Congratulations to our winners!

I am so pleased to see all the love and support shown for all of the couples who entered our Amazing Wedding Giveaway. Now to announce the winners!

In third place, winning $500 off the photography package of their choice, are Rachelle & Justin

In second place, winning $1000 off the photography package of their choice, are Jess & Ben

And finally, our grand prize winners are Sam & Kent!

Congratulations to these great couples and thank you again to all of the couples who shared their love stories with us!!!

The Voting is About to Begin!

Starting at noon today, the photos and stories of our Giveaway finalists will be available on our Facebook page. You may cast your vote by "liking" the picture and story of a couple. Voting will end at midnight on March 19th. The winners will be announced on March 20th. Best of luck to all the finalists!

Braeden & Cassi {Engaged}

Today I spent my afternoon with Braeden and Cassi. We had a great time meandering the alleys of the Ped Mall and braving the windy Iowa River Power bridge. They were so fun! We got some amazing shots. I love that they brought along a frame they'd found. It made for some creative shots. One of my favorites from the day is the shot of their shoes in the frame. So cute and so them! A big thank you to Braeden and Cassi for braving the wind and cold and making the session so much fun!

Our Amazing Wedding Giveaway Finalists!

We had the opportunity to read some wonderful love stories. Thank you to all who shared yours! We have selected the 10 entries to move on to the final voting. The finalists are asked to submit a picture which we will share along with their story on our Facebook page. Your friends and family can cast their vote by "liking" you photo and story.

The finalists are:
Angela
Ashlei
Crystal K.
Elyssa B.
Jess B.
Katherine B.
Rachelle C.
Sam B.
Sara G.
Stephanie Y.

Congratulations to all of the finalists! Please email me (carrie@genophotography.com) your photo by the of the day tomorrow, so I can get everything online and the voting started. Best of luck to you all!
*Reminder, dates are subject to availability. Availability is subject to change.*

Spring Inspiration

As you know, I adore the designs of Cynthia Betts. She is truly a visionary in the world of weddings. Her designs capture beauty and elegance in amazing ways. She has two table designs currently at Zephyr Weddings in Coralville. I had the privilege of photographing them for her while I was there taking pictures for Zephyr.

Iowa Memorial Union Bridal Event

This past Sunday, I had the privilege of meeting so many amazing brides and grooms at the Weddings in Iowa Preferred Vendor Show at the Iowa Memorial Union. The turn out was wonderful. I always have so much fun visiting with the brides and grooms. We had a lot of entries for our door prizes and many entered our Amazing Wedding Giveaway! I can't wait to see how the voting goes in March and look forward to working with the winning couple!! Remember, if you haven't already shared your love story with us, go here for your chance to win.

At the end of the event, there was a gorgeous runway fashion show. The dresses were fantastic and the guys were rocking their tuxes. It's always so much fun to see the different styles. I was asked by Cynthia Betts, wedding coordinator extraordinaire (seriously, if you need a coordinator/planner she is THE one to go to, your wedding will be beyond fabulous with her designs!), to photograph the event. Here are some of the images from the fashion show:

Beautiful Blue-Eyed Little Girl

On Saturday, I had the adorable little Miss Veda in my studio. What a little ray of sunshine! She was so adorable and so much fun to photograph. Veda was a pro! So smiley and happy! I am absolutely in love with her blue eyes and her two-toothed smile. The last time she was in the studio she was only a few weeks old. My how she's grown! I look forward to having her back in May for her one year session.

Our Amazing Wedding Giveaway!

Valentines' Day is here and love is in the air! In the spirit of love, I am giving away some amazing prizes.

First Prize:
FREE Wedding Photography. Package includes: engagement session, all day coverage by two photographers, disk of high resolution images, and online viewing.

Second Prize:
$1000 off your photography package.

Third Prize:
$500 off your photography package.

How to enter:
Leave a comment telling your love story and why you deserve to win. I will select ten entries to enter the final vote on March 6th. Once the finalists are selected, the voting will begin. Finalists will be announced on March 7th, so be sure to check back!

The details:
* We are willing to travel anywhere, however travel fees may be applicable to weddings more than 200 miles from the Iowa City area. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
* Stories must be submitted by 11:59PM Central on March 5. Any submission after the deadline will be disqualified.
* The finalists' stories and a picture will be posted on our Facebook page. Your friends, families, coworkers, and other loved ones can vote by clicking "Like." This is to ensure there are not repeated votes. Voting will end March 19th and the winners announced on March 20th.
* These prizes are only available for weddings taking place on or before December 31, 2012 and are subject to availability. To check our availability please visit our calendar here.
* Weddings booked with Geno Photography prior to February 14, 2011 are ineligible.
* A minimum number of entries must be received.

The Turner Family

Yesterday, I was up in Clermont, IA to photograph the Turner family. They were an energetic bunch and great to photograph. I have had a few sessions with them over the past year, including maternity and newborn session, and each time it's been a lot of fun. This is their first family photograph though.

Carter Joseph

Last Friday, I was up in St. Michael, MN for a newborn session with the sweet little guy that is Carter Joseph. He was so much fun to work with. It took a while to get him to fall asleep, but once he did his adorableness just multiplied. I love the photos we got with his daddy's dog tags. So sweet!