My Daugher- Brooke

Hey everybody I just wanted to share my daughter Brooke on page 346 of the PWGBook.

I was shooting on top of club 1000 (one of my favs to shoot at) and I was doing photos for an ad and I took Brooke with me(her first time in a wedding dress) she is 14 and I turned and snapped this shot of her...wow she just is so pretty. Then the other shot I took on floor 3 of club 1000 and wow this is a great shot!

She has been modeling since she was 2 for Hallmark, TV,Libby Lous and has been in 1 movie.

This child has over 40 commercials under her belt..

I hope you enjoy the shots :)

What a GREAT week it has been!

I haven't had much sleep the last 5 days and it never felt sooo good!
Friday I shot photos at the Marriott Hotel in overland Park and it was so fun.
Sat I had a BEAUTIFUL wedding at the Hawthorne House and Heather and Bryan are a WONDERFUL couple! I can't say enough great things about this couple.
Heather's Mom called me on Monday and thanked me for doing a fabulous job...that was sweet!

Sunday was the PWG SHOW & was really good. I saw so many beautiful brides on Sunday too!!
FIVE of the most beautiful ones booked with me :)
Needless to say I was alittle tired on Sunday Night!

Holly Star ( she is on 38 the spot) came over Sunday nite to drop off the cutest puppies I am watching for her :) while she is in Dallas. I will post some photos later so I have 4 doggies in the house right now and they are all so darn cute!

Okay the new PWG book came out and I have some pics of fabulous brides in the back fold out...so check them out!

I have girls coming in all day on Thursday and they sound so fun. 2009 is going to be the BEST year!

I did receive a GREAT video from Village Video Productions Of Ashley and Dave's Wedding and they are on wedding gallery one...it was a FANTASTIC wedding and it is a FANTASTIC video Great job Bill and thank you for the video!!

Happy Valentine's Day Kansas City!

What a wonderful day...I did alittle shooting and got home early to my wonderful family :)
Hubby got me 4 dozen roses..made dinner and it has been a sweet day. Terrie ( a wonderful friend of mine came over for dinner and hung out with us...she actually has been my kids talent agent for over 12 years...some of the Cosby kids were her clients too)

I hope EVERYONE has had a great day and enjoyed the ones you love. I totally dig curling up on the couch by the fire and drinking hot chocolate while reading a great book...in the Midwest we just have to make the best of this cold weather and come up with a lot of fun things to do to keep from being bored...
Speaking of fun Mandee and Jason came over Friday night and I took some amazing photos of them and the baby on the way! You will recognize this couple they are the ONLY Wedding couple that KC has ever seen in the arrowhead stadium...doing my fun run shot!!
I will be posting a few on Sunday...they have turned into such good friends and I just love them.
Jason set me up a facebook account... here I go into facebook world :)

Nite KC

Back home again! I LOVE KANSAS CITY!!!

I just got back from a road trip to OK...and it is so so so good to be home!
I planned on traveling home the other night when tornadoes were all over the place including my route home. The hubby calls and says...DON"T drive and the front desk tells me stay put ...the storms are bad , only in the Midwest right? Tornadoes in February!
Any how I really am glad to be back to KC...I don't think I will go back to OK...it is just NOT for me....
I do LOVE this town!
Teri

Our direct email is flashesone@kc.rr.com

Hey everybody.. our email off our website is not working properly...I just hate that.
Our website host says it is not them...Roadrunner doesn't answer :( sometimes technology can suck :(
Sorry for any inconvenience Kansas City!!! Please email us direct at
flashesone@kc.rr.com

Digital ODEON is AWESOME and one of the BEST VIDEO companies in town!!!

We would like to offer your referrals a $100 service credit If they book us together.We really enjoy working with you.

See you soon,
Bora & Bogac Yenal.

Above is the email that I just got from Digital Odeon and these guys are fantastic!!!!
There really are only a few Video company's in town that are decent and these guys will ROCK your socks off with creativity and hard work! Oh My gosh...they totally kept up with me too.
Check them out! We worked on the Mangino's wedding together and Mona Shadfor and they just sent me the copies of their work....WOW KANSAS CITY THIS COMPANY IS GOOD!!!!
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CALL THEM THEY BOOK FAST :)

Information for other PHOTOGRAPHERS...

Hey Kansas City..

I just want to say to all the photographers from this city that have been calling me to ask me if they can shoot for me, work for me, pick my brain or get to know me...and just last week I had 2 photographers from this city call me to ask if they could second shoot for me and THEY HAVE THERE OWN STUDIOS-

Well today I came into the office and another photographer called wanting to talk to me so I thought..I need to blog.

To everyone interested in shooting with me I do have Shadowing program and it is FOUR thousand dollars and I currently have a shadowier. I will only take 5 shadowiers a year.

Half is due upon booking to ensure your slot.

I have 3 openings left for 2009..so if you are one of the photographers that have been calling me (u know who u are) please call Jenn to set an appointment up for me to explain the shadowing program to you.

I would encourage everyone to shoot from the heart...that is what I have always done.

Don't copy other photographers images..you should be developing your own style of shooting.

I wish everybody the very best and I totally love what I do..I live and breathe my art..I always have a camera on me and I am always thinking of images-

When I am booked solid I tend to send my Bride and grooms to the select few photographers in town that I consider my friends and I know they do a great job :)

Keep warm KC...spring is right around the corner (I have been day dreaming of the beach...)

Teri

Thank you so much Tram!

Okay everyone I have to tell you about a beautiful girl that came in to my studio on the 19th of this month (I had just gotten over the flu and had been really sick for almost a week and that whole week was spent in bed) so I was just happy to be feeling great and in walks Tram...she has long, shinny perfect black hair (I totally love long hair) and this perfect sweet smile..she loved my work and I was already thinking of shots I wanted to do of her while I was talking to her ( I tend to to do that)
Anyhow she is going to be a awesome Bride...beautiful inside and out :)
Well I opened up the mail- I am alittle behind on that :)- and she sends me a gift certificate for a COUPLES Massage!!!! Plus a sweet Thank you card...
I just want to say thank you Tram for bringing sunshine to my day! I can't wait to photograph your wedding!
Teri

You made us look like rockstars!!!!!

Teri,

I knew from the moment we stepped into your office that your work would be fabulous. I had no idea at that time, however, just how AMAZING our photos would be. You made us look like rock stars on the best day of our lives! Your talent is undeniable and your passion for your work is reflected in every single photo you take. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for capturing the perfection of our wedding day!

Love,

Rae Chelle and Ryan Davis

Rae Chelee and Ryan wedding...what a beautiufl day!

Hey Kansas City...check out a few of these snaps I took on Jan3 rd of Rae Chelee and Ryan.

They were both so sweet and the most laid back and fun couple! I had a blast covering there day :)

Ceremony was at the Redemptorist Church and Reception was at The Hilton Presidents Hotel (which I actually did a 8 page Bridal shoot for the PWG magazine when this hotel reopened a few years back)

Enjoy the snaps of art....

Click on the link of them above and you can send ecards and see more of their beautiful day!

JENNY AND CHRIS..I have to share a few because they are fabulous!!!

I have photographed so many weddings over the last 10 years and what I love about weddings ...there is NO 2 weddings alike and that is why I want to share these images with you-

I LOVE...LOVE...this photograph above because it is very simple and sweet....this totally reminds me of a Hallmark card. Jenny is as sweet as she looks in person.

I adore her and her gentle spirit. She got ready for her wedding at her house and her maid of honor had "played" wedding since they were kids...that is why this photograph is so special to me because I captured her happiness about her entire day!!!

The best part is CHECK OUT HER CAT...ha this just made me smile..after this shot the cat took off :)

Favorite Vendor Party of 2008

I have to say one more thing about 2008...The Perfect Wedding Guide threw a GREAT holiday party..my favorite in party in years..the food was awesome..friends were all there ..it really helped kick start the holidays for sure :)

Thanks again..Ellen!

Here is a shot of me and the hubby keeping it fresh in the KC photobooth!!!

2009 IT's going to be a great year!!!!

It is really 2009 and I know it is going to be a wonderful year :)

The wedding we had at club 1000 on New Year's eve was awesome!! Eddie (my hubby) shot with me and we had a blast getting gorgeous photographs of Maggie and Rich!

Maggie and I totally bonded and she told me she loved me and I told her I loved her too (You would have had to have been there to "get" the moment...ha)

Eddie and I didn't end our night until about 2am!

I have to say and give a BIG thank you to my hubby...the guy fixes me breakfast every weekend-(even when he has a wedding) and brings it to me in bed--no kidding...He has gone above and beyond being my dream guy by the pampering :)

He has been doing that for about 2 years, after 18 years of marriage...I just smile and say thanks baby- your the best!

Rich..actually asked Eddie what was our secret to a great marriage was (I would have told him it is because he married a Gemini...smiles) and he told him separate checking accounts....I think that's funny because I don't care if he buys what he wants and vice verse...life is just too short to get hung up on little things :)

Bottom line..have fun with your mate...keep it fresh & fun and ALWAYS try new things!!!!

We've got a cool wedding to photograph tomorrow at the Redemptorist and reception at The Hilton Presidents Hotel- Rae Chelle and Ryan..and they both are so much fun to be around- I can't wait to document their wedding :) the shot above was taken at the Presidents for her Bridal Portrait ...

Happy New Year Everyone!

Is everyone still in Holiday mode? I know I am :)
We want to wish everyone a wonderful.. blessed.. new year.

I have really enjoyed this Christmas..spending time with my family has been so precious!
I totally love being a Mom and I think I have the coolest kids, they are allot of fun to be around.
Joey keeps you laughing and there is NEVER a dull moment with that boy! He is 17 now and top at his game in debate in Liberty. He has been coming in 1st in " policy debate" out of 50 teams and we have trophy's everywhere :)

Brooke is 14 and totally beautiful..she actually made a bridal magazine this Spring! She is into peace and love clothes...never moves without her cell..loves shoes and shopping ;) and she just got back from a 2 day youth group trip to Chicago.

We went to the movies...updated my daughters room..I fixed their favorite foods and we all cuddled on the couch and watched Joeys favorite shows on TV..

We should all be thankful for our families and our wonderful friends...God is so good to us!!!

Happy New Year Kansas City
and
May God Bless you all year...
Teri and Eddie

A sweet Thank you from Jennifer and Michael :)

Hi Teri and Logan!

You guys are amazing! We have just about worn out our DVD slidshow since we met with you a couple of weeks ago. We are having so much fun showing it to our family and friends. Our pictures are absolutely perfect. We might love our wedding photos as much as we love each other! ;) We just keep looking through them and we aren't even able to pick a favorite because so many of them are so unbelievable. You not only captured the events of the day, but the actual love and emotions throughout the day. It's like we can "feel" our day again when we look at the pictures. You guys are very talented! Keep doing what you do! Sorry it took us so long to write. And we promise to get our album choices to you soon! -Jennifer and Michael Boyd

I quite smoking!!!

Okay I can finally say I quite smoking and what a stupid habit that was for me!!!

I started over a year ago and had a heck of a time stopping..it did not help that most of my
assistants smoked too...so I can say now that I am smoke free and I feel 100 percent better!!
I am going to start spin classes with Jackie ..my Friend and Bride that is on gallery one..she looks awesome :) my first class starts at 5 am in the morning.

My husband laughed when I told him my first class was at 5am...ha ..ha..I will surprise him again no doubt.

I love Jennifers look!! Doesn't she look amazing...

Teri,
WE LOVE THEM!!! Sorry it has taken me so long to write you. It has been a crazy weekend! You really have been given a wonderful gift....you are an amazing photographer! We can't wait to see the rest of the photos on Wednesday. Thank you so much for putting in the time and effort to make our pictures beautiful. We really appreciate all you have done for us! Thanks again for the wonderful photos. See you on Wednesday!

Mitch and Jen

Check out Jennifer and Mitch's slide show above..it is breathtaking!!

A Big thanks to one of my coolest Bride and Grooms for making this awesome blog update!

Check out these slide shows above this post and you can actually send an ecard of your wedding image!!! And I LOVE the map- this went up yesterday so it had no dots and this morning when I woke up I ran into the office to look at my map and I am digging my dots !! :)

A huge thanks to Ann and Doug again...they hung out at my place the last 2 Sundays and Eddie (my hubby) grilled AWESOME hamburgers and..we played the wi fit (love that game)

We are going skiing together soon :)I have to brag on Ann and Doug they were in people magazine recently and here is the article!!!

Anyhow we have some AWESOME -did I say fabulous too?- wedding images coming to you in the next few weeks...I am alittle behind and Have been shooting almost everyday of the week and weekends too- then editing and editing and the hubby brings me dinner at my desk :)

(I am not kidding)

I did get to meet Maria Shivers brother last week and the president of the Red Cross and just some amazing people in our world that are behind the scenes when we have natural disasters...

Have a great weekend- I am out the door to a wedding :)

Jacklyn and Michael from New York get married in Kansas City!!

Teri-
They say " A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words" and you definitely do that statement justice! In fact, I am having trouble deciding which one I love more: my husband or the photos. I truly feel that you were not just taking photographs but that you were capturing the memories. God has blessed you with a beautiful talent and Thank You for sharing that gift with us!
With So Much Love,
Michael & Jacklyn Masiello

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