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Posted September 13, 2008 By amy

{ Leah Portraits: by Amy! }

Tonight I did an impromptu portrait session with my cousin and her family. Leah, two and a half years old was the focus. She's more like a niece to me. Such a sweetheart! Here are some of my favorites:

I like to take photos of getting ready since it captures more of everyday life. I love the softness of this one.

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Posted September 11, 2008 By amy

{ Whitney + Mark: Teaser by Amy! }

Whitney and Mark had a destination wedding and had their reception at the beautiful Talon Winery. More to come . . .

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Posted September 10, 2008 By Angela

{ Email down today }

If you tried to email us at the bliss at angela-photo.com email address please resend your email. We had email issues today and did not receive any emails. Everything is up and running now. If you filled out a webform also please fill that back out again!

Thanks!!

Angela

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Posted September 10, 2008 By Angela

{ Email down today }

Thanks!!

Angela

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Posted September 9, 2008 By Angela

{ WLKY A-List }

I happened to see an ad on television that WLKY is having a competition for the best local photographer on their website, so I just went over there to see if I were even listed and I was. It was very cool. But what affected me most was the comment that someone made in a review for me.

Wonderful. Amazing. Hands down the best photographers you can get. Angela & Amy have the unique talent to make every photograph beautiful and a work of art. I would have changed my wedding date a million times to get them.

It was the sweetest comment and it totally made my day. At first I had no idea who made it and then it dawned on me that the username is the same as her email address and I was even more thrilled. I just want to gush on and on about how amazing my clients are and how much they mean to me.

Here is the link to my listing on the A-list contest.
http://wlky.cityvoter.com/angela-anderson-photography/biz/110667

If you take the time to register and give me a review just know that I sincerely appreciate it!!!!

Thank you, thank you you know who you are!!! :)

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Posted September 9, 2008 By amy

{ Lori + Herb Wedding: by amy! }

You may remember Lori's and Herb from their engagement session photos we did this past summer:

This photo made the cover of their engagement guest book that we designed for them. Their guests went wild over the book at the wedding and loved seeing amazing photos of them.

Lori is so much fun to be around! I had a great time getting to know her and being a part of her wedding. I think we are a lot alike in that she can be very focused one second and then cracking up laughing the next second. Herb is a former U of L basketball player and stays cool under pressure. However, the softer side was revealed during the ceremony :)

The day of the wedding I got to know more about their family. Her dad played basketball at Western KY, played in the NBA for several years and then went on to coach college basketball. He told me ESPN did an article on him recently about how he is retired now has a family farm in KY. When Herb was graduating from high school he was a strong recruiting possibility for Lori's dad when he was a coach. He ended up recruiting another player and looking back he said it was meant to be since none of his players were allowed to date his daughter. I thought that story was really neat.

Their wedding was held in Louisville at First Baptist Church Jeffersontown and reception at the Muhammad Ali Center. The Ali Center is a new modern venue in downtown Louisville. Peggy Hankins of PAH Designs was her wedding planner. I had never worked with Peggy before and it was a joy to work with her. She had a team of people there to make sure everything was running smoothly and well organized. Peggy even surprised Lori with a gorgeous dressing table in one of the church rooms when she was getting ready. The table had a huge mirror and flower arrangement and was adorned with framed photos of Lori and Herb's engagement session.

The reception was beautifully decorated. Lori chose a bright green and black for her reception colors (see photo below). The flower and feather vase centerpieces had fish swimming in the base of the vase for added interest. Yancy Entertainment was the DJ and had the party going all night.

Kara Singelton was my wonderful second photographer for the day.

Below are a few of my favorites from the day:

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Lori went through so many emotions while getting ready. She even had a little hand held fan that she would use to cool down if she was just about to cry. Lori wanted only her mother and a couple other friends to help her get ready so that her dress would be a surprise to everyone when she walked down the aisle.

Below, Lori fought back tears while reading a special card from Herb minutes before the ceremony.

Children are so fascinated by big cameras! Her beautiful flower girl stopped for a few seconds and stared right into my lens before descending the aisle.

Photo below by Kara of Lori dancing with her dad.

Below, Lori's sorority sisters did a serenade for her and they all rushed for an emotional group hug at the end.

We went on the balcony towards the end of the night for a few ultra romantic pictures!

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Posted September 9, 2008 By Angela

{ 3: Angela }

Another in the series of "Little Known Facts"

I competed in my Fourth Grade Talent Contest. I worked hard for a good week, practicing in front of my mother: who would give me constructive criticism on how to improve. I danced and lip-synced to Tiffany's "I Think We Are Alone Now". Don't laugh. I won. 1st place.

It was pretty awesome. ;)

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Posted September 7, 2008 By Angela

{ Christie: Bridals }

When Christie called me about having her bridals taken she requested the concept: "Avant-Garde". She also requested the presence of Ana Crane-Simpson to do her hair and makeup.

Ana is incredible, we talked for a little bit before the shoot about what we wanted for Christie's look and she delivered! Christie looks amazing. It was such a fun shoot!

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Posted September 6, 2008 By Angela

{ Teaser: Christie: Bridals }

Wake-up Blog Reading World and say Hello to one hella gorgeous bride!

More soon!

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Posted September 4, 2008 By Angela

{ If you are reading this right now }

Alright, so the truth needs to come out! I was just told that I was being blog-stalked by two very cool people -- I had no idea that were b-stalking me! So...that makes me think: who is out there?

It is time you stepped up and said hello! Please leave a comment with a hello (and your name! and a link to your site too, would be cool).

Come on, don't be shy! Clients, photographers, anyone! Say hello! Make my day! :)

(You can comment even if I already know you are out there, its more fun that way, let's see if I can break my sad little record of 12 comments!)

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{September 3, 2008 11:49 PM}

Jessi said: Love it!! I look forward to your posting each week!

{September 4, 2008 12:47 AM}

Brittany said: ME ME! but i am not very cool. lol. and defiantly not a celeb. i just love your work and love reading your blog. loved the picks of Joelle by the way! I just had my first experience of Louisville Kentucky this past weekend! I went and visited Joelle, it was amazing! I just loved it, everyone is so nice with such southern hospitality!! And the houses!! All so beautiful! We had fun shopping, furnishing, and decorating her huge empty apartment!

{September 4, 2008 1:41 AM}

Aseel said: Hi! I think I have left comments before, so I am not-so-secret-about-my-stalking. You're at the top of my "must check" blog reader list. Your work is stunning, and I can't get enough inspiration :) Keep up the great work...and if you're looking for someone to mentor, think of me - I am next door in Lexington :)

{September 4, 2008 2:18 AM}

Dave said: Hi! You are on my blog feed list! So I guess that makes me one of your blog stalkers! I know what you're feeling....I have 10s of 20s of readers on my blog...and I have no idea who they are! :) Great work! Dave

{September 4, 2008 2:17 PM}

Laura Harvey said: Okay- I am here way more than I should be!

{September 4, 2008 3:02 PM}

Framing Fashionista said: I'll 'fess up, I love coming here when I need a little pick me up during lunch. The photography is inspiring and it recharges my creative batteries! ~Framing Fashionista

{September 4, 2008 4:43 PM}

Stacey Wight said: Hi Angela - I read your blog, but I'm not cool. Thanks for being a photographer with a unique style!

{September 4, 2008 4:54 PM}

Angela said: Alright we are up to 7!!!! This is so awesome of everyone!!

{September 4, 2008 5:32 PM}

Jeff Schaefer said: Stalker here. I have you on my CSS reader so I see every post.

{September 4, 2008 6:57 PM}

Liz said: I'm de-lurking for your sake! I'm not a photographer or client or anybody cool either!! I too have you on my google reader and catch every post! ~Liz (Lexington, KY)

{September 4, 2008 8:16 PM}

Ellen said: I admit that I am a fan of your blog. Your work is beautiful and I enjoy looking at it. I am not a photographer or client. I receive alerts when a new blog is posted and I always read them.

{September 4, 2008 8:51 PM}

Jessica Campbell said: ok..i am totally not one of those cool people, but i do love your work and look quite frequently!

{September 5, 2008 1:44 AM}

Jennifer said: I think your photographs are so amazing! Love your work!

{September 5, 2008 11:26 AM}

Stephanie said: I am not a photographer or a client, but I think that your work is so interesting. I love to see what you are up to!

{September 5, 2008 4:49 PM}

Lauren said: stalking...not me...but periodically checking in on your blog...absolutely. Like right now...I should be editing...and I'm not procrastinating...I'm being inspired! thanks

{September 5, 2008 5:59 PM}

carolyn said: I too, am a blog stalker.. I would love to hear my brides say you are their photographer. I would be reassured of awesome flower photos. I can tell by your shots this is your passion. One can only dream.

{September 5, 2008 6:19 PM}

Amy Carruthers said: Love the call to comment!! : ) I always love checking out the websites and blogs of my blog-stalkers too! I love your work and can't wait for the Flourish seminar - Kitty tells me you have lots of fun things to share. See you soon!!

{September 6, 2008 1:13 AM}

Christi said: Blog stalking sounds so creepy! I'm a fan, a reader, an "inspiree" of your work, though I try hard not to mimick. Love to see what you are going to post next, but wish you'd post more and more often!

{September 6, 2008 2:01 AM}

Jessica said: Love your blog, Angela! It's one of my absolute faves!

{September 6, 2008 1:42 PM}

Angela said: This is awesome! I know I have 100s of readers though (or so my stats and google reader says) so I wish more people would come out of the background...but either way I beat my top comment record. I think next time I do this I am going to give something away...something awesome.

{September 6, 2008 9:22 PM}

Rayna Ortwein said: I am looking so forward to working with you! You are an amazing photographer. Next time I am in your area we will have to do coffee/lunch/dinner!

{September 6, 2008 11:38 PM}

Jasmine said: I'm sure I'm not the cool person either, but I am a wedding photog and I have to admit how much I love you and your work! You inspire me and I dream of damask. Black damask of course. You just make people look so gorgeous! I'm in Austin TX and first heard of you through Asuka books. I've been and Angela stalker ever since. I would love to come to flourish but I have 3 children and one more on the way! Maybe someday! Best, Jasmine

{September 7, 2008 10:55 PM}

Judy C said: I actually just came across your blog, so this is my first visit. I did want to say that I really like your images a lot :) You have a very unique perspective.

{September 8, 2008 12:37 AM}

Erin said: I pop in periodically to see what you've been up to and look at your beautiful photos. Still hoping that one day we'll get to have another glass of wine together! ;)

{September 8, 2008 7:14 PM}

Karen said: looks like you beat 12 comments!!!!!! It's Karen from Kansas: www.heartlandphotography.org ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!

{September 9, 2008 1:24 AM}

kimberly Sanderson said: well you know I'm always here. ;) ~Kim

{October 13, 2008 2:57 PM}

Leah said: I'm not that cool either, but here ya go! You've beat your 12 comments by a landslide! Love your blog! And can't wait for flourish!!