyline Kiss...

This one's for mom ;-)

Wedding Images coming soon :-) (They both looked FANTASTIC!!)

Engagement | Heather & Zach

2008-12-03T21:15:00.000-05:00

I can't tell you how EXCITED I am for Heather & Zach's wedding! Their Engagement Session was so much fun!!

We shot in their session in Marshall, Illionis, WHICH is where they just recently bought a house! (how exciting!!) We explored all over....at the football field (HUGE Colt's fans!), at their new home & around the downtown square....Here are a few of my favorites from the session! I just LOVE some of the fun spots we found together!

I can't wait to shoot again in Marshall for the wedding! Any favorite spots that we should shoot for the wedding?? :-)

Lifestyle Session | Scott/Powell Family

2008-12-02T20:57:00.001-05:00

Kathy & Ernie are joining their families together with marriage and what better way to celebrate the occasion than to take a (Pre-Wedding) Family Honeymoon!

I was so honored to be asked to photograph this special time for them while they were down in Florida. We hit the beach with only enough time to shoot some fun images before a HUGE storm set in! {You can see it coming in some of the shots!!}

Enjoy & Stay tuned for the awesome wedding day images!!

Senior Portraits | Hannah

2008-12-01T22:05:00.001-05:00

Hannah & I explored downtown Terre Haute for her Senior Portrait Session! It was such a blast!! We were able to find some great backdrops to compliment her fun outfit choices...Have a look at a few of my favorites! Isn't she awesome?

Hannah! You are AWESOME! I hope your Senior year treats you well :-)

Sprout Session | Evie & Brad (Maternity)

2008-11-30T20:01:00.000-05:00

Brad & Evie are expecting their first! Boy or Girl? Only time will tell, they are doing it the old fashioned way and waiting for the Doc to announce! I respect their ability to wait for the big surprise!! It would KILL ME!! :-)

Anyone who know Evie, KNOWS she loves to bake! She is always cooking up something and our photoshoot date was no exception, so I wanted to document this as well! It definitely tells a story of what their home feels like, with a warm apple pie baking in the oven!!

Sweet baby details!

And a night-time ritual of reading to the baby! Aren't they the cutest!?

::Update:: The baby is here....and.....IT"S A BOY!! Congrats to Evie, Brad & Baby Lou!

Newborn post coming soon on the new baby.....Stay Tuned!!

Lifestyle | Lindsay & Trent

2008-11-29T21:21:00.002-05:00

Lindsay & Trent are so AWESOME~ {let's just get that out of the way initially}

They wanted to shoot a session for their mom (they are bro & sis!} for Christmas...So fun AND photogenic! I LOVE it!

Enjoy my favorites :-) We shot their session on the campus of Rose Hulman....a lot of variety and fun!!

Lindsay & Trent....You guys ROCK! I loved shooting with you and I hope to see you again (VERY) soon!!

Sprout Session | North (3 Months)

2008-11-27T22:21:00.004-05:00

Baby North's 3 Month Sprout Session was shot over the summer in Indianapolis at Holliday Park.

At first, he wasn't too into the idea of being hot and outdoors....but with a little bit of coaxing....he perked right up!

Yay! Happy boy :-)

Some time with mom & dad...

Oh, did I mention the WHOLE family was there....The Grandparents AND the Great-Grandparents! We had to take advantage of this occasion and get the whole family involved! {They are such a wonderful family!! I love spending time with them!!}

Play Time....They swear he likes this...

haha....He still looks happy!

Back to the house for some family time :-)

One for fun!

I can't wait to see you guys again on Sunday for North's 6 month Session!! I hear rumor that North & Ender (the family dog) will be wearing maching sweaters for a Christmas shot! So fun!!

Thanksgiving...

2008-11-26T20:02:00.006-05:00

Thanksgiving is almost here....I thought it would be appropriate to talk about the special parts of my life that I'm most thankful for!

My husband... (unfortunately because of the pictures from my phone, Levi looks a bit like an Oompa Loompa! haha....he's still cute!!)

Messy haired baby...

Real Hacienda!

Cuddling (Even when they're sick!)

Having my dream job...

I'm thankful for SOOO much more than I could ever list here....My supportive family, the most wonderful clients I could ever ask for, the GREATEST friends on EARTH and the opportunity to do what I love!!

What are YOU thankful for??

Sprout Session | Scout (9 months)

2008-11-25T23:05:00.001-05:00

Here she is again! Baby Scout!!

I'm so thankful that I get to watch her grow.....here are some fun downtown Terre Haute shots of her at 9 months!

Aww...Only one more "Sprout Session" left!!

Senior Portraits | Kelli

2008-11-23T23:35:00.001-05:00

Kelli was a blast! We explored some really great Midwest settings for her Senior Portrait session!

Here are a few of my faves...

Kelli you look GREAT! I love the locations that you picked....they truly bring out the country girl in you :-)

Wedding | Jennifer & Jim

2008-11-22T21:15:00.002-05:00

Checking the hair!

The ladies met up at the Lexcel Salon in Terre Haute for hair and make up...

Do you remember this little one? She's right, her Aunt DOES rock!!

Some emotional notes were passed around on this day...

A gift to the groom...

Isn't she gorgeous??

Jim doesn't look so bad either ;-)

Some fun shots with the guys....Jim is definitely the funny man!

These babies were CRACKING me up! I just love the look Harper is giving!!

And now we wait...Doesn't the father of the bride look handsome?

The sweetest...

Do you remember Jen & Jim's E-Session?? They were full of laughs and smiles that day, and the wedding was no different! I LOVE IT!!

Jen & Jim were married at the BEAUTIFUL White Chapel....It was such a gorgeous day and we took full advantage of all of the wonderful locations in and around Rose Hulman's campus...

Off to the reception! They picked the Meadow's Banquet center for their celebration and it was perfect in every way!

Group Hug!!

Jennifer & Jim! You guys already know that you are AWESOME!! {I'm pretty sure I said that a million times that day!} I'm so very happy for being able to be a part of such a wonderful celebration....I can't wait to see where life will take you and I hope we stay in touch for a long time to come :-)

Senior Portraits | Sherry

2008-11-21T22:15:00.001-05:00

Shooting Sherry's Senior Portraits was SO MUCH FUN!! She is such a cutie and the camera LOVES here....here are some of my favorites from her session.

Sherry and I share a love for vintage cameras...

Sherry's grandmother had a request to get some shots by the "old" high school....DONE! :-)

We shot Sherry's session in the big city of Clinton Indiana! Clinton is the home of the Little Italy Festivall and Miss Sherry is the reigning "Queen of the Grapes"! We took some of these shots near the wine gardens, which is quite the hot spot for guests visiting the festival.

Sherry you look gorgeous! Make Clinton and South Vermilion High School proud this year!! I'm sure you will :-)

Go Queen of the Grapes! {But I still reserve the right to call you the Queen of Clinton!}

The Roxy Girls "Midwest is Best" Tour

2008-11-20T09:20:00.001-05:00

For those of you who have been wanting to shoot a Boudoir Session, now is your chance!

The Roxy Girls "Midwest is Best" Tour is in full swing!

The Roxy Girls has been created to provide women the opportunity to be photographed in the light of elegance, strength and femininity! Inspired by the greats like Alberto Vargas & George Petty, we are taking it a step further and combining the classic Pin-Up imagery with a modern approach in capturing the essence of sensuality & beauty. Each session is personal and unique and we have chosen some very swanky locations to shoot in....Make sure to check out the links below!

Please visit the official website to read more about what The Roxy Girls is all about! www.theroxygirls.com

Tour Dates

December 12 &13 | Indianapolis, IN at The Elegant Yellow Rose Inn
*Scheduled in time to give your images as a Christmas Gift to your special someone!

January 9 & 10 | Terre Haute, IN @ The Gorgeous Sycamore Farm
January 16 & 17 | Chicago, IL @ The Incredible Hotel Monaco
January 23 & 24 | Louisville, KY @ The Artsy 21 C Museum Hotel
January 30 & 31 | Indianapolis, IN @ The Elegant Yellow Rose Inn
*Scheduled in time for Valentine Gift ideas!

This is the perfect opportunity for ::
A fun night out with the girls! (Think, bachelorette party??)
Creating an intimate gift for your special someone (Groom's Gift, Valentine's Day & Christmas or Anniversary!)
A gift to yourself! (You KNOW you deserve it!)

What's included?
Custom Hair & Make-Up Styling
1.5 hours of Personalized Photography Time
Digital Negatives from your Session
Opportunity to shoot in a fun location without paying fees for travel & expenses!

If you’re interested in booking your spot please do not hesitate... There are a limited number of sessions available in each city!

Please contact us with ANY questions you may have or to receive the complete details (pricing & schedule)! We are super excited to meet all of you and shoot some awesome images!

info@theroxystudio.com
(812) 841-2111

Wowee!

2008-11-20T00:14:00.002-05:00

So...Congrats go to Ericka AND Nicole!! I was a bit of a slacker today and posted 8 minutes too late! Well, at least I'm clear for all of Thursday! Next post due by midnight (EST) FRIDAY!!!

I need to get on the ball, eh? ;-)

Sprout Session | Evie (Newborn)

2008-11-20T00:08:00.001-05:00

Sweet baby Evie...She is such a doll! You may recognize the parents from a previous post.

Evie has THE CUTEST ROOM! I love the colors and the details (which were all painted by dad!!).....Here are my favorites from her session :-)

Lori, Craig & Evie....I can't wait to see you again this Sunday for Evie's next Sprout Session!!

The Roxy Girls | Amanda

2008-11-18T08:04:00.002-05:00

Here is another FABULOUS session from The Roxy Girls....Amanda rocked out the camera with her super HOT outfit (with perfect red accents) and I experimented a bit with some new post-processing techniques for a vintage look!

The Lincoln Continental was the perfect set for this session! ( a huge thanks and shout out goes to Sharene for letting us borrow it for the shoot!)

Enjoy the fun images from Amanda's session and while you are at it, check out the new Roxy Girls website...
www.theroxygirls.com

Wedding | Betsy & Jed

2008-11-17T07:34:00.002-05:00

This blog post is definetly going to date how far behind I am! Here goes...

This wedding makes me smile so big! I have never been a part of a wedding that had such devotion and good spirits surrounding everyone involved!

Betsy & Jed were married on June 7th of this year. As many of you are aware, on June 6th the Midwest received record-breaking amounts of rain and terrible weather. Many homes and buildings in Terre Haute were flooded including venues that were booked for weddings and receptions. Betsy & Jed were only 50% affected. They were able to continue their plans to wed at St. Benedict's Church in Terre Haute, however, their reception site was flooded and needed to be moved to another location. Since they were limited on available venues, this family made the best of their options and had a rockin' party at Sonka's Irish Pub! They kept their spirits high, despite the weather and how it effected the town and truly focused on what was important that day!

Betsy & her ladies met early for hair and make-up at the RAVE salon in downtown Terre Haute! Isn't she gorgeous?!

Everyone spent some time at the church getting ready and finalizing the new plans for the reception... Because of the impromptu changes, Betsy & Jed decided it was necessary to see each other before the ceremony. Everyone enjoyed being able to have a laid back environment for such an important day, even though the situation wasn't quite ideal. We decided to shoot the family and bridal party portraits too and make the most of the time we had to spend together at the church!

Betsy's amazing entrance to the ceremony!

A cute candid moment during the ceremony!

Even the menu changed :-) I caught the pizza man walking in the front door!

There was some credit due to the hard work that was involved in making the best out of interesting and unlikely circumstances! Betsy's dad wanted to recognize Jeanette, owner of Simple to Elegant, for the very professional and seamless event coordinating she provided to them (as well as 5 other weddings that day her staff was providing services to!)

A heart warming speech from the sister of the bride...

Seems to be a wedding tradition... :-)

I can't say how thankful that I am to have met Betsy, Jed and their families....so sweet and genuine in every way! I just love them and am so happy that we haven't lost touch with each other over the past few (or more than a few!) months!

A Challenge....

2008-11-16T21:40:00.005-05:00

As many of you know, and have expressed to me recently that you've noticed....my blog has been severely neglected!

I have 50 + posts to share with you, so I've decided to create a personal challenge and MAKE myself get them out there for the world to see!

Here's the deal.....

One post EVERYDAY for the next 50 days! That's right, I said it! Big or Small, a post is a post and if I fail to post one each day, you've got to call me out!

What do YOU get out of it?? Well, aside from enjoying a little bit of photo love each day... if I fail to post a post a blog by midnight each day (EST), I will GIVE AWAY a free Lifestyle Session (including Digital Negatives) to the first person who leaves a comment on the last post I've made.

It's true! So keep your eyes peeled....enjoy some daily photo love...and stay on your toes....you may be in for a treat!

No more crying! For you, or ME :-) It's blog time!!

Senior Portraits | Katie

2008-10-26T14:38:00.001-04:00

Katie! So fun !! We met through a Senior Session that I shot back last year....Thanks Josey!!

Katie and I explored the campus of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College in West Terre Haute. The campus is GORGEOUS and was the perfect setting to capture Katie in....

Enjoy some of my favorites from her session!

I love your images Katie! I can't wait to see which ones are your favorites~ Enjoy your Senior Year at West Vigo!!

Senior Portraits | Rachael

2008-10-26T14:18:00.001-04:00

Rachael had some great ideas for her Senior Portrait Session! I was so excited to visit her at home while she made some sushi to start things off...yum! I felt like I was sitting in the food network kitchen while they were filming their next hip show!!

We shot some fun images around her home and neighborhood and we eventually made our way to downtown Terre Haute and explored some fun spots....we hit the top of the parking garage and found some fun textures and graffiti to play with....Here are a few of my favorites from her session....

Rachael! You were such a blast to shoot with :-) I'm so happy that you and your parents love your pictures....I sure do~

My name is Samantha...

2008-10-25T22:00:00.004-04:00

and I am the worst blogger EVER.

period.

blah!

Anyway, I have been so busy shooting, editing and preparing for the Open House, that I have neglected this poor blog TO THE MAX! I forgot to even mention the Open House ON THE BLOG!!! blah.

So here it is....the formal announcement....

You are invited to attend the Open House of our Boutique Home studio!

Tuesday October 28th starting at 6pm.

There will be an official ribbon cutting promptly at 6pm in honor of The Roxy Studio now being a member of the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce!

Soooo....Come out and see what we have to offer! We are fun and will show you a great time!

We hope to see you there~

2536 Mariposa Drive, Terre Haute, IN

Wedding | Ashley and Noel

2008-10-05T14:59:00.003-04:00

Ashley & Noel had such a fun and beautiful wedding! Full of color and wonderful weather...Here are a few of my favorites!

Since they are from Chicago, they both stayed at Springhill Suites here in Terre Haute with their bridal party...It was great that they were right down the hall from one another and it made for some fun getting ready shots~

Ashley really wanted to keep the "WOW" factor when Noel saw here for the first time....they held to tradition and chose not to see each other prior to the ceremony! We had fun shooting separately prior to the big moment!

There wedding took place at The White Chapel ...I just love this location because of all of the natural light!

The reception location was Shaughnessy Hall on St. Mary of the Woods campus...The buildings are just gorgeous! We could not have asked for a better day & setting for their wedding day!

Bling shot!

There were some wonderful speeches made by friends and family! So heart-felt and meaningful~

And the rest of the night was full of dancing!!

Ashley and Noel were such a blast to work with! The day could not have been more perfect and he couple could not have been more relaxed and fun!

Colorful detail shots!

Flowers provided by Jerry at The Station Floral.

Coordination & Design provided by Simple to Elegant.

Cake by KT Cakes.

Ashley and Noel, thank you so much for making me a part of your wedding day! I had a blast working with you and I want to wish you best all the best!!

Vote!

2008-10-04T11:10:00.001-04:00

The deadline in Indiana to register to vote is October 6th. Please make sure you do your part...

Don't Box Me In | Seeing Red...

2008-10-03T07:43:00.003-04:00

So excited that one of my images was chosen for consideration on the Don't Box Us In website! DBUI is an amazing website dedicated to showcasing new ideas, wonderful photographers and visual artists that are taking shooting to the next level! I'm so happy that I have an image on there up for consideration for this contest!

This image of Amanda (Post to follow soon w/ more images and details!!) is up for the title of "Seeing Red"....

There were approximately 90 wonderful images that were entered in the pool to be narrowed down to the top 20 by the judges....Now it is YOUR turn to VOTE for the winner!

Here's how you can VOTE!
1. Visit the website www.dontboxusin.com.
2. Scroll down through the top 20 images (mine is the last one! #20)
3. Choose your favorite image number (maybe it's number 20? I don't know~).
4. Click on VOTE!

I can't wait to see the results!

(Have a happy Friday everyone!!)

The Knot | Real Weddings

2008-09-29T09:35:00.005-04:00

I found out that a bride I had from this summer posted some images on The Knot for a Real Weddings contest! I think this is such a fabulous idea....check it out!

The Knot | Real Weddings | Michelle & Jared

(Blog Post Coming Soon! I Promise!!)

Wind Energy....

2008-09-26T10:05:00.002-04:00

I love this ad campaign....

5D Mark II

2008-09-23T07:48:00.007-04:00

If you are a photographer (and haven't been living under a rock) then you are well aware of the 5D Mark II announcement! I came across this amazing video this morning (yes, the new version has VIDEO!!) shot by the very talented Vincent LaForet...

http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/2008/09/22/without-further-ado-reverie/
Follow this link and click on the video to begin playing...you won't regret it!!

Simply amazing!!

Wow...I have to get one!

Wordle Rocks!

2008-09-22T20:04:00.006-04:00

So...this is a super fun website that will take words from your website or blog and create fun collages! How awesome!?

This is from our blog :-)

Go do one for yourself! They are fun :-)

http://wordle.net/

Upcoming Events!

2008-09-22T14:15:00.006-04:00

So many great events are in the works! We are happy to participate in some community events and even host some of our own...

Thursday September 25, 2008 :: 5pm-8pm
Women's Night Out (hosted by Perfect Promotions)
1100 Girl Scout Lane in Fairbanks Park

We are participating as a local business vendor! Come and check out our booth and see how we think outside of the box~

Friday September 26-Sunday September 28, 2008
Downtown Arts Fair (hosted by Arts Illiana)
Corner of 9th & Wabash in downtown Terre Haute

We will have a booth full of fun photo gifts and ideas for Lifestyle Portrait Sessions!

Tuesday October 28, 2008 :: 6pm-?
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Studio Open House
2536 Mariposa Drive | Terre Haute, IN

This one we are SO excited about!! We have joined the Chamber of Commerce, renovated our in-home studio space and are ready to show it off to the community!

If you are interested in receiving a personal invitation via mail, please email your mailing address to :: info@theroxystudio.com

We hope to see everyone there!!

Saturday November 1, 2008
Art Opening @ Robert Jeffrey
Lakeview | Chicago

I can't wait for November to arrive! Our art will be featured in the Robert Jeffrey Salon in Chicago! Fun Fun Fun!!

Here is a taste...

In the works for 2009 ::

Photography workshops for aspiring professional photographers & high school student summer workshops!!

Stay Tuned....

Dog or Wizard....

2008-09-19T09:31:00.003-04:00

Hahahaha....I stumbled upon this website today....TOO FUN!

http://www.dogorwizard.com/

This is our dog, Ruby....(it's her yearbook photo by the way!)

Dog or Wizard??

Wedding | Corrie & Trent

2008-09-16T14:40:00.009-04:00

Hold on to your hats folks, this is going to be a long blog post!

PART ONE::

Corrie & Trent are such an amazing couple! I was so sad to find out that are schedules were not going to match up to shoot an engagement session before the wedding, so I gave them the option of having me join them for the rehearsal dinner instead....

I love having the chance to shoot with a couple prior to the wedding day. I have found that it offers the couple a sense of comfort to know how I approach shooting the wedding day and I love having the time to interact with them as well....by having the opportunity to shoot the rehearsal dinner for them I was able to meet everyone in their families and bridal party, which was a major plus and totally a blast!!

The rehearsal dinner was held on the second floor of Stable's Steakhouse in Terre Haute Indiana. It is a locally owned and operated and has SO MUCH character! We had fun shooting a mini E-Session with them after their guests had went home for the evening....here are a few of my favorites!!

PART TWO ::

The wedding day....it was perfect! I wish I could shoot a wedding like this one EVERY weekend....The weather was fabulous, everyone was happy and Corrie was stunning!

They started by getting ready in Corrie's home, which was just a short drive from the White Chapel...

Corrie had my DREAM dress! It had two wonderful outer 'jackets' that were made of beautiful lace and bead work...(one for the ceremony & one for the reception!)

Aww...Trent!

Patiently awaiting the ceremony!

Corrie & Trent held their reception at the Rose Hulman Dining Hall (just a short walk down the lane from the White Chapel) which was conveniently nestled on Rose Hulman's campus. I love shooting there! So much natural light and the campus is filled with great locations for shooting outdoor portraits!

Cake by the super awesome KT Cakes!

Matt Lueking with Showtime Music kept the party hopping all night long! I've never seen so many awesome moves! ....There were some great silhouette moments at this location too!!

Corrie's sister, Mandy, sang her heart out for Trent and his family as a dedication to his late mother. It was a truly emotional moment for everyone that was there...Mandy has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard...

The Fabulous Flowers were designed by Jerry at The Station Floral...

I love me some detail shots! Jeaneatte & Her team at Simple to Elegant coordintated and decortated the event sites! Beautiful!!

Corrie and Trent! I can't tell you how thankful I am that I got to work with you on your wedding day! You two were the perfect couple to work with in every way.....I really feel like I made some life-long friends that day with you and your guests and I can't wait for your family portrait session coming up this fall!

Senior Portraits | Emily

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Emily rocked the camera this weekend for her Senior Portrait Session! I had such a blast with her!!

She is a Senior at Terre Haute South High School and is making a mark in the local art community! I love her pizazz and love for anything and everything vintage ~ We clicked immediately and had so much fun exploring downtown Terre Haute looking for new locations to shoot some fun images!

I had been eyeing this blue wall for some time now and lucky for us that we headed that way....they were painting over it!?

Check out her awesome outfit!...I love her eclectic style!!

I had also been eyeing this fun wall! Perfect setting for someone with so much personality~

Next, we headed to the Art Reach studio located on 7th & Wabash.... Art Reach is a fabulous organization that nurtures art in many forms (painting, sculpture, poetry & more!) for students and is headed by artist Jack Fox.

It was very fun to see this space again, because they are located in my old studio space! How crazy is that?! It looks so great with everyone's art all over the walls and projects in process...

This is SOOOO Emily!

Emily also teaches Yoga! She had some ideas to strike a few poses in the park....I love it!

And some happy spinning smiles~

Emily! I hope you enjoy your preview :-) You were so much fun and the rest of your images will be online in just a few days! I can't wait to hear what you think!! You ROCK!!

Photobooth

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Michelle & Jared had such a great wedding!! (Post to follow shortly!) They made a special request for a Photo Booth, which by the way...Photo Booths are becoming all the rage! (I LOVE it!) It was so much fun! All of the guests really got into it!! In addition to all of the other hand-made elements that Michelle incorporate into her wedding day, she (and her gals) made a collection of Mustaches for guests to sport while getting their photos taken! So funny!!

So enjoy the Photo Booth preview and let me know what you think!!

This one was just too funny not to show on it's own!! I'm thinking....Family Christmas Card!!

Lifestyle Session | Mandy Gorman

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A few months back (that's how far behind on blogging I am!), we took a little trip down to Nashville TN on our way to visit my sister and meet our new baby niece (more on that later!!) in Chattanooga....We met up with Mandy for a quickie photoshoot for her new Album!! whoo hoo!

We started the shoot at Centennial Park in Nashville TN where they have a life-sized replica of the Parthenon! Beautiful park with great backdrops for Mandy to Shine!!

Some fancy feet!

After our shoot at the park, we headed downtown to eat some yummy Japanese food at Zola. YUMTOWN! Even Lincoln liked it!! I love hibachi grills :-)

THEN we went on to DOWNTOWN!! It was totally rocking and we had some great lights to play with...I loved it...We cruised down Broadway and shot in front of The Stage bar, where a lot of musicians got their start! We even bumped into Elvis while we were down there :-)

Mandy is finishing up her CD and we will definitely let you know when it's ready! I can't wait to see what images she uses~ I just know it's going to be awesome!!