Up today in our Lifestyle section are some of our favorite images from one of Boldt's most recent shoots! It features the very talented and funny CJ Arellano at Timber Lanes Bowling Alley here in Chicago. It was so much fun it actually made me want to go bowling. What?! I know.
Anyway, take a look at the new stuff. We're really proud of it and want to thank CJ for being such a great sport and a joy to work with.
Ice cream?
M-C
I DO! AY-OOO!
Also, here is an image I shot of the two dudes who write and star in the series Touch 'n Dix -Chris Pagnozzi (left) and Nate DuFort (right). I will share a few more that I shot later after they have had a chance to use them. Or, I'll forget. Until then, you can check out the series here and here!
Hey guys, remember when I made that joke about touching man parts? It was a minute ago.
Heather
A talented friend of mine is in a pretty awesome Patsy Cline cover band. I've had the pleasure of seeing them a few different times around Chicago. On Valentines day they played at Cole's Bar and I shot some images. The're called Weepin Willows, and if you haven't seen or heard of them, you should check them out now. I mean it. Drop what you're doing at this very moment and check them out! Wait, I take that back. You're reading this post. Keep reading it. When you're done, check them out! Natalie has a fantastic voice. I'd tell you right now which Patsy song they cover thats my favorite, except I can't pick a favorite! Not a bad problem to have. Step one: like them on Facebook. Step two: wait to see when they will be playing next. Step three: Go. You won't be disappointed. I promise.
My hair just got long enough for a ponytail again! This doesn't affect your life at all, but I thought you should know.
Heather
Hi folks.
I was lucky enough to go on vacation with my ENTIRE immediate family in mid-February. (Have you ever tried to go through customs with 14 people? It's like herding cats.) We spent several days at an all-inclusive resort in Cancun.
Being the only remaining unmarried person in the group, I got a luxurious room to myself. (It's ok to hate me.) My daily activities were limited to eating, drinking, reading, napping, and hanging out with some of my favorite people in the world. Don't believe me? Honestly, me neither anymore. So I like to look at these pictures. It's proof. It reminds me that it did happen and wasn't just a sweet, sweet, end-of-winter-delusional dream
Come over for dinner already,
m-c
I've been trying lately to look at photographers whose work is very different than the type of work I do. I came across Laurent Chehere's flying houses series today. I found it to be fascinating and inspiring. He is a French photographer who has not only an interest in photography, but also in architecture. Normally when you come across a photographer who loves architecture, you end up with standard architectural photographs. While they can be beautiful and can demonstrate that the photographer has an incredible eye for both structure and attention to detail, I've never had a strong interest in shooting it or even looking at it most of the time. It's just not really my jam. I love how Laurent took this to another level though, both literally and figuratively. He has made a dreamlike, whimsical world in the sky that I REALLY want to live in. It's like having a secret place to live, and I love secrets! They also make me feel the same way hot air balloons make me feel. I'm not quite sure how to express that feeling, but I love to see them and I want to be in them and to be heading somewhere else. I also like to think its the next step society takes in the process of becoming The Jetsons. (I probably didn't need to give you the link to that) Regardless of all those reason I have for liking this series, the images themselves are gorgeous and convey a sense of tranquility, even the house on fire! Who wouldn't want to be there?! Well not a burning house, but a place of tranquility.
I couldn't choose my favorite, but I narrowed it down to the two above...I think. Go to his website though, they are all beautiful! Also, his other pieces of work are pretty great too and may induce a mild stomach ache stirred by jealousy. That's what happened to me anyway.
Our House! In the middle of the sky, our house! (see what I did there?)
Sorry, Heather
Well, we made it! After a bit of a rough start to the morning (me accidentally getting a 4-shot coffee, Heather having a wardrobe malfunction, our backdrop totally not cooperating) we got through IndieWed and dare I say even did well. Tears were shed, Heather smashed her finger with a hammer, I lost my voice, but more importantly we got to meet a ton of interesting people, show them our work and introduce ourselves. We are both really looking forward to seeing where 2013 takes us.
Don't stop believin',
m-c
Happy belated New Year! Here's my video of my favorite and most personal photos I shot this year. Hope you enjoy!
love,
m-c
Oh hey.
Me? Oh, ya know, I've been around. Burrying myself in work and trying to stay warm. Getting ready for IndieWed (FEBRUARY 2ND!!!!). Making food and eating it. Watching The West Wing like it's going out of style (which it kind of has, I guess). Taking an embarrassing amount of cat pictures.
Real important stuff.
Back when I left the house still I took these pictures. They were taken with this sweet camera James gave me for Christmas. It's shot on 35mm film but is on a timer sort of thing so it shoots in succession. Heather was kind enough to pose in some of them. I'm loving how they turned out, and think it will make for some really fun stuff come summer. You know, when I poke my head out again.
See you in two weeks for IndieWed! Stop by and say hello!
With cold hands and a warm heart,
m-c
This is my friend and artist Andy Bellomo. She needed some pictures to use for a project. I was happy to help her out, as I don't think there is anything I like more than taking pictures of my friends, well maybe iced mochas. It was a good time and these are some of the images we got.
Feeling sleepy and happy,
Heather
I was hired the other day by a cool company called Illumivation Studio to take some progress shots and later finished shots of some of the things they create. They are a pretty cool group of folks that provides professional, innovative technical solutions for live performance and film production. Last week I was able to work for the a couple days as a fabricator, that was pretty fun. I'll be going back to document their finished product, so check back in to see that.
It's men wearing flannel season and I couldn't be happier!
Heather
Every now and then Boldt Collective is fortunate enough to photograph not just a client's wedding, but a friend's wedding. It's a lot like when we get the chance to shoot the engagement session as well as the ceremony. With this we get to see how a couple works together, their style and their humor. Going into the wedding after learning more about the couple creates a connection between us and them that we believe is apparent in the image. We are proud to share the following images with you! Check out our Facebook page for more highlights from the day.
It has been wedding central at Boldt lately, leaving us with little time, energy, or desire-to-be-on-a-computer to blog. We're awful and we're sorry. I am totally speaking for Heather right now, but I'm pretty sure she really is sorry too.
On the few weekends that we have had free I have done some pretty fun (to me) things and I sometimes took pictures of them! Want to see? Oooooh, ok. Twist my arm.
I was lazy and listened to James play the trumpet.
I said my final goodbyes to Humboldt Park and moved south to a new neighborhood.
At my family's annual birthday party for the lawnmower, seeing family and old friends.
There. Sick of me now? Well good, because we still have a lot more weddings to edit and post. Check back soon for highlights from Sararh + Jason's wedding. We're really excited about them!
I'm excited about you,
m-c
Julie Ann and Steve had a beautiful ceremony and reception at The Kenilworth Club last Sunday. We were very happy to be there for all of it. We met the couple last spring for their engagement shoot and could tell right away it was going to be a special wedding. Congratulations, Julie Ann and Steve! We hope you enjoy these as much as we enjoyed being a part of your day!
Be sure to check out other images in our Love section and on Facebook.
Last weekend we had the pleasure of shooting Julie Ann + Steve's wedding. Despite some threats of rain it was a beautiful day and we were very happy to have been able to share in and document their day. Here's a highlight, more to come on Monday!
We are so excited to shoot Julie Ann and Steve's wedding this Sunday! Their engagement session in Lincoln Park was one of our favorites- the two were laid back, funny, and up for anything. Plus they are the kind of couple that just seem to click, which is pretty darn heartwarming.
Seriously, our couples are the best. I have no idea how we get so lucky, but I love it!
You're the best, too,
m-c
When people find out we shoot weddings, one of the first questions out of their mouths is, "What's that like?" usually while making some sort of unpleasant face. We always respond by saying we love it. The couples that respond to our work and reach out to us to be a part their wedding have always been the type of smart, creative, laid back people we've enjoyed getting to know.
Amy and John are an perfect example of that. They were up for anything, which Boldt likes. Their families and wedding party were warm and welcoming, when faced with a rainstorm right before their outdoor ceremony no one missed a beat and happily worked together to quickly move everything indoors. This really reaffirmed that the wedding was about the couple's love and life together, not the perfection of one day. We're sure John and Amy will be able to handle whatever else life throws at 'em, and we wish them the best.
We are happy to share with you some highlights of the day. You can see them here, in our Love section, and on Facebook.
Be sure and check back on Monday for the rest of the highlights of John and Amy's wedding at Byron Colby Barn. We''ll say one thing, they sure all can jump!
Your friendly neighborhood photographers,
Boldt Collective
Last Thursday night I shot Second City's Girls' Night Out at The Metropolis Performing Arts Center in Arlington Heights. It was a pretty fun night and besides getting a cool job, I got to laugh too. Win-win! Here are some of the images I got. Cheers!
I'm really starting to get on board with this whole hugging people business. You've been warned.
heather sapp
On Saturday we shot John + Amy's wedding at the Byron Colby Barn in Grayslake, IL. It was hot, then it crazy stormed and the outside wedding became and inside one, and then it was beautiful. This couple was smiling and calm through all of it! They and their families were all so nice and fun. We had a blast and were honored to be included such a day full of love.
We'll be posting some highlights from the day here and on Facebook soon, but here's one to start. It's a shot of Heather taking a picture of the bride, Amy, and her parents.
More to come!
m-c
Boldt recently did some shots at a promotional event for Effen Vodka. It was pretty neat and took place at a club downtown in Chicago called The Paris Club. We had a good time and got to sample a lot of diffrent mixed drinks made by Chicago's top mixologists. Most were pretty good, a few were weird. Up above is a photo of M-C doing her thing as a photographer. Have a great day!
If you reach out to me, I'll reach back. Deal?!
heather
