.being loved. Grama Reichert

What a blessing it has been to have grown up with such an awesome Grandmother.  It is with a grateful heart that Grama when home last week at the age of 102.  We celebrated her this last weekend.  Thank you for understanding and allowing me the time to be with my family.  It was clear from all the tears and laughs that we had that she had a long life and was loved deeply. 
Here are some of Grams famous lines:
.Keep on Keeping on!
.Eat, Eat, Eat!
.Love you to pieces and glue you back together.
.I love you a bushel and a peck, a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck
.Love me, love my dog!
.I'm so hungry I could eat a horse and chase the driver.
.If you don't do it right the first time, when will you have time to do it over?
.Oh, Crum!
.If I only have this much room in heaven, I'll be happy.

I'm confident that Gram has more room in heaven than she could of ever imagined.  I am so thankful that she was mine and that she loved us so much.  Thank you for instilling love, faith, strength, and laughter into our home. 
Here are some photo's from her most recent birthdays.  At 102nd birthday, even though her eyes were closed she could still sing her favorite songs, tap her feet to the music and eat cake!  Save me a spot Gram! 

.jenny & tim. Hawyard, WI wedding photographer

Who knew that a simple bike purchase from Tim would turn into a marriage?  What a great celebration of love and joy last weekend in Hayward, WI.  A simple but lovely ceremony at Spider Lake Church and a big celebration at Spider Lake Lodge topped off this perfect day.  What a joy it was to witness such love.  Once again Over the Top Entertainment got the party rockin' and boy was there some dancing!  I hope the honeymoon destination was as great as the wedding.  Thanks again for all the fun.  All the best,  Em

Click here to view slideshow!!!

hair candy product, handmade hair accessories, fabric ideas

I just found out about this awesome product hand made by Anne Erickson called "Hair Candy."  Anne makes each piece special and then sends them in the mail.  Super easy and super cute!

The pieces pictured here are made by her from fabric left over from my wedding dress.  I had extra from alterations (I'm short!) and didn't know what to do with the extra.  I sent the fabric to her and this is what she created for me.  I am in love with my new hair pieces and thought I would share.  What a perfect way to reuse any fabric that is special to you.  What about a bridesmaids or wedding dress, a piece of grandmas favorite shirt, or grandpa's hanky.  There are some many different things you could do.

Please check out Hair Candy or call Anne to come up with your very own hair treat!  www.etsy.com/shop/scherffa  651.724.7002

Thanks Anne, I love my new Hair Candy!

mr. henry, Minneapolis portrait photographer

Meet Mr. Henry!  What a bundle of joy he was to work with last Saturday.  With only a few accidents  (that happens when you take off the diaper) he pulled off some adorableness without even trying!  I worked with his parents for their big day in Duluth and am thrilled to be capturing more special moments for them.  Thank you for including me in with your growing family.  Cheers to the three of you.  Em

get your nails done!!!! "Shelack" in Stevens Point

Ever get your nails done and not 2 seconds after leaving the salon you nick or chip the paint?  I have a solution for you.  It's called "Shellac" and you can actually get it done in Stevens Point, WI with Sara at The Difference.  715.252.8071

Shellac is so awesome and it is now the only way I want a manicure.  For the same price of a regular manicure you can have perfect, hard nail polish, that lasts for up to two weeks, immediately after leaving the salon.  The Shellac isn't a gel or acrylic nail.  It is a polish that is painted on and dries before you leave the salon.  And I mean dries!  None of this waiting for an hour and still chipping a nail when you get in the car!

Please note, I am not a hand model.  I was however a bride and when I had a manicure the day before the wedding I was hoping my nails would look awesome for our pictures.  But once again, they chipped even before I made it to the rehearsal dinner.  Ugghh!  Now you can prevent that hassle with Shellac.  Get your nails done 4 days before the big day and still have beautiful nails the day of the wedding.  

Call Sara at The Difference 715.252.8071 and try it out.  You wont be disappointed.  

Ps.  She has all different colors, not just French tips.  

mr. caleb, Stevens Point portrait photographer

What a joy it is to work with happy kids!  Mr. Caleb is that the perfect age and is the perfect baby.  He sits quietly, watching curiously, isn't moving yet, and giggles and smiles regularly!  I love seeing my past clients families grow.  Thank you for including me as the years go by.  I adore working with the Barkers.   

stevens point bridal fair, Stevens Point wedding photographer

It was such a pleasure meeting all of you yesterday at the Stevens Point Bridal Fair at the Ramada.  Thanks for stopping at the booth to check out my work.  I love getting to know each couple and to hear about their special plans for their event.  Each couple has a different story to tell!
Welcome to the blog.  Please continue to scroll down to see different brides and grooms and how each of their days were captured.  Call to schedule an appointment to book your wedding.

Here are a few of my favorite vendors that were also at the show.  All the best to you and cheers to a great 2011! 

Over the Top Entertainment

Flowers of the Field

Brody Designs

Distinctly Yours Wedding Planning, Marsh VanArk, 715.310.0251

A Dash of Delicious

Evolutions

Makeup Beauty Consultant, Jennifer Young

the knot, BEST OF WEDDINGS

Brides Voted, M photography WON! Wahooooo! Thousands of brides and grooms reviewed their wedding vendors and we were voted as a Best of Weddings Pick!Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and give such lovely compliments of my work.  I am honored to be ranked among the best for the second time, the first being in 2007. There are over 25 amazing comments to read from past brides and grooms on the Wedding Channel.com.  Please follow the link. Thank you again for trusting M photography with your memories.  I am so glad you continue to be pleased with my work!

will & em in print! Wisconsin Bride Magazine

Check us out.  My lovely husband accompanied me to the annual Wisconsin Bride Magazine's Best of 2010 awards evening in Madison, WI last spring.  During the evening we had fun enjoying the lovely food, meeting new friends, and jumping in the photo booth to be silly.  To our surprise WI Bride put our photo booth picture in the magazine now on shelves!  Check us out in #3!  Thanks WI Bride!

WI Bride: M photography published!!!

I am so pumped to announce M photography as been published in the most recent Wisconsin Bride magazine.  What a treat it is to see Tim and Kinh in print.  Thanks WI Bride for making one of my goals a reality.  Go buy your copy of Wisconsin Bride today to see great ideas and vendors to use for your big day.  

Merry Merry and Happy Happy

I want to wish you all the best during this lovely holiday season.  Thank you to all my wonderful clients for this was a great year for M photography.  Your continued support amazes me and I am so grateful to work with such awesome people on a daily bases.  In preparation for 2011 I am taking a much needed vacation to let my brain and body rest.

I look forward to working with you in 2011 and am excited for what the New Year has in store.  Cheers and love!  Em

gone fishin! photographer, Cable, WI

Every year I donate a portrait session to a fabulous winner for the Northwoods Humane Society fundraiser, Cause for Paws.  Kelly and Bruce were the lucky winners this year.  I have to say I didn't know what to expect when pulling into a house of 3 dogs, but just like with kids portraits ... you just capture what they will give you.  

Turns out these 3 like to fish.  Countless hours are spent in the lake fishing and playing frisbee.  I adore dogs and it was such a pleasure watching these 3 play around in the water.  Thank you so much for supporting the Northwoods Humane Society!  Three cheers (or woofs) to you!!!