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

Bridal Boudoir- Phoenix Film Photographers

Words cannot even express the joy I feel when I have the opportunity to work from my heart and do what I love. Bridal Boudoir is the embodiment of my inner artist...and I think I need to let her out more often. Thank you to all of the amazing vendors involved to make this shoot possible.

Jenn Wood of Mignonne Handmade

Hair & Makeup by Kiana Waltz

The Beautiful Kelsey Groetken

Ale Vidal of Imaginale

And yours truly of Ace & Whim

Pentax 67 Fuji 400H 

Meggan + Slade

We cannot be more excited to share these favorites from Meggan and Slade's perfect day. We were smitten with this couple from the beginning and couldn't have asked for a sweeter group of friends and family to share in the love and joy of their marriage together.

Here are some of our favorite images from their wedding day.

Photogrpahy: Ace & Whim

Event Design: Amy Mancuso Events

Florals: Angelic Grove

Venue: Silver leaf Country Club

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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Morgan McLane- This is Her Branding Story

Hey guys! We are going to do something today, that we have never done before and I am SOOOO excited about it! Sometimes, my ideas can be a little...well, BIG, too big and sometimes that means they never leave the ground. BUT, if you combine a BIG idea with strategy, planning and passion, you can produce success. Without further ado...

Meet Morgan McLane, a Phoenix Portrait Photographer, mama, wife and a wonderful friend. A little over 2 years ago, Morgan and I met in a coffee shop and hit it off right away. She became a part of our business and a dear friend to me. She had just begun her journey as a photographer and was searching for skill, style and her unique footprint to leave in the photo world.

And so with any great business, must come a great brand. I am not just talking about a font, logo and color scheme...no, no, no....A brand is so much more than that. Your brand is;

A promise. A connection. A lasting impression.

Morgans' branding journey began long before she started a photo business. I believe when you start a business, everything that you are becomes a part of it. The good, the bad and everything in between. At the core of our business, is who we are, what we believe in and what we see in the future.

As business owners, we have the power to define our brand. In the photography world, we shoot a specific style, create a portfolio, buy business cards, build a website, and market to our ideal client. Everything we do, say, post and publish is an extension of our brand.

Morgan is ready to tell HER brands' story. Introducing, Morgan McLane Photography. Watch out 2014.

For more information about telling your branding story contact us!

All images copyright Karie Denny-Ace & Whim