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Ahhhh… what a great positive couple. Lauren and Tobin. They live in Colorado and flew out here to do the Wedding in Scottsdale over at the Whisper Rocks. Here are a few that I have posted and artistically redefined. If you know of anyone that is looking to get some images enhanced from the same ole’ photo into something worth putting on your walls, please drop me an email or a call anytime. I will be showing some before and afters in the next post with the before’s!
Here is a quote from Lauren that I recieved in my email box from here today! What a great email to come home to..:
Michell….I just wanted to tell you that I saw the first group of pictures and I think they turned out so beautiful. You did such an amazing job and we can’t thank you enough! Thank you for everything!!! You are so talented and I’m so glad we met you!!

xoxo,
Lauren

Enjoy!
Michell

Amanda and Ivan Brnilovich!!!! OMG… talk about a fun wedding! (I know, they are all fun) Ivan was hilarious! I can see how this couple is going to have a great future together. They were so happy with each other and always goofing around together! We shot this wedding over at the Boojum Tree! I love this place! They have done so much work to this location in the last couple of years, hat’s off to the Boojum Tree! Ok… back to Amanda and Ivan..hehe.. Come to find out, my daughter text me and says, “Do you know the Brinilovich’s? I think you did there wedding, I seen a picture of you. The Grooms brother is one of my good friends!” Awe…and you thought it was a large world didnt ya! Ok… on with the photos.. I have to post alot, cause I like um alot.. Enjoy and hope you all are having a wonderful weedend!
Michell Jonas












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Wow! This was a great wedding over at the Hotel Valley Ho. I had the privledge of Photographing J’me Williams which is a Makeup Artist and teacher. She has the opportunity to travel to so many great locations teaching others how to use Make up For ever. She is a very highly skilled makeup artist and has alot of images on Model Mayhem as well. She was so fun to photograph. I just love her. She is truly a gifted person with such a great heart and full of positive energy! Thank you J’me for allowing me to share your special day!
Michell Jonas Photography

Ahhhhh…. Little teaser of Megan and Daniel’s Beautiful Wedding day! This was a beautiful one over at The Castle at Ashley Manor. Wow! What a great turn out with lots of friends and family. And to top it off they are a great looking couple! One really great and unique thing that they did was, they used “sparklers” as they exited for the night to the Grande Limo. I put the image in the collage, but not sure if you can see it so well. But if anyone is looking to do something alittle different with there grand exit, this was a fantastic idea!

Hope you enjoy them!

Michell Jonas

Whoo Hoo!!! This was a great wedding to say the least! Both Heather and Scott are wonderful peeps! And to top it off they both live in New York City and are both in Theater and acting. You can view there information at Heathers Web Pages and Heathers site here. They are such an amazing couple. This wedding took place in Tucson at Wild Horse Ranch.. What a great location. I have to say, this may have been one of the funnest weddings I have done in a while. Being that they are both in theater and very theatrical. LOved it!!! I have to say that I had so many great “kudos” from them! Wanted to share some of there images of there day with you!
Enjoy!
Michell Jonas

This article provides you with 5 important tips on how to choose a quick and easy wedding planner software that makes the job of planning your wedding SO much simpler. Your wedding is probably THE most special day of your life – you do not want it to be spoiled by being stressed out with last minute arrangements, upset family relationships, or worse still, something going wrong! Read the rest of this entry »

I put together a collage layout in Adobe Photoshop CS2 and used the fairly new program Lightroom. I also used one of Gary Fongs actions for the wedding collage layout. I had so many images that I wanted to share, that putting them on all at one time would take alot of my time and yours! So hopefully you can see them for the most part. We shot this wedding with my Canon MarkII 1D, and Canon 20D. Which I sent out this last week to exchange for a Canon 5D! But the wedding took place over at Tempe Newman Center. And then headed off to Villa Siena for a beautiful Tuscan/Italian Wedding ceremony. Christines side of the family is Italian. What a beautiful wedding! They have so many friends and family! My favorite Vendors were there as well. Heidis Catering, and my old time favorite BJ the DJ. It seems we have been running into each other at the last 4 weddings or so! Christine is a cheerleader and has worked with BJ the DJ, which works for the Phoenix Suns! So, photographing Christine was easy and fun! And her new husband, Scott, was very photogenic himself! Hope you enjoy!!! Love, Love Love

Michell Jonas

This is part two in a series about different wedding traditions in various countries.

For good luck the Irish believe in the sun shining on the bride, to hear the cuckoo on the wedding morning, to see three magpies, and after the wedding ceremony it is important that a man, and not a woman, be the first to wish joy to the new bride. Some Irish people will wear a claddagh ring for a wedding ring. This ring was created by a master goldsmith. It symbolizes love, loyalty and friendship. When worn on the right hand, with the heart facing inward, means the wearers heart is unoccupied.. When the heart is facing outward, it means love is being considered. When worn on the left hand facing outward, it means the wearer is seriously committed to marry. At some Irish weddings, the groom is lifted in a chair (jaunting chair), to celebrate that he is a married man. For good luck, the newlyweds are given a horseshoe to display in their home, in the upward position. Read the rest of this entry »

Getting married is not only a commitment between two people, it is a celebration. The cost of a wedding, however, may put a damper on your celebration.

A traditional wedding is not cheap. At first glance, you may wonder how it could be so expensive. Well, the cost is in the details. Simply put, there are a surprising number of issues that you must deal with in a traditional wedding. Each of these issues, of course, Read the rest of this entry »

For most people their wedding is an exciting event.  Even though you are excited about your wedding there are many things you need to think about. Try not to stress out too much though, everything will work out just fine as long as you plan ahead. Read the rest of this entry »

Upon looking at wedding photos in different countries, it made me curious of the many different cultural traditions of each country. I hope you enjoy learning about them as much as I did. Read the rest of this entry »

The average engagement ring costs about $3,000-$4,000. The equals roughly 2-3 months salary for the regular Joe who is going to spend that much. Better start putting those pennies in your piggy bank.   Joel spent a little bit more than this on my ring. Read the rest of this entry »

 When it comes to Floral arrangements and Decoration for weddings there are numerous options available. Floral Decorating options are endless and are limited only by the imagination, even the most outrageous floral decorations can be made to fit practically any budget provided there is time spent to do proper research regarding the many ideas that Read the rest of this entry »

It must be great. You work on Saturday night for 5 hours and make $1,000 or more. What a life. It has been equated to selling drugs - the lucrative wedding disc jockey business is not what it’s cracked up to be. The reality is - this is far from the easy money that a potential wedding client thinks it is. They are shocked when they first hear the price that professional DJs charge and think that they are being ripped off because “wedding” Read the rest of this entry »

Most brides can quickly end up spending thousands of dollars for one special day in their life. This is fin and you want everything to be the absolutely magical for your wedding. However if there are some ways to save money then why not? It is always great to save money and still look great. Cheap bridal shoes are a good way to cut costs.

Cheap bridal shoes do not have to look cheap, old fashioned or out of style. There are Read the rest of this entry »

Their big day has nearly arrived and you still haven’t bought the couple a wedding gift yet. Well, not to worry, here are 10 wedding gift suggestions that are a little more creative than suggesting you rush off to buy them a gift voucher for the home, garden and furniture store.

1. How about a painting. Obviously selection is according to budget. Consider romantic Read the rest of this entry »

Wedding planning is something that can be achieved in a couple of different ways. If you intend to employ the services of a wedding coordinator/planner, then the overall job is made a lot easier for both bride and groom. Bear in mind, however, that this will mean additional costs that need to be accounted for. A rather cheaper option is to delegate some planning responsibility to friends and family, if possible. The couple getting married Read the rest of this entry »

Now that you are engaged and you have completed the guest list, you need to start considering what colour themes that will be central to your wedding.

But, before you make a decision you must first consider your groom. Think about his colourings and consider which colours he would look good in. Then, think about your bridesmaids. Not all ages of bridesmaid will look their best in every colour and equally it Read the rest of this entry »

A couple on the Dr. Phil show argued over the amount that would be spent on their wedding. The husband-to-be wanted an elaborate wedding which would cost well over $10,000. The bride refused, wanting a much more modest celebration. I don’t remember anything being said about the income the couple had or what financial help, if any, would come from parents. However, the final analysis by Dr. Phil was the couple should plan on spending at least $3,000. I sat in shock as I agreed with the woman: The money could Read the rest of this entry »

It’s all in what you choose to spend your money on, really. I personally think a wedding abroad can save a lot of money and sometimes heartache in the long run. There is the question of whether you want to pay for them to come, or if you’re leaving it up to them. You can see how there are a million factors that affect how much a wedding away Read the rest of this entry »

The distinctive traditions like Claddagh rings, superstitions, a special toast, as well as kilts and bagpipes make it really easy to distinguish an Irish wedding from the wedding celebrations of other countries. Let’s take a close look at some of these unique components in the Irish wedding.

One of the most unique of all is the Claddagh ring, a traditional Irish ring made to Read the rest of this entry »

When your best friend, officemate or relative is about to get married, and you’re invited, you might consider looking for a wedding gift to give. Although it is not compulsory, you might feel obliged to bring something. Sounds familiar?

Well, it might occur to you that once you are invited to a wedding, you should bring with you a gift. This is okay. However, the essence of wedding invitation is redirected to the Read the rest of this entry »

Receiving wedding gifts is always a very exciting part of getting married and it’s something that couples agonise over considerably before making any decisions.

First of all, you don’t wish to appear greedy.  Although many wedding guests expect to receive a wedding list with their wedding invitation, it feels quite pushy on the part of the Read the rest of this entry »

There are many things a bride must plan for her wedding day, and as such the event can turn chaotic in an instant. Every detail needs to be planned out accordingly, and little things like favors for all of the guests can easily slip a bride’s mind when she is concerned over the caterer or flower arrangements. If you are having a fall themed wedding however, there are a variety of resources available to help you choose a perfect fall wedding favor Read the rest of this entry »

Are you searching for something unique for your wedding? Anything that could show how stylish, trendy, interesting, and fun-loving you are is most desired. Now, instead of bringing an ordinary usual boring flower wedding bouquet, carry with you exciting, unusual bloom bouquets and offer people something to gossip about.

Unusual does not mean that your bouquet will not anymore contain flowers. Of course, it Read the rest of this entry »

When you need a wedding photographer to immortalize the events on your wedding day, there are some very important considerations before you choose a particular wedding photo specialist. Searching for a wedding photographer demands the same high standard just like when you are shopping for a wedding ring or looking for a reception venue. Here are some important points you should consider when selecting a wedding Read the rest of this entry »

Ah, it’s finally here–wedding season. Every bride and groom want to be their best on the big day, but you shouldn’t rely on wedding-day magic to make all of your dreams come true. Like everything on your to-do list–from location to wardrobe to menu–looking and feeling fabulous requires planning.

Looking Great

Flawless-looking skin for your wedding won’t necessarily come out of a cosmetics jar. If Read the rest of this entry »

Wedding planning truly is an art and that’s why many brides pay someone to organise every last detail, right down to writing the wedding invitations! Some brides even take a year off work to plan their big day! This is pretty extreme and not really necessary, but some brides feel they need this time to alleviate some of the pressure and stress. In fact, Read the rest of this entry »

The wedding dress and wedding hairstyle you choose are the most important decisions you will ever make, that is of course, after you have chosen the right groom!

When it comes to your wedding gown, there is such a vast range of styles, shapes and colour. Naturally, the wedding hairstyle has to come second to the dress, although the 2 Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that the cost of a wedding is now over $20,000? I wouldn’t spend that much even if I were a millionaire. I would rather put a down payment on their house. I may be a cheapskate, but I’m sensible.

Getting married is stressful, and I believe heartily in avoiding stress whenever possible. Yes, it’s a special day and a great deal of care needs to be taken with the details to keep Read the rest of this entry »

I always felt Wedding Invitations were just a way of inviting someone to a party to celebrate with free food and drinks. Then I got into the Wedding Business and found that I was wrong.

When the Wedding Invitation orders started coming in, I realized that these were not just invitations to a celebration, they are a Wedding Invitation that expresses a couple’s Read the rest of this entry »

Are you tired of seeing the traditional three tier wedding cake with simple white frosting and the little bride and groom wedding cake topper. We all know the iconic wedding cake look and feel. If you are after a very formal or classic wedding then this is the exact cake you want. However, today many couples are opting for alternative wedding themes and a more relaxed feeling overall. With popular wedding themes like fairy tales, Dragonflies and other fun and Read the rest of this entry »

By attending any wedding one can fascinate the overall position of the wedding. From the flowers and the candles to the dress and the music, the typical wedding can be as predictable and generic as your Uncle Leo’s dance moves. For your wedding to stand out, you need to involve your guests in the sentiment and process of the day. It’s not the cake or the great food that will be remembered, but all the little details that will make your wedding as unique and memorable for your guests as it will be for you. These 10 ideas on Read the rest of this entry »

After five long years of marriage, my husband and I finally managed to do the impossible – we paid off our wedding. When we were young and in love (mind you, this seems ages ago), we decided to have the wedding of our dreams. Not ones to let my student status or his unemployment get in the way, we did it the American way, with our American Excess card. The joy that came from paying off our wedding can only have been Read the rest of this entry »

After the hustle and bustle of wedding plans and the wedding itself, your honeymoon should be a time to relax and enjoy one another’s company. With a little preplanning and research, you can be on your way with little to no stress.

The very first thing to consider is your budget. How much are you willing to spend? Is this amount an absolute or will you have a cushion? Consider frequent flyer miles and hotel miles into the equation. Why not put all of your wedding expenses on a single credit card which offers frequent flyer rewards? Read the rest of this entry »

These days, couples often plan, execute and pay for most, if not all, of their wedding. Traditionally there were responsibilities that the parents of the bride covered. They still do some of these things today.

The parents of the bride:

Plan and host the engagement party.

Help with the guest list and order invitations. By planning the list, they will know how many to order with a few extra in case of last minute invitees. Read the rest of this entry »