http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog Creative Photography Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:33:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What a great event at the St Louis Science Center tonight! Jon Brown and I had the honor photographing "An Evening of Aloha with the Mighty Mo".  An inspirational evening celebrating the 65th anniversary year of the end of WWII which took place on the battleship USS Missouri - ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=255 Serious photographers that love to shoot together - and have a little fun too! Click to image for a quick little video! http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=249 When you call our old  studio number -  don't panic!  Our number has changed to 314.368-0213. http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=246 for Jennifer and Brenden's wedding day!  See you tonight at the rehearsal.  Stay tuned for wedding images http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=241 I had the honor of photographing Pins & Needles  Rock N Roll Fashion Show this past Friday evening.  The room was dark,  Millennium Productions rocked the music, and the designers were awesome!  There were 7 different designers - click the image below to view a slide show from "Me Against ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=234 Click image to view our tribute to Mothers. http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=231 Signature Studio is known for being a leader in the photography Industry. That’s why we are so proud and excited to introduce "iDo iPad”. Today’s bride and groom are tech savvy and enjoy the mobility of the latest technology. I mean, seriously - look at this thing! It's sleek, ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=213 We thought we would share with our readers some tips we like to pass along to our brides. Check back often as this list will be continually be updated. 1. No matter where you get dressed, have a flat sheet handy to wrap around your gown so you don't get any ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=211 OMG!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was crying while viewing. You sure captured the wedding most beautifully.You are the BEST PHOTOGRAPHER IN TOWN> o say all around hands down The photos capture the feelings of the moment I don't know what to say. It's so poetic and thoughtful. In a way I am ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=178 Some of our clients, and friends, may remember Brian Woods who worked for me a few years back.  He became like a son to me. In 2004 his reserve unit was activated and was sent overseas.  He has been back and forth many times but everytime he was in St. Louis ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=169 and we are excited to be part of the Perfect Wedding Guide show on August 2nd at Kemp Auto Museum.  Click Here for ticket information. We will also be at the St. Louis Bride and Groom's Wedding Show at the America Center on August 16th.  Click Here for more information. Be sure ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=162 Over the next few weeks Lacy Branch Events will be featuring guest interview by other industry professionals and we are so honored to be the first selected.  Check it out!  http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=158 Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I've always loved Memorial Day; not just because of all the tributes to our military, but it also marks the official start of summer - and our annual ONLINE SUMMER PRINT SALE. All orders placed online by June 30th that are over $40 will received 20% off their order!  ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=145 For the second year in a row, Signature Studio has been rated by local brides and voted “The Knot Best of Weddings 2008/2009” pick and we are thrilled!   What sets this honor apart from others is that it’s not The Knot that makes the decision to bestow this award to us ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=130 Our grandkids brought their parents in for the Easter weekend so we did a quick portrait session.  The kids are getting bigger and our daughter is getting smaller.  Yes, I said smaller.  In just a year she has lost over 140 pounds.  Sounds like a rapid weight loss but it comes ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=126 We knew there was going to be a launch tonight but we didn't think we would see it because our plane wasn't landing until 6:30.  By the time we got our bags and rental car it was like 7:20 so we drove as fast as we could to the beach ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=120 I’m a Priceline negotiator!  And it really works!   We had a hotel booked in Palm Beach Florida at a rate of $1507 for 8 nights.  I was pleased with that rate. After all, it is spring break and spring training time in Florida.  But I had just seen that annoying ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=118 If you’ve been to the studio lately you may have noticed the I LUVE CHOCOLATE store located next door to the main entrance.    If you haven’t stopped in you really should.  They sell European chocolates that are out of this world.       Today when I came in I noticed a $1 ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=115 Well, sort of! My friend, Brandon Gray from Complete Music, sent me these photos of Busch Stadium after the recent snow fall.   Thought this was too funny, but then I'm a die-hard Cardinal's fan.  Nick, make sure your brother sees this!!! http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=108 Signature Studio will be in Jupiter Florida the week of March 16 - March 22, 2009 for Cardinals Spring Training and will be doing family portraits on the "off" days.  Choose either on the beach or at (or near) Roger Dean Stadium.  Sign-up for our newsletter to be sure you get all the ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=107 Now until December 15th all orders placed online that are over $30 will receive 20% off!  But time is limited - expires December 15th! http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=106 Our 4 year old grandaughter thinks the next President's name is Broccolibama.    http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=104 Successful Women of St. Louis and I'm featured!    Congratulations to Alicia Aboussie-Yildiz of Aya Sofia Restaurant for also being featured. http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=103 Signature Studio strives to privide the best hands-on internship experience possible.  Candidate(s) will get a true view of what is envolved with daily operations of a photography studio.  We invest our energy into hardworking, talented individuals looking for a growth opportunity andpossibly a future career.  If this is you, check ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=102 And Signature Studio is honored to be part.  October 30, 2008 We will be photographing the fun and festivities at the newest eateries in St. Louis - Triumph, then it's off the the game for a 7:30 start at Scottrade Center. Join the fun! Peoples National Bank, The Lawrence Group, and The Moto ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=101 All I can say is "WOW".  If you've tried to get in touch with me I've been very busy shooting St. Louis Fashion Week for Alive Magazine. I just finished day 3 and I couldn't tell you which designer I liked the best because all the designs have been amazing! It's been ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=100 Christmas time is here, and it seems to be arriving a little earlier and earlier each year. Regardless here is a post I made a couple of years ago about how I know when it is OFFICALLY CHRISTMAS - enjoy! http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=98 We shot this image at Brandon's sister's wedding in 2006; that's why we are so excited to welcome Brandon and Laurie as our newest wedding couples.  They will be getting married in early 2009.  Laurie came by today to finish the contract and to show me pictures of her gown.  Oh, ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=97 I’m sure everyone has heard of Make-A-Wish, a not-for-profit organization that provides wishes to children that have life threatening medical conditions.  To date, the St. Louis Chapter has been able to provide over 6000 wishes to children through the kind donations and support of individuals and corporate sponsers. As many of ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=96 Don't you just love the rivalry between the Cardinals and the Cubs?  Melissa and Nick are probably one of St. Louis' biggest fans - in fact, their entire wedding party are big fans - well, except for two of them.  The other members of the wedding party showed them how they ... http://www.signaturestudio.com/blog/?p=95