Tiffany Brubaker Photography -- La Crosse, WI wedding photographer

Andrew & Heather’s wedding

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:12:40 +0000

Saturday was Andrew and Heather’s wedding in Winona, MN. They had a gorgeous day! I’m so loving these cooler and less humid days. Yay for fall! The last time I shot in Winona it was rainy and cold. With all of the beautiful locations, it as nice to have such a beautiful day, lots of time for pictures, and a fun wedding party. Thanks again to Molly Walbrun for second shooting with me!

Details:

Salon: Windsor Palace, Winona, MN
Ceremony: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Winona, MN
Reception: American Legion, Winona, MN
Flowers: Nola’s Flowers
Dress: Mestad’s, Rochester, MN
DJ: Midwest Sound and Light

This handkerchief was Heather’s grandma’s.

Thank you to Andrew and Heather for letting me be a part of your day! Best Wishes!

First day of preschool

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:09 +0000

Max started 3-year old preschool this week. He goes just two mornings a week, and I know this was just the start of many, many first days of school. But, I really couldn’t be prouder of my big boy.

Obviously, the fact that he chose Mr. Potato Head as his first toy to play with shows true genius.

Jeremy & Stephanie’s wedding | Wisconsin wedding photographer

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:13:51 +0000

Saturday I got out of La Crosse for the day to photograph Jeremy and Stephanie’s wedding in Madison, WI. I don’t travel all that often, but every now and then it is nice to shoot someplace new. Jeremy and Stephanie had the most beautiful day and their wedding was equally beautiful. I loved all of the lovely (mostly handmade) details. Stephanie did just about everything herself. Thanks to Molly Walbrun for second shooting with me! Molly is also pregnant – due just a little before me. We made quite the pair.

Details

Ceremony: Olbrich Botantical Gardens, Madison, WI
Reception: UW Madision Memorial Union
Bride’s dress: A&M Bridal Boutique, Platteville, WI
Bridesmaid dresses: Dig for Victory, Etsy.com
Flowers: Bought at the farmer’s market on Friday and arranged by Stephanie and friends/family that night

Stephanie and Jeremy saw each other for the first time at the end of the aisle and then walked down together. Very sweet.

I loved the whole design of their reception

Thank you again to Jeremy and Stephanie for letting me be a part of their day. I hope your honeymoon is fantastic! You deserve some relaxation.

Max Friday

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:41:32 +0000

This picture is so not in focus, but it is all I have to post this week. Thanks to my husband, Ryan, for the cute pic!

Matt & Elizabeth’s wedding | La Crosse, WI wedding photographer

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:20:13 +0000

Saturday was Matt and Elizabeth’s super fun wedding. I shot Matt’s sister’s wedding a couple of years ago. It was so fun to already know one family, and really both of these families couldn’t be nicer. I had such a great time. A big thank you to my second shooter for the day, my old co-worker, Scott Roellig.

Details:

Salon: Orange Pearl Salon, La Crosse, WI
Ceremony: Evangelical Lutheran Church, La Crosse, WI
Reception: The Best Western Midway, La Crosse, WI
Riverboat cruise: Mississippi Explorer, La Crosse, WI
Dresses: Charlotte’s bridal, La Crosse, WI
Flowers: Family Tree Florists, West Salem, WI
Videographer: Media Works, Winona, WI
DJ: Music Mix of La Crosse
Photobooth: My Photomatic Photobooth, La Crosse, WI

Elizabeth was putting on some lipstick at the Orange Pearl Salon when her mom came into view in the mirror. I couldn’t have set this up better!

I LOVED Elizabeth’s shoes. They were from Kick, by the way. Forgot to include that in the list!

How do I get so lucky with all of my gorgeous brides?

I kind of liked their shoes.

After some pictures at Riverside, we boarded the Mississippi Explorer riverboat cruise. What a fun thing to do for your wedding party and friends. Everybody had a really fun and relaxing hour before landing at the Best Western.

I loved their decorations, especially the cake and their “thumbprint” guestbook that looked like a tree with leaves – such a great idea!

We went down to the beach at the Best Western for a few pictures, and thanks to some nearby bubble blowers, we got a pretty cool shot!

Thank you Matt and Elizabeth for a great day. I’m always honored to get referrals within a family and am so happy that I could shoot your wedding!

Lots of cake

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:00:02 +0000

Not only did we have birthday cake, but we had cupcakes too. It was a good 3rd birthday. Max is really into trains this year, if you can’t tell.

Max’s birthday cake

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:26:39 +0000

I have lots of pictures from Max’s birthday, but I wanted to especially mention Max’s birthday cake. I’ve always made chocolate cupcakes, but thought we should do something a little more this year. I decided to ask Genny from Truly Delicious Cakes to make a train cake. That is pretty much all I said to her too – he likes Thomas and trains and we want a chocolate cake. I was so blown away by what she made. Max’s 3rd birthday was extra special because of this cake! Thanks, Genny!

Jeff & Alex’s wedding | La Crosse, WI wedding photographer

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:08:59 +0000

Saturday was Jeff and Alex’s lovely wedding. I feel like I’ve been hoping for a beautiful day for this wedding for SO long. Alex wanted her wedding at the Pettibone gazebo so badly, and I’m just thrilled that everything worked out for them. Even though it was rather humid, they have some beautiful pictures from Pettibone. What a lovely wedding! Thanks again to Stephanie Neprud for second shooting with me (and for taking care of me in the super, humid weather – I was pretty much dripping with sweat – yuck!).

Details:

Ceremony: Pettibone gazebo, La Crosse, WI
Reception: Stoney Creek Inn, Onalaska, WI
Flowers: Jan Lebury, Alma, WI
Dress: Brides of France, Minneapolis, MN
DJ: Big Tony’s DJ, Alma, WI

Every girl’s dream…well, at least mine (Hi, Ryan, I don’t have one of these cute, blue, boxes, yet).

Two ring shots because they were both so pretty.

I loved these bridesmaid dresses. Steph and I commented that we’d like to plan a wedding again just to have these dresses, but then I realized, no, I just want one of these dresses for myself!

I just thought Alex was so beautiful. I may have taken a quite a few pictures of her!

They served wine after the ceremony that Jeff and Alex’s dads made. The label has one of their engagement pictures – so cute!

Do you recognize that cute couple dancing with Alex? Alex was referred to me from Josh and Stephanie. It was SO good to see them again. I love catching up with “my couples.”

Jeff and Alex, was a great day! Thank you so much for asking me to be a part of it. You have been a delight to work with!

Happy birthday, Max!

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:00:30 +0000

Today is Max’s 3rd birthday. He loves trains right now. This location was the only place that I thought appropriate for his 3-year old pictures.

I can’t believe my baby is getting SO big. These pictures are just everyday Max…exactly how I want to remember this age.

Brandon & Bethany, engaged | La Crosse, WI photographer

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:23:35 +0000

Last week, I met up with Bethany and Brandon on another hot day! Maybe it’s just that I’m pregnant, but hasn’t it been the most humid summer, ever? We had the prettiest light though at Hixon Forest and then went over to the beach at Pettibone. They are so cute and so fun. Yet again, I have to wait all the way until next July for their wedding.

Thanks for a fun night, guys!