Showing posts with label Laura and D.R.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Laura and D.R.. Show all posts

Friday, January 6, 2012

A Year in Review

Phew, we made it through the first week of 2012.
For the past couple of weeks, everyone has been reminiscing about the past year while preparing for the year ahead of us.  I would be lying if I said I wasn't doing the same.  This week has been about analyzing, reviewing and planning for 2012.  The thing is, we can't help but look back on the past in order to plan for our future.  That being said, I am going to do my part and pay gratitude to all that made 2011 possible for Reenie Rose....it only seems right and a form of good karma for 2012.
So, here's a year in review for Reenie Rose:

Kara & Mike
Florist:  Kehoe Designs
Photographer:  Rick Aguilar


 Rachel & Jason


Carrie & Bill
Florist: Event Creative
Photographer:  Studio This Is


Kelly & Andrew


Paula Jean & Brian
Florist:  Kehoe Designs
Photographer:   Stuart Rodgers Photography 


Laura & D.R.
Florist:  Elegant Creations
 Maureen & Kevin
Florist: Pistil and Vine
Photographer:  Darcy Demmel Photography


Sarah & Ernest
Florist: Blumen Design
Photographer:  Jaclyn Simpson Photography


 The paintings are lovely, but the vendors I work with are fantastic.  The people I continue to surround myself with are the ones that are helping to build Reenie Rose to it's potential.  
Just think, by the end of this year, I'll have completed a full calendar's worth...and then some.  2013 Reenie Rose calendars....I like that idea.  Is it too early to place orders?

Friday, November 11, 2011

Unveiling So Many Things

It's the moment we've all been waiting for....the unveiling of Laura & D.R's painting.  Thank you everyone for being so patient.  There were a few finishing touches I wanted to add to this post before presenting it, including a new photographer I want to introduce you to.
So, here it is...
Flowers by Elegant Creations in New Jersey
There are so many amazing flowers going on in this piece with subtle hints of color that make it more than an all white bouquet. 
The painting was captured perfectly by one of my new favorite photographers...Anne Truppe of Tru StudioTru Studio is a husband/wife team comprised of Anne and Steve and their love for viewing all things beautiful behind the lens of their cameras.  Here are the answers to a few questions Reenie Rose decided to ask Tru Studio:

1. How long have you been in business?
 We have been in business for just over a year!
 
2. Toot your own horn....what’s your specialty?
 Bringing out people's emotions and documenting it in an artistic yet honest and true-to-life fashion. 
 
3. Who or what are your favorite subjects to photograph....your dream photo session?
 People who are completely in love, who are fun, quirky, and have an appreciation for art and design. We love to have a good time, and always love working with people who don't take themselves too seriously and can laugh along with us. 
 
4. Craziest thing you’ve captured on camera?
 Somehow we always seem to put ourselves into compromising positions while on shoots. For example, Anne ended up in a pothole one time and Steve dove into a pine tree. We do our best to capture these very 'professional' moments for our private collection. :) 
 
5. What do you like about working in the wedding industry?
 We have been so impressed with how open and collaborative everyone in the industry is. It's refreshing to be surrounded by such talented, driven people. In regards to our clients, we enjoy having the opportunity to meet and work with various types of people. We love working so closely with our couples and have even made some great friends! 
 
6. When you are not working, what are you up to?
 Well, we are a bit of workaholics :) but, when we finally tear ourselves away we love to make French Press coffee, go hiking and enjoying the outdoors, traveling to new places, creating design projects, decorating our apartment, and cooking together - food pretty much rules our life, especially pizza! 
 
7. Anything new and exciting coming up that we should know about?
 Now that our wedding season is finished, we are looking forward to having more time to shoot for ourselves. We have been dreaming up shoot concepts to continue to push ourselves as artists and keep things fresh. You'll have to stay tuned!

Thanks Anne and Steve!  I'm looking forward to many more opportunities to work together!

Before I forget, the answer to last post's mystery image of Paula Jean and Brian's painting plus print...
Print on the left; painting on the right
Pretty close, huh!?  Something to keep in mind when looking to fill some wall space.  Prints are a great, affordable option and still very unique....not many people own prints thus far.

On that note, happy weekend to everyone and happy Veteran's Day to all those that have and are currently serving our country so bravely.  We owe so much to your service.  Thank you.

Friday, October 28, 2011

2 Weddings, 1 Update & a Birthday

It's Friday evening, the St. Louis Cardinals have won the world series and I feel like I've finished day 1 of my work week.  This past weekend / the beginning of this week all run together as one extended jumble of wedding activity and celebration.  I guess this could be one of the benefits of owning one's own business....the work week starts and ends according to me.

So, if I back track a bit, the first wedding of the weekend was for a new client of mine.  Sarah booked me back in June when Estera Events recommended I "preserve" her fall wedding bouquet.  Happy to do so, I've been waiting for the unveiling for months!  Drum roll please....

Ta da!  Amy at Blumen put together a fabulous bouquet of color, texture and character.  I've taken a look at some of the compositional photos I've taken, and all I can say is that this is one photogenic bouquet.  No matter what Sarah chooses, she's going to have a stunning painting at the end of this process.

Speaking of stunning, wedding number 2 took place on Sunday with not only a gorgeous bouquet but a bride fit for Hollywood.  My best friend Abra tied the knot with Peter, the man of her dreams, at Salvage One in a most elegant affair.
 Isn't she beautiful!  Her flowers were such a compliment to her style.  Bravo to Carolyn and Natalie at Hello Darling for taking Abra's vision and bringing it to life....with only their initial consultation...no mockups.  That's talent.
Of course, Abra and Peter will be receiving a painting as a gift.....when things settle down a bit.  I get one year to produce a wedding gift...right!?

In regards to paintings already in progress, Laura and D.R.'s is coming along.  I anticipate a finished painting this weekend!

And finally, the thing I wasn't going to mention, but could actually use some imput on....my birthday.  Yes, I celebrated my 30th birthday this past Tuesday...with much reluctance on my part.  My friends and family, however, had a surprise in store for me and forced me to acknowledge this new decade in my life (thank goodness wine was involved).  I'm slowly coming around to the idea of 30, but could use some support and advice.  Any words of wisdom for this single, 30 year old living in the city, running her own business?

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Laura and D.R. update

I've been cranking on this painting these past couple of days and have made some progress.  Take a look...


Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Back to Canvas

Back to bouquet paintings.  Seems like it's been awhile since I've sat in front of a canvas.  My plan is to crack down on the next one because there is a lovely lineup of paintings to follow.
So, here she is....

Stats:  16 x 20 inches
           Ivory bouquet of roses, calla lilies & orchids
           Bride and groom- Laura & D.R.
           Wedding location- New York, NY

 Checkout the full shot of this cascading bouquet!  I think I've alluded to the fact that it has a cascading feature in the composition chosen.



Next post, some paint on this puppy.  Anyone want to place a guess on how long this one will take me?