Hi, I’m Mandie…

It is an absolute blessing in this world to love what you do for a living- and I am truly blessed this way. Since beginning my journey as a wedding photographer and independent business owner, I've become completely enamoured with photographing couples on their happiest day.

If I had to pick my favorite part of the wedding day to photograph, I'd be hard pressed to choose. I love capturing the details, big and small: the dress, the shoes, the rings, the flowers, the placecards, the socks- all of the things you've brought together through months of thought and care. I love the excitement in the bride's face as she sees herself all put togehter. I love the moment the groom sees the bride for the first time. I love the last moment of the father-daughter dance. When you're dealing with people who are engulfed in love and happiness, you can't help but be happy right along with them.

I'm a giant softie and I'll admit it: I tear up at some point during every wedding I shoot. Waterproof mascara and autofocus are a must!

As a newlywed myself, I know just how much effort you've put into the orchestration of your perfect wedding day. I want to capture it for you so that you'll remember it always. So please- take a look around my blog, visit my website, and send me a message or give me a call. I look forward to hearing all about your big day and how I can be a part of it!
…and I’d LOVE to be your photographer!

Downtown Fun :: Meet Andy! :: Madison Portrait Photographer

Saturday, February 6, 2010 Posted in portraits

I am horribly belated in the posting of this preview, but as I’ve got one more week before I’m officially free of daytime employment once again I decided to post a quick and fun peek at one of my December portrait sessions. Meet my buddy Andy!

Andy & I met when we worked together at a local software company. I can’t believe that was over three years ago! We remained friends after I left the company, and I love reading Andy’s quirky and amusing status updates. Everyone needs one friend like Andy: lighthearted, playful, and completely genuine. His positive qualities don’t stop there- this guy has mastered the ability to create positive change and momentum in his life. Since moving to Madison, he’s fallen in love with jogging and cooking and has adopted an inspiringly healthy lifestyle. I saw our portrait session as an opportunity to document his success in this endeavor. What fun!

We met downtown at a coffee shop and chatted for quite a while before we realized that we’d better get moving! Our session was super fun. We started at the Capitol, visited the holiday tree inside, and then strolled on State Street for a bit before transferring our energy to the efforts of shopping. Fun, casual, coffee, shopping- what more could I ask for in a portrait session?

Without further ado, heeeeere’s Andy!

I loved the colors & lights in the tree in the capitol.

We wandered around inside for a while. I always love these lampposts!

We got several nice shots, but this portrait just feels the most like Andy to me. It says, “oh, hai!”

And this is Andy’s tribute to Zoolander, appropriate for his first official modeling gig:

Time to get serious.

And one last favorite from the day. You know, just hangin’ around on a ledge…

Thanks, Andy, for letting me create these portraits for you! I look forward to our next coffee and shopping meet-up on State Street.

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