Audra Photography » FEATURED http://maineweddingspot.com ...a wedding destination photographer Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:49:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.2 :: Isle au Haut Wedding : Part 2 :: http://maineweddingspot.com/blog/2011/02/08/isle-au-haut-wedding-part-2/ http://maineweddingspot.com/blog/2011/02/08/isle-au-haut-wedding-part-2/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:06:53 +0000 Audra http://maineweddingspot.com/blog/?p=2336 The ceremony took place on a grassy knoll down near the waters edge. 
Just their closest family and friends surrounded them.

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Sandi McKeen Couture
(custom bridal accessory apparel)


 

coverage: entire state
:: Couture Bridal Accessory Apparel.  This is an unbelievably lucky find.  Sandi has built her reputation by word of mouth over the past 20+ years. I recently saw a bolero handcrafted by Sandi...my jaw dropped. Absolutely stunning! As seen in The New York Times vow section ::

Sandi McKeen Couture
image copyright © Audra Photography
Sandi McKeen Couture :: sample of work


 


screen shot from Style Me Pretty:

Style Me Pretty

location:


Stockton Springs, Maine
profession/specialty:


Custom Bridal Accessory Apparel and Seamstress Services
why weddings:


Couture accessories that fit your style….including custom dresses for the Mother of the Bride.
describe your style:


one of a kind.
simply elegant.
personal.
quality.




bio: Sandi McKeen
Sandi McKeen has built her reputation by word of mouth over the past 20+ years. She has created couture dresses and accessories for many well know ladies including Karen Baldacci’s gown for the Governor’s and Presidential Inaugurations.  Silk Velvet.  Her work has been written/seen in the The New York Times, Portland Press Herald, Bangor Daily News, Down East Magazine, Elegala.com and Style Me Pretty.


“…the gorgeous yellow bolero was gifted by Sandi McKeen Couture. LOVE!”

~Style Me Pretty
Sandi McKeen Couture
(custom bridal accessory apparel)


coverage: entire state
  • phone: 207.567.3477
  • couture{at}fairpoint.net
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Read about the excitement one little dog caused…

I actually LOVE when dogs attend weddings…even better when they are part of the ceremony!   Maybe it is partly that I have always loved animals…and the other part…because I love the unexpected…dogs provide just that!

I (Audra Photography) photographed this wedding in Lincolnville, Maine…it was so much fun to have a little spunky dog in the wedding party!
This little Jack Russel Terrier was so well behaved…patiently waiting for his turn to walk down the aisle, sitting at attention during the ceremony, even obediently looking to his masters for direction as they walk together during The Recessional…


But then instinct kicked in and well mannered Fido became a hunter of bouquets!!
Ribbon untied, solid grip on the stems, chomping as he rans at top speeds (leaving a trail of petals along the way)…I think he was actually smiling!!
In the end, only the Bride could convince him to “drop” his prize…I am quite sure this is a moment that will not be forgotten by family and friends…all of the commotion certainly resulted in lots of laughs!
I know the Bride and Groom were so happy to celebrate their wedding day with their beloved dog!!  …even if there was one less bouquet in the formal photograph of the wedding party…

 

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Sperry Tents Seacoast
(signature sail tents)


 

coverage: entire state
:: “Handcrafted from canvas sail material, Sperry Tents are defined by their elegant peaks and signature pennants. Combining sail cloth canvas and mast-worthy spruce poles, Sperry Tents blend natural elements to summon refined outdoor ambiance and a uniquely nautical feel.” ::


image copyright ©
Sperry Tents Seacoast :: sample of work

location:


195 New Hampshire Ave, Suite 110, Portsmouth, NH 03801
profession/specialty:


“Provide signature sail tents and event rentals for elegant weddings and gala events.”






bio: Sperry Tents Seacoast
Sperry Tents Seacoast in Portsmouth, NH provides signature sail tents and event rentals for elegant weddings and gala events from Boston, MA to Bar Harbor, ME.


Sperry Tents Seacoast combines custom wood flooring, outdoor lighting and canvas sail tents to create one-of-a-kind outdoor ambiance. From Portsmouth, New Hampshire we provide event and party rentals in New Hampshire, Maine and the North Shore of Massachusetts.

At Sperry Tents Seacoast, no event is too big or too small for our professional staff. From anniversary and birthday parties to wedding receptions and corporate events to festivals and concerts, our experienced staff treat every event like the very special occasion it is. From on-site service to set-ups on your schedule, Sperry Tents Seacoast prides ourselves on accommodating our clients.
Sperry Tents Seacoast
(signature sail tents)


 

coverage: entire state
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Black Dinah Chocolatiers
(adventurously flavored chocolates)

coverage: entire state

:: Impeccable presentation, FRESH local quality ingredients, chic, elegant, creative little bites of originality…with just the right amount of sass.  This chocolatier makes Maine proud!!  These lovely chocolates are a wedding detail that your family and friends will be sure to remember!  :: ~audra

blackdinah
image copyright ©
Black Dinah Chocolatiers :: sample of work
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image copyright ©

location:

1 Moore’s Harbor Rd.
Isle Au Haut, Maine, 04645
profession/specialty:

Chocolatiers
why weddings:

“We can customize your packaging or the design on your truffles.”
describe your style:

“Adventurously flavored chocolates, hand-crafted in Maine.”

a few of the regular flavors: Varietal, Sexy Mexi, Lavender, Eastside Flamingo, Bees & Flowers, Hazelnut Latte…and more

a few seasonal flavors: Wild Raspberry, Maine Mint, Strawberry Balsamic, Blueberry Black Pepper, New England Pie Pumpkin, Northern Apple…and more


see Audra’s Blog   about Black Dinah Chocolatiers

bio: Kate & Steve
“Two decades in kitchens from California to Maine has taught Kate lots about food and farms and the power of locally supported agriculture and small business. Mostly it’s taught her that things just taste better when they’re fresher. And Steve has learned that he’s happiest working and thinking in and for small communities. A self-proclaimed “jack of all trades,” his varied jobs and experiences (from owning a computer business to positions in town government to building houses to sterning on a lobster boat) lend infinitely to his creative can-do attitude regarding… well, just about everything.

The idea of making truffles on a wind-swept island off the coast of Maine was just random enough to appeal to us four years ago when Kate started studying chocolate. The idea of opening a funky, slightly urbane café in which to sell them at the edge of a quiet island forest was even more random—and therefore even more appealing. With Steve’s talent at business and creative problem solving and Kate’s gift with food and presentation, it sounded like just the business for us.”

As seen in Maine Maven, Gourmet Magazine, The Nibble,  SlashFoods 1 & 2, Maine food & Lifestyle, Working Waterfront, Boston Globe, The Maine Mag…and countless others!

Black Dinah Chocolatiers
(adventurously flavored chocolates)

coverage: entire state
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CHART metalworks
(custom pieces of jewelry using charts)

 

location: Portland, Maine
Charlotte Leavitt
sample of work:
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image copyright ©

location:


25 Custom House Wharf
Portland, Maine 044101
profession/specialty:Jeweler
why weddings:


We have a unique wedding party gift idea that goes beyond a piece of jewelry…it can be specific to the very site of the wedding.
describe your style:


Eco savvy, clean designs, hip nautical flair
personality:


caring, sincere, easy going, neat, happy
a wedding tip:


wear comfortable shoes!
ability to fly:


breath under water!

bio:


Charlotte has worked in the corporate world for the last 20 years.  She has gained valuable business knowledge through those experiences. She has always had an artistic side and knew that one day she would focus a career around it.

Charlotte began creating jewelry in 2002.  She made pieces for herself and gifts for others. It wasn’t too long that people started asking her if she sold her jewelry anywhere.  She began having home shows that proved to be very successful. Many of her friends encouraged her to take it further. In April of 2006 she began taking a serious look at forming a business. She enrolled in a 12-week class that helped to develop the idea about a jewelry business. When the class ended, competition proved to be tough and she wasn’t so sure that her jewelry was unique enough for the market.  She took a rest for about a month and the idea of embedding charts in resin surfaced, and since that moment, she hasn’t looked back.

All of our jewelry is the result of focused hand production in our Portland, Maine studio.
a word from Audra:


I love CHART metalworks!  I met Charlotte earlier this year…and I instantly fell in love with her beautiful jewelry!!!  You can see it’s quality at first glance…but when you hold it in your hand, it is so solid and well made. Lovely.  This will definitely become the coveted family jewelry that is passed on from generation to generation.


A special thanks to Charlotte for her contribution to Gita Pullapilly and Aron Gaudet!!  “Real Weddings Maine” (the Pro Bono organization) will be hosting an entirely donated high-end wedding event for this very deserving couple in October 2009…and we are so lucky to have custom cuff links!  Thank You Charlotte!
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Sweetest Thing Weddings

(wedding designer/planner)


coverage: entire state
Amber Small
sample of work:
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image copyright © Christy Murray 2 3 &6
© Michelle Turner 4 & 5
© Bill Getty 7 8 & 9 © Audra Photography 1

location:


P.O. Box 1372
Bangor Maine, 04402
profession/specialty:


Wedding Designer/Planner
why weddings:


an incredible experience: to witness  such an intimate gathering and celebration surrounded by the most important people in your life.
describe your style:


Modern, clean designs that are unique to each couples personality and style
your personality in 5 words:


modern, energetic, calm, professional, detailed
a wedding tip:


take risks, people remember the unique, don’t feel like you need to fit in a box….
ability to fly -OR-
ability to breath under water:


FLY
website/s you love:


I love etsy.com to find local artist and designers
bio:


Amber Small first became acquainted with the wedding industry while working for a catering company and then as a photographer’s assistant. It was this behind the-scenes view that allowed her to notice just how many brides weren’t able to enjoy their special day because they were too busy making sure all the details were taken care of. Amber responded by taking her passion for design and people skills to open her own business and started Sweetest Thing Weddings. Ever since, she’s been planning weddings unique to her clients — not cookie cutter celebrations, but thoughtfully designed ceremonies and receptions that take to heart her clients’ personalities while giving brides the peace of mind they deserve.
]]> http://maineweddingspot.com/blog/2009/09/24/stw/feed/ 0 :: Audra Photography :: http://maineweddingspot.com/blog/2009/09/14/audra-photography/ http://maineweddingspot.com/blog/2009/09/14/audra-photography/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:18:10 +0000 Audra http://maineweddingspot.com/blog/?p=247




Audra Photography
(photojournalistic style)


 

coverage: entire state
:: Vivid, gorgeous wedding photographs taken as your wedding day naturally unfolds.  Finally! There is no need to stop and “pose” throughout the day.  Audra’s intuitive and unobtrusive style creates a stunning visual story of your wedding day with a fine art twist. Photojournalism at it’s BEST! ::

camdenharbormainewedding
image copyright © Audra Photography
Camden Harbor, Maine ~ planner: Bea & Co.
Audra Photography :: sample of work
image copyright ©

location:


15 Centre Street
Bath, Maine 04530
profession/specialty:


wedding photographer /documenting the day as it unfolds with fine art style
why weddings:


I find such satisfaction in photographing moments and details that might have otherwise gone unnoticed.
describe your style:


Vivid.
Authentic.
Fresh.
Intuitive.
my style was born from the belief that a wedding day should be spent celebrating with family and friends.
your personality in 5 words:


Confident.
Easy-going.
Knowledgeable.
Observant.
Experienced.
a wedding tip:


99% of the time, black socks do not come with the tuxes…B.Y.O.S…
ability to fly -OR-
ability to breath under water:


definitely FLY!!
website/s you love:


etsy.com ~ fantastic handmade one of a kind lovelies
bio: Audra Medunitza Welton
Now & Then
Audra’s vivid storytelling approach captures the emotion and the details of the day with fine art style. She photographs moments as they happen without interruption or manipulation. Her intuitive and discerning eye finds a striking combination of light, composition, and emotion.


Audra discovered her love of storytelling while photographing a wedding in 2000…she has been addicted ever since.

Audra lived an adventurous childhood all over the state of Maine. She has settled in the city of Bath with her fiancé and two boys.
Audra Photography
(photojournalistic style)


coverage: entire state
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