Okay, okay- I’ll quit with the western lingo for your sake. But, here’s some super chic boxed invites whipped up by Shannon [graphics guru] over at In The Now! I was happy to shoot them and set them up to show their best side [for their close up, of course]. Every gal is concerned with getting pics from the right angle… these ladies are no exception:

Aww, ain’t she purty??

Someone grab me a drink in a mason jar to whet my whistle!!

And while you’re at it… a hay bail for my achin’ spurs!!

Maw wants a shawl brought to her rocker on the porch ‘fore the storm hits, too!

Okay I’m done now. Darn tootin’. Seriously though, aren’t they bringing out the western lingo in you??

And one more, for the road:

Details make me happy. Western chic details make me really happy. Wedding details make me even more happy. Paper wedding Western chic details send me over the moon!

xoxo,

A.

Since we’re trying to narrow it down, we’d love your vote! Which is your favorite??

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Vote here, nowl!

Can’t wait to see what you all decide. What you vote on, will be the one we submit and send out into the blogosphere!

xoxo,

A.

xoxo,

A.

And yes, if you’re wondering- those candle wraps took me FOREVER!

Close up on the layers which made up the ceremony curtain:

Very theatre-esque and another time eater!

Vibe-tastic!

I loved these gnar-gnar gold frames with outdated floral paintings in them. Perfect for backgrounds in the detail shots!

This is it! This is all you’re gonna get from me on this matter!

xoxo,

A.

I styled a shoot for a group called the SoCal Photog ShootOut. It’s essentially a mentour session for budding wedding photographers. Was super fun and I’d do it again in a heart beat [hoping it wouldn't give me a heart attack! It was quite a bit of orchestrating]!

Enjoy!

xoxo,

A.

We are thrilled to report that the lovely images from our recent Val-Day-extravaganza shoot will be gracing the screens of those all over the world via the likes of one of the best, most impressive, incredibly elite and seriously jaw-dropping blogs in the business. I’d say more, but I really don’t want to jinx myself just yet with it.

It’s a “pinch me” moment for me. Mainly because I feel so wholeheartedly responsible for this shoot. From flowers, to styling, to stationary, to photos… In The Now was responsible for it all and us here at Two Auer Photo [TAP] got to document it! What could honestly be more flattering? Could there be… anything? I think not! Here’s some more images from the shoot. I’ll narrate as we go along [as I do so well, right?]…

The cats are wine bottles. Opaque white CAT wine bottles. Stop. Just… stop it.

We piled up [all haphazardly] these white old fashioned milk bottles all over the table as a centerpiece. I love that the flowers look as though they’re falling/flowing out of the jars. Anemones [the red with black centers, featured here] are one of my favorites and I was thrilled that they brought out that vintage-home-spun feel to this modern styled table!

We took a few of these shots using time exposure to capture the best lighting in our studio space. The shot above [as well as the first image] are examples of that. I totally love the natural saturation that occurs when photographing objects like this. It’s exceptional and I can’t wait to do more of it.

Linzer cookies with heart cut-outs were a must for this table. Again, adding in that vintage feel. And that plate… ugh, it’s everything that I feel is RIGHT about Valentine’s Day [and love]!

Full on traditional color scheme of pink and red. PINK champagne, PINK chairs. Red linen, red flowers. Lots of white… and a subtle pop of deep grey!

Newsflash: I love shots from above any table. You’ll see them a lot. Because I love them so. Symmetry is a MUST in my daily life and seeing a design from directly above is intoxicating!

How cute is that lace table cuff?? I added that on pretty much “last minute” to give it that extra sugary sweetness feel.

The floral catalogue used: anemones [as mentioned], red tulips, and pink mini carnations. I know- but don’t roll your eyes. Carnations get a bad rap when they’re actually quite ruffle-y and yummy to look at! Plus, they totally ooze the era of mid-century that this table is replicating.

The shot above was a bit of a throw-away upon first glance but after a crop or two I just fell into a hard case of “like” with it. I love that the two mini cookie trays aren’t perfectly straight. I love the vase peeking into the upper right corner. I just like the blank space and balance that this photo gives. And, well, umm… it’s from above!

The champagne shot, above, is one of Josh’s favorites. He feels [incredibly] strongly about having drinks poured during our table staging sessions. He super loves catching the champagne whilst it sits bubbling.

Simply delicious place cards featured a cross-stitched style font and border. Insider info… I always use the names of my team members from In The Now for my paper goods. It’s just my thing.

One full place setting. Just so darn cute, right? I offset the plates towards the corners of the table so that the couples would be sitting knee-to-knee in total complete schmoopy love. I adore it!!

P.S. Has anyone noticed yet that these cookies are housed in mini hot dog trays? Seriously you guys, they’re 4″ by 3″. Adorb!

This detail photo is a favorite of both of ours. It won us over instantly. It truly showcases the texture of our linen as well as the attention to detail that I crave in each photo I see [or shoot]!

Kind of a funky above-the-table shot but I like it, in all of it’s crooked, off-kilter form:

Those heart cut-outs tasted just as good going down my throat as they do lookin’ good here in this picture. Promise!

One last little detail for ya:

Vendor Shout Out:

Linens- BBJ Linen
Rentals- Classic Party Rentals
Chairs- Town and Country
Cookies- Jay’s Catering
Florals / Styling- In The Now Weddings
Studio- 402 FOURTH

And since we’re all about starting the conversation with y’all… can anybody tell me why it’s nearly 3am and I’m up blogging? Anyone?

Perhaps that answer is for me to discover another day. Hope these tickled your fancy and gave your heart a flutter or two!

xoxo,

A.

Loving this random rainstorm that we’re caught in the middle of, right?? Perfect timing to post this image!

xoxo,

A.

I love that some of the shots we captured literally feel like a party is being interrupted. The scattered confetti was a last minute addition and it’s literal PERFECTION!

I found these killer little metallic trees [jewelry holders, actually] and affixed small wooden flower-like pods to the branches for a unique take on a non-floral centerpiece! The party hats, horn blowers, and tinsel wands all got a great modern twist with additions of feathers, corset-wrapped ribbons, and sleek plexiglass sticks. Since I’m all about the simple, clean and modern aesthetic… I found it all divine!

Each place setting received a darling personalized card complete with a “fortune for 2010″ and icon to follow. Everyone’s was different and was definitely a “conversation starter” for the attendees of the party.

The small “burst” salad plates in deep orange/bronze tones were the perfect accent- emulating fireworks and truly bringing in the celebratory spirit!

Amber-toned glasses and champagne were the perfect way to keep the table looking classy. Not sure if you saw, but the shot from above the table shows how we actually set the silverware and cups in a serpentine pattern around the plates. Both the glassware and the silverware were positioned to feel as though they were “wrapping around” the plate- with the long napkin offeset underneath the entire setting!

Combine mercury glass with faux bois… and then kiss me on the mouth! I literally squealed with excitement when I found these candle holders and they’ve been a staple [in our home] ever since. I knew these pieces were the perfect accent. The whole table had the feeling of metal wood, from the centerpieces to the candles- and then all of the “metallic” colors were mostly paper and glass. Go figure! So into it.

And- for more [or different] words on this matter, go ahead and visit the Green Wedding Shoes Blog- she did a great little feature on this shoot!

xoxo,

A.

Here’s a shot of a recent tabletop shoot themed around a stellar New Year’s Eve party! More to come, but until then…

xoxo,

A.