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Hello all...

and tHaNks for checking out VUE’s blog. This is where you can catch up on all of our fully caffeinated ramblings and slightly slanted take on the world around us.

 

 

 


Warning:

Warning: this blog contains large doses of caffeine and may be slightly addictive. Common side effects are dizziness, sweaty palms, contagious laughter, the uncontrollable urge to dance, rapid heartbeat, tingling in your toes, and jumping for joy.

Please do not consult a physician…just keep reading and pass along to friends!

 

Kelley + Jonathan | The {National} Knot Magazine Feature

I’m confident when I say that if something {God forbid} happened to Genya and I….we would pass on being the happiest girls to walk on God’s green earth!!!!  We have a job that as little girls we could only dream of one day having, husbands we cherish {we both married our high school sweethearts! Mine and Genya’s lives are so parallel it’s scary!}, and precious, sweet babies we couldn’t imagine a day without!  Last week, another dream, blessing, accomplishment…call it what you will…came true…

One of VUE photography’s weddings, Kelley and Jonathan, was graciously chosen to be ONE of FOUR weddings featured in the {NATIONAL} issue of The Knot!!! You may remember Kelley and Jon by their nautical and vibrant themedCarillon Wedding {by Victoria}..or better yet, by their (and their entire wedding party’s) backside!

So with that being said, let me put out this disclaimer now…

If you happen to be strolling, or driving down Harrison Avenue and see two grown ladies dancing and jumping on a couch….just let them be!  They’re living their dream!

February 3, 2010 - 12:48 pm Joanna Banks-Morgan - Awwwwww, Wesleyann and Genya, SO HAPPY for you two. I love that you're getting the national recognition you deserve! MUAH!

February 3, 2010 - 3:57 pm erica - yippeeee!! love yas!

February 5, 2010 - 12:12 am Christina Springfield - Genya and Weslyann, I am so thrilled to share in the excitement of the National Knot, amazing photography of our work!!! Thank you bunches, I love you girls!!!

February 7, 2010 - 3:41 am Sandra Yu Photography - Long time follower; first time commenter. Congratulations on your recent accomplishment. Your work is divine. Very exciting!

tAleS fRom mY CriB

And by “tales from my crib”, I mean stories from my home! I’m happy to say that after 9 months of waiting- the newest VUE chick has made her appearance.  I have to be one of the most impatient people that I know so “waiting” for her to come on her own was just not an option:) The most wonderful midwife in the whole entire WORLD- make that UNIVERSE- {Suzie Sizemore} induced me last Saturday, January 30th  and Harper Grace was born at 6:07pm! Besides the day Mia was born, or the day Chris and I got married- it was the absolute most perfect 24 hours ever!

The tiny little nugget is now 3 days old and already rocking our world.  Even though I’m not sure what day it is or what time- to be consumed by her tiny cries and snuggles feels amazing.

Here are a few pics from the past few days.  More are sure to come!

February 2, 2010 - 3:30 pm erica - oh my... i love these. enough to bring tears. give that little baby some sugar for me, can't wait to meet her!!!

February 2, 2010 - 3:33 pm Tami Stafford - She is adorable!! Congrats girl!

February 2, 2010 - 3:48 pm Patsy - PRECIOUS, PRECIOUS!!!! I love, love, love the baby doll one!

February 2, 2010 - 5:56 pm Lauren - Aww Genya, the one of you two sleeping just absolutely makes me want to cry. I love these, cannot wait to see more. So glad you are both doing well and I would love to meet miss Harper soon! Bless you both, and Chris and Mia!

February 2, 2010 - 7:43 pm Rebecca Knowles - Aww! What a beauty, congrats to you & your family!!! (I LOVE Suzie too, she is THE best!)

February 3, 2010 - 12:05 am Andrea - Congratulations Genya to you and the family! So good to hear you are both healthy and that you are enjoying every minute with Harper! And I agree-Suzie is the best!! Love all the pictures.=)

February 3, 2010 - 8:06 am Leslie Kerrigan - Congratulations!! These pictures are precious as is Harper Grace!! Can't wait to see more!!

February 3, 2010 - 8:53 am Lyndsy - Genya she is precious!! Congrats Lady!

February 3, 2010 - 2:36 pm Tyler - Congrats Genya! she is beautiful! I love the picture of her and Mia!! = ) I cant wait to see more.

February 4, 2010 - 12:53 pm Gabrielle Hedges - Congrats, Lady!!! Your new tiny is just perfect :0) Yay!!!!!!!

February 4, 2010 - 4:37 pm Vicki Cleary - Congratulations Genya! Harper is beautiful!

February 5, 2010 - 12:13 am Christina Springfield - Love, Love her in the dolls. She is absolutely precious!

February 5, 2010 - 8:02 pm Jennifer Lewis - She is gorgeous!!! Can't wait for my Harper (9 weeks old on Sunday) to meet your Harper!!! BTW - we need to FB each other for the middle-of-the-night feedings!!! :-) So happy for you!!

iNtrodoUcing but wiShinG InDuciNg

I’ve almost made it 9 long months and am now just days away from “Harper” being born! I am seriously one of the most impatient people in the world- so I’ve been doing everything possible to{induce} bring her into the world early. I ran for the majority of the pregnancy- and still walk excessively everyday, I’ve tried jumping on the trampoline, bouncing on an exercise ball, pressure point massages, chowing down on eggplant parmesan {that took me 2 hours to cook- and I hate cooking}, squats, herbs, riding bikes, and some other methods I’d be to embarrassed to disclose {REALLY}! With Mia I even downed a bottle of caster oil and swore to NEVER do that again:)

In the midst of my antics- we’ve had the pleasure to do a few adorable baby sessions.  So you guessed it…it’s time for show and tell! Check out Baby Berry and Baby Heart as they make their VUE photography debut!

As soon as Harper decides to make her apperance her images will be soon to follow!

“Baby Berry”

“Baby Heart”

January 21, 2010 - 12:52 pm Patsy - OMG, cutest thing I have ever seen! PRECIOUS! Harper will be here soon! CONGRATS!

January 21, 2010 - 12:54 pm Brooke Thomas - Congratulations to you guys and a joyous welcome to baby Harper! Can't wait to see pictures when she arrives!

January 21, 2010 - 1:05 pm Kylene Gay - Can't wait to see pics of little Harper! She's probably thinking, "It's cold and rainy out there mom, I'd rather stay in HERE!" hehe Hope she decides to make her appearance soon. Adorable baby pics!

January 21, 2010 - 4:21 pm Tricia - Genya, I love seeing Lauren on your blog! You and Lauren :-) did an awesome job. Happy last few days of pregnancy, Tricia

January 21, 2010 - 7:37 pm Leslie Kerrigan - Congratulations and I can't wait to see pictures of baby "Harper" when she finally makes her entrance! I also tried all kinds of tactics to induce labor...have you driven down a bumpy road?? :) The thing that finally worked for me was the doctor checking me! I went to the doc for a checkup, left the office and was driving down the street (by myself) when my contractions started! One u-turn and I was back at his office and having a baby! Maybe that will work for you!! :)

January 22, 2010 - 10:57 am Heather Richie - Congrats on numero dos, Genya! I just browsed the lastest photos on your site, and can't believe what talent you have; Vue is #1 in my book! You really find great angles and unique shots. (Funny to think HOW many photos Mia and Harper will have of themselves one day... A fringe benefit, no doubt!)

January 27, 2010 - 11:21 pm Jonathan Coooper - the first baby picture with the hat on make me just shake my head in awe of how amazing it is. it looks like it should be blown up and plastered on a baby gap storefront! amazing work ladies :)

Get Down Tonight | The Knot Florida

You may remember Jennifer and Ken’s wedding from last May and us raving about the father daughter dance!  Well, The Knot | Florida found it fantastic as well and sent it to print and is now in their current issue {on stands now}!!  Be such to watch the video captured by Sarah Powers Media!

Haley + David | Unveiled

Shortly after Genya and I closed up shop for the holiday season, Weddings Unveiled featured {VUE’s very on} Haley and David and their southern, Rosemary Beach wedding on their breathtaking blog, Completely Unveiled!!  Genya and I honestly can’t get over what an amazing job Kirstin does on her blog collages!  If she is ever offering any type of blog collage workshops, we’ll be the first ones to sign up!!!

January 20, 2010 - 3:31 pm Shelby Rollins - Hey Wesleyann! You may remember me from Covenant (Jared and I grew up in the same class together) I found your blog site via facebook. As i've been looking over all the great pictures I'm wondering if you are also one of the photographers too? I'm guessing your the bloggess! I love that PC has something current happening! Where is your business located? congrats on your success and your super cute baby! Shelby

Ashley + Zane | VIE feature

Genya and I are frequent visitors to one of Panama City’s downtown unique, little coffee shops, The Rabbit Hole.  We love having a coffee and sweets shop across the street…even though our hips and pocketbooks aren’t nearly as fond!  Last month while waiting for my white chocolate mocha, I nestled into one of their comfy chairs and picked up a copy of VIE | people+ places Magazine for an enjoyable  read……only to remember that Ashley and Zane’s wedding was featured!!  If you live in the Florida Panhandle or plan to make a trip, you’ll want to be sure to check out this fantastic magazine!!  Also, take a little stroll down memory lane to Ashley and Zane’s Carillon Wedding {by Victoria} to jog your memory on their A-Z wedding!


bLaCk, ReD & sNoWy aLL oVeR

It has officially been 2010 for 15 days now.  I can honestly say, I never expected to ever see 2010….and if so, I would own a flying car!  Well….it’s 2010, I’m still alive, I don’t own a flying car, however, my little sister is a now a married woman! Strange……

After Christmas, Genya, myself and our husbands {and baby B too} packed our hats, gloves, and long underwear to brace the winter storms that were hitting the North.  When we landed in the Steel City, we weren’t disappointed as we were met by a snow covered city.  Having grown up in Pittsburgh, it was just the welcome {home} I looked forward to!  Genya on the other hand…..had to prepare herself mentally for the freezing temperates weeks prior to our arrival!

The past 18 months have been packed full of all things wedding!  Not only from a work perspective, but also at home!  After shooting weddings every weekend, I finally had the chance to be apart of one.  And not just any wedding, but my sister’s!  As soon as my sister Afton and Dan were engaged, wedding talk was none stop.  I’ve promised my new bother-in-law that I no longer will bombard them with late-night phone calls!  At least for the time being…..

After crazy amounts of DIY projects, branches, feathers, diamonds, guitar picks, vinyl records, Converse kicks, and snow balls…Afton and Dan are officially hitched!!  It was  an evening I’ll always cherish that was full of laughter, smiles, tears, dancing, memories and a perfect couple who means the world to me!!!

Not to mention…the fun carried over into an amazing day after session…despite the snowy, 25 degree weather!  We survived!

Congratulations Afton and Dan!!!

Behind the Magic:

Bride’s Dress | Maggie Sottero

Bride’s Accessories | {Purse} Chamberry Cherry Designs {Etsy}, {Hankercheif} Molly and Mom {Etsy}

Venue & Catering | Bella Sera by Greco’s

DJ | Jeremy Ganss

Cake | Mimi’s Bake Shoppe

Boutonnières | Blue Flourish {Etsy}

Bouquets:  Karen’s Flowers

Bride/Groom Signs | Family Attic {Etsy}

Favors | {Guitar Picks} Pick Factory, {After Coffee Mints} Beau-Coup.com

Video Booth | Flashbox Media

Brayden {aka Baby B} rocked my family’s (Moffatt) Scottish Tartan…with his own little pair of Converse

{let it be known, wearing high heels in snow is no easy task!}

January 16, 2010 - 3:18 am Ashley (almost) Pizzuti - Great work, nothing short of amazing!

January 20, 2010 - 1:59 pm Sarah Lee - WOW! I'm speechless!! What an amazing wedding!! Seriously great work:)

Sarah + Craig | PORTICO Magazine

We heard this week from Sarah and Craig that not only was their wedding chosen to be one of the featured weddings in Portico Magazine, but they also landed the cover!!  We couldn’t be happier!!

January 14, 2010 - 10:58 am annabella - how exciting. congratulations

January 28, 2010 - 10:49 am ct in bos - beautiful photos! the shots are absolutely stunning!! love, love, love the dress - who makes it?

The Knot | Best of….

With winning The KNOT Best of for the second year in a row…..we have all of you to thank!!  We have been so truly blessed and rewarded by all our wonderful clients, friends, family, and admirers!!  As many of you have heard before and we can’t ever say it enough….it warms our hearts and puts  smiles on our faces to know that others enjoy taking a peek at what we absolutely {LOVE} to do!!  To know we have brought a smile to another makes what we do worth while!!  Thanks to everyone for all the love and continued support!!

January 12, 2010 - 9:26 am Cherish Fiedler - Congrats Girls!

January 12, 2010 - 11:03 am Deb Cull - Awesome!! Congrats - you deserve it!

January 13, 2010 - 10:57 am e mudge - what an honor!! congrats to the both of you :)

Jennifer + Cliff | The KNOT Florida

Jennifer and Cliff’s wedding has landed on the pages of The KNOT Florida’s current magazine issue!!  With the couple’s Rehearsal dinner and Wedding both being utterly fabulous, The Knot featured images from both events.  Once both events are up on theknot.com, we’ll be sure to post!  We couldn’t be more ecstatic, as we just loved this sweet and precious couple who have become dear friends!

January 11, 2010 - 7:16 pm Lauren - Yay! Congrats Genya and Wesleyann! :D