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we’re moving today!

Theresa Valls — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:37:26 +0000

The imaginary moving van is packed, the imaginary neighbors are standing outside to wave goodbye. Today we metaphorically drive off to our new home at Altura Studio. Over the last few weeks, we’ve been cross posting so that most of our new thoughts show up in both places. But as of today, we’re unpacking into our imaginary new home and all our future posts can be found at Altura Studio’s “Aisle Style”.

If you are a current or past client, our past blog entries will stay up for about a year. However, try the new site. You may discover that your wedding and links are posted both places. No matter where you find it–everything is just the same, just a little better. And if you have any trouble finding what you’re looking for, drop me a line and I’ll help you straightaway.

And if you’re a new visitor to our site, thanks for stopping by. See our latest ideas and inspiration for planning your Northwest wedding at our blog–Aisle Style.

UPDATED: heidi and trevor at bridal veil lakes

Theresa Valls — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:56:27 +0000

Oh, what a perfect day! Shimmery green light, blue skies, lovely bride, steady groom. John and I are so pleased to post these pics for Heidi and Trevor. They had so much fun at their own August 22 wedding–which is sometimes hard to do. They were surrounded by such a fun group of bridesmaids and groomsmen. The fun was contagious–and being on our end of the camera was a blast.

Heidi collected the vintage blue glass jars that were used in the centerpieces. And she also crafted the cutest little crossword puzzle for their programs, with clues and answers from her and Trevor’s romance. Super sweet and incredibly personal. The are also the only couple I’ve ever met who had a OSU ring pillow! (Go Beavs!) Check out the slideshow for photos of those sweet details.

Enjoy this little sneak peek of our favorites from the day. And here’s a link to all the photos from the day. Congrats Heidi and Trevor!

updated: Mollie and Ryan August 8th, 2009 at Garden Vineyards

Theresa Valls — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:45:12 +0000

A funny little secret about our work is that we fall a little bit in love with our clients as we photograph their weddings. Think about it, we are right there for these wonderfully emotional and epic moments. The excitement, the anticipation, the weepy happiness…and because we have to stay observant, we see and feel nearly everything that happens. About a week later, I’m still in possession of my little crush on Mollie and Ryan. Mollie is the most together, organized and with-it bride we’ve ever met. And Ryan is this cool customer, taking it all in with a kind of calm self-possession. And the other thing is that they have these awesome families. Everyone lives far away, but you’d never know it, since they all seem as close as a box of kittens. And it goes on–aunts, uncles, friends from college. This couple is surely rich in love and affection.

This wedding unfolded like a perfect summer day. Rush and flutter at first, then everyone coming together in for a meaningful ceremony and finally settling in for a delightful evening’s celebration. Mollie’s father gave the sweetest toast, then Ryan’s brother, in the dual role of best man/poet, read a moving tribute to love that still has me smiling. Finish the whole thing with a romantic swirl on the dance floor….call it a perfect day.

Mollie and Ryan, thanks for having us along as your photogs. I’m so glad we could steal you away in the vineyard for 10 minutes–those pics are my most favorite of the day.

Here’s a little peek of what’s to come. And here’s the link to all the photos from the day.

UPDATED: Rebecca + Matt, July 25 at Skamania Lodge

Theresa Valls — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:34:00 +0000

Days like this one remind me why we love our work. Because weddings are often unpredictable, it’s a real pleasure for us when a day unfolds as perfectly as Rebecca and Matt’s did a couple of weekends ago. Besides being knock-out gorgeous, Rebecca was calm and lovely. Matt seemed excited but steady. For John and I, the finest thing is to witness and capture a couple’s chemistry. (Not everyone has chemistry, or are able to show it.) However, there’s huge chemistry between Rebecca and Matt. And not only that: their families are awesome. Both sides of parents were really involved in the day. In fact, Matt’s Dad was the best man, and Rebecca’s Mom handmade the table cards, each with a customized wineglass charm as a wedding favor. Matt and Rebecca celebrated with fun families, sisters, in-laws and good friends.

So when you take chemistry and overlay a spectacular setting the result is pure beauty. The day was perfect, the light was clear and bright, spirits were high and everyone was happy.

Rebecca: thanks for not breaking an ankle in the field. You guys were good sports to traipse out there with us. Hope you didn’t get too many stickers in your socks! Thanks for having us with you on your sweet, sweet wedding day.

Here’s a little collection of our favorites set to music.

UPDATE 8/16/09 Here’s a link to all the photos from the day.

updated: Vesna + Ratko, July 18, 2009 at The Aerie

Theresa Valls — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:21:15 +0000

Finally–all the ingredients for a perfect Saturday wedding came together for us two weeks ago with Vesna and Ratko at the Aerie. Nice weather, beautiful sunshine, gorgeous bride, handsome groom, agreeable families & friends, lovely venue. What more could a photographer ask for? It’s especially nice for John and I because each of our last several weddings had some unexpected weather hitch: either too hot, or too cold, or too wet. We were practically giddy shooting in this setting in the yummy light.

My favorite part of the day was the time we had with Ratko and Vesna alone before all the craziness began. Their affection for each other is sort of contagious. Ratko telegraphs with every action how much he loves and adores Vesna. And Vesna, even though she looks like a tiny fair-haired angel, projects the impression that her feelings for Ratko are strong and enormous. I appreciated that they were patient with our silly requests to move this way or that, or smile like this, or chin this way. I love the results–my favorite portrait of the two of them is the one in the lower right corner above.

Here’s a few of our favorites set to music. (And sorry Vesna, I couldn’t find your music, so I hope you’ll like what I’ve chosen for you.)

Congrats you two. See you after your fabulous honeymoon in Majorca.

UPDATE September 10th, 2009. Here’s a link to all the photos from the day.