Kyrstn + Dan :: Stevens Point, Wisconsin Wedding Photography

Oh Happy Day!!!

I think that pretty much sums up Kyrstn and Dan's wedding day! Kyrstn and Dan got married on a beautiful fall day in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.  They were full of love and laughter during their big day; from pre-wedding prep through the reception, laughter was shared by all :) It really was a joy to photograph them and be a part of their wedding celebration. Congratulations Kysrtn and Dan!! Happy married life :)

We stopped at Iverson Park in Stevens Point to take wedding party shots. Their wedding party was seriously a blast and we had a great time taking photos. Iverson Park is a really great photo location too!

Tina + Jerry :: Stevens Point, Wisconsin Engagement Photography

The park is one of the best places to play, and that we did during Tina and Jerry's engagement photo session! We met on a Sunday evening at Iverson Park in Stevens Point. None of us had ever been, so we had a great time exploring the park, taking pictures and swatting mosquitoes. We checked out the swings, the many bridges and the ball park. It was a perfect summer evening in the park. It was also one of the hottest days of the year, but you wouldn't know it looking at Jerry and Tina. They were so fun and easy-going, I can't wait to photograph their wedding next August!

Wedding Albums :: Central Wisconsin Wedding Photography

I am excited to share that I am now offering wedding and engagement albums! I wanted to offer albums that were classy, clean, and cute and I finally found some that fit the bill.  I am offering wedding and engagement albums from KISS Wedding Books.

I wanted to keep the options simple, which is what KISS does. I don't like millions and zillions of options, and gimmicky design elements. Your wedding photos are forever, so you want them in a high-end, classic and timeless style that won't look dated in ten years.

You can chose either leather or linen covers. The leather albums have heavier pages and are more resistant to damage. The linen albums have flexible pages and would be great for guest books!

The albums are offered in 4 sizes: 4 x 4, 8 x 8, 10 x10, or 12 x 12. 

The colors are not only awesome, but the names are too!  Chose from Smouldering Brown, Forbidden Green, Sultry Blue, Virgin White, Redlight Red, Passion Pink, or Voluptuous Black.

The lay flat page binding allows for full page photos. The photos are also directly printed on the page!

I ordered 4 x 4 leather albums in Forbidden Green. These mini albums are perfect as brag books and would make a great Christmas gift! They come in sets of two, which would thrill each sets of parents. Cross them off the list!

The photos look great as a part of the book - directly printed on the archival paper.

For more wedding photos, check out my website: http://lauraschmittphoto.photoshelter.com/
or my Wedding and Engagements page on my blog!

If you want more information or are interested in ordering an album, email me: l.t.schmitt@gmail.com or call me at 715.486.6567

Work Weekend and Live Music

I had to work the past weekend, which I usually don't mind, but this weekend I was still not feeling well and was totally dragging. Especially after 12 hours of work with one more assignment to shoot and the inability to breath through my nose. My final assignment for the day was a show at The Encore at the Dreyfus University Center on the UWSP campus. The two bands were high school bands and I was prepared for how horrible it was going to be. You know.... kids just up there playing their guitars, music ok, but no stage presence... awkwardly trying to "get into it." Not always great for photos. Yeah, I had a pre-conceived idea about it. It ended up being a blast ! The band from Stevens Point, Black Sheep, was great. The lead singer was seriously all over the place and super-fun to watch and photograph. It made me not think about how tired/crabby/stuffy I was and enjoy being there. I should photograph live music more often.

I also photographed an Easter egg hunt.

I told the kids that I was going to stand in front of them and told to to not run me over as they raced out to search for eggs. I had an unfortunate incident at an adult Easter egg hunt (sponsored by a strip club) while working at the The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, IA. I stood in the middle and was shooting as people ran out into a circle looking for the Easter egg with that held the ticket to a "new" car. Some guy sprinted out and totally ran into me knocked me down. The camera was on mother drive and the photos are closer... closer.... closer....bang - the sky. The camera hit my face and busted open my lip and cracked my front tooth. I was bleeding all over and trying to get names of people. Then I tried to leave and had to pull over and I passed out because looking at my own blood makes me queasy. I now have a fake front tooth. Dentists tell me it looks good though. Oh, and that "free" car.... well it was a 1999 Ford Probe. Luckily, at this event the kids ran around me.

After the Easter egg hunt, there were worms to be found!