Featured Vendor- Happily Ever After Photography

One of my new blog resolutions is to feature more of my favorite vendors. Here is one of my favorite Photographers - Happily Ever After Photography! Ruth, the owner does an amazing job and I am always so happy to work with her and her staff. If you are looking at the blog and the website you have probably noticed that some of the great photos are from Ruth. I had a fun time hearing her responses for my questions. I have also included some photos of her work that really showcases her great eye... enjoy!

If you are looking for a great photographer send her an email or give her a call!!

Ruth Harper
www.happilyeverafterphoto.com
Blog www.happilyeverafterphoto.blogspot.com
ruth@happilyeverafterphoto.com
651.335.8198
2500 University Ave. #B4
St. Paul, MN 55114



How long have you been shooting weddings?
1)I have been a wedding photographer for 14 years and have owned and run Happily Ever After for 10 years.

What inspires you as you work with your clients?
2) I love meeting people, hearing their stories, finding beauty in tiny details and translating that all into their wedding images. My studio attracts a wide range of clients from different backgrounds and ideas about what they envision their wedding day will be. I am so honored to be part of their day and always make sure to capture everything that is important to them while visually telling their story- it has been said that every wedding is the same and every wedding is different. I think that is true- in the sameness of the rituals there are moments of truth and glimpses of individuality that are inspiring as a photographer.

What is the best piece of business advice you've ever received?
3) the best piece of business advice I ever received was the golden rule- do unto others as you would have done unto you.

Do you have one "gotta get it" shot at every wedding?
4) my “must have” from every wedding is not one shot but a series of images of the bride and groom laughing, hugging, kissing- I like these cropped very tight and they are so beautiful and real. I also never miss a beauty shot- this is the one day that in a woman’s life where her hair, makeup, dress, shoes and everything else has to be perfect and I love to get those perfect shots!

What is your favorite way to spend a non-working Saturday in the summertime?
5) Ummm- non working Saturday in the summer? Don’t think I’ve had one! I like to spend my Sundays taking long walks with my ipod near my home in Minneapolis or on one of our beautiful lakes. I also like to horseback ride every chance I get.

413 on Wacouta

I was so happy when the wonderful Jules called to tell me that she was going to work for a new venue in St. Paul. She started to describe the venue and it sounded like a perfect new addition to the area. We need a lot more venues that will fit smaller groups. 413 on Wacouta is located in an old building in downtown St. Paul and it is filled with character, warmth and a wonderful City feel. I am attending their own house in a few weeks and am excited to talk more to Jules about the venue. I think this is going to be a real hot spot.. and one of the best things about this is that it just opended a few months ago... so there are plenty of 2009 dates left... .. but hurry!!

Eye Spy Photography

I have been trying to take some time to meet with vendors in this "off season" I would say getting out and meeting with new people has been an area of my business that I am not the best at.. so I am always great when I do meet someone new. I met with Stephany from Eye Spy Photography yesterday. It was so nice to meet her and her little son too :)

Check out her blog to see her very cool style. She has experience in Mexico and all over the metro area. Her packages are very competitive and I hope to work with her soon!

Elizabeth Anne Designs

Wow.. while I was looking around on the internet I just saw that we were placed on the Elizabeth Anne Designs Website.. which is a huge compliment! Thanks for getting our name out there!!

http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/library/events-part-1/

One of My Favorite Ideas

Nate and Jessica were a wonderful and creative couple to work with! I will blog more about their unique and amazing decor later... I had just went online to check out their fun pictures for Traveling Photobooth. How fun are these pictures! You can really tell the couples personality in this photo! Congratulations Jessica and Nate!