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Darren + Corrina: 05.17.2014 (Minneapolis Event Center)

May 17, 2014 Posted in Weddings2 comments

So. Much. Fun!!! What a gorgeous day for two of the funniest people I have met! There was tons of laughter all day long at a beautiful venue filled with amazing details. And I almost overdosed on sugar at the incredible dessert bar… I love the shot of the rings on top of the raspberries and that is a massive scrumptious cookie in the background. I had two. 🙂

Darren and Corrina did some super cool unique stuff that I have not seen in 200+ weddings: one was they took a private carriage ride and had a picnic on it right after the ceremony over the stone arch bridge – very cool! And instead of a unity candle / sand / knot, they blended two wines together! We had some time to get some unique images around St. Anthony main including the “I finally caught a keeper” sign shot. Darren actually bought a “lure” that was specifically designed to be put in the bride’s mouth… what a thoughtful guy! And Corrina – what a trooper!! Alicia and Dayna were troopers as well carrying lots of signs and equipment throughout the day and then we got locked out of the event center for about 15 minutes because we were on foot – ha!

In the “It’s a small world” category…
1. Greg the groomsmen was my college springboard diving coach (it was a very brief (pun) and non-illustrious career but I never imagined a wedding party greeting me as Mr. Speedo!)
2. Darren’s family has connections to where I student taught – Woodstock International School in India!

Crazy! It was so fun to work with you guys and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you two – see you soon and have fun in Italy!!! – Judd, Alicia, and Dayna

Links: Facebook Album, Proof and Order Prints (Password: Truedson. Also, enjoy 50% off until June 14. Use discount code: CORRINADARREN50), Minneapolis Event Center, Judd Sather Photography

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Amy Appel - May 27, 2014 - 1:13 PM

Also in “It’s a small world” category: My husband grew up with the Rickbeil’s – so happy that my referral worked out! Not only did you photograph an amazing wedding of one of my bestest friends in the world and the love of her life, your work is also amazing! 🙂

jsather - June 11, 2014 - 2:29 PM

Jeff! Thanks again and great to see you guys!!!

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Tumblin’ Dice / Rolling Stones Cover Show at The Loft!

April 16, 2014 Posted in Events / Music, LoftNo comments

The Loft at Studio J and Stillwater Live Music are hosting Tumblin’ Dice, a Rolling Stones cover band, this Friday, April 18!! Doors open at 7pm and music goes from 9-12.  Food is sponsored by Quickfire Pizza and Sara’s Tipsy Pies so get here early to get some!  $20 cover includes music and food while it lasts.  The band will play from 9-12pm and the cover goes down to $10 at 10:30.  Cash bar provided by The Green Room. Join us for a fun night and Gwen’s 50th birthday party!!!

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Photography Options at The Loft at Studio J

March 24, 2014 Posted in Events / Music, Loft, WeddingsNo comments

When planning your Stillwater wedding ceremony and/or reception, how cool is it to have award-winning photographers in-house?  The Loft at Studio J has been part of our photography business since 2010 and it has been awesome to share it with all kinds of people!

So, when having your wedding at The Loft at Studio J, you have four options for photography:

1. Hire a photographer of your choice, family friend, or no photographer at all and a $250 permit fee applies to shoot on all the awesome backdrops in our studio!

2. Commission Studio J Photographers with rates starting at $3000 for two photographers for 7 hours and all digital files. (Portfolio below)

3. Commission Judd Sather Photography, the signature brand of the studio with all-inclusive rates and two photographers for 6 hours starting at $4500.  Enjoy Lower Level rental ($1000 value) when working with Judd Sather and team. (Portfolio below)

4. Take mental pictures the entire evening! Tough to tweet those though…?!

Email Taylor (Taylor@studiojphoto.com) for details on Loft pricing or to schedule a tour or call 651-342-2416!

Judd Sather Portfolio (Nathan and Rachel)

Judd Sather Portfolio (Luke and Lauren)



Studio J Portfolio slideshow (Loft Wedding)

And check out our new Photobot Photobooth!

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After 15 years of weddings I would like to offer you my best recommendations for wedding timelines! Adjustments can be made for longer or later ceremonies, travel, multiple locations, less hours, time of year etc. but this is bullet-proof 90% of the time! For spring, winter or late fall wedding we can shift the creative time to before the ceremony for natural light reasons.  -Judd

“Timeline 8A” (First glance and formals are before wedding)
1:30 getting ready images
2:00 first glance and wedding party formals
2:45 family formals
3:30 break
4:00 ceremony (no receiving line afterward gets more creative time!)
4:30 bustle dress / cocktail hour / creative time for images
6:00 grand march and dinner
7:30 toasts
8:00 same day slideshow
8:30 dancing
9:30 Studio J / Judd Sather departs
“Timeline 8B” (Couple is not seeing each other before wedding)
2:30 getting ready images / images of women
3:00 images of men
3:30 break
4:00 ceremony (no receiving line afterward for sure!)
4:45 family and wedding party formals
5:30 bustle dress / cocktail hour / creative time for images
6:45 grand march and dinner
7:00 dinner
8:30 toasts
8:45 same day slideshow
9:00 dancing
10:30 Studio J / Judd Sather departs

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Lucas + Lauren: 03.01.2014 (Ascension Episcopal Church & The Loft at Studio J)

March 6, 2014 Posted in Loft, WeddingsNo comments

Through wind, snow, sleet, hail, cigarettes, darts, below freezing temps, capes, and horn honks Lucas and Lauren rocked some awesome images!  This wedding was such a blast – a warm and fun event in the midst of a polar vortex.  Seriously did someone just make up that polar vortex word this year because we’ve never heard it before and it’s happened twice this year!?

Lucas and Lauren have an amazing circle of friends and family – Lucas’ circle of men spent some touching quality time just prior to the first glance and Lauren was all smiles all day!  I love the staged/candid images we got with the smokers outside of Brine’s, freezing in the alley shots and the hanging dress shots are some of my favorite dress images I have shot!  Rachel Holder rocked some awesome jazz for the dance and I loved the trivia that Lucas and Lauren had planned.  And three words: cake pop bar!!!!! 🙂

We are super pumped to have this awesome event venue in downtown Stillwater where we can shoot with such ease with a totally chill couple that was headed o St. Thomas at 4:30 the next morning – lucky you!!! 🙂 – Judd, Josh, Gabe (rockin intern), and Sarah (rockin intern)

Facebook Album, Order and see all images! (50% off until April 14, 2014 – password is Lauren’s maiden name and 50% off code LUKELAUREN50), The Loft at Studio J Venue

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High School Senior Portrait Ambassador Application – Class of 2015!

February 14, 2014 Posted in High School SeniorsNo comments

Do you want some really awesomer senior portraits?!?!?!? Come to our Stillwater studio for your senior pics this year!!  We have an ambassador program each year outlined below that we take portraits of you during your junior year! We accept a limited number of seniors-to-be and only shoot about 125 seniors each year so contact us soon!

1. Fill out the application below.
2. Come to our interview, tour, and orientation meeting at our studio (Wednesday, March 5 at 7pm)
3. Schedule your complimentary 45 minute, two outfit ambassador session in April
4. Get some really cool swag from our studio
5. Hand out and send some discounts and coupons to your friends to earn money toward your regular senior session ($100 per referral scheduled before October 1, 2014)
6. Win $1000 cash if you have the most referrals (payable October 1, 2014)
7. Bring 10+ friends to a pizza party on Sunday, June 8 (Time TBD) where we take free pics of all of you and post on Facebook and give them 50% off their sessions for coming! (wear plain black tops and jeans)
8. Be famouser and awesomer!

 

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Kyle + Sara: 01.24.2014 (Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe, Riviera Maya, Mexico)

February 5, 2014 Posted in Destination Weddings, WeddingsNo comments

A warm weather wedding during a polar vortex was just what the doctor ordered!  Add in snorkling, shows, karaoke, disco, mexican fog machines, coconut oil loving monkeys, sailing, massages, football, horseback riding, cenote exploring, and jockeying for the best sun at the pool area with crazy people and you have a action-packed week!!

Kyle and Sara had become great friends during the remodel of our Loft, creating the awesome high top tables around the middle columns as well as the re-purposed tin bar lights.  And then there was Sara’s bachelorette party and Cards Against Humanity shenanigans. This was only the second time we had two other brides in the bridal party which was AWESOME to have both Stephanie and Chase and Ryan and Allie to shoot with again!  Sara found a belt buckle for Kyle that said “Remington” which was the name of his dog he had for 17 years (watch the video for this moment!).  Keegan and Anna’s toasts added to the tear-jerking moments and spontaneous singing and dancing.

We used an underwater housing for our camera to get some amazing snorkeling video footage and Sara was game to buy a sweet coral dress for some epic pool pictures at 6am – LOVE them!  We love shooting destination weddings in Mexico and getting up at 6am to get images like these!

To quote my least favorite non-cliche’s all in one sentence: To be honest, not gonna lie, at the end of the day, it is was it is… best. wedding. this year!!! Maybe ever. 🙂

-Judd and Josh

Links: Facebook Album, Order Prints (50% off until February 22, 2014 use promo code KYLESARA50 – password is Sara’s maiden name), Barcelo Maya Palace

 

 

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