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<a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog">Recent Posts</a> // Archive Links on the Right Sidebar //<a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com">Portfolio</a>Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.comBlogger208125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-85367647898352982802020-01-01T16:00:00.004-06:002010-01-30T12:26:19.078-06:00Hello.Thanks for stopping over...<br /><br />Here are some links I think you might like or find useful:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com">Portfolio Site</a> / <a href="http://beautifuldayimages.com/blog/rss.xml">RSS Feed</a> / <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=595773675&ref=profile">Facebook</a> / <a href="http://twitter.com/toddscottballje">Twitter</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/2009/01/about-me.html">About Me</a> / <a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/2009/01/thoughts-on-photography-business.html">About Beautiful Day Images</a> / <a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/2009/01/pricing-information.html">Pricing</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/2009/01/wedding-artists.html">Wedding Artists</a> / <a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/2009/01/album-designs-and-options.html">Albums</a> / Finished Images v. 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We are working on grandfathering in this current RSS feed to work with the new blog which will happen soon.<br /><br />Until then, please visit the <a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog">new blog here</a><br /><br />There are lots of new posts!<br /><br />ThanksTodd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-51768526581346839062010-05-04T02:12:00.003-05:002010-05-04T02:18:00.119-05:00Amy & Alex // Pre- ReleaseNext up in last weekend's double (Friday and Saturday) were Amy & Alex. Also at the vintage modern venue, The Oklahoma Heritage Museum. There are so many details and great parts to this story. I can wait to share a full post asap!<br /><br />Enjoy these for now. <br /><br />Pssst....new blog is coming soon. This will hopefully be the last post on this 3 year old blogger.<br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/TSB_4927.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/TSB_5091.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/TSB_5187.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/TSB_7614.jpg" /></div>Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-47933880514765182152010-05-04T01:58:00.002-05:002010-05-04T02:05:40.146-05:00Sandip & Alison // Pre-ReleaseI kicked off the busy wedding season on Friday with a really sweet wedding for Sandip & Alison. These two are such a cool couple and even live right near my gallery in Mesta Park. (we LOVE that neighborhood) The Oklahoma Heritage Museum is also in neighboring Heritage Hills and is a gorgeous venue.<br /><br />Here is a preview of a couple images l liked while starting to edit today.<br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/patel_03.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/patel_02.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/patel_01.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/patel_04.jpg" /></div>Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-75973838969096446522010-04-27T13:30:00.002-05:002010-04-27T13:36:01.006-05:00Anthony David Agency | Model ShootI am reposting this on top so for models from AD Agency Casting call 4/27.<br />Model Portfolio Photography Pricing | <a href="http://beautifuldayimages.com/downloads/BDI_Commercial.pdf">Click Here</a><br />More Model/ Fashion Photography | <a href="http://beautifuldayimages.blogspot.com/2009/12/fashion-modeling-headshots-commercial.html">Click Here</a><br /><br />We had three of <a href="http://www.anthonydavidagency.com/">Anthony David Agency</a>'s new models in for a mini portfolio shoot last month and here are the goods.<br /><br />There are several more great shots to come sometime soon but these are their choices to add to their respective portfolios.<br />We were shooting for two different looks so we did a stylin headshot type look and a creative personality look.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mrsoklahoma2009.blogspot.com/">Heather Rouba</a>, (Mrs Oklahoma 2009) has been coordinating the shoots and coaching the models as the new agency director. She has some amazing talent herself and in who she is working with.<br />(see some images of her in the previous <a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/2009/12/fashion-modeling-headshots-commercial.html">fashion/ modeling</a> post below)<br /><br />Kaitlyn<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Anthony_David_Agency_122009_07.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Anthony_David_Agency_122009_02.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Anthony_David_Agency_122009_01.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Michelle<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Anthony_David_Agency_122009_04.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Anthony_David_Agency_122009_03.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><br />Talia<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Anthony_David_Agency_122009_05.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Anthony_David_Agency_122009_06.jpg" /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-87303537124604723902010-04-23T12:35:00.003-05:002010-04-23T16:17:13.409-05:00My portfolio site is experiencing problemsSorry but my main portfolio site is down currently. It seems to be a problem with the hosting company. We are working on it but you can access tons of images here on the blog. Previous posts and archives are on the right..<br /><br />Thanks! :)<br /><br />UPDATE: My hosting company got it fixed. Thanks for your patience. S<br /><br />So, did you find any thing fun in the blog archives?Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-79836482451183119622010-03-12T11:43:00.009-06:002010-03-12T13:20:11.049-06:00WPPI International Print Competition // Award of ExcellenceI entered the WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International) Print Competition this year for the first time. It is fascinating to me to see the work and image captures of the worlds best photographers and also the worlds best and most interesting events. I mainly did it just to learn and gleen what I could from the judging process. It is great in a way because they have the highest standards for every angle of the print: technical photography (exposure, composition, post editing), creative (originality, interest and aesthetics) and not only that but also print and presentation quality (an entire art in itself). And it is all judged dispassionately so really good to hear comments like Simon would give them ;)<br /><br />So there were 3500 + prints from I think 30+ countries. They judge for 2 days and then put prints that score high enough on display. Ill be honest, at first I thought, well geeze, these are all great, they should at least get the "Excellent" rating. But when I saw the standard of images that it took to get to that, I began to think, wow, maybe none of mine will make it. So, (full disclosure here) I walked quickly through the gallery the first time hoping at least one made it. Well it was exciting that I actually had two. They are the first two below. So thank you to Poonam and her mother for providing the soulfull, authentic moment for the first one. And to Rochelle for the beautiful and stylish moment for the second. <br /><br />It was actually very satisfying that the two that scored the highest for me were artistic photojournalism. That is definitely my passion and what I feel I see the most when shooting.<br /><br />Images shown as matted for the competition. (Credits below)<br /><br />"Mixed Emotions" Award of Excellence Winner<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/mixedemotions_layout.jpg" /></div><br />Comment on this one: This was at the end of the third day of an Indian wedding that the couple was intensely involved in all the various ceremonies and events all day on all three. SOOO many moments and emotions. At the end there is what is called a "Crying Ceremony" in which (according to tradition) the brides family mourns the bride leaving home. In modern times, the bride either opts out or just entertains the tradition but with out the emotion maybe of years past. (we have skype now ya know). In this case, that happened but afterwards, the bride was really leaving Houston to be with her new husband in Detroit. (are the goosebumps coming yet?) So this is really her saying good bye to her mother and the real emotion began to flow. Tears and long hugs and a lot of "I love you's" followed along with more moments with the bride and her dad and even the groom and the bride's dad. That is why I love being there till the very end and never thinking that the 6327th photo is unimportant.<br /><br />"Showtime" Award of Excellence Winner<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/showtime_layout.jpg" /></div><br />"Fall Girl"<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/FallGirl_layout.jpg" /></div><br />"Occupational Hazard"<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Occupational_Hazard_layout.jpg" /></div><br />"So Happy Together"<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/We're_So_Happy_layout.jpg" /></div><br />"Wedding Crashers"<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Wedding_Crashers_layout.jpg" /></div><br />"Let's Play 500"<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/500_layout.jpg" /></div><br />"The Veil of the Soul"<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/The_Veil_of_the_Soul_layout.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Competition Printed by Red River Photo (Thanks Leighton)<br />Matted by Denton Framing on all 8-ply Museum RagMat in black or whiteTodd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-55496957646076789342010-03-03T14:11:00.004-06:002010-03-03T14:30:33.601-06:00Album Style // Leather CraftsmenAlbum Design season has been in full swing since late fall when weddings wrapped up and we have been so excited to deliver many finished products into our clients living rooms. To me, this is really the culmination of all our work from planning to shooting, then editing and working meticulously with clients to get the perfect album. (This is where we spend way more than half the work in a wedding) Without this finished product, I really think people would miss out on such a tangible, quality work of art that is available from their portraits and event photos.<br /><br />This is just one of the many we have produced that we recently delivered and I wanted to show you one of my favorite new styles in both cover choice and design. The cover is Japanese Book Cloth in black. names are blind embossed in the cover with a flush inset photo welcoming a viewer into the album. Our designs are intended to be modern and stylish yet timeless. The last thing we would want is for you to love it today and get tired of the layout with any trendy gimmicks that will soon tire. I really believe the quality of the construction and style of design is an integral part of the whole package!<br /><br />The construction of these books, by Leather Craftsmen, is literally top of the line. I go every year to an international trade show and while I love to explore other options and do add other companies to the line of available products, I always am impressed with the enduring quality and even the updated options that LC offers. And my clients sincerely have loved them. <br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Leather_Craftsmen_style.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Leather_Craftsmen_layout.jpg" /></div>Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-80963272236926480852010-02-25T21:22:00.005-06:002010-02-25T21:40:37.605-06:00Red primesteak // Event Space OpeningI had the priveledge of photographing the opening of Red primesteak's event space opening tonight and the event was ultra stylish. <br /><a href="http://twitter.com/HTpaul">Heather</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/goodeggdining">Keith Paul</a>, the owners, and the catering and event manager, <a href="http://twitter.com/redprimeevents">Kindt Myers</a>, showed us what it would feel like to have a party inside a champagne glass with the amber bubble lighting (awesome idea huh?) (IES Events Lighting). (BTW, besides being some of the best in the business, these are some of my favorite people to work with regularly throughout the year at some of Oklahoma's premier events!)<br /><br />Here is a quick preview. Many more photos to come! <br /><br />The Prime Event Professionals who made it happen:<br />Red primesteak<br />Cheevers Catering<br />Market C Catering<br />Iron Starr Catering<br />Tony Foss Floral<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/cafeevoke">Cafe Evoke Coffee Catering</a><br />Ideas In Ice<br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Red_PrimeSteak_01.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Red_PrimeSteak_02.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Red_PrimeSteak_03.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Red_PrimeSteak_04.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Red_PrimeSteak_05.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Red_PrimeSteak_06.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Red_PrimeSteak_07.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Red_PrimeSteak_08.jpg" /></div><br /><br />More coming soon...Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-35810517414851545032010-02-20T12:56:00.010-06:002010-02-21T11:57:06.532-06:00Oklahoma City Skirvin Wedding // Lindsay & Mike // 12.19.09Venue: The Skirvin Hilton Hotel<br />Coordinator: Judy Lehmbeck<br />Cake: Amy Cakes<br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_01.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_02.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_03.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_04.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_05.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_27.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_06.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_07.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_26.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_08.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_09.jpg" /></div><br />This was an awesome moment. Mike said "I have played in OU football games before 75,000 people, been before a national audience and lots of other high pressure situations, and I never got emotional. When I saw her coming down the stairs, I just lost it!" <br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_10.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_11.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_12.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_13.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_14.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_15.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_16.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_17.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_18.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_19.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_20.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_21.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_22.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_23.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_24.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_28.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_25.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_29.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_30.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_31.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_32.jpg" /></div><br />The Ladies man here is Mike's dad, Heisman Trophy winner, Steven Owens. The ladies are his granddaughters, her friends and his dancin' machine wife!! Ha! They were the life of the dance party!<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_33.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Skirvin_wedding_34.jpg" /></div>Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-90466838586106255392010-01-30T21:00:00.001-06:002010-01-30T21:01:44.921-06:00sorry about the spammersthankfully 3 of my 5 regular viewers have let me know all day that spammers/ hackers/ phishers/ jerkwads have been spamming my blog. Trying to fix as you read... ;)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-9632919378321437002010-01-20T14:50:00.003-06:002010-01-20T14:55:58.452-06:00Ashley & Andrew // Pre-ReleaseWe made the trek down to the quaint little town of Paris, TX last weekend for Ashley & Andrew's wedding. It rained the whole day but probably the closest to dry it was all day, we took a tour of Paris with the wedding party. Not one complaint! Good job people!<br /><br />Here is a shot I have in my back pocket for all last year in case it rained. I never needed it till now, but still it is pretty cool huh? <br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/011610_01.jpg" /></div>Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-27930944823170152302010-01-20T14:47:00.002-06:002010-01-20T14:50:35.955-06:00Elise & Mason // Pre-ReleaseElise and Mason braved the 16° temps for this shot in front of this artistic front door of St. Monica Catholic Church.<br />This was a fun wedding with both clients I have worked with previously and more that I will in 2010 in the wedding party.<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/010210_01.jpg" /></div>Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-29124052814252507092010-01-20T14:44:00.002-06:002010-01-20T14:47:12.591-06:00Mike & Lindsay // Pre-ReleaseMike and Lindsay had a super stylin' evening in December. Full blog post to come...<br />Here is one great moment from their ceremony in the Venetian Room on the Skirvin Hilton's 14th Floor.<br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/121609_01.jpg" /></div>Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-85608965194378651282010-01-04T14:57:00.004-06:002010-01-04T15:27:16.459-06:00The Brides of Oklahoma Magazine // Ashley & Josh's Featured WeddingI got our semi-advance copies of <a href="http://thebridesofoklahoma.com/">The Brides of Oklahoma Magazine</a> today. It is stunning. My first and biggest impression is how many world class event design and photographers we have in the state! Congrats to my friends and colleagues and of course to Kami, Ashley, Alli and the rest of the team at the mag for a monumental achievement again this year. Amazing editorial shoots planned and designed and perfect choices on the features... <span style="font-style:italic;">KIDDING</span>!!! I am very honored to have another wedding this year chosen as one of the four Brides of the Seasons. Of course the biggest thank you goes to Ashley and Josh White for providing the beautiful day along with Judy Lehmbeck for the coordination and design. Check the last page of the feature below for the rest of the talented pros involved.<br /><br />I was also a part of a stunningly stylish table scape shoot with the incomparable <a href="http://www.zinkedesign.com/">Zinke Design</a>. [below]<br /><br />Click images for larger view.<br /><br />Come into the gallery for your complimentary copy of the magazine. It has to be seen in print!<br /><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/tbok_feature01.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/tbok_feature02.jpg"><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/tbok_feature02_sm.jpg" /></div></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/tbok_feature03_lg.jpg"><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/tbok_feature03_sm.jpg" /></div></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/tbok_table_lg.jpg"><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/tbok_table_sm.jpg" /></div><br /></a>Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-30034556941298149672010-01-01T16:34:00.002-06:002010-01-01T16:49:02.485-06:002010 Ad in The Brides of Oklahoma MagazineHere is my new ad in the gorgeous new issue of The Brides of Oklahoma Magazine that comes out any day. I cant wait to see it in print. This image came from a shoot I did with Meg Guess for her 2010 ad (below). The model is Bonnie DeLany. Check out the making of video posted below shot by Andrew Smith | Smith Pixels. We had an amazing team to make this shoot happen. I was very happy to be a part of it.<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />Photography: Todd Scott Ballje | <a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/">Beautiful Day Images</a><br />Gown: Kenneth Pool available at <a href="http://megguess.com/boutique.html">Meg Guess Couture</a><br />Shoot Design and Styling: myself and Meg Guess<br />Hair & Makeup: Rachel Hart<br />Video: <a href="http://www.smithpixels.com/">Smith Pixels</a><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/BeautifulDayImages_2010.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/MGC_2010.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><br /><object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=7077959&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=7077959&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/7077959">BTS Meg Guess</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/smithpixels">Andrew PC Smith // SMITH PIXELS</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-67036765613394325282009-12-10T12:51:00.006-06:002009-12-10T13:25:09.972-06:00Fashion, Modeling, Headshots, & CommercialI stopped by the new Anthony David Agency Modeling Casting Call this morning to meet several of the new models that <a href="http://www.mrsoklahoma2009.blogspot.com/">Heather Rouba</a> and <a href="http://www.anthonydavidsalon.com/">Anthony David</a> are potentially working with. This is a new agency started by two of the best and most experienced in their fields. Heather is reigning Mrs. Oklahoma and I have had the honor of shooting her headshots and lifestyle photos for both the Oklahoma Competition and National Pageant. Anthony has a smash hit business with a salon and several hair design academies in OKC. <br /><br />So for the models I met this morning, here is a partial portfolio and pricing. <br /><br />If you are or will be working with Anthony David Agency, please ask Heather or me about special programs we have available to get you a killer portfolio!<br /><br />Modeling & Commercial Photography Pricing: <a href="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/downloads/BDI_Commercial.pdf">Download Here</a><br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Bonnie_DeLany_001.jpg" /></div><br />Bonnie DeLany | Meg Guess Couture Model | OKC Thunder Girl | Project TBA<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Meg_Guess_Couture_002.jpg" /></div><br />Bonnie DeLany | Meg Guess Couture Fashion Shoot <br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Meg_Guess_Couture_003.jpg" /></div><br />Chelsea Traber | Meg Guess Couture Fashion Shoot <br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Heather_Rouba_004.jpg" /></div><br />Heather Rouba | Mrs. Oklahoma 2009 | Photo won Most Photogenic<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Heather_Rouba_005.jpg" /></div><br />Heather Rouba Family | Mrs. America Lifestyle Promo Photo<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Heather_Rouba_006.jpg" /></div><br />Heather Rouba | Fox 25 Promo Shoot | Gown by Meg Guess Couture<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Taylor_Treat_007.jpg" /></div><br />Taylor Treat | Ms. Oklahoma 2009 | Brides of Oklahoma Editorial Shoot<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Taylor_Treat_008.jpg" /></div><br />Taylor Treat | Ms. Oklahoma 2009 | Brides of Oklahoma Editorial Shoot<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Bonnie_DeLany_009.jpg" /></div><br />Bonnie DeLany | Fox 25 Promo Shoot | Gown by Meg Guess Couture<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Lauren_Richardson_010.jpg" /></div><br />Lauren Richardson | Modern Headshots<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Taylor_Treat_011.jpg" /></div><br />Taylor Treat | Ms. Oklahoma 2009 | Brides of Oklahoma Editorial Shoot<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Indian_012.jpg" /></div><br />Indian Bridal Fashion<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Meg_Guess_Couture_013.jpg" /></div><br />Meg Guess Couture Fashion Shoot<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/fashion_Tradition_Eight_014.jpg" /></div><br />Tradition Eight Clothing Company Catalog ShootTodd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-74965904617498455362009-12-05T13:16:00.004-06:002009-12-05T13:26:10.354-06:00Golf Club of Oklahoma Wedding // Album LayoutI have been crankin' away on albums lately so here are some highlights from another one. Albums are the culmination of all the planning, shoots and working with clients to capture their relationship, lifestyle and wedding!<br /><br />These are just some of the spreads from this wedding. Some of my favorites...<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_001.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_002.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_003.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_004.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_005.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_006.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_007.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_008.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_009.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_010.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_011.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_012.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_013.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_014.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_015.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_016.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_017.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_018.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_019.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_020.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_021.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Golf_Club_of_Oklahoma_album_022.jpg" /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-47664191185652382492009-11-22T01:38:00.004-06:002009-11-22T01:52:15.125-06:00Indian Wedding // Poonam & JatinI am so happy to finally get this wedding on the blog! I had the wonderful pleasure and honor of shooting with <a href="http://www.edmonsonindian.com/">David & Luke Edmonson </a> last month in Houston for this Indian Wedding. It was such a great experience learning the ropes of a Shaddi from one of the best and most experienced in the world. They have photographed over 180 Indian weddings and gave me so much insight into all the important moments and traditions. I loved every minute of it. Although I was backing up David on day 1, he generously gave over many of the bridal photos to me. So a huge thanks goes to him. David and Luke are two quality dudes!<br /><br />Enjoy! <br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_001.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_002.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_003.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_004.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_005.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_006.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img 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src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_034.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_035.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_036.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_037.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_038.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_039.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_040.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_041.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Indian_Wedding_042.jpg" /></div>Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-65999303043888733332009-11-14T19:58:00.002-06:002009-11-14T20:04:18.392-06:00Oklahoma City Engagement / Andrew & Melissa / Pre-ReleaseHere is one image from a recent engagement shoot with Melissa and Andrew (a.k.a. -------M+A--------)<br /><br />I met Andrew through one of my best friends and now he is beginning to be a part of redevelopment and furtherance of my websites and blog. (coming sometime) <br /><br />This is a light painting shot that is all done in camera or I should say on scene. All you photogs liked the last quiz so let's hear it, how is this done? (I know it's an easy one)<br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Engagement_11.06_001.jpg" /></div><br /><br />M + A are getting married in May next year and I cant wait to work with them more. They are very cool people and have an awesome group of friends!Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-61922132817586122222009-11-10T19:27:00.002-06:002009-11-10T19:34:04.738-06:00Oklahoma City Family Portrait PhotographyI am honored to be asked to go on FOX 25 Morning Show again tomorrow (11/11/09) with Lauren Richardson to talk about family photography. Check it out from 7-9am on FOX OKC<br /><br />One of the things I will mention is that one of the most difficult things in the world is to get a baby or little kid to do what you want them to do for photos. They can be happy as can be, smiling, giggling and be the sweetest kid in the world and when they see that big camera (or maybe my big head) they DO NOT want to cooperate. It happens for older kids too! <br /><br />I decided if I cant even get my own daughter to smile pretty on demand, I would just go with letting them actually BE happy. Let them play. Let them be themselves and capture who they are. I am so glad now I have photos of Elaina doing her thing at different times in her life. That is the way I love to capture family and kids photos. <br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_001.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_002.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_003.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_004.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_005.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_006.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_007.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_008.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_009.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_010.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_011.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_012.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_013.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_014.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_015.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_016.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_017.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_018.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_Family_Portrait_019.jpg" /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-90554662154668842982009-11-06T10:32:00.003-06:002009-11-06T10:58:22.045-06:00"...Love & Revelation..." -Ansle AdamsThis says it all for me. At least until tomorrow.<br /><br />"Some photographers take reality... and impose the domination of their own thought and spirit. Others come before reality more tenderly and a photograph to them is an instrument of love and revelation. " -Ansle Adams<br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/D3I_0271.jpg" /></div>Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-35853390769241303722009-11-05T10:39:00.001-06:002009-11-05T10:39:56.613-06:00some fall pics<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8KOlhAh8xzo_UHo3_UiqRVM5LcLImrTaOyrX1JvqiTPaqvItwDXbgvab6FEAvjhqqQg1jl47tED79R7_NVCzX01vCGdB8K9220k7JnQpWOC-YcILnO03j4SnxiJMgQWxTem_2ElYewlU/s1600-h/IMG_1001+(1)-796614.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8KOlhAh8xzo_UHo3_UiqRVM5LcLImrTaOyrX1JvqiTPaqvItwDXbgvab6FEAvjhqqQg1jl47tED79R7_NVCzX01vCGdB8K9220k7JnQpWOC-YcILnO03j4SnxiJMgQWxTem_2ElYewlU/s320/IMG_1001+(1)-796614.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400660226325091970" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tQUtEt8s0bhFpRdCHfoze2wMggrxP4nuO85Qn_UjWmAlpvac4cAUMuPpVjjSrYfzoh49VUGIDw11KvqloHT5nm7yxXh3BFXugm5bCvn96hwgWsOO1tgS0R0j9M6q5a8ffu4GBdL-gLU/s1600-h/IMG_1064-797767.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tQUtEt8s0bhFpRdCHfoze2wMggrxP4nuO85Qn_UjWmAlpvac4cAUMuPpVjjSrYfzoh49VUGIDw11KvqloHT5nm7yxXh3BFXugm5bCvn96hwgWsOO1tgS0R0j9M6q5a8ffu4GBdL-gLU/s320/IMG_1064-797767.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400660228232755234" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbDUosRw6yzltGLhVeCXCQr6sIHbDl-d8Oh4XFlKxaYVDUvnz6qvCvLPp8V0A4POO3d-Yq8ujLJwe344Kt2G093YkX9I2tVnGwD048rn3-z684FB3EbWdAslE1_x2h3ugypsa6GDg2w0/s1600-h/IMG_1095-798704.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbDUosRw6yzltGLhVeCXCQr6sIHbDl-d8Oh4XFlKxaYVDUvnz6qvCvLPp8V0A4POO3d-Yq8ujLJwe344Kt2G093YkX9I2tVnGwD048rn3-z684FB3EbWdAslE1_x2h3ugypsa6GDg2w0/s320/IMG_1095-798704.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400660233954667746" /></a></p>from my iphone + shake it photo appUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-11949662621415017612009-11-03T11:56:00.004-06:002009-11-03T12:23:19.354-06:00Oklahoma City Engagement / Amy & Dustin / Pre-ReleaseI had an awesome engagement shoot with Amy & Dustin all around my cool area of MidTown. Here are a couple that we all loved. Full post coming at some point. :)<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_engagement_photography_110109_01.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_City_engagement_photography_110109_02.jpg" /></div><br /><br />PS for my fellow photo nerds, this is one of my favorite lighting situations to look for (second image). Can you guess the trick?Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152860039006883951.post-60772475754489667992009-10-30T22:23:00.010-05:002009-11-08T18:32:14.206-06:00Oklahoma Heritage Museum // Crown Heights Christian Church // Sarah & AaronEvent Design: <a href="http://www.littlesurprisesdesign.com/">Little Surprises Design</a> | Rebecca Thai<br />Floral Design: <a href="http://www.ohsoblush.com/">Oh So Blush</a> | Rebecca Thai<br />Venue: Crown Heights CC | <a href="http://oklahomaheritage.com/GaylordPickensMuseum/WeddingsEvents/tabid/71/Default.aspx">Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum</a><br />Cake: <a href="http://www.mishellehandycakes.com/">Michelle Handy</a><br />Dress: Amsale | NYC<br /><br />I have become a fan of cloning if I could clone Sarah after working with her for her wedding. She called me a while back and said she LOVED my work and went on to describe just why. (gush gush) Then I asked her, "so what are your thoughts, are you interested in going forward?" She replied "um, here's my credit card number" After checking her wedding blog called "Pugnacious Me" (ha!) and tweeting back and forth, (like me, the fastest way to her attention is a "D sarahtsolomon") it has been a pleasure. <br /><br />She and Aaron got married in charming Crown Heights in a stylish classic setting and then ramped it up with a clean and modern reception at Oklahoma Heritage Museum. In case you don't know this place, it is the perfect balance between Oklahoma Heritage (classic old building) that has been infused with art gallery style. Rebecca Thai designed the event with sleek glass vases and her signature floral spheres and highlighted the night with a cake suspended/ floating over crystal beads. <br /><br />Beyond the beautiful style of the decor, Sarah & Aaron had the perfect balance between throwing a killer party for family and friends and really being in love in the moment. (Not to mention they look like European models so not bad to photograph)<br /><br />I hope you enjoy. I would love to hear your favorites!<br /> <br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_002.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_004.jpg" /></div><br />Pearls, copious pearls...<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_005.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_006.jpg" /></div><br />I have no idea what is going on here :)<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_009.jpg" /></div><br />Right here, Aaron is just going all GQ cover on me.<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_010.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_012.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_013.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_014.jpg" /></div><br />Aaron doing a great Paul Rudd doing a bad James Bond. ha ha (I Love You Man)<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_078.jpg" /></div><br />Sarah works for a PR firm and advises and implements social media for them. So unlike so many people I have heard who say "I don't get Twitter" She gets it! She and Aaron tweeted their vows just after the ceremony. It was cool to see all the #sarahaaronwed posts throughout the day. Her dad even welcomed people at the reception to "Hash Tag Sarah Aaron Wed" ha ha!<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_015.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_016.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_017.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_018.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_020.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_021.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_023.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_025.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_026.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_027.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_028.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_029.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_030.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_031.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_032.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_033.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_034.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_035.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_036.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_037.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_038.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_039.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_040.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_041.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_042.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_043.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_044.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_045.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_047.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_077.jpg" /></div><br />Rebecca Thai (Little Surprises Event Design) came up with this unique and very cool "floating cake" idea.<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_048.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_049.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_050.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_051.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_055.jpg" /></div><br />Sarah's Dad (@elsol) is one of the all time cool dads. He's a blast, loving, quite intelligent (head of PR I think for AT&T) and since he works for AT&T, I think hes the first dad that I have given more money to than he has to me ;) -JK<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_056.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_057.jpg" /></div><br />I think the caption for this image should be obvious!<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_058.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_059.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_060.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_062.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_063.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_064.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_065.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_066.jpg" /></div><br /><br />A few favs from their "Day After Shoot". Sarah & Aaron stopped back in OKC on their way back from San Francisco to Dallas. They were so relaxed and we got to get creative with some midday light in ways we weren't able to on the wedding day.<br /><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_067.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_069.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_070.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_072.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_073.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_074.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_075.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_076.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><div align="center"><img src="http://www.beautifuldayimages.com/blog/images/Oklahoma_Heritage_OKC_Wedding_077.jpg" /></div>Todd Balljehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901944373282726238noreply@blogger.com2