This morning I was so excited to reconnect with one of my very first couples. It's been a few years since their wedding... and now they just had a beautiful baby girl Maria 6 months ago. I absolutely LOVE seeing my favorite couples grow. And can you blame me... take a look at how adorable Maria is... and such a character... as the sneak peak at the pics show. You can tell she is a baby FULL of personality... just take a look!!
Gina & Chris, I am so happy and thrilled to have been a part of Maria's first photo shoot... first of many I'm sure... she's such a little model!! It thrills me to see you three together. May this year bring you much laughter and joy as you play with your little angel and watch her grow!!
Sooo.. I thought what better blog to end the year as one with a new beginning! May you all have a wonderful New Years (I will try and do another entry but who knows... with all this traveling I'm never sure when I'll have internet)... I am off to Mackinac to ring in the New Year!
REMEMBER... have fun on New Years Day... my mother always said "What you do on New Years Day .. you do all year long"... which is why she refused to ever clean on January 1st!!
May your new year be filled with fullfilling your goals (even though they may shift)... reaching for your dreams (no matter how big and huge they may be)... realizing the love around you (whether it be your closest companion or a stranger on the street)... and OF COURSE LAUGHTER!!
I love you all! Happy New Year!
ANDREJKA!!
Gina & Chris, I am so happy and thrilled to have been a part of Maria's first photo shoot... first of many I'm sure... she's such a little model!! It thrills me to see you three together. May this year bring you much laughter and joy as you play with your little angel and watch her grow!!
Sooo.. I thought what better blog to end the year as one with a new beginning! May you all have a wonderful New Years (I will try and do another entry but who knows... with all this traveling I'm never sure when I'll have internet)... I am off to Mackinac to ring in the New Year!
REMEMBER... have fun on New Years Day... my mother always said "What you do on New Years Day .. you do all year long"... which is why she refused to ever clean on January 1st!!
May your new year be filled with fullfilling your goals (even though they may shift)... reaching for your dreams (no matter how big and huge they may be)... realizing the love around you (whether it be your closest companion or a stranger on the street)... and OF COURSE LAUGHTER!!
I love you all! Happy New Year!
ANDREJKA!!
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A walk in the snow... some mulled wine... meeting with old friends... wrapping presents... holiday music... and a little work too!! Gotta love the holidays.
I arrived in Detroit on Friday and was instantly whisked away to Greenfield Village for some hot cider, caroling, Model T rides... and shivering while watching fireworks!! Followed by an evening of reconnecting with friends from college.
And now, just prepping for the annual Sushi Stroll in the Snow... a tradition my friends and I do every December... who doesn't walk to a sushi dinner in the middle of winter in Detroit.
Below is a map of my travels for the next few weeks. If your in any of these areas... just let me know and we can meet up for some holiday cheer or even a photo shoot (I of course have my camera with me)!!!
Happy Holidays to everyone... stay warm... have fun!!
Love,
A
Oh BTW... here's a link to what I've been working on today. Jenny & Simon's slideshow...
CLICK HERE for the Slideshow!!!
I arrived in Detroit on Friday and was instantly whisked away to Greenfield Village for some hot cider, caroling, Model T rides... and shivering while watching fireworks!! Followed by an evening of reconnecting with friends from college.
And now, just prepping for the annual Sushi Stroll in the Snow... a tradition my friends and I do every December... who doesn't walk to a sushi dinner in the middle of winter in Detroit.
Below is a map of my travels for the next few weeks. If your in any of these areas... just let me know and we can meet up for some holiday cheer or even a photo shoot (I of course have my camera with me)!!!
Happy Holidays to everyone... stay warm... have fun!!
Love,
A
Oh BTW... here's a link to what I've been working on today. Jenny & Simon's slideshow...
CLICK HERE for the Slideshow!!!
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November 23, 2009 //
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Last week I was so excited to meet up with three of my couples from years past who all happen to live in SF... (my favorite city!!... even more than New Orleans... but if NOLA were in Cali... it might be a toss up)
My weekend started Friday night with Amy & Michael... an incredible couple that lives in SF and Australia... but travels all the time in Asia... and had their wedding on Mackinac ... can you believe it. I was able to photograph their wedding in Fall of 2008... it is was so much fun to reconnect .. they've now convinced me I need to start shooting in Australia and China... sounds awesome!!
Then it was a Saturday lunch with Michelle & Jeff at the classic SF joint Tadich Grill... I met up with these two a year and a half ago at a coffee shop in SF... then months later I was photographing their touching wedding in Ventura... I had such a great time I could have sat and chatted with them forever (even if they are PC/Nikon users... I won't hold that against them)!!
Then it was on to an amazing dinner with Missy & Christian. I was honored to photograph this couple just a few months ago on Mackinac. We had so much fun chatting about the island... AND California... I just love it when my two worlds join together.
It was soo wonderful to be able to meet up with everyone... I can't wait to see them again. Man... I love that I can keep in touch and become friends with my couples... no matter where they live!
THEN on Sunday ... was all for me... a day of photography .. a day to be inspired by my favorite city... by the people... the food... the sounds... everything!! I even ended the day by catching the Richard Avedon exhibition at the SF MOMA.. he is amazing... it totally started me thinking about my own photography. If you are in the bay area this week check it out... it ends Sunday Nov. 29th.
Here are a few pics from my favorite places in SF... Chinatown (and my dim sum... yummy.. no I didn't eat it ALL... my eyes were a little bigger than my stomach)... then on to City Lights Bookstore and the Vesuvio (in North Beach).. home of the beatnik poets... Kerouac, Ginsberg... etc... now THESE guys are awesome... just being in the bookstore makes mind open up and reminds me how much I love 20th century literature... (yup, that literature degree comes in handy once in awhile)
I hope you all have a wonderful happy joyous Thanksgiving... I'm off to go pick up my mom from the airport... first time she's in Cali for Turkey day... then... your not going to belive this but her and I back up to my fav. city... SF yet again.. I just didn't get enough last time!
May you all find gratitude in the smallest of things... and through that find joy in the world around you!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love,
A
My weekend started Friday night with Amy & Michael... an incredible couple that lives in SF and Australia... but travels all the time in Asia... and had their wedding on Mackinac ... can you believe it. I was able to photograph their wedding in Fall of 2008... it is was so much fun to reconnect .. they've now convinced me I need to start shooting in Australia and China... sounds awesome!!
Then it was a Saturday lunch with Michelle & Jeff at the classic SF joint Tadich Grill... I met up with these two a year and a half ago at a coffee shop in SF... then months later I was photographing their touching wedding in Ventura... I had such a great time I could have sat and chatted with them forever (even if they are PC/Nikon users... I won't hold that against them)!!
Then it was on to an amazing dinner with Missy & Christian. I was honored to photograph this couple just a few months ago on Mackinac. We had so much fun chatting about the island... AND California... I just love it when my two worlds join together.
It was soo wonderful to be able to meet up with everyone... I can't wait to see them again. Man... I love that I can keep in touch and become friends with my couples... no matter where they live!
THEN on Sunday ... was all for me... a day of photography .. a day to be inspired by my favorite city... by the people... the food... the sounds... everything!! I even ended the day by catching the Richard Avedon exhibition at the SF MOMA.. he is amazing... it totally started me thinking about my own photography. If you are in the bay area this week check it out... it ends Sunday Nov. 29th.
Here are a few pics from my favorite places in SF... Chinatown (and my dim sum... yummy.. no I didn't eat it ALL... my eyes were a little bigger than my stomach)... then on to City Lights Bookstore and the Vesuvio (in North Beach).. home of the beatnik poets... Kerouac, Ginsberg... etc... now THESE guys are awesome... just being in the bookstore makes mind open up and reminds me how much I love 20th century literature... (yup, that literature degree comes in handy once in awhile)
I hope you all have a wonderful happy joyous Thanksgiving... I'm off to go pick up my mom from the airport... first time she's in Cali for Turkey day... then... your not going to belive this but her and I back up to my fav. city... SF yet again.. I just didn't get enough last time!
May you all find gratitude in the smallest of things... and through that find joy in the world around you!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love,
A
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So this blog is a little late... as it is the end of November and these weddings were back in October... but.. better late than never!!
First we have Heather & Chris... these two have been very close friends of mine for years and to see the two of them marry warmed my heart... it was like watching everything right in the world come together. As I stood in the church watching people arrive I have NEVER felt such pure excitement from everyone waiting for Heather & Chris. Words can't explain the feeling in this church... and it was 100% for this amazing couple. It got me excited too... I loved it... and then, AFTER the ceremony, we went on a carriage ride only this time... instead of chasing them on my bike (as is the norm) Chris & Heather wanted me riding up front with Bobby Roach (our carriage driver.. love that guy!!)... needless to say the pics were so fun from that angle.. .and the day was magical. From there, was an afternoon reception at The Iroquois Hotel (Becki and the staff did an impeccable and gorgeous job as ALWAYS... I highly recommend this place)...
Heather & Chris... I can't put into words what a pure joy it was to be a part of your wedding. I thought I knew the two of you before hand... but witnessing this magical day I love you guys even more, you two are an example by which many people should look to, and I am proud to say I am your friend!!
Love,
A
Here's CHRIS & HEATHER's slideshow (click here)
And now... couple number 2.. Stephanie & Adam... they have re-inspired me.. .and reminded me again why I love what I do... I first met this couple... two days before their wedding... in a TORRENTIAL STORM... I mean it was raining sideways... and it was FREEZING... I could tell they were a little concerned about their upcoming outdoor ceremony and carriage ride... (and to be honest.. so was I... but I didn't tell them that (sorry S & A... now the truth comes out... I really was a little concerned)... well the sun broke through by noon and stayed all day. I think one of the coolest things about this couple was that their wedding was all about THEM and who THEY were... for example on the carriage ride... we stopped at Starbucks (yes there's a Starbucks on the island... but its owned by a local so its okay ;-)... obviously these two (well, Stephanie) LOVES their Starbucks... this was just one example of how they made their day so unique and touching!
So I have to share with you a few emails... and why they have reminded me how I love what I do . ..and I love when others are happy!!
I finished their slideshow late last night... and this is the email I woke up to this morning (needless to say it was an amazing way to start the day)
Hi,
Oh, Andrejka! We just had a good cry watching the slideshow! It is absolutely amazing! It is way better than any expectations I had. We both just said how thankful we were that you were our photographer! We know our families will love it too! Thank you so much! We can't wait to see the rest! You truly do have a gift!
Thanks again!!
Adam and Stephanie
So, I of course wanted to share this with you all... and I wrote back...
Oh my goodness!! You are so nice... I am soo glad you love your pics... would you mind if I used this email on my blog? It is just so touching.. and reminds me why I love shooting weddings!
AND then... another amazing email.. by now I HAD tears in my eyes ...
You definitely can use the email. I would recommend you to everyone! :-) Our families did see the slideshow and our moms both cried! Jami loves the picture of Benjamin and Natalie hugging! Everyone has a favorite...well, many favorites! :-) I love how you captured so many special moments throughout the day! I guess that's why you call it photojournalistic! And, the starbucks pictures are so cool! :-) My co-workers love them! They say it's so me! I am going to have a hard time choosing which ones to frame! :-) I have a feeling we will be looking at these pictures everyday for a very LONG time! :-)
Thanks again!
Stephanie
HERE'S Stephanie & Adam's SLIDESHOW (click here)
I couldn't make these up if I tried...
Thank you so much S&A.. I so appreciate from the bottom of my heart all of your kind words. It truly was such a pleasure to meet you and share in your day. It is so clear to see the love you two have for each other and the joy in your eyes when your with each other. Thank YOU... I wish you both years and years of true joy and happiness.
Love,
A
First we have Heather & Chris... these two have been very close friends of mine for years and to see the two of them marry warmed my heart... it was like watching everything right in the world come together. As I stood in the church watching people arrive I have NEVER felt such pure excitement from everyone waiting for Heather & Chris. Words can't explain the feeling in this church... and it was 100% for this amazing couple. It got me excited too... I loved it... and then, AFTER the ceremony, we went on a carriage ride only this time... instead of chasing them on my bike (as is the norm) Chris & Heather wanted me riding up front with Bobby Roach (our carriage driver.. love that guy!!)... needless to say the pics were so fun from that angle.. .and the day was magical. From there, was an afternoon reception at The Iroquois Hotel (Becki and the staff did an impeccable and gorgeous job as ALWAYS... I highly recommend this place)...
Heather & Chris... I can't put into words what a pure joy it was to be a part of your wedding. I thought I knew the two of you before hand... but witnessing this magical day I love you guys even more, you two are an example by which many people should look to, and I am proud to say I am your friend!!
Love,
A
Here's CHRIS & HEATHER's slideshow (click here)
And now... couple number 2.. Stephanie & Adam... they have re-inspired me.. .and reminded me again why I love what I do... I first met this couple... two days before their wedding... in a TORRENTIAL STORM... I mean it was raining sideways... and it was FREEZING... I could tell they were a little concerned about their upcoming outdoor ceremony and carriage ride... (and to be honest.. so was I... but I didn't tell them that (sorry S & A... now the truth comes out... I really was a little concerned)... well the sun broke through by noon and stayed all day. I think one of the coolest things about this couple was that their wedding was all about THEM and who THEY were... for example on the carriage ride... we stopped at Starbucks (yes there's a Starbucks on the island... but its owned by a local so its okay ;-)... obviously these two (well, Stephanie) LOVES their Starbucks... this was just one example of how they made their day so unique and touching!
So I have to share with you a few emails... and why they have reminded me how I love what I do . ..and I love when others are happy!!
I finished their slideshow late last night... and this is the email I woke up to this morning (needless to say it was an amazing way to start the day)
Hi,
Oh, Andrejka! We just had a good cry watching the slideshow! It is absolutely amazing! It is way better than any expectations I had. We both just said how thankful we were that you were our photographer! We know our families will love it too! Thank you so much! We can't wait to see the rest! You truly do have a gift!
Thanks again!!
Adam and Stephanie
So, I of course wanted to share this with you all... and I wrote back...
Oh my goodness!! You are so nice... I am soo glad you love your pics... would you mind if I used this email on my blog? It is just so touching.. and reminds me why I love shooting weddings!
AND then... another amazing email.. by now I HAD tears in my eyes ...
You definitely can use the email. I would recommend you to everyone! :-) Our families did see the slideshow and our moms both cried! Jami loves the picture of Benjamin and Natalie hugging! Everyone has a favorite...well, many favorites! :-) I love how you captured so many special moments throughout the day! I guess that's why you call it photojournalistic! And, the starbucks pictures are so cool! :-) My co-workers love them! They say it's so me! I am going to have a hard time choosing which ones to frame! :-) I have a feeling we will be looking at these pictures everyday for a very LONG time! :-)
Thanks again!
Stephanie
HERE'S Stephanie & Adam's SLIDESHOW (click here)
I couldn't make these up if I tried...
Thank you so much S&A.. I so appreciate from the bottom of my heart all of your kind words. It truly was such a pleasure to meet you and share in your day. It is so clear to see the love you two have for each other and the joy in your eyes when your with each other. Thank YOU... I wish you both years and years of true joy and happiness.
Love,
A
Missy:
I LOVE the picture of the coffee cups.....especially since it says caution: very hot.
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About a month ago I was part of a very special wedding... my two friends Heather and Brevin got married!!! It was supposed to be raining... all day...was there even a drop.. nope...!!
It was a gorgeous Mackinac Fall Day... and what made this marriage even more special was that it was an islander wedding through and through ... Heather and Brevin, met on the island... fell in love on the island... and were now married on the island....
This wedding reminded me again why I love being a wedding photographer... I get a secret glimpse (although only a tiny one)... of how a couple acts when it's just the two of them... I get to meet with the two before all the craziness... in the midst of the craziness... and then, I get to be with them right after the ceremony... when all the build up is released and they can relax with each other ... it truly is a special moment... and with Heather and Brevin I was able to see (in my mind at least) ... what makes them work so well... there is such a sense of comfort between them... a sense of acceptance for who each other is... and a feeling of family... especially with their ADORABLE little boy Kaden... a tight little unit of three.. that no one can truly understand but them.
Heather & Brevin... thank you again soo much for allowing me to be a part of your beautiful day. You two truly do have a bond that is beyond words. May you have years of happiness, love, and may this bond just grow stronger!! (btw... did anyone take pics at the Mustang or the Grand ... now those would be some goodies... ;-)
Love,
A
P.S. If you are wondering if this Brevin . . is the same awesome DJ Brevin I am always referring to on this blog.. Your RIGHT.. IT IS... you can always check out his website at www.dancehall-djs.com ...
Also, just a shout out to
Carole Erbel... for doing an amazing job coordinating this wedding
Bella e Dolce ... for another beautiful cake
The Inn at Stonecliffe... great food, great ambiance, great venue as always
Margaret's Gardens . . .for amazing flowers
It was a gorgeous Mackinac Fall Day... and what made this marriage even more special was that it was an islander wedding through and through ... Heather and Brevin, met on the island... fell in love on the island... and were now married on the island....
This wedding reminded me again why I love being a wedding photographer... I get a secret glimpse (although only a tiny one)... of how a couple acts when it's just the two of them... I get to meet with the two before all the craziness... in the midst of the craziness... and then, I get to be with them right after the ceremony... when all the build up is released and they can relax with each other ... it truly is a special moment... and with Heather and Brevin I was able to see (in my mind at least) ... what makes them work so well... there is such a sense of comfort between them... a sense of acceptance for who each other is... and a feeling of family... especially with their ADORABLE little boy Kaden... a tight little unit of three.. that no one can truly understand but them.
Heather & Brevin... thank you again soo much for allowing me to be a part of your beautiful day. You two truly do have a bond that is beyond words. May you have years of happiness, love, and may this bond just grow stronger!! (btw... did anyone take pics at the Mustang or the Grand ... now those would be some goodies... ;-)
Love,
A
P.S. If you are wondering if this Brevin . . is the same awesome DJ Brevin I am always referring to on this blog.. Your RIGHT.. IT IS... you can always check out his website at www.dancehall-djs.com ...
Also, just a shout out to
Carole Erbel... for doing an amazing job coordinating this wedding
Bella e Dolce ... for another beautiful cake
The Inn at Stonecliffe... great food, great ambiance, great venue as always
Margaret's Gardens . . .for amazing flowers
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These are beyond awesome! I think they are the cutest baby photos I've ever seen, but I could be slightly biased. Thanks Andrejka, you're the best!
(12.31.09 @ 05:22 AM)What beautiful baby photographs! They are so natural and original compared to a lot of what's out there! Absolutely adorable, awesome images!
(01.09.10 @ 11:05 AM)What beautiful baby photographs! They are so natural and original compared to a lot of what's out there! Absolutely adorable, awesome images!
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