Judd Sather Photography Blog

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Who doesn’t love Arnold’s Park, Iowa? I’m surprised everyone didn’t get in the wooden roller coaster – is it still there? I was sad to miss this camp reunion of sorts that Chris and Amanda captured beautifully.

Hands down the cutest ringbearer outfits ever as well (the one on the left is my nephew)! -Judd (for Chris and Amanda)

Mick and Heather’s online Italian Coffee Table album.
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What a fun, small group to capture at the Embassy Suites – a little thunderstorm in the morning made Heather cry for a bit but didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits! Matron of honor Levonia was just glad to have a few days away from her young girls and best man Jon couldn’t stop doing the Jon Bon Jovi “rock lock” – hilarious. Another highlight was the guy who won the dance contest – he had double jointed knees for sure. I love the “album cover” shot of the wedding party shown above. -Judd and Jessi

Jesse and Courtney’s online Italian coffee table album.

An evening in Maple Grove and Minnetonka captured by Chris, Amanda, and Josh. First couple ever to go on a zipline on the wedding day (picture above)! Look for all pictures posted here in 1-2 weeks. Sign up to be notified on the Proof and Order Prints page on www.studioJphoto.com.

“And you thought your teacher didn’t have a life…”

A break in the wedding season turned my attention to independent filmmaking, which took up my free time for the better part of two months. Special thanks to Kindra for the script and my colleagues, the North High Teachers who embraced this short comedy. Enjoy the videos below! -Judd

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Trailer – Secret Lives of Teachers

Introduction – Secret Lives of Teachers

Superteacher Maker – Mr. Krueger

The Cat Whisperer – Mr. Cahill

The Dryer Lint Artist – Mr. Lyon

The Trucker – Ms. Destics

The Olympic Hopefuls – Mr. Salava, Mr. Waeffler, Ms. Crothers

The Lounge Singer – Ms. Scheierl

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The first wedding of 2007! How cool is it to be married with dolphins swimming around in the background?

The crisp January cold snap yielded to the fun and uniqueness of Ron and Alyson’s wedding at Mystic Lake Casino and the Minnesota Zoo. We had slot machines, valet parking, dolphins mourning, dolphins jumping, Ron accidently dropping cake down Alyson’s dress, “Uncle DJ” keeping Ron on his knees while guests paid to have him remove the garter over and over, and people “petting” stingrays, starfish and little tiger sharks.

Perhaps the biggest surprise of all was the dolphin telling the DJ to turn the dance music down through “his translator” – apparantly, dolphins start swimming around franticaly when they are mad and the music was the reason – smart animals!

It all added up to be a very fun evening loaded with some some very interesting and challenging photography, including about 150 pictures of the ringbearer, Jackson. -Judd & Amanda

8 months from first “wink” to wedding – thank you match.com!

What a fun group to shoot on a balmy December evening… from Pastor Steve’s “gameplan” sermon to the permanent grins on Sean and Coleen’s faces all night long, it was a pleasure to shoot this wedding. When Sean and Coleen toasted each other at the reception, there was no doubt in anyone’s mind that they truly felt they were both the luckiest people in the world at that moment.

And a cross-country Studio J guest appearance! Anna Hall was at Emily and Eric’s wedding in Los Angeles last year and Sean and Coleen’s wedding in Stillwater/North St. Paul – small world!

I could tell Sean was itching to get out of that tux and back into his coaching sweatpants. I heard from one opposing softball coach: “There will be parity in the league now that Sean has a distraction!” Time will tell…

Click here to see their pictures! -Judd, Chad and Jessi

Matt and Kristen’s Online Coffee Table Album.
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Who needs coats for a December wedding? We’ll take 50 degrees and sunny anytime, as long as global warming doesn’t melt all the glaciers!

A very beautiful and unique winter wedding with great Christmas lights, a fun wedding party, dinosaurs, snowflakes and even mistletoe (hanging above Matt and Kristen at the reception – yes Katie, I got the shot just for you!)

Some unique shots:
1. Shots of wedding party at the Kellogg Mall with a slew of red lights behind in the trees (Great idea Jennifer)
2. Shots of wedding party with a Triceratops and erupting volcano in the background
3. Matt and Kristen’s silhouettes into the setting sun (above)
4. Matt and Kristen with the bridges of St Paul in the background (above)
5. “Char Bob” and “Joe Bob” ‘cutting rug’ on the dance floor (wait until you see that one!)

Enjoy! – Judd and Chris