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Andrews Photography had the chance to document Shawn and Salinas Love. We planned a nice day out in the snow for them. Thank the lord it was December and we had snow. These two love to get out in the white stuff. Salina you could have worn your boots though, her feet did get cold but she was a real lets get it done kind of gal. Location Saint Paul Very unusual blue car wash. You defiantly don't see them around anymore, it fit perfectly with there love of cars and the color was coolio too. Location two was near Mears park in lower town by the River. Rusty pillars and hey on a Sunday plenty of room down their. Snow fight was just past the over hang in location two. Wow those two are in love and they know how to have fun. Thanks for the nice letter to Salina you are so thoughtful! We love you too and cant wait to shoot your wedding on May 1st.

Here is her letter she said it was ok to share it with everyone thanks again Salina and Shawn.. Stay tuned I have to get there proposal photos up here any day.

So here's our story, we orginally already had a photographer booked, and shot our engagement photos, but when we got them back they weren't exactly what we were picturing.

We didn't have much time to find a new photographer, so I immediately hopped on the internet and started searching for Twin Cities photographers and here it is... I found Andrews-Photography.com, which was such an awesome thing. Because I fell in-love with his work right away and knew we had to have him. It was the kind of work that you could look at and never get bored of.

This might be kind of embarrassing but I can recall a couple times where I would be at work and need to log onto his website. A Andrews Photography fix so to speak and just look at all the work he's done over and over again. Call it weird but I can't stress it enough that our engagement and wedding photos are ones that we want to look back on and say... Yes! This is how much we love each-other and you could just see it in the pictures.

When I first spoke to Rod over the phone, He kind of estimated the price and my jaws dropped. I was kind of worry that we wouldn't be able to have him shoot for us because he is kind of pricey and our wedding alone is very expensive. After talking for about 8-10 times over the phone, he told me not to worry and let's just go ahead and set a time and date to meet, so we did.

With the worries of I might not being able to get him, we still went with an open mind. He was very professional, Rod had alot of wonderful information, and made everything so comfortable. We were able to find a price that we were comfortable with, but still kind of high up there. So he told us to take time and talk to our parents, which we did and they thought we were out of our minds crazy. Then we told them that we saw his work actually in person and we fell in-love even more. We were able to convince them that it was really what we wanted. What do you really end up keeping after the wedding but the photos right? That Night we called Rod and booked him for our date.

We also picked a date to shoot our Engagement photos. Funny thing, I was stressing over what to wear for our session. Rod to the rescue! Rods recommendation on what colors we might be able to wear for our Fun E-Session. He had alot of great ideas too on were to photograph us, Shawn is into cars his happens to be orange and Rod knew of a great spot on West 7th, a self service blue old car wash place. This was our first stop the second scene was a old rusted bunch of pillars on Kellogg. When we showed up at our session, we got right to business. Rod was very good at explaining poses, lighting, and directing for us. He made us feel very comfortable and we were able to actually be ourselves. He let us review some of the shots and we can honestly say that we loved every one of them. During our session, there was not a moment where we were never laughing or smiling. We even got to throw some snow at each other. I think if it wasn't for my choice in foot wear we would have been out there having fun all day. I think about what we would have missed if we would have stayed with the other photographer. My recommendation hire Andrews Photography a professional to document your day.


We would like to thank you again Rod, for doing such a wonderful job and being flexible with us. We look forward to having you for our wedding and referring you to our friends and families!



Shawn Reger and Salina You

Rod Wilson
2668 Brand Ave East
Maple Wood MN 55119
651.292.9242
rwphoto@earthlink.net

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The Twin Cities Professional Photographers Association, presented Rod Andrew Wilson. Of Andrews Photography with this years Wedding Photographer of the Year Award. Rod entered 4 prints from past weddings and each print received a merit, a 81-87 out of a 100.Andrews Photography picked through many weddings and images. The four he choose were based on the 12 points of a merit.

Rod also received the Top wedding Image Award for 'The Bridal Party" The Bridal Party scored a nice 87 out of a 100. Thanks Jen and Eric for having such a wonderful day to document.

Each Month TCPPA gave out a word and The photographers in the group had to come up with there best rendition of the word. Everyone in the group then saw the image the next month and voted on there favorite image. Rod only entered 9 months but came away with the top award, The runners up were Rod Oman and Rod Radke. See any correlation in what makes a winning photographer? Hire a "Rod" for your shoot and you will not go wrong!

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Andrews Photography had the chance to photograph Alaina a H.S. Senior From North High in Saint Paul MN. We did a cool session in the studio and then took a walk around downtown Saint Paul to some really fun locations. The day turned out to be sunny for November. Thanks for the small things, like temps above 40 degrees.

What a H.S. Senior brings in terms of attitude is the key here. She had some of her best photos just by adding her smile and winning attitude. Alaina thanks for preparing before the shoot and by just being yourself in front of the camera.

We did a bit of a dreamscape image at the end and it turned into one of my favorites.

Looking for H.S. Senior Photos? Kids of 2010 and 2011 call now and find out how to be a Model for our studio. Get free sittings and prints before your friends!

Rod Andrew
300 Broadway #301
Saint Paul, MN 55101

651.292.9242
Andrews-Photography.com

Photographer in [Saint paul] and travels to [Minneapolis][Eagan][woodbury][St.cloud]

Andrews Photography "After-Sessions" "Wear the Dress" "Trash the Dress" New trend's in the wedding market.

After Session have been big this year especially with the weather being so unpredictable. Your wedding day is still the same day, brides, try to do your all your formals before the ceremony. Then enjoy your day as it should be with your guests. After Sessions have saved many wedding dreams. Brides think about it if you want a cool location across town and you just didn't have the time on your wedding day. Plan a After-Session with your photographer for the ultimate experience. We add a After Session or Wear the dress session for free to any bridal package ordered in 2009 or 2010. That's pretty cool a $1500.00 Savings. After-Sessions run about 1-2 hours and help expand your dream day. You can wear your hair the same way as your wedding day or maybe change it up. After-Sessions are usually based on photos taken like landscapes. Brides think of a beautiful landscape then add you and your guy in it. Award winning image to say the least.

Andrews Photography had the chance to photograph Sarah and Rio. A couple planning there wedding for the future. She got very excited and wanted to see herself in her dress early, We would call this a "Formal Bridal Session". Rio the groom to be was nervous, he never gets his photo taken that often. He did really well though for a guy that does not like his photo being taken.

Sarah asked if Andrews Photography had any cool concept ideas for a After Session kind of look. We came up with the bride of 2000 cleaning and wearing her wedding dress. The fall colors on Grand Ave were kicking like crazy. So we went outside for a few cha-cha photos and a bridal reflection.

On a different note I think well start to seeing more non traditional gowns and weddings in 2011. Example, Most Russian Brides choose to wear a deep red dress, Some Euro Brides have been going to Royal blue with white and silver accents. Caribean bound brides try off white, creams, Ivory or pale pinks and blues.

"Live your Dream", Rod Wilson

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651.292.9242
rwphoto@earthlink.net

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If you know of anyone going to pop the question, "of marriage""Asking will you marry me". Tell them Andrews Photography will do coverage of the asking of the question for free. This is a new service and trend in the wedding photography business. Andrews-Photography gets the details of the event from the groom to be and stays hidden during the asking. We snap photos of the event as it unfolds and provide for the couple a private website to view the images. The couples we have taken photos of, have loved the service. We understand not everyone feels that their precious moments need to be captured for later enjoyment. That taken in to account! We run into more woman that say wow I wish he would have done that for us!

We enjoy being double O Seven for a hour or two.

All the best,

Rod Andrew Wilson
651.292.9242
rwphoto@earthlink.net

Andrews Photography Shows a before and after of one image that we are preparing for a clients wedding album. Hope you enjoy the image and stay tuned for a few of the final pages. This was a fantastic wedding in Alexandria and I hear the florist is up for a award in the Knotwedding. Wish I had time to enter but I have to get back at the album. Thanks for dropping by to take a look at our award winning work. Oh Andrews Photography did win Silver Wedding Photographer of the year at PPA. Its kind of nice to know your peers think highly of our work.You can see the whole wedding in the commercial client area in our website. Password is codykatrina

Andrews-Photography had the opportunity to Photograph a cute couple on the bluffs in MN. Jenny and Adam wanted something fun and romantic. Andrews Photography delivers with some fantastic sunset images of the couple. Please see the videos of the two of them reviewing the photos and talking about their experience. We had alot of fun cant wait to document their wedding day.



Andrews-Photography
300 Broadway #301
Saint Paul MN 55101
651.292.9242

These were a few of the past brides at Woodlane Flowers. Wade was kind enough to order a album to show off some of their past work and the brides Andrews Photography photographed. Great brides and wonderful arrangements. Andrews Photography highly recommends Woodlaneflowers for any floral arrangements. Located in Woodbury and easy to find too.

Andrews Photography always glad to help out another bridal vendor make his or her product the best it can be. It takes a winning team to keep today's bride happy. Wouldn't you want your wedding day to be bump free?

Call us today
Andrews Photography
300 Broadway #301
Saint Paul, MN 55101
651.292.9242

WoodlaneFlowers
Wade Anderson
1536 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
woodlaneflowers.com
651.738.1029

Wedding photo Merge, I can t Wait to find large open spaces and fill them with cool one of a kind events. Here is a little taste of things to come. We did this at a wedding while waiting for the flowers yet again. Florists please bring those flowers on time. Tick tock times a wasting. Well enough of that here is Mike hanging with his guys. check out his full wedding day here password is Miketeresa. Thanks you Mike and Teresa what a unbelievable wonderful day. We always do a Opra secret layout wish list for the wedding couple. The wedding was in July outside, think hot humid melting. We wanted 78 degrees partly cloudy with a slight breeze. Wow and we got it, this must be the 20th wedding that it has worked on.

Thanks Nyssa for watching Opra, Thanks Opra for bringing Americas IQ up a notch.

Looking for a Bridal Boudoir Photo Session? As a wedding gift, bridal boudoir photography is growing in popularity. Fun beautiful, alluring, dramatic, sexy and sensual images of yourself, that’s the goal of your bridal boudoir photography session. This gift will make him stop in his tracks, there aren’t many other gifts that have the ability to do that.

Do you need the perfect body?

The answer is a resounding “NO”. You don’t need “the perfect body” to look stunning in your pictures. The idea is to look sexy and alluring. The Andrews Photography's job is to accentuate your best features, help build your confidence, make you feel beautiful, pose you in the most beautiful light possible. Chances are your guy already loves you the way you are right now, so don’t put off booking your session. When combined with creative retouching and air brushing, you are assured of looking your best.

It's your photo shoot, you are in control. We can shoot for demure, romantic, risqué from implied nude to nudity, whatever you feel suits you. You can dress up in whatever you feel most comfortable in, from your fiancé’s favorite shirt or football jersey, lingerie to being draped in luscious fabrics to create the illusion of nudity.

The final product: A sexy gift just for yourself or maybe for him too. See our beautifully bound custom designed books for that special gift to give to him on your wedding day.

Check out Sarah's photo session the confidence shows! Thanks Sarah for coming up with the concept and trusting in us to get the image you wanted. See her full shoot here, password is fashion2.In studio, location, or destination well find what works for you. Any Boudoir Fashion session free with wedding package purchase in 2010. A $500.00 value just for you.

website to view complete shoot www.sendtoprint.net password is fashion2

Andrews Photography

300 Broadway

Saint Paul

MN, 55101

651.292.9242

rwphoto@earthlink.net

Guys, Bring the brains out of the closet for just a minute brush them off and listen.

Proposals, ideas and what not to do, Andrews Photography with a little insight to popping the question. Guys hope you get a chance to read this first. Call us we can help 651.292.9242. OK, so your going to ask her and you had a mind fart. You had a idea and you think its a good one. If it isn't tied to a happy memory that you both did before, its going to fizzle. You want that cool story and some sizzle. You want her head to spin and everyone saying oh wow he did that and he went to Jared too. Try thinking when she was the happiest with you. OK not in bed,get your mind out of the gutter. Bed is the worst place to pop the question, second worst is on Christmas thats Santas day. How about when you saw a play together. The one you didn't want to see, or a favorite restaurant or famous park. Then pick a day and time that gives her a warm and happy smile, stay away from mondays, her bose will hate you she will not do any work that week. Either will her co workers. Don't pick 2-3:30 that's when the body starts to shut down for the day and you need a pick me up. Note try coffee it works on the body and mind. Dont do it on facebook or myspace. Oh you might need a cool photo of the event there buddy to post to those social sites.

Did I mention hire a photographer to do that very thing. One with intuition and a long lens to document the moment as it unfolds. Someone that can blend in, and knows what they are doing! that's us Andrews Photography. Fast lens, full sensor cameras, high iso, cutting edge angles. Epic coverage of the moment as it runs its course. She will not have another moment like this in till she gives birth. The ring is like a baby, she has been dreaming about this for years. Your not going to let her down, I know it, your a good guy. Document the moment it clicks.

Andrews Photography is documenting Proposals for free in 2009 act fast limited dates left. Count them 3 yes 3 left. We love doing them it makes our photographers feel like James bond.

Andrews Photography located in Saint Paul MN, for this offer we will travel to Minneapolis too. In a burb thats ok, well work something out. value is $500.00, yes its free well follow you around for an hour and watch you sweat. Well get the photo you get the girl, nice job took you long enough.

What not to do, wait any longer and call us today. Dont have a clue? call us well help you though it.

Andrews Photography, Thanks to Chris and Laura for booking me for their wedding. They found me through one of my last weddings Adrienne and Paul who found me through Sam and Melissa.If you would like to see their full wedding click here the password is Chrislaura.

This couple was alot of fun they had a nice clear idea of what they wanted and we did more than we ever planned on from the site visit. Thanks in part to their families showing up on time and just a fun crazy wedding party. A few of their memories from the wedding dance. A thank you video from them.



Photos by
Rod Andrew,Andrews Photography, rwphoto@earthlink.net, 651.292.9242

flowers By
Wade, Woodlane Flowers,woodlaneflowers.com,651.738.1029

Ceremony Site
Faith United Methodist, 651.457.5686

Reception Site
Ideal Hall, 1494 dale Street,Saint Paul,

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Andrews Photography will be implementing The new price structure in August for 2010 if you haven't signed your contract or sat down with Rod yet to book your 2010 wedding do it before August 24 th 2009.

New equipment to make you look even better. We recently purchased the 80-200mm nikon zoom. Oh Boy is this thing heaven. Here is an example of my beautiful girlfriend Nyssa.
Nikon 80-200mm ED 2.8 Lens. Magnificent lens with surreal qualities at 2.8. See more examples from chris and Lauras wedding password is chrislaura. thanks for stopping by please check out the website for more fantastic images from Andrews Photography

Tattooed Bride, Andrews Photography, Looking for something different, How about doing a studio shoot in your dress the week before the wedding. Finaly a chance to try that hairstyle out and get some fantastic photos too. Use your backup bouquet or have a stand in from your florist. Many florists will provide for free or a small charge a set of flowers for you to use if they get some images to use for there website. Have fun with your session and just think now you have one part of your day done and it isn't even your wedding day yet. More you can get done the days before your big day the better. Think of the cool locations you might want to visit that you wouldn't be able to get to on your wedding day. Expand your dream day. wear the dress and use it in a fun way. Final you can sit or roll around in the grass without feeling like your cheating on your dress. Check out the boots Way to go Shaena! Nothing is stopping this girl. Interesting bride, cool locations, fun Photos for all time. Here is one of the shots in front of the Cirue Du Soleil, Kooza in Saint paul MN.

Makeup
Stacey Wechsler
Staceykelly217@gmail.com

Hair
Adrienne Tousignant
Adrienne37@comcast.net

Photos
Rod Andrew Wilson
Andrews-Photography.com
Rwphoto@earthlink.net
651.292.9242

Florist for wedding
Woodlane flowers
woodlaneflowers.com
651-738-1029

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Andrews photography snaps a cool shot. We do 180 degree interior shots for commercial work and now for weddings. This was taken in the lobby of the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago. The wedding party is just hanging out while the rain tapers off. Next stop the Silver Bean sculpture in Millennium park. View thier whole wedding, password is tonichristina. Thanks to both of you for waiting on the rain.

Steve Sedar, Ricky Cano
The BlackStone, A renaissance Hotel in Chicago
312-542-3410

Sandra
Alberto's, bridal
708-425-4971

Terry Rothamer "He Rocks"
Chicago Zoological Society, The Zoo at Brookfield
708-688-8257

Chicago Blues
Stretch Limousine inc.
1-866-425-0976

Deirdre Sheahan
Chicago Trolley co. and Chicago Double Decker
1-773-648.5000

Michael, with Martini Manifesto
Jazz and Retro Music
773-415-7129



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Andrews Photography grabs a quick video of the bride and groom in there limo on the way to the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.


A few of the vendors that helped the bride and groom have a great day.

Steve Sedar, Ricky Cano
The BlackStone, A renaissance Hotel in Chicago
312-542-3410

Sandra
Alberto's, bridal
708-425-4971

Terry Rothamer "He Rocks"
Chicago Zoological Society, The Zoo at Brookfield
708-688-8257

Chicago Blues
Stretch Limousine inc.
1-866-425-0976

Deirdre Sheahan
Chicago Trolley co. and Chicago Double Decker
1-773-648.5000

Michael, with Martini Manifesto
Jazz and Retro Music
773-415-7129



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Andrews Photography takes flight to cover a destination wedding in Chicago. Christina and Toni's destination wedding in Chicago was a blast. I don't think I will be able to blog just one time for this wedding. Way to much going on, the bride never stopped and either did we. Check out one of the small video clips we did. The groom was caught taking a quick nap in the limo.






Andrews Photography takes flight to cover a destination wedding in Chicago. Christina and Toni's destination wedding in Chicago was a blast. I don't think I will be able to blog just one time for this wedding. Way to much going on, the bride never stopped and either did we. Check out one of the small video clips we did. The groom was caught taking a quick nap in the limo.

17th of June the day before the wedding. Andrews Photography flew down on Southwest Airlines. The flight was fantastic the employees, definitely funny. Our checked luggage made it too, way to go ground crew. Smaller terminal equals less loss, we loved them thanks Southwest?

That morning we met up with Christina and Toni at there Flat in Oak Park. We went over the site locations and all the hot spots she wanted to get to on the 18th. Planning is always good considering it was going to rain on her wedding day. I put in a quick prayer to the big guy in the sky, asking for a few hours of sun.This usually works in most cases, we have had only 3 weddings in the course of 16 years rained out.

Christina also took us to the bridal shop to pick up her dress "Alberto's on 95th street in Evergreen Park" great service. Off to lunch and a few quick last minute items we were headed down town for check in at the regal BlackStone Hotel. Nice place lots of charm and a really cool gold couch in the lobby. The staff, 5 stars way to go folks for all the great service.
We had a few hours to scout around the hotel for possible cool cityscape's and found one that would work for her light rail photo "The Loop". Next it was on to the Silver Bean Sculpture in Millennium park. This is the same park were presidential candidate Mr. Obama gave his speech while he was in Chicago. Our Staff was impressed with the band shell it was quite a marvel. Many clicks later and with cool ideas in the brain we were off for dinner at the Thai Spoon. Want to see Toni and Christina's day click here and use this password Tonichristina.

Thanks to,
Christina and Toni for booking us to document there day, glad we could help

Steve Sedar, Ricky Cano
The BlackStone, A renaissance Hotel in Chicago
312-542-3410

Sandra
Alberto's, bridal
708-425-4971

Terry Rothamer "He Rocks"
Chicago Zoological Society, The Zoo at Brookfield
708-688-8257

Chicago Blues
Stretch Limousine inc.
1-866-425-0976

Deirdre Sheahan
Chicago Trolley co. and Chicago Double Decker
1-773-648.5000

Michael, with Martini Manifesto
Jazz and Retro Music
773-415-7129



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Video of our work a Fun E -Session in Alexandria MN, Thanks Cody Katrina for being fun and yourselves. Ethan way to go again thanks for hanging in there while the mooshy kissing was going on.

Andrews Photography has been looking high and low for a cool solution for our brides, The Engagement Signature lay flat book.

Long live the signature frame but if you are looking for something cool and unique. Well this product just might be for you. Ten pages to sign on and the book is expandable to twenty pages. Wrap around photo cover at no extra charge. You can use metallic ink or just a plain Sharpe to make your mark. When your wedding counts and you could stand to be original, call us for your coverage today. 651.292.9242

We are located near Eagan and Woodbury in St Paul lower town. The Artist Community

Rod Wilson Excepting Canon Par Excellent Award

Final got the official photos from NLPPA convention. Were Rod Wilson won the Canon Par Excellent Award. Here he is excepting the Court of Honors Award, Canon Award and the Canon Camera.
Rod is currently working on some new lighting techniques to augment his already unique wedding style. Stay tuned for these amazing images.

Don't forget Andrews Photography will cover for free your proposals in 2009. Popping the question couldn't be easier with some help from Rod. Would you like to see what Maurice did? his coverage can be found here password is proposal.

Corey Cook set this model shoot up for his soon to be fiancee Carley. He wanted to capture the moment on film when he presented her the ring. Corey said,' It was so hard trying to keep this secret and she wanted to talk about marriage all week and I was just like oh god I cant wait to surprise her during the shoot at Andrews Photography". "I had to hide the check book for two months so she wouldn't see the amount I took out and question me about it". "It is so hard to surprise her she knows everything and I just wanted to get it on film".

We have done this in the past for a few friends who were popping the question and it went really well. Lady if your reading this right now and you do not have that ring yet. Send your man to this blog and get him started. We have some pretty cool ideas he can steal too. Think profound moment! This isn't for everyone just the ones that really want that photo journalistic realism.



Boy friends get in gear and hire your own paparazzi to snap those really cool moments. We charge a flat rate of $400.00 and will travel within the twin cities to get the shot. Usual time is around 1-1.5 hours of coverage depending on how nervous you are. Call us today 651.292.9242 coverage in 2009 is free act fast spots are filling up.

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So you may have heard Rod Andrew Wilson entered NLPPA or Northern Lights Professional Photographers Association, Photo competition.

They called him on Sunday and asked if He was available to except an award at the Lu out banquet on Tuesday a casual affair this year note the no Tux, just tee shirt and flowers. Long story short He drove up to breezy point and picked up his new award "Canon's par excellence Award" He received a nice pin, glass trophy and a New Canon 5D MarkII camera with a 85mm lens. Thanks goes out to Ed Meyers with canon, what a really nice guy! buy a camera today his email emeyers@cusa.canon.com

Wow! OK so the award is not always given out it has to be earned in a unique way. Most photographers enter 4 prints for competition in hopes of receiving a perfect score of 100 out of 100 for each print. Most prints score well into the 70's, hey were professionals. To receive this award all 4 prints must score above 80. Three individuals qualified for the award out of nearly a 100 entries from the three states. North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota being the three states in Northern Lights.

The winner is not always the highest print case total. The judges choose just one lucky person they feel as met the requirements of excellence. We have the video, not the greatest quality but pretty fun to watch.

Thanks to everyone for supporting Rod Andrew Wilson through the years!

Rod is very happy to be the 2009 winner of the Canon, Par Excellence Award Northern Lights, mnppa. He says "he couldn't have done it without the help of TCPPA and the great speakers they have had over the years". This being his first NLPPA competition, He found if fun and exciting. He encourage's everyone to enter at least once in there life time. The next step for Rod will be to enter in the 2009 PPA print competition. He will be awarded A bronze medallion for meriting 4 prints out of 4. If any of his prints make it into the loan collection He may receive a silver or gold.

Anyone at the convention get a better video? Please send it his way rwphoto@earthlink.net or call Rod @ 651.292.9242
Rod is currently Owner and Photographer of Andrews Photography in Saint paul.

Cody and katrinas Fun E-session, Andrews Photography in Alexandria MN. We were in Katrinas dad was along to get the dog to look left and right. Way to go Bill couldn't have Alex over the weekend checking out the vineyard "Carlos Creek" for a wedding in August. Wow cant wait for this wedding. Wine barrels, vines, old trees, rolling hills, Beautiful bride and Mr. casual groom. These are just a few of the photos we took during our short stay. Bill, done it without you. When we do site visits we are trying to find out what the grounds or location will give us. When we arrive on the wedding day well determine if plan A is the way to go or do we modify the locations for family, bridal party, romantics. Was it worth driving 369 miles to see a vineyard, not in bloom. We believe so. A little effort to make the bride and groom comfortable and to see her dream first hand is gold. Plus its always nice to get to know our brides and grooms just a bit better before the big day. See there complete Fun E-Session here password is Codykatrina.

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Andrews Photography a photographer near Eagan MN. We do all sorts of photography, H.S. seniors, families, weddings, Quinceanera, sweet15,sweet 16 parties, events,and corporate heads shots just to name a few. One of the products that can be used for any sort of photography is the gallery wrap. Here are a few points of the product.

What is a gallery wrapped canvas?

It is a high quality print on artist canvas. The canvas is stretched over custom made wood supports. It is available in any size. Its depth is 1.5" or 2.5" What's so cool about gallery-wrapped canvases? These images stand out boldly without the distraction of a frame They appear to "float" on your wall. You don't need a frame for stability; the structure is inside the art.

Here is an example of a before destination wedding image and an after destination wedding wrap. The third image demonstrates use of adding a background so the grooms head will not be wrapped around the frame. With a few artistic embellishments any photo can be used as a Gallery wrap. Andrews Photography spends time making sure any portrait we take looks good on your wall.

Note this High School Senior Photo we did for Nicole she looks every part the model. Braving freezing temperatures in lower town Saint Paul to get this shot.
Thanks Nicole for being a trooper!

Here is a example of our Destintation wedding login card. We provide this login card to help your guests navigate the web to your fantastic photos. Nothing is harder than getting your friends and family to your photos. Andrews photography provides this service to all weddings we do. If we can't place a wedding photo in the login card we will use a photo from your Fun E-Session. Andrews Photography had so much fun with Corey and Carley, we wish you both well in your new life together. Thanks also to all your family we met while in Vegas. They really made us feel welcome.

Dont forget if he has not popped the question, let him know we do proposal coverage for free in 2009. The new trend to capture all of lifes precious moments!

WEDDING TIP OF THE DAY

Drawing on our 20 years experience in the wedding business as a photographer and wedding planner. We will try and inform you about what a wedding can be like. Think of the wedding day as a three ring circus, mind you a really wonderful three ring circus.

The groom. He is the ring master, this is his time to show the other side of the family that he can run the show keep things together. He doesn't necessarily do anything during the day but delegate, if the need arises. His other job is to be around the bride so the photographer can get those really cool candid photos of him interacting with his love.

The bride. Her only job is to make sure her dress was fitted properly and she's on time. She will be aglow, a site to behold, a goddess, a vision in white, a dream come true. You get the picture. Believe me she will have great photos!

The parents. They just want to reconnect with there families and show off those wonderful kids of theirs. Mom wants the formal photos but she really wants to make sure that the guests are happy and that this wedding was better than cousin Margie's last year, their cousin took the photos and lets just say it wasn't pretty, think, "kid in a lion cage" clean up in the center ring. Father of the bride just wants to get out of this situation without getting a second mortgage.

Weddings are a time of celebration and a coming together of two families, don't spend your time after the ceremony, that's if you can taking the formals. Spend your time after doing something fun with the bridal party or mingling with your guests. If you dont want to see the groom before hand think of doing this instead. Take 15 minutes at the beginning of the day and do a first encounter were the bride walks in to the groom in a private area. It will be close to the same experience as the isle. This gives them the time to connect before the day gets started. Makes for great photojournalist romantics of the bride and groom too. Now a third of your wedding day just became available for fun.

When the popcorn has been eaten and the clowns have stolen away, remember the only lasting memories will be your photos. Invest wisely.

Corey and Carley, takes a minute to thank Andrews Photography. It was a perfect day for shooting in Vegas and we had just wrapped up the romantics at the Venetian. Corey thought it would be a good time to do a little video clip while waiting for the cross walk. You can see there complete wedding day photos, there password is CoreyCarleyvegas. Thanks again you two, for booking Andrews Photography to cover your day.

This couple knows how to live life. If you have been following my blog you will have remembered Corey and Carley. Corey was the one who popped the question during a photo shoot at my studio. Carely opted to wear a black dress while in Vegas at the Neon Museum. The Neon Museum has all the old Vegas signs in a lot north of the down town district. They also fix up some of the signs to there rightfull glory. The lot is nothing but gravel and dust, bring something to drink. You might want to go to the bathroom too before showing up, they don't have any running water. Think backyard lot, add 2 bums and a bit of stink and you got it. Corey and Carley had a blast though. Its nice when you have a couple that has a vision and wants to try fun intimate photos. You can see the entire shoot here password is Vegasneonboneyard. Andrews Photography was there to capture a unique experience for there Vegas trip. We have had numerous couples photographed in Vegas but no one else opted for this location. We think this is one of the most hidden gems in America. Even the Vegas cabs don't know about this place. A tip to Destination weddings in general, hire a photographer that knows you, do the research on the location, and bring him or her along with you. You will get more then you ever imagined.

Saint Paul Wedding photographer Rod Andrew Wilson, captured a couple doing something really romantic on valentines day. Maurice had photos taken through Andrews Photography in December for self promotion. He had heard that we do something like the paparazzi. Take great photos of the guy popping the question. Maurice did his homework and it payed off in a big way. Maurice had to reschedule a few times, but finally came up with a day that worked. Valentines day. Maurice had Syreeta's Aunt bring her two boys to the location. This was a good reason for being at a given place and time. On the video you can hear the boys in the background saying there abc's. We had two shooters for this event and Syreeta was a bit surprised about all the coverage. She was really grateful though to find out Maurice took the time to really setup something special. Way to go Maurice, getting on the escalator of love. We did a quick little session of the two of them and they were off for brunch with the family. Guys just a quick note if you plan on proposing on an elevator talk fast and make sure you have your laces are secure.Andrews Photography will be doing more free proposals in 2009 only. If you plan on popping the question to your significant other any time now till December of this year call us first. We have many creative ideas and suggestions on how to get it right. Call Rod Andrew Today 651.292.9242

Congratulations again to you both, Maurice and Syreeta, you both have soo much energy!