How did you meet?
We met online on www.okcupid.com, a site which was free, something we both like. Katie joined because her friend convinced her, not wanting to join alone. Matt joined because he liked the interface. Katie never responded to anyone until Matt came along, being able to talk about her favorite author, Jack Finney. When we finally met in person a month later, our date lasted from 7 p.m. until 3 a.m. at IHOP.

The Top of the Town is an amazing venue! How did you choose it for your wedding?
We found the venue by accident. Searching online from the venue, we found it listed as one of the top, and when we finally got there, Top of the Town lived up to expectations and more.  Katie was speechless.

Tell us how you chose the decor for Top of the Town.
Our decor was based entirely off of Christmas and the flower girl dress. Our colors were blue and purple with bubbles. Katie wanted twinkle lights everywhere.

Tell us about your dress and other fashion accessories. I loved the “bubble” look!
My dress was by Henry Roth named Zoe and my shoes were custom made cobalt blue Milk & Honey 2″ heels. I wore pearl and crystal earrings, my communion pearl necklace, and a pearl bracelet.

What detail did you like best about your wedding day?
Matt: The fact we got married was a big detail I liked.

Katie: I finally got to wear my dress and that we got married.

Tell us about the food!
The cake was lemon in the first and last tier and the middle tier was amaretto. Matt was sad that he did not get to eat the amaretto . The food was good, a ceasar salad and chicken and steak entree.

What was your favorite moment?
Matt: My best man’s speeches and just being on the balcony afterwards.

Katie: Going around town with the bridesmaids and taking pictures before the wedding and going with Matt to take pictures after the wedding.

And finally, what’s next for you as a couple?
Montauk!

You can view a preview of their fantastically scenic wedding below and click on this link to view the password protected gallery of all their images!

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Don’t forget from 9-2 today, headshots are only $75 instead of a regular $99.  Come by the studio and say hi!

Wow what an amazing time we had!  A special hotel room, fabulous props, slinky clothing and a group of the most gorgeous women having a ball!  Due to the nature of the images I am only posting some very few, very mild safe for work images but they are below the jump.   Come into the studio to view more in person and find out what we can create for you! Read the rest of this entry »

January 24th at Allegra’s downtown studio, from 9-2, no appointment necessary, just come on in!

We’ll hook you up with a quality, studio head shot for your website, facebook, resume, business cards anything you might need it for!   You’ll take about 5-10 minutes of your time and we’ll create at least 5 images from which you will select one to be retouched and presented to you in color and B&W via our online pick up system.

Normally $99 for the service and a file, on Tuesday it will be just $75!!

Of course with a deal this good, there are some restrictions!  It’s good for Tuesday only, from 9-2, not valid on prior or future sessions, not available for family or groups.  Contact me separately to arrange one of those!

Here are some examples of our head shot portfolio.

With only a few spots left, we’re opening up our boudoir marathon party shoot to the general public!

Book now for our fabulous party on January 22th and receive FREE hair and make up, FREE champagne and nibbles,  and a FREE silk folio with your two favorite images (for you or that someone special!)  Find out more at our special party site!

Multiple events downtown tonight!  Come to the Academy of Fine Arts “Winter Solstice” show opening from 5-8 PM (I will be there from 5-6 and YES I have work in the show!) and then come on down to Riverviews to the studio for First Fridays!  Nibbles and libations plus a chance to win a Valentine’s Day Portrait Session!

And since every post is better with a picture or two…

Here’s the latest image inside Lynchburg Living Magazine

and one of my new iphoneographs (more exhibited during the show at the Academy!)

Go check them out  for free downloading on my FaceBook Page!

2011 has been an incredible year worldwide!  From the Arab Spring to the Republican primaries, global warming to Steve Jobs death,  and everything beyond and in between.  Down in my little corner of the world, the studio enjoyed lots of weddings, engagement sessions, bridal portraits, babies, families, seniors and of course fine art work.  While I can’t show EVERYTHING (or everyone) we photographed this past year, here’s a sampling of some of our favorites!

thanks to my new I Phone and the “PhotoBooth” app!

coming this week, Allegra’s Studio year in review