Eric and Andrea Just

We appreciate being selected as Eric Just and Andrea Murray's wedding photographers. They were married yesterday Sat. July 30th at the Topeka Bible Church here in Topeka. The reception followed at the Washburn Room on the Washburn Univ. Campus. Eric just graduated from Kansas State with a degree in engineering and Andrea has a degree in business. The couple will be moving very soon to Las Vegas so that Eric can start his new job for a construction company there.

I am posting a couple of my favorite images from their wedding. As I had a couple of minutes free during the reception I had time to think about why we enjoy the challenge of wedding photography. Many photographers shy away from wedding photography but to us it is a cornerstone of our photography business. There are many reasons why we enjoy the challenge of wedding photography but I just wanted to talk about one in this post and that is the "Decisive Moment". Henri Cartier-Bresson was by many looked on as the father of photojournalism. The "Decisive Moment" is about stopping time. It is about the captured glance or look that instantly communicates to the viewer of the image an emotion. Wedding photography unlike most other forms of portrait photography allows the photographer to "practice" his or her ability to stop time, so that years from now when Andrea's and Eric's great grand children look at these images they will be able to see Andrea and Eric exchanging glances and thoughts or to see their great grandmother dancing with her father. There is a great feeling of accomplishment when we "nail" the image. Diane and I have even developed a good spirited competition to see which of us will get the defining image from each wedding. Well enough for now! Thanks again Eric and Andrea have a great life together! Tom

Mariah Hutchinson Topeka High

We were up bright and early this morning with Mariah, her sister Hanah and their mom at Topeka Country Club pool where Mariah is working this summer as a life guard. The other image was taken on the golf course just next to the club house. It was fun photographing there especially since the grounds are so photogenic and no one else was around that early in the morning! You can probably tell from the images that Mariah loves swimming. She is hoping to get a swim scholarship to attend the Univ. Of Minn. Tom

Sam Moore Hayden HS

We photographed Sam last evening. Sam's a fan of the Dallas Cowboy's. We spent the evening getting some great images around Lake Shawnee. Thanks Sam!

Salon 808

We are getting new neighbors! Salon 808 is scheduled to open on August 13th. I have been inside the newly renovated area and it is awesome! Pictured here is Jandi Terrell co-owner putting on the finishing touches on the on the salons facade. Jandi and Carrie are sisters. Jandi promises that it is their goal to have the best salon in town. They will be offering manicures as well as pedicures in addition to their other salon services. They are now accepting appointments by calling 235-8808. Tom

Baby Referral Composite Cards

We have been having so much fun with our renewed "Babyplan"! The Babyplan has really taken off and our clients really love the new poses and ideas that Diane has developed. The composite cards are a free gift for all of our Babyplan moms and dads each session. Diane personally designs each card. Of course it is our hope that you hand them out to all your friends and family! Tom

Anthony Roth Topeka West

Anthony Roth was last evenings senior session. Anthony is the woodwind section leader in the marching band at Topeka West this year. Anthony plays the Clarinet and Violin. Anthony had his sessions at Hummer Sports Park, Crestview United Methodist Church, Topeka West Campus and the studio. After graduation next year he is looking forward to pursuing a degree in meteorology. Anthony's mom works at Hume music in the Fairlawn Mall as the woodwind repair expert. How handy for Anthony Huh! Thanks Anthony!!

The Blog

Last week Diane and I were in New York for her son's wedding. While she was busy with wedding plans I decided to take off exploring New York (what a town!). I ended up in Central Park renting a bicycle for a couple of hours and during my travels came across the "Guitarman of Central Park" . I listened to David's music for about a half an hour, bought one of his CD's and signed up for his email updates. The first email that he sent had a link to his Blog. I looked at it and said WOW what an idea!

We take a lot of photos everyday, but most people never see everything we do or are capable of doing just because updating the website is a tad cumbersome and gets relegated to the slower months (Jan - March). BUT! a blog is a whole different story. As I sit waiting for the day's images to process out I can post a couple of images that we take (hopefully each day or so) for everyone to see! So here goes the Blog! I hope you like it and that it gives everyone ideas and as with everything we do is FUN! Tom

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