Judd Sather Photography Blog

This was Aron’s and my first time at the University of Minnesota’s Landscape Arboretum. What a beautiful place to hold a wedding and reception; a regular Photographer’s creative dreamland. The ceremony was held in a rose garden that just happened to bloom shortly before the wedding day. Wyatt the rambunctious ring bearer was smiling for every shot and as you can see, was very careful to guard his soda from possible thieves. Everyone present gathered for a group image on a hill by the ceremony location, so cool! Kate told me a bit about her camp days with Jake and said that, although it looked a little rough, that her hip checks to Jake and his return kicks were full of love. Kate enacted a situation where she was a demanding wife, but don’t worry Jake, I think she was kidding… In the waning daylight we got the bridal party out and into the Uuf Da Palace, I think that image speaks for itself and it’s unique appearance.

Thanks for a great day!

Josh and Aron

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With all this rain you’d think our lakes would fill back up! Actually it was just kind of a light rain but it lasted almost all day. Doug and Taryn are super laid back and both have great laughs – amazing qualities for a happy life together. Doug really loosened up when we grabbed some images with the bridesmaids. Right Dougy? Taryn, aka “Peanut” and her dad, aka “Pops” had an emotional first sighting – I always love the access we have as photographers to get a front row seat to these events. Pops had this sweet yellow ’56 Chevy all decked out with his “newlyweds on board” yellow caution sign. The old el Camino was a sweet ride too… love the black and white of it below.

We stopped for a few shots in White Bear at the gazebos (see the rain?) and then found this really cool textured wall in an alley nearby. At the end of the night Bre and Megan modeled the final shot for Doug and Taryn and the evening came to an end. Have fun up north and the “Back to the 50’s” weekend you two! -Judd and Jessi

We are now accepting senior ambassadors from Hill-Murray, Mounds Park Academy, Stillwater, Cretin, and Mahtomedi for a modified program including a complimentary Elements session, discounts on prints, and a little bit of fame with your face plastered everywhere! 🙂 Here is the form:

Here are our ambassadors from North and Forest Lake:
Joey:

Laura:

Bailey:

Phil:

Angie:

Jessie:

My dad recently returned from Africa and got some amazing images – check out the video:

His words: “While this brief blog is wild life, the trip was an immersion in culture and connections with dear people half worlds away.
Truly unforgettable but even more transformational, a challenge to re-evaluate values, priorities and the rhythm of life.
Music, dance, laughter, orphan children leaping for joy and outdoing one another in impeccable harmony…
I shall never see the world or myself in quite the same way, thinking now of new friends and new faith in the future.”

There will be a cool collage of 11 of the the black and whites going in our gallery. Details to follow on our open house!

The slow video:

The fast video:

Hands down, awesome bridal party! We had a little rain, but that didn’t stop us from having a good time. I have never seen such a cool way to remember who was present at the wedding, check out the “family tree” made up of finger prints and signatures. Thanks Matt and Andrea!

We always blog our Elite High School Senior Sessions, but Rachael and her property yielded some especially unique images. It was hot out, but Rachael, Erick, Josh, and I all worked a bit harder to get this really cool lamp and deer skull to light up. We’re weird, I know, but it helps to we get some killer images! Like Rachael enjoying the boombox… -Judd

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Jake and Ana’s wedding day was perfect. We had sunshine all day and a ton of fun. I see why Jake and Ana chose their priest to do the wedding. I don’t think I have laughed that much in church before, and he even showed up later for a drink and a kiss : ) Jake’s brother and best man got a few laughs and a few tears as he gave his toast. We hope you enjoy some of these images, we enjoyed creating them.

Thanks Jake and Ana, let us know when you are renewing your vows!!

-Josh, Joe and the Studio J family

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