Results matching “amy + eric” from Photogen Inc - Destination Wedding Photographer - Minneapolis, MN

Whoop Whoop!

The NEW and uber FABULOUS issue of Minnesota Bride has hit news stands!

 I'm super excited to be featured for a third time in this amazing publication! This issue features a real wedding from the lovely Amy and Eric Howe!

Last night was also MN Bride's 'BEST OF' Awards and I couldn't have had more fun! It was so great to see so many of my great friends and make new ones!

A HUUUGE congratulations to two of my favorite people: Joy of Joynoelle for winning 'Best Custom Dressmaker' and to Emily J for winning 'Best Hair / Makeup' !!! Both of these women have helped me and my clients look beautiful and I am SO proud of them!

As for photography, Andrew of Vick Photography took top honors and I am ecstatic for him! He has had a phenomenal year and this title is well deserved!

he BIGGEST award of the night, which is the 'Top of the Tiara' Award went to the cool dudes at The Traveling Photo Booth! These guys are the shit and I am happy to have partnered with them!! For all couples who book with Photogen Inc + The Traveling Photo Booth = major PERKS! If you are a client who is looking into having a photo booth, I HIGHLY recommend booking The Traveling Photo Booth! E-mail me at eliesa@photogen-inc.com if you are interested in hearing about the SERIOUSLY cool perks with booking us!

I felt so blessed last night to look around at an industry that is truly amazing to be a part of! It's a pretty spectacular industry - both locally and around the world - and THIS is my JOB?!?! How cool is THAT?!?!


 


Some FUN in the Photo Booth with Melissa of Melissa Louise Photography and Kristi of Dolce Studios !!

 

Cheers to all of the fabulous winners!


eliesa

WOOO HOOO! I am SUPER proud to announce that Photogen Inc has been featured for the second time on the uber fabulous Southern Weddings Blog!

This feature includes photos and super-cool interview from Amy and Eric Hoots!

I absolutely LOVE the girls at Southern Weddings! They run the BEST online bridal blog in the country and I'm so excited that they are growing have officially launched their own magazine as well!

Cheers!

eliesa

This weekend was phenomenal! It marked the wedding of Amy and Eric, who were the winners of the 2009 Photogen Inc Wedding Giveaway - and I have been waiting for this weekend for almost a year, because I knew it would just be FABULOUS! My friend, Jeffrey of JNP Studios flew out to second shoot with me for the big event as well, which was SUPER fun!

When it came to choosing the top 3 couples for the public to vote on, I wanted the giveaway to go to a couple who really deserved it. A couple who has drive, passion and a genuine goodness about them! I honestly could not have imagined a better couple than Amy and 'Hoots'.

Both Amy and Hoots are EXTREMELY competitive people, but they also have a HUGE passion for their work, life and their relationship! Hoots is the Video Coordinator for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels and let me tell you - there could not be a more perfect job for this man! It has been an AMAZING year for him as well - between getting married and winning the 2009 NCAA Championships - I would say this is one SLAM DUNK!

All stats and trophy's set aside, Amy and Hoots are an incredibly generous, genuine and sweet couple who care just as much about their family and friends as they do each other. It was a true pleasure to hang out with everyone this weekend and to photograph their amazing day!

The wedding took place in the beautiful Chapel Hill, North Carolina and every detail was personalized and perfectly planned by Amy!



Ceremony: University Presbyterian Church, Chapel Hill
Reception: The Carolina Club
Dress: David's Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: Melissa Sweet
Groom + Groomsmen: Jos A. Banks
Hotel: The Franklin
Flowers: Fresh Affairs
Cupcakes: Cake Walk

A HUGE congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Hoots!

Born a Tar Heel, Bred a Tar Heel, WED A TAR HEEL!


LOVEe

It's FINALLY here! Each year, I give away a free wedding to one amazing couple that is doing some super cool things with their lives!

Last year's pick was Amy & Eric - and their wedding is this weekend!

I fly out tomorrow to spend the weekend with the lovely couple and I can not WAIT! To make the weekend even better, my good friend Jeffrey of JNP Studios will be 2nd shooting along side with me!

To refresh everyone's memory - here is Amy and Eric's Story!

In Amy's Words:

 If I had one word to describe Eric, it would be energy. Evident from the day we met, Eric has more energy in his left hand than most people have in their whole body. If I had a second word to describe Eric, it would be giving. I have never met anyone who does more for so many people without seeking something in return. It took me a while to accept both qualities, as my idea of a good time is a glass of wine and a good book...the B word alone makes him cringe. In his mind, there are so many things to do and he is constantly doing things for me and others. His energy is contagious and no matter how hard you try (and I have), it's impossible to be in a bad mood around him. He laughs at everything and anything and he has never met someone who he doesn't think wants to be his friend. Janitors, cab drivers, checkout ladies - after a 5 minute conversation with Eric, any one of these people might end up giving a toast at our wedding. I have realized how lucky I am to be with such an energetic giver, and I have learned to love and appreciate his unconditional kindness and untamed spirit.

About the Couple:

Our first encounter, while less romantic than many love stories, was a perfect beginning for the type of couple Eric and I would become. I had just moved to Chapel Hill from San Antonio to pursue my Masters at the University of North Carolina. My college basketball career had ended the year before and I was always looking for a competitive outlet. I met Eric on the intramural fields on campus where he had organized a spirited game of Ultimate Frisbee. We became fast friends, finding sports as our common bond. Eric had graduated from UNC where he had worked as a student manager for the men's basketball team. After he graduated in 2004, he was hired on as the team's Video Coordinator by Coach Roy Williams. After several months of a great friendship, we both began to realize that the bonds were greater than we each had expected. In March of 2006 we began dating, and with a knotted stomach and a shaky hand, Eric proposed to me on May 30, 2008. I said yes.

Why they LOVE Photogen Inc!

It is clear that photography is more than a job for Eliesa and her strengths as a photographer go far beyond her ability to catch the perfect light or shoot the right angle. Her human connections as well as her passion make her unique. We are also passionate - about our friends, our jobs, our families, our Tar Heels, and of course, each other. Why do we deserve to be the lucky couple to win this awesome giveaway? We don't have a sob story or heart-wrenching tale as to why we deserve to win. In fact, we feel pretty darn lucky with the hand we've been dealt. While our wedding will be a modest affair, we realize that money doesn't make a wedding great, but rather it is the people who share with you in the moment. We are surrounded by wonderful people, and kick-ass friends mean a kick-ass wedding. That is what we plan to have! We think Eliesa will not only be able to capture the joy, but may have some fun herself on our special day in Chapel Hill.


So...will there be a 2010 Wedding Giveaway?? Details to come!


LOVEe

Amy and Eric had a PHENOMENAL wedding! There really is nothing else to say! I have been looking forward to their wedding all season, because it was the grand finale to my wedding season this year! Their all-star-event took place at The Depot downtown Minneapolis and the setting couldn't have been more beautiful! 

Here are the official stats: 

Dress: Monique Lhuillier 

Shoes: BCBG 

Bridesmaid Dresses: Vera Wang 

Makeup: Nan Fletcher 

Hair: Bella Salon 

Floral: Skinner Jones 

Programs: Anjenu 

Linens: BBJ Linens 

Chairs: Apres 

Cookies: Home made! ;0) 

Live Music: Synergy

Congratulations to Amy and Eric on becoming newlyweds! The couple is honeymooning in Thailand...I'm SO jealous! Thank you SO much for allowing us to capture your big day! 

eliesa