Goodbye 2014

This year has been a crazy beautiful mess and it has kept us on our toes until the end! We went back to our roots as photographers and began shooting film again. That's right, good old fashioned paper and light. We could not have done it without the help of so many of our peers guiding us. And to our clients that trusted us as artists and adored film as much as we do, thank you. We have some exciting news to announce early 2015! We hope that you will continue to join us on this amazing journey called life!

We will leave you with one of our last images from 2014 of the inspiring Brushfire Photography. 

 

 Image & Styling by Ace & Whim  Film Lab Photovision Prints Fuji Film Fuji400H Contax 645

DAY AFTER WEDDING SESSIONS- 3 Reasons you should be doing them

Now that we have your attention. Let's talk about the 3 reasons you should be doing day after sessions with your couples! We were able to surprise this destination wedding couple with a day after session and it left us wanting MORE! MORE! So let's dive into it!

1. Both you and your clients are far more comfortable! We photograph engagement sessions to prepare us for weddings, so just think how mazing you will be with this couple, after their wedding day! The wedding day can be a little chaotic and sometimes, by the end of the night, we are sad we didn't have more time with our bride and groom alone!

2. See your client in a whole new light. We almost always have the chance to photograph our brides and grooms at sunset, but how often do we get to photograph them at sunrise? Don't get me wrong, sunsets are incredible, but there is something really magical about a sunrise...a new day.

3. Celebrate their marriage & bring their wedding day full circle. Weddings are wonderful and beautiful....the dress, the suit, florals, the venue...it is all so important on the wedding day, but sometimes, you just want to strip that all away and focus on what REALLY matters; The couple, their marriage and their love for one another. Take that time let them reflect on their special day and their new life ahead of them...makes for some amazing images.

So next time you think it will work and you have the opportunity to photograph your bride and groom the next day, DO IT! 

This beautiful Day after session, left a special place in our hearts and challenged us to think how we can service our clients better. Cat + Chris, you were incredible. Getting up early the day after your wedding cannot be easy and you made it look flawless.

Processing and scans by Photovision. Kodak Portra 800 and Fuji 400H Contax 645 and Pentax 67

Morning Light

Contax 645 Kodak Tri-X and Portra 400

Photos by Ace & Whim. All images photographed at the Erich McVey Workshop in Elk, California | Design & Styling: Ginny Au | Hair & Makeup: Mimi and Taylor | Floral Design: Sarah Winward | Paper and Calligraphy: Meghan Kay Sadler | Photo Lab: PhotoVision | Film Sponsor: Fuji Film | Table Linens & Rentals: 12th Table | Venue: Cuffey’s Cove Ranch | Female Model Attire: Zara | Male Model Attire: J.Crew | Bedding: Restoration Hardware | Models: Jillian Lieber & Alex Michels of Stars Model Management

Mike + Anja's Wedding Day- Arizona Wedding Photographers

Event Planner Louise Thomas of Events Made Special | Photography Ace & Whim |  Floral Design Avant-Garde |  Venue  Cross Creek Riding Club |  Videography  Black Sheep Filmworks |  Hair and Makeup Margarita GoDiva and Julie Sparkman |  Music Tesoro |  Band  JJ's |

Vanessa + Emilio

Oh the LOVE!! Field and I feel really lucky that we get to photograph this beautiful thing called love all the time, but this couple love one another on a level that is so incredible!

The way they speak to one another, look at one another, touch one another...it is a beautiful thing! We were so honored to witness their wedding day and be a part of their lives. We wish them SO much happiness.

Photography: Ace & Whim 
Venue: The Country Club at DC Ranch
Florals: Stems From Love

Bridal Boudoir Inspiration - Film Photography

Boudoir is a word sometimes that can scare someone off. However, it can be an amazingly beautiful experience to incorporate before or even on your wedding day. The images below are inspiration for a luxurious, yet effortless bridal boudoir session on film.

(1) Elizabeth Messina http://www.kissthegroom.com/ (2) Coco Tran http://www.cocotranphotography.com/ (3&4) Erich McVey http://www.erichmcvey.com/

She...

She sees the beauty in everything around her, holding close to her the things that make her soul sing.

Wardrobe & Designer - Chariot Marie Facebook.com/Chariotmarie
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Vanessa + Emilio - A Romantic Engagement

Nothing says a romantic engagement session like wondering through the Aspen trees to find the perfect picnic spot and taking some photos along the way....

Styling-Ace & Whim with Vanessa Pitterka
Photography-Ace & Whim
Location-Flagstaff, AZ
Assistant- Morgan McLane-Alvidrez