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And since we love posts with photos, how about a look at our new logo – we love it!

In addition to the new launch, we will be running our annual Spring Sale. We’ll share more details about the sale this week, but I will tell you, however, that the sale will run next week and next week only.

And to continue the excitement, I will leave you with a picture of Dave (in his party shirt) with our buddy Kory Wallen of Shawna Noel Photography. It was taken this past weekend during an annual photographer get-together at our studio… and don’t worry, we plan to share plenty of photos from the event in the coming weeks.

Sarah and I painfully taped than glued over 400 4×6 photographs onto our big photo wall. Luckily, we did most the work the week before.

(Dave is a good supervisor)

Here a few photos of our completed booth…

I also managed to snap a few pictures of the Affairs by Brittany fashion show.

]]> http://blog.photomilestones.com/2011/02/14/2011-radio-fargomoorhead-bridal-show/feed/ 0 http://blog.photomilestones.com/2011/02/01/wink-wink/ http://blog.photomilestones.com/2011/02/01/wink-wink/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:57:36 +0000 dave http://blog.photomilestones.com/?p=4387 If you haven’t already noticed, we’ve been pretty lax on the blog posting lately. Now, while we’ve been plenty busy with some great portrait sessions, they are not completely to blame. We are going through some big, BIG changes here at Milestones Photography and we are so excited to launch…. but not yet.

While we are going to pretty mum on the topic, we will tease you with a sneak peek of one of the many changes coming. Simply pick up the newest copy of Area Woman (February-March) at your local Fargo-Moorhead grocery store. As far as when you can expect to see the new changes? We’ll just say soon. Very, very soon.

I (Dave) have been a photography instructor at Minnesota State University Moorhead for many years and I’ve won many regional, national and international awards. Before I was an educator I was a professional newspaper photojournalist documenting life in the Upper Midwest and now Britta Trygstad and I are part of one of the most award-winning wedding photojournalism studios in the world.

Now about the class! This class is for the new photographer with a DSLR who is intimidated by or wants to learn more about how their camera and lens works, how to properly measure exposure so you can be free of the automatic mode and how to better compose images.

Topics we’ll cover include:

• Cameras and lenses
• Shutter speed
• Aperture
• ISO
• Exposure
• Composition basics
• Digital issues and techniques
• Basic Photoshop

Class will be held on four consecutive Tuesday evenings so you apply what you’ve learned in each session over the following week and bring fresh work back for critique. Having your work reviewed each week will vastly improve your skills. And don’t be afraid! I’m not here to talk down to you, I’m here to talk with you to give you the confidence to take chances and make photographs you’ll be proud of.

What won’t we do? This class isn’t for somebody who wants to learn how to take photos just like Milestones Photography. Instead, my goal is to teach you to be a better photographer so you can find your own visual voice. Your perspective is unique and you should express it!

Beginning Class
Tuesdays – February 15, 22 and March 1, 8
7 – 9pm
Milestones Photography
405 West Main Ave. Suite 5C
West Fargo

Price: $290
Payment must be made in full prior to the first scheduled class to reserve seat. Reservations made on a first-come basis. No cancellations or refunds.

What do you need?
A DSLR camera (no point and shoots) and a home computer with at least basic photo editing software (Picassa or iPhoto but Photoshop is even better.)

Want to know more or reserve a spot?
Get in touch with us through our contact page, call 701-371-7363 or register online.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

But seriously, her hard work and amazing talent has brought her recognition from judges that are some of the top photojournalists in America yet again. Isn’t this the type of photographer you’d want to trust capturing your wedding day?

Fifth Place – Groom Getting Ready

The judges said, “I haven’t got a clue what is happening in this photo but the beauty of a great photo is that we don’t need to know because the image has a voice of its own. That’s how moments work.”

Ninth Place – Reflections

How’s this comment from one of the judges? “Here’s a first. I’ve judged tens of thousands of top level wedding photos from some of the best photographers on the planet but I can’t remember ever seeing this scene. But, the onus is on the moment. Thus, not only is this photo unique (at least to my experience) it also includes the bride and groom. Mostly I like the ’seeing’ of this scene combined with its wonderful execution by the photographer.”

Eighteenth Place – Departure

The Reflections photo and this Departure photo are both from Tahnee and Greg’s July wedding.

Dave’s photos:

Britta’s photos:

Sam and Parker met quite a few years ago during confirmation class at United Methodist Church in Fargo, the very church where they were hitched. After all these years, Sam has kept the promise ring Parker gave her way back when. It was so great the she incorporated it into their day.

Sam had been working on her killer arm muscles to prepare for the big day. We had to grab a shot for her personal trainer.

Both Sam and Parker are very, very proud of the fact that they attended Concordia College in Moorhead… so, naturally, we had to take a few portraits at the local college. Oh, and did you know that it’s bad luck to walk under the bell tower until your married? The happy couple was thrilled to finally walk under the tower as husband and wife!

Their cocktail reception and dance was held at the Fargo Country Club.

Congrats Sam and Parker!