Louisville Wedding Photography

There is nothing like the peaceful serenity that washes over me when I am driving through the flat farm country of northern Ohio and from the highway I can see my grandpa’s white barn in the distance.  As I  get closer and pull into the driveway I habitually glance at the barn to read the words painted at the top.  The name “Fred J. Speck” appears in black lettering with painted cows on each side.  Older photographs show the name of my great grandfather “Fred H. Speck” which was changed when my grandpa took over the farm.  I am by no means a farmer (and never intend to take that up as a profession), but a rich agricultural history on both sides of my family draw me to the wholesome values of that lifestyle.  As a family we made some decisions this year to become more conscious of  issues related to our health, diet and environment. While the change might be subtle, and to some people seem insignificant each step made in the right direction is progress.  One of my goals this year was to learn to use a canner! My mom knows how to can fruits and vegetables, as does my grandma, great-grandma etc.  I decided that I did not want to be the generation that became so driven by the convenience of a grocery store isle that I  ”lost” skills that women of the past used on a regular basis.  So, will I be canning all of my own food….no!! That thought makes me laugh!! If you know me well, you are probably already laughing.  At this point in my life I have not even been able to keep two poor pepper plants alive. (Maybe that can be part of my goals for next year.)  My plan for this year was green beans, and the jelly project was really just a spin off of that.  After a trip to Huber’s Orchard I came home with 3 bushel of snap beans.  All said and done I ended up with 61 quarts of beans! Feeling pretty proud of our accomplishment Paul and I took the boys back to Huber’s to pick a few apples and that is when it happened.  The seedless concord grapes were ready, and Paul tasted his first grape fresh off of the vine.  Needless to say we went a bit overboard with our picking.  How in the world could we eat 14 lbs. of grapes before they spoiled.  I am not sure who first suggested that we attempt grape jelly, but it became a team effort and we had such a fun time mashing grapes with the kids.

Oh, and if any moms out there are interested we used the book “Secrets of the Vine - for Young Hearts” as a fun and meaningful object lesson for the boys.  It is a beautiful book and the illustrations are lovely.

Here’s to an amazing summer!

Amy

This blog post will take a bit of time travel….all the way back to May.  We have been blessed to work with many fantastic couples this year and I wanted to high-light some of the beautiful moments we were able to capture at Anna and Tony’s wedding.  I had not met Anna and Tony in person prior to the wedding day, but we instantly connected and they were amazing to work with.  Their wedding was at the cathedral downtown and then we rounded the corner for the reception at the Starks building.  Enjoy~

Amy

This has been an extremely hot summer! Hot brides, hot venues, hot sessions and HOT WEATHER.  Our May and June brides have been great sports and despite the heat we have been so pleased with the images we have been able to produce for our clients.  Of course we love the actual wedding day, but one of our favorite times with our clients is the engagement session.  We can just hang out and have fun.  It is the perfect opportunity to get to know eachother and develop a great working relationship before the wedding day arrives.  When we start talking with our clients about the engagement session it is important to develop a concept for the look and feel of the session.  We want our clients to open up and give us insight into their lives, their likes and preferences.  The location and wardrobe selection sets the tone for the session and we are able to create a set of images that reflects the individual personalities of the couple we are working with. 

Enjoy!

Amy

It is such a joy to work with the amazing and wonderful people who entrust me with the honor of capturing some of the most beautiful moments of their lives.  This requires more than just owning a camera or even mastering the technical elements of lighting and exposure.  There is a passion, love and understanding behind what I do and the images I create.  My goal is to capture the essence of the person and the relationship they have with their loved ones.  The way agroom looks at his bride, the smiles and tears on the faces of the joy filled parents.  The weathered hands of a grandmother embracing her lovely young granddaughter - these are the moments I work to freeze in time.  Weddings are a snapshot into the soul of a family, a new piece of your family history.  I truly love an appreciate my clients and enjoy getting to know them on a level beyond that of a traditional wedding vendor.

I am excited to share a few images from Sierra and Wayne’s October wedding.  Their wedding was featured in the latest issue of  Jacki Allen’s Kentucky Bride Magazine, so grab a copy off the stands and check it out!

Spring is always my favorite time of the year, and this year is no exception.  I feel  recharged, energized and feel inspired to create new and innovative work as the 2010 wedding season begins.  It was a blast working with Chris and Amanda, not to mention that it was  amazing to shoot on a day that was neither too hot or too cold as is often the case.  They are an amazing couple and totally in love with each other.  The photography was definitely one of their highest priorities and I am just thrilled with the images that we were able to capture.  Enjoy~

Amy