Nate and Emily: Wedding

This was a wedding I won't soon forget. I loved their ceremony, so so heartfelt, and beautiful. They started out by singing a song of praise to God...loved that. God was so evident in their relationship. I truly enjoyed spending the day with them. Nate, Emily and their wonderful families were so fun to work with...they made my job so easy. I want to give a special "shout out" to my friend Melissa Vannest www.melissavannestphotography.com for second shooting with me...she was a huge help!! Thanks Melissa! =)
So Nate and Emily, Thank You. It was my pleasure meeting you both. I wish you both the best in your amazing future together.
Enjoy the slideshow!!

what a week.

Will life ever slow down?? =) I knew the past week would be busy, and it definitely has lived up to that...but life is full and good.
I had the incredible oppurtunity to ring in the New Year by shooting a wedding with my favorite photographer in town...Holly Henderson... www.hollyshotmywedding.com
I met Holly when I went to a photography workshop she was teaching at. I have so admired her work, and just fell in love with her style, her personality, and her amazing generosity. She has been such a mentor to me, and has encouraged me so much this last year. I love this girl. =) So New Year's Eve, I was shooting with her, it was so fun to watch her and husband work their magic at this wedding. I learned so much. I have my own wedding to photograph, and plan to practice what I learned just a few days ago.
On New Year's Day...I met baby Ty. I photographed his big brother in November...and was so honored to be able to photograph him on his two week old birthday. Such a sweetheart.
Well...I am off to bed to get a good night's sleep for tomorrow's wedding...looking forward to a fun day!

Merry Christmas...a little late.

Wow, what a busy couple of days of Christmas activities.I hope you all had a wonderful time with your families celebrating Christmas. Norah was so fun to watch this year. She LOVED opening presents. The week before Christmas I was saved by my friend Cindy of www.theopenshutterphoto.com and she was able to get some photos of Norah for me. I gave up. =) Cindy did a great job, thanks girl!!!! =) Nice perk of this career choice...I know some awesome photographers who can help me out in a pinch! =) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all...I hope yours was as special as ours.

Sneak Peak...

Since I am still transferring alot of software to my MAC...I don't have access to my online slideshow I usually do...so when I get it, I will give Craig and Cassie the slideshow they deserve. =) Until then, here are a few of my favorites from their wedding. Cassie was looking amazing that day! And...she was so willing to hike out to the railroad tracks in 20 degree weather to get some great shots. I am almost done uploading all their photos on my online gallery...so if those of you who are interested go check them ALL out at www.gregersenphotography.smugmug.com
They should be all on their by Sunday morning. Until then...enjoy. =)


Love how this one turned out. Jayme was the light source behind her. =) He used a little video light, a technique I learned at my Philly workshop with Cliff Mautner.

This one is my favorite....love the light! Before that workshop in Philly...I would have never thought to do something like this.
I always make my couples cuddle. I use that word ALOT on a wedding day. =)


So pretty, and so COLD!


This is a close second in my favorites. LOVE window lighting. She was so beautiful! Still is. =) But something about a wedding dress and marrying the love of your life that makes you just...glow.

Another fustrating attempt....

WHY!! Why is it so hard for me to get a good photograph of my daughter. I had such high hopes today. Cute red dress, beautiful sunny day with snow covered EVERYTHING....however I have one problem...a unpredictable two year old. As soon as we set her down in the snow...she freaked out. And then there is no stopping her. I get so annoyed! All I want is a quick happy photo. HA! You would think I was asking her to recite the Christmas story...she just can't do it! OR...refuses to. So...here is what I ended up with...little does she know, I am going to try again one of these afternoons. I am bigger than her...I can make her behave....notice in the last photo, it shows my weakness/tactic. Bribing with M&Ms..it didn't work for those of you who really want to know. =)


First shot of the hopeful photo shoot.


There was no bribing at this point...she was beyond the point of return.


One hour later...after lunch and a couple of M&Ms...this is all she gave me( for approx. one second...good thing my camera is fast). Like I said we will be trying again.

Karen and Matt: Engaged!

When I used to work at Borgess, I worked with Karen. For the last few years, I have beenworking at Borgess as a PRN...which means, I work when I want to...or when they really need me and I am nice enough to cover for them. =) I happened to be working the day that Karen came back from lunch and said..."heh guys, I just got engaged!" Of course we were all way excited. =) I was more than honored when she asked me to photograph their engagement session. It was a cold but beautiful day, and they were so willing to freeze to get their photos done.
So Matt and Karen, I wish you both a beautiful wedding and marriage. I hope you love your photos, it was really fun working with you both!

recent work...

I am still getting back in the swing of things since getting home from Philly last week, gosh, I had a great time there...and love how I connected with so many wonderful photographers.
I have had two photoshoots this week...and here are a few of my favorites. =)

Fun family photos

Here are some fun family photos I had in my little point and shoot camera...and thought i would share them. =)
Norah has discovered the camera and how it works. Which is actually fun because we have a great time taking goofy pictures together.
The photo with the cat food...was norah's doing. She doesn't like the cat to not have any food, and will handful by little handful fill Lily's bowl quite full. =)

Workshop photos

I had a great time this past week in Philadelphia at Cliff Mautner's photography workshop. He is so good...at that is all I can really say...the man is GREAT. Great teacher, photographer, and person. Loved it all.I learned so much this week, and feel all the more inspired and encouraged as I continue to learn and grow in the business and skill of photography. I LOVE it!! Here are some photos I got while there.

Baby Dawson

Our good friends were blessed with a baby boy...meet Dawson. Adorable isn't he!? =)

Also...I will be out of town today through Thursday. I will be in Philadelphia, at a great photography workshop. I am going to be learning from "one of the top ten wedding photographers in the world". I would LOVE to have that title someday. =) So, if you need to get a hold of me, you can still email me as I will have email access there, though I am sure my time will be limited to responding to emails. I hope everyone has a wonderful week. I am sure looking forward to mine! =)







This is his older sister, Emma.