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Here are some photos from Kristyn and Scott’s wedding that we photographed this summer at Millcreek Barns. Kristyn is an amazing bride and totally together and on top of things. So much so, that she has already chosen the images, and approved her layout, for her album. We had a blast with Kristyn and Scott. They had a very laid back vibe to their wedding, and their music was some of the best ever. Congratulations Kristyn & Scott.


















































]]> http://www.borterwagner.com/index.php?entry=entry100825-112820 borterwagner photography Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:28:20 GMT http://www.borterwagner.com/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100825-112820 http://www.borterwagner.com/index.php?entry=entry100820-120226 Jenna Mammina, have in common? Let me explain. Let’s start with Jenna Mammina, a fabulous vocal artist who resides in California, and has roots in Michigan. Every year Jenna performs at several venues in our Michigan area. In this particular year, we were photographing a few of her performances, including one at our favorite venue of all time, The Acorn Theatre, in Thee Oaks. Before the performance, we arrived early to asses the scene, as is customary. Upon arrival, we were surprised to see a birthday party developing. Being that parties are what we commonly photograph, and that the amazing light pouring through the windows giving us an utterly inspiring view, put us in a state of perspective, pushed us to instinctively begin clicking the shutter. Still unaware of the identity of the people captured by our clicks, the night continued with us capturing the brilliant performances of Jenna and her family.

Following, as always, we downloaded and processed our images with the end result being an online gallery for each event. Soon after posting the images we noticed many people had visited the gallery for Jenna, but none had visited the anonymous gallery.

A short time later, we were celebrating, after a third Saturday gallery walk, at B Books in Three Oaks, when we recognized the face of the anonymous birthday boy. Upon hearing the news of the image gallery, the birthday boy, Bill, was surprised and grateful. Soon after we had sold images from both parties, beyond our anticipation. I guess we did a good job, and such a good job that we were recently called to photograph Bill’s 14 grandchildren.

This is how a business is built; part by chance, part by hard work, part by creative energy, part by talent, part by building relationships, and a whole lot of just being at the right place at the right time. We hope you enjoy the images that follow, as much as the people within them have.


















]]> http://www.borterwagner.com/index.php?entry=entry100820-120226 borterwagner photography Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:02:26 GMT http://www.borterwagner.com/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100820-120226 http://www.borterwagner.com/index.php?entry=entry100809-094336 The Drake Hotel's luxurious Palm Court Tea Room and lounge.
The latest trends in wedding gowns were on display from designer Bryan K Osburn. Chicago's top bridal professionals were also on hand showcasing stunning wedding inspirations.
Also participating were Mangel Florist, Phillips Flowers and Gifts, BBJ Linen, Rolf's Patisserie, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, Junefille Custom Invitations and A Perfect Event.
Although we were presenting our work, and not really focused on capturing images, we couldn’t resist creating a few more iconic images of the fabulous Drake Hotel. All of the flower arrangements in these images were created by A Perfect Event.
























]]> http://www.borterwagner.com/index.php?entry=entry100809-094336 borterwagner photography Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:43:36 GMT http://www.borterwagner.com/comments.php?y=10&m=08&entry=entry100809-094336 http://www.borterwagner.com/index.php?entry=entry100729-104044 Tampa Museum of Art with my mother. The museum just re-opened this year, after relocating, and is an absolutely beautiful space. A must see if your in the area. Gary Winogrand had a body of work hanging, which included 85 photographs, entitled Women are Beautiful. I was first turned on to Gary Winogrand’s street style of work in college. In regards to the work, he commented, "I don't know if all the women in the photographs are beautiful, but I do know that the women are beautiful in the photographs." Anyway, what does this have to do with this week’s blog entry? Our most recent sunrise engagement portrait with Jamjuree and Andy was taken on the beach in Union Pier, Michigan. We have known Jamjuree for a number of years now, and I have to say that she is, without a doubt, a beautiful woman who looks beautiful in these photographs.

While we are talking about beauty, why not consider for a moment our perception of beauty. Always slanted by perspective. The human perspective, while believing it finds beauty most definitely a visual perception, is overwhelmed by the presence of beauty, at the higher level, held within our spirit. The beauty of our spirit is the most important beauty, from my perspective. With this beauty, emotions can overpower the visual sense and cause the most visually vacant of scenes to fill with amazing power and energy, leaving the viewer a bit bewildered in their love of what they "see".

The spirit of joy exhibited by Jamjuree and Andy, expressed a spirit of beauty that when combined with the amazing visual beauty of the two of them and our surroundings, made for some images that sell the lifestyle as good as any pure Michigan ad I’ve seen. Thank you guys, for being there at sunrise and spreading your joy on the beaches of Harbor Country.

Also, on a personal note, I would like to thank my mother for making my day while viewing Gary Winogrand’s work. She randomly made the statement, and was quite serious I might add, “now why is his work hanging here, and yours isn’t”? It’s such an awesome thing to have a mother who believes anything is possible!




















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If you analyze these images, I am sure that you will be able to tell which one was the original capture from the camera. But now how do I decide how I want the final color? contrast? density? saturation? clarity? sharpness? smoothness? hue? flare, or no flare? etc. etc. etc.













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