In what has already been an exciting week of announcements, we are proud to say that Fishtale Photography was voted a Best of Weddings Pick in The Knot Best Of Weddings for 2012...thank you to all of our clients and friends who made this possible! I am humbled and honored...2012 is going to be an amazing year!
And because no post is complete without a little something pretty to look at...feast your eyes on this sneak peak of one of our recent, gorgeous winter weddings...
And because no post is complete without a little something pretty to look at...feast your eyes on this sneak peak of one of our recent, gorgeous winter weddings...
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There's something about the crisp, clean air of fall that makes Minnesotans giddy. It's the type of weather that begs to be celebrated. This is the kind of day Benj and Kristina were blessed with for their wedding. And they completely deserved it. After a long summer of 90 degree days...it was absolutely refreshing.
When I first met this couple...I knew they were special. I sensed something different about them. They just seemed so in love. When she looks at Benj...Kristina's eyes sparkle. When he looks at her...you can see his heart melting. He will do anything for her. Going through the pictures from this day, there were so many moments where Kristina was giggling...it was almost as though she was about to bubble over with excitement. She was marrying the love of her life. And Benj couldn't be a better match for her in every way.
When I first met this couple...I knew they were special. I sensed something different about them. They just seemed so in love. When she looks at Benj...Kristina's eyes sparkle. When he looks at her...you can see his heart melting. He will do anything for her. Going through the pictures from this day, there were so many moments where Kristina was giggling...it was almost as though she was about to bubble over with excitement. She was marrying the love of her life. And Benj couldn't be a better match for her in every way.
You will commonly find the two of them like this. This is not a pose...this is how they are together. If you don't believe me, scroll down to the pictures from their first dance. They are just that much in love.
Kristina...you are absolutely gorgeous.
Burnt orange and purple...for some reason these colors make my mouth water. I love them together.
A romantic evening...
One of my most favorite father-daughter dance moments...
These last photos are dedicated to Benj. This is his dad...who has a very serious side. It is proof that everyone felt like celebrating. And why not...this wedding was meant to be celebrated.
Joyce Sieben says:
same place...totally different feel!
(01.17.12 @ 09:49 PM)
Kristina and Benj says:
thanks Noelle, we love them!!! :)
(01.17.12 @ 10:21 PM)
Carla Attinella Kishbaugh says:
These are the best wedding photos I have ever seen. Love is a great thing!
Deb Attinella-mother of the bride says:
Love these!!!!!
(01.30.12 @ 07:59 PM)
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WARNING - this post is long. In fact, it might be my longest post to date...but I could not narrow it down. I was so in love with everything about this day...and I adore this couple. Scott and Julie feel like old friends... Scott and I have been acquaintances for a long time, but it wasn't until we met to talk about their wedding that I got to know him and Julie better. They are a power couple. Intelligent, articulate, and full of personality, they are so fun to spend time with. And, they are surrounded by wonderful friends (I can't help but be a little it biased because some of their best friends are also some of mine).
Scott and Julie had their wedding reception at The Depot in Minneapolis, so we began the day there. The historic hotel was beautiful.
Scott and Julie had their wedding reception at The Depot in Minneapolis, so we began the day there. The historic hotel was beautiful.
I love me some Kate Spade...drooling now...
Scott loves him some Nice Ride...Scott, you make me smile.
As is common for attorneys, Scott has an appreciation for the bow tie...and he claims to be able to tie it himself. I waited for about 20 minutes to see if he could get it right, but left before he finished...I'm still not sure that he actually tied it himself...
Julie...you are simply stunning...and I love your laugh...
This photo gives me goosebumps...
Scott gave Julie a jewelry box for their wedding...just like his dad did for his mom on their wedding day...so sweet.
The anticipation of the First Look is the best...
And this is how they really are...Scott is so in love with her...
Her dress was one of my favorites from the season. Sophisticated and gorgeous.
I love those moments when there is not a soul on the bridge. It's awe-inspiring.
These next two photos are some of my all-time favorites...it's all about the cathedral length veil...
Scott can go from adorable...
to strikingly handsome in the same second.
These cuties win the most darling children prize...that kiss was all him.
And being the new mom that I am, I was so impressed that both Scott and Julie's sisters had babies within one week and two weeks of the wedding...and stood next to their sides like nothing had changed. Of course, everyone fawned over these little munchkins...they are so precious.
These guys are the best. I could have photographed them all day.
If you follow the blog, you know I love making the groomsmen dance with the bride...it is so entertaining to just step back and click away while they run with it.
Julie's ring is jaw-droppingly beautiful...
A bow tie affair...
this little guy even sported a bow tie...
Some alone time after a long and wonderful day is always a nice way to wind down...
The two of you are amazing. Thank you so much for inviting me into this beautiful moment in your lives...
Julie says:
Noelle - you have given us the best Christmas present EVER!!!!!!! As I said before, and definitely goes without saying, your skill as an artist is astounding and unmistakable. You're amazing!!
(12.27.11 @ 12:42 AM)
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Justine is my kind of girl. She knows what she wants and doesn't beat around the bush. She tells it like it is...and I love that. And so does Phil. It is adorable how smitten he is with her...and can you blame him? Look at this girl!
As we were walking up to meet Phil for the first look...Justine says to me..."Does he have a blue bag in his hand? He better have a blue bag...". And...he totally came through.
As we were walking up to meet Phil for the first look...Justine says to me..."Does he have a blue bag in his hand? He better have a blue bag...". And...he totally came through.
Behold...the little blue bag...
Justine....you are so beautiful. No wonder you have Phil wrapped around your little finger.
Phil's dad is from England...and somehow he inherited the English dry sense of humor...which totally cracks me up. Obviously, Justine thinks he's pretty funny too.
Some urban art to match their colorful wedding day theme...
Have you ever seen socks this color??
Thank you for holding hands boys...it was totally worth it...
Justine's sisters...they're still not sure about Phil...don't worry Phil...they'll eventually see your charm ;)
Sneaking outside at sunset...always a good idea.
May your lives always be full of fun surprises.
Justine Murtha says:
Yay for an early Christmas present! Thank you so much Noelle, the pictures are amazing. You are an extremely talented artist. We are so lucky to have you as our photographer. Words cannot express how grateful we are for you and your work. Thanks a million!!!
(12.24.11 @ 12:13 AM)
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This wedding was so special to me. Not only is this couple amazingly sweet...as was all of their wedding party...but they are so clearly in love. As I mentioned when I blogged about them during their engagement session, which you can find here, Maranda and I essentially went to high school together...in a super small town. She has always been one of the nicest people I have known...and she got the beautiful day that she deserved.
Needless to say, I felt like I was at home for this wedding. Duluth is my favorite town, and I couldn't have been more excited to photograph their day.
One of my favorite dress shots from the season...
This church was beautiful...
Needless to say, I felt like I was at home for this wedding. Duluth is my favorite town, and I couldn't have been more excited to photograph their day.
One of my favorite dress shots from the season...I never can resist the babies...
Mandi (Maranda) calls Mike, Michael...maybe she's hoping it will bring out the serious side in him...but I know he's just a goofball at heart...
What you don't see here...is that Mandi is wiping tears away...
Mandi...you are simply stunning...and look at those gorgeous honey-colored eyes...
This church was beautiful...
I love this...this is so them...
Mandi's dad was the most emotional father of the bride I've seen yet...it was so sweet...and being in the uber-pregnant state that I was...I got emotional just watching him. It is clear that he loves his baby girl.
One of these things does not belong (in that Sesame Street singing voice)...
It's all fun and games...until someone gets their eye poked out with the champagne cork...
First stop...Enger Tower...thank you to those in the wedding party who made the trek to the top...I know how hard that is!!
This is why I love Duluth...look at that view...
Ok, this is Mandi's little sister, Lindi (and her hubby Jeremy)...she went to high school with us too..and at the wedding she was the adorably pregnant Matron of Honor...and now she has a beautiful baby boy...congratulations you two!!
I just love her laugh...it's more like a giggle...
Mike is a police officer...so a little frisking was necessary...I only hope she knows her Maranda rights...(ok...too cheesy??)...
Next stop...Grandma's. I spent a fair amount of time here in college...waiting outside...so this is special to me too...
and I spent a good deal of time on this dance floor here too...but this is more special to them...because it is on this very dance floor that they met...
And a jaunt down Canal Park...my favorite photos from the day...
Some people just can't hold a straight face...don't worry Mandi...I'm the same way...
I'm pretty sure these beautiful girls got their mother's smile...
What a sweet father-daughter dance...
At the end of the night it was raining...and I mean down-pour material...but that's ok. There was enough scenery on the inside...
May you two have a long and happy life together...
Maranda Vollman says:
Noelle, You outdid yourself. The pictures were more than worth the wait. Thank you for capturing these memories for Michael and I look look back on for many years to come. This means the world to us. Love, Maranda & Michael Vollman
(12.11.11 @ 07:08 PM)
Carmen Johnson says:
Absolutly beautiful pictures! You are both so obviously in love. It'll be fun to look back on these 50 years from now. :)
(12.12.11 @ 05:13 PM)
Trish Saina says:
Stunning! Absolutely gorgeous couple. Wishing you both all that’s good now and always!
(12.12.11 @ 06:16 PM)
Abby LaBounty says:
Noelle, these turned out so great! I smiled the whole time looking through them. You are very talented :)
(12.12.11 @ 09:51 PM)
Heidi Johnson says:
wow! amazing photos, amazing couple! Amanda - you and Mike are so dang cute and in love it makes me happy just looking at these. Noelle - you do an amazing job! I'd recommend you to anyone!
(12.13.11 @ 11:19 AM)
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