Mason + Bridgette {Wedding: Part 2}

 We loved Mason and Bridgette's late November wedding at the Marriott in Coralville.  It was a beautiful event and the couple was surrounded by so much love, not only for each other but the love their family and guests had for the beautiful couple was wonderful.

Happy New Year!

Here we are, the year is slowly winding to a close.  It is a time to remember the year that has come and gone and to look ahead to the year that lies before us.  As I reflect on 2015, I cannot help but smile.  2015 has been an amazing year for Geno Photography!

I am truly blessed to have such amazing clients.  They are what makes my job so great.  I have had the opportunity to meet many great couples and photograph weddings all over the state and out of state as well.  I have had the pleasure of snuggling and photographing many sweet newborns.  I have gotten to capture special moments in the lives of many families.  It has been a very blessed year.

As I look to the new year, I am filled with excitement at all the wonderful experiences yet to come.  Already, my calendar is filling and I have been meeting so many lovely couples, whose weddings I am greatly looking forward to capturing.  2016 will be another wonderful year I am sure.

Thank you to all my clients for allowing me the honor of being a part of your lives as I capture your milestones!  I am truly blessed.

2016 Wedding Season

I have been so blessed this year.  2015 wedding season is not even close to finished and I am so excited to capture the weddings of all of the amazing couples I have the honor of working with this year.  It is looking like 2016 will be another wonderful year.  We have been getting inquiries daily and dates are starting to fill.

Jeremiah + Angela {Wedding: Part 2}

Jeremiah and Angela's wedding ceremony, was a beautiful full catholic mass.  I love the light streaming in from behind her as her father walked her down the aisle.  She looks simply radiant!

Jeremiah + Angela {Wedding: Part 1}

We began our day with Angela and Jeremiah as they got ready at the Best Western in Fairfield.  As Angela relaxed with her bridesmaids, I was able to capture some beautiful details of her dress, shoes and jewelry.  I love details.  Each couple spends so much time planning out the details of their wedding day, I feel it's important to capture them.

Jeremiah + Angela {Sneak Peek}

A peek at the beautiful wedding of Jeremiah and Angela.  We had so much fun capturing their Fairfield wedding earlier this month.  Check back soon for more from their big day!

Brian + Thea {Wedding: Part 3}

After portraits around downtown Iowa City, we headed to the Coralville Mariott for Brian and Thea's reception.  I love photographing around the Marriott, so much beautiful natural light and many beautiful locations.

Brian + Thea {Wedding: Part 2}

After the ceremony, the bridal party boarded a party bus and headed around downtown Iowa City for portraits.  Our first stop was the Chemistry building at the University of Iowa.  Many years before, Brian and Thea first met in a chemistry lecture, so it was a perfect location for portraits.

Brian + Thea {Wedding: Part 1}

In April, I had the pleasure of photographing Brian and Thea's wedding.  We started our day as they were putting on their finishing touches at Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City.  I love having the opportunity to capture some of the details before the couple gets dressed.  I adore Thea's choice of shoes. 

Brian + Thea {Sneak Peek}

A peek at Brian and Thea's recent wedding.  Be sure to check back soon for more from this beautiful day!

Dane + Tristan {Wedding: Part 3}

After the ceremony, the bridal party headed over to the Old Capitol in Iowa City for some fun bridal party portraits.  I love the lines and architecture at the Old Capitol.  The columns make for a beautiful backdrop for portraits, as do the stairs.

Dane & Tristan {Wedding: Part 2}

After Tristan arrived at St. Mary's in Oxford, her bridesmaids headed into the church to let us know they had arrived.  Tristan waited in the limo, ready for her first look with Dane.  We brought Dane out to the front of the church (beautiful lighting and location!), where he awaited his bride. 

Dane & Tristan {Wedding: Part 1}

 We began our day at the Coralville Holiday Inn, as the bridal party was finishing their preparations for the day.  Tristan and her bridesmaids were getting into their gowns and touching up their make up, while Dane and his guys put the finishing touches on their suits and straightened their ties.

Dane & Tristan {Sneak Peek}

Last weekend, we kicked off wedding season with Tristan and Dane's gorgeous wedding.  I hope you enjoy the sneak peek of their beautiful day.  Check back again soon for more from their wedding!

Wedding Season 2015

Wedding season 2015 is off to a great start!  I'm looking forward to working with all of the amazing couples who have chosen Geno Photography to capture their weddings.  Our year is almost filled and we are so blessed to be a part of such beautiful moments. 

Check back soon for images from Tristan and Dane's recent wedding!

We Are Hiring!

This year is shaping up to be a busy and wonderful year the Geno Photography!  In light of such great news, we are looking to hire a few Second Shooting Interns to help us with weddings.  In the past, I have worked with amazing photographers who second shot many weddings with me, but they are also full-time lead photographers so it is often difficult to get schedules to line up.  This year, I'm hoping to find a few great people who can join the Geno Photography team, learn about our style and expectations, enjoy one on one mentoring, and build their skills.  At the end of the year, I'm hoping these people will choose to stay on with Geno Photography or will at least walk away from their experience with confidence, knowledge, and an awesome portfolio.

Winter

Winter is usually our "slow" season.  Family portraits are usually finished before Christmas, senior portraits wind down once the weather becomes cold, and wedding season generally ends around the end of October.  But, wow!  This winter has been so busy around the studio.  Our 2015 wedding season is filling up quickly.  Between consultations and portrait sessions we have been going almost non-stop.  I love it! 

Upcoming Event: Zephyr Weddings Open House

Join Zephyr Weddings for their annual Open House!  Browse the inspiration gallery to get ideas for your wedding invitations.  Enjoy free food and refreshments while you browse our wedding inspiration gallery featuring custom invitations, cakes, linens, flowers, photography, and more from some of the most diverse and talented wedding professionals in the area.  Stop by anytime between 12 and 4.  All engaged couples are welcome.  Admission is free.  Hope to see you there!

Engagement Season

If you've read much of my blog, you'll know I love weddings.  Weddings season usually starts in April and winds down again around the end of October.  It is always super busy, filled with beautiful couples and wonderful love stories.  As hectic as it can be at times, I enjoy every minute of it. 

A New Year Has Begun

Wow!  Are we really one week into 2015?  This year is off to a busy start around the office, as I have begun the large process of redesigning our website, blog, proof galleries, and so much more.  I'm pretty much spent all of the past few days glued to my monitor, designing away.  I'm really excited about the new look, unfortunately it will still be a while before I'm ready to launch everything.  I can't wait to share it with you!