Thursday, January 01, 2009

D'Angelo Photography Studio Recommends....

Welcome! If you followed a link, and now you're here and not seeing what you expected, then perhaps you were looking for the D'Angelo Photography Studio website.

Over the years I have encountered a number of other great service providers - from florists and DJ's, to chocolate makers, ministers and videographers. Since I know that you may have need for some of their services, too - here's some listings and links to various service providers and other great places.

Most of these folks have no idea that I provide this resource here, and none of these are paid advertisements - just simply people and companies that I have encountered, thought they did nice work, and am passing that information on as a service to my clients and customers. Enjoy!


Flowers & Floral Arrangements:

Lakeview Floral & Gifts - Lacy O'Connell 715.235.7700
www.lakeviewfloral.com

Silk Creations - Susan Rud 715.926.3118
Hudson, Wisconsin

Brent Douglas 715.831.0997
www.brentdouglas.biz

Petals & Ivy - Maria Brown 715.833.1600
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Kleindl's Flowers on Main 715.235.3583
Menomonie

Prescott Floral 715.262.5640
Prescott, Wisconsin

Custom Jewelry:

Hovind's Metal & Gems - Pete & Georgette
715.235.3824

Calligraphy:

Calli-Arts - Vicky Casper 715.235.7244
Knapp, Wisconsin

Video:

Moments Video Production - Richard Wahl 715.828.3258
www.momentsvideoproductions.com

Wiczend Media - Andrew Kubiatowicz 877.341.2504

Howard Video Productions 651.353.6115 or 715.698.2269
Woodville, Wisconsin

Places to Get Married:

The Florian Gardens 715.832.8836
www.thefloriangardens.com

Mabel Tainter Theatre Vickie Ekblad 715-235-9726 ext 106
http://www.mabeltainter.com

Unity Christ Center Garden Weddings 715.836.0010
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Camrose Hill Farm 651.351.9631
Stillwater, MN

Invitations & Printing:


Quick Prints 715.235.1920
Menomonie, Wisconsin

WestWind Graphics 715.235.1104

Creative Graphics 715.723.4697
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Horse & Buggy:

SaddlePals Equine Services - Al Ziehl 715.664.8340
Menomonie, Wisconsin

Keith Lee 715.874.6310
Elk Mound, Wisconsin

Tents & Tables:

A-1 Express Rental Center 715.834.2727
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Bud's Tool & Party Rental 715.234.7590
Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Catering & Food:

Sugar'N Spice by Mary Weiss 715.672.4340
Durand, WI

TJ's Inn 715.664.8350
Downsville, WI

Kistner's Korner 715.643.2432
Boyceville, WI

Connie's Catering 715.265.4102
Downing, WI

Log Cabin Catering 715.632.2171
Wheeler, WI

BlackJack Catering 715.568.4464 / 715.828.1186
Jay Thompson / Bill Stolt Bloomer, WI

The Grillmasters Brad & Jude 612.889.9224 / 763.785.7889

Piff's Catering 715.829.0534
Chippewa Falls, WI

Bands:

TSR "A Variety Band for All Occassions" 715.834.0235 / 715.235.286

Dixie & the Dreamers 715.828.8269

East Hill Band - Nick Seeger 715.835.0377
Eau Claire, WI

Borderline - Vern Moen 715.832.7668
Eau Claire, WI

Howard "Guitar" Luedtke 715.877.2193
Augusta, WI

OD TAPO IMI - Steel Drums, Vocals & More!
www.funconcert.com
630.584.4848

Beauty & the Beasts - Rick Stone 715.684.3666

Strings & Soloists:

Harpist - Serena O'Meara 715.830-5070
Menomonie, WI

Harpists Shiloh & Gail Lewis 715.665.2616

Cello Music - Susan Halderman, Cellist 715.533.1210
susanhalderman@hotmail.com

Violin & String Music - Nick Seeger 715.835.0377
Eau Claire, WI

Chippewa Valley String Quartet - Dale Young 715.834.9060
www.cvsq.eisenbarthviolin.com

Soloist Terry Hoepner 715.835.1001

Soloist Maria Mitchell 715.246.5514
New Richmond, WI

Soloist Maureen Brunner 715.246.8614
New Richmond, WI

Soloist Nancy Roach 715.835.7366
Eau Claire, WI

Cakes:

Kasha's Sugar Art 608.687.4401
www.kashassugarart.com

BoJo's Creations 715.647.2201
Ellsworth, WI

Just Desserts Dyan 715.231.2253
www.justdessertsbydyan.com

MarketPlace Foods 715.233.3450
Menomonie, WI

Fay's Fantasy Cakes 715.234.8663
Haugen, WI

Dream Cakes - Amy Seutzer 715.377.8281
Hudson, WI

Chocolate:

Obsession Chocolates 715.514.1720
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
http://www.obsessionchocolates.com

DJ Services:

Thunder & Lightning 715.877.0279 / 715.835.0279

Party Hits - John Davies 715.836.7967
www.partyhitsmusic.com

Zenon 715.235.7769
Menomonie, WI

Nitro 715.232.9522
Menomonie, WI

DJ RazorJ 715.486.9861
www.razorj.com

Kaleidoscope - Jamey Brownell 715.833.3535
www.kaleidoscopedj.com

Pure Energy Productions 715.831.8003
www.thatsmyparty.com

Sound Choice DJ's 715.665.2309
Knapp, Wisconsin

Reception Halls:

The Florian Gardens 715.832.8836
www.thefloriangardens.com

The Coachman 715.684.3355
Baldwin, WI

Old Towne 715.235.5435
Menomonie, WI

Stout Ale House 715.233.3333
Menomonie, WI

Hudson Golf Club - Erin Averill (715) 386-6515 / (651) 436-2808
http://www.hudsongolfclub.com/content/BanquetsEvents.htm

The Creamery 715.664.8354
Downsville, WI
www.thenewcreamery.com

Alterations:

Tailor-Maid Alterations - Joanne Hestekin 715.231.2233
Menomonie, WI

Limousines:

Cody Limousines 715.835.1000
Eau Claire, WI

Total Luxury 651.770.5668
Banais Heights, MN
http://www.totallimo.com/

Classic Auto & Limousine 612.529.1337

Minneapolis, MN

Luxury Limo Services 715.651.1457


Ministers:

Rev. Brian Armstrong 715.879.5596
Elk Mound, WI

Doves:

White Birds of Paradise 715.268.4994 / 888.285.7673
www.white-dove-release.com

Magician:

Christopher the Magician 608.575.5140
Madison, WI




Other Links that you might find useful:

www.WeDj.com

Monday, July 14, 2008

Melissa


I always enjoy it when I get the chance to work with people more than once; in this case it was Melissa's turn to be in front of the camera for her senior portraits! A few years ago I had the privilege to photograph her older sister Jenny for her high school senior portraits. On this session we got the chance to shoot some images in a few new locations that I had scoped out earlier this year.

Andrew & Amber


Saturday the 12th of July was the wedding of Amber Winter & Andrew Hagen, held at Holy Rosary church in Lima, just a bit outside of Durand. The day started out a bit overcast and windy, then turned bright and sunny, with even more wind! Holy Rosary Catholic Church is at very scenic location, and the church is set on a hill, which makes it even more picturesque. I sure got my cardio workout, though! I had to cart my equipment up the hill, got to an elevator that I couldn't get to work - so I got to cart my gear back outside and around the church and up more hill, then lug the cases up a flight of stairs! Once inside, the church is very grand, with a long walk up to the alter area - so I spent quite a bit of time going back and forth - but it was all worth it, for we got some great images of Andrew & Ambers wedding!

Make sure you visit the online viewing area at www.photographer4u.com to see all the images from their wedding!

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Nichelle


Yes, that is correct, no spelling mistake. Nichelle - as in Vulcan hand greetings, and the inability to win at thumb wrestling. No, no - you didn't miss that episode.
THIS Nichelle is from Colfax, the world-famous halfway point to the equator, and soon to be starting her senior year! We had a great time making some great portraits with Nichelle! Thanks for coming to my studio, Nichelle - and Live Long and Prosper!

Monday, June 25, 2007

Bryan & Tina


Bryan & Tina are two of the nicest people I have ever met - friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic! When you're in the room with them, you can just feel how much they love and care for each other. Bryan & Tina started their wedding day by coming to my studio for some formal bridal portraits, then we all went to the Creamery in Downsville for their wedding & reception. If you've never been to the Creamery, I highly recommend it! Beautiful place, first-class service and great food! Check them out at www.creameryrestaurant-inn.com Bryan & Tina had a nice, relaxed and classy wedding day - congratulations to Bryan & Tina!

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Keith & Amanda


Ever wander around the back country roads, following a twist here, a turn there, a gravel road that disappears into the woods and suddenly opens onto a beautiful, scenic lake? That place is where Keith & Amanda exchanged their wedding vows on June 9th, 2007.

If I had to describe Keith & Amanda's relationship, I could do so with one word - Holy. Let me define that for those of you who may not follow; to be holy is to be set apart, reserved for something special. Keith & Amanda were specifically set apart and reserved for each other.

Two things about their wedding really impressed me - one, they had reserved themselves for this moment, going so far as to not even kiss for the last seven months before their wedding - and two, instead of lighting a unity candle during their ceremony, they performed a foot-washing ceremony for each other. A powerful symbol of servanthood to each other, of putting the needs of the other ahead of their own. This is a lesson we all need to learn.

Congratulations to Keith & Amanda!

Here I've posted a preview of things to come. You can click on this preview and it will get larger for a better view! Visit the online viewing section of my website on Monday, June 25th to see all the photographs online!

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Megan & Chris


Saturday May 19th was the wedding of Chris Schooley & Megan Tauer! Chris & Megan got married at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Lake St. Croix Beach, MN. The architecture of this church is very southwest - white stucco, big archways, large beamed doors. I felt if I closed my eyes and let the hot wind blow on my face, I should hear the "ching, ching, ching" of spurs and galloping horses from some old western movie! Neat place.

As a professional photographer with more than 20 years of experience, I've been to alot of weddings, which means I've seen alot of couples get married, and sometimes you get a vibe about couples - you can see and sense when they click, you know when they got it right - Megan & Chris got it right. And they've got some great friends and family to back them up. Megan & Chris - congratulations!

Here I've posted a little something for you to enjoy, a bit of a preview of things to come. Visit the online viewing section of my website on May 31st to see all the photographs online!

Friday, May 11, 2007

New Faces


There's another new face at D'Angelo Studio - please welcome Christine Dougherty to the D'Angelo Studio family! Christine comes to my studio with an AAS degree in photography from The Art Institute of Colorado! Look for some great work from Christine coming soon!