Do you remember Mike & Libby? They chose Franklin Park Conservatory for their retro, vintage inspired Columbus wedding! It’s a versatile venue with many options for large & small weddings. Inside The Palm House, there is a mix of magnificent greenery & stunning Dale Chihuly glass art chandeliers.

    She looked like a dream wearing this elegant, beaded, v-neck gown… don’t you agree?

    Mike & Libby did a First Look in order to have more time to interact with their guests who traveled from all over the country to join them. We always want to make it special for couples & give them a little privacy since it is such a special moment.

    I love how they incorporated elements from both of their faiths in their ceremony.

    The reception was held inside The Palm House. Having your wedding & reception in the same venue is a clever way to add more time to your wedding day!

    Just before sunset we snuck away to photograph some portraits at the Bride’s Garden on the other side of the Franklin Conservatory.

    I love toasts… especially between sisters.

    I was captivated by this ever changing Dale Chihuly glass artwork into the evening as well! I saw his work at the Dayton Art Institute years ago and fell in love!

    Dale Chihuly Glass Illuminated

    All the best {many hugs} to Libby & Mike! ♥

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    • Brancoprata - January 14, 2011 - 7:36 am

      Oh wow!!!!

    • Alessandra - January 21, 2011 - 1:05 pm

      that dress is sooooo cute!and the location?!?great!!!simply great!

    Recently I have challenged myself to make photography sessions even more personal to the lovely people in front of my camera.
    I want them to show me all the intricate notes that their life’s symphonies are composed of…
    Then they will have artwork that interprets their song with authenticity.

    Jenifer & Tim invited me to a farm that is a common motif in their love story. They have both been raised caring for horses & participating in fairs & shows. It was an unexpectedly chilly & very windy afternoon, but they were wonderful. The shoot took place at Royal Creek Farm in Springfield, Ohio. It sits on over sixty acres & offers several trails for riders. If you are looking to book a local rustic wedding venue, I would recommend checking out their website.

    I wish them both the best & many thanks for letting me peek inside your world! ♥

    *** Please continue to share the Military Wedding Photography Contest with your friends & family. I am so moved by your support of our military engaged couples! ***

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    2011 Military Wedding Photography Contest

    courtesy of Andrea Dozier | Boutique Photography

    The winning couple will receive a wedding package valued at over $3,000!

    A peek at what is included:

    Andrea Dozier will serve as your personal photographer for 8 hours

    Optional Second Photographer

    An Engagement or Day After Session

    A Disc of your High Resolution Images

    20 x 30 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

    Entries accepted for weddings in any location!

    *All destination weddings will be charged a travel fee, at cost (100+ miles away from 45415)


    • Contestants should kindly submit 1-3 photographs of themselves along with a brief description of their history & love story to andrea.dozier@yahoo.com. Any details about the wedding are also encouraged. Please do not compromise any security concerns by disclosing specific deployment locations/missions.
    • Wedding Photography Giveaway Contest is open to any military couple (only one of you needs to be a member of the military), of any branch of service. Eligibility is based on my availability. Weddings need to take place sometime in 2011.
    • Please submit all entries for consideration by Sunday January 30th.
    • I will post all the submissions that are eligible {dates I have not already booked} on my Facebook Page in an album titled “ 2011 Military Wedding Submissions.” I thought it would only be appropriate to put it to a vote, right?
    • In order to be eligible to vote, please visit my Facebook Page & “Like” it. Then you may vote for your favorite couples by “Liking” your favorite contestants’ photographs. Photo comments are awesome, but will not count as part of the official vote tally. You may vote for more than one couple, but each one only once.

    Voting will begin Monday January 31st
    Voting will close Sunday February 13th

    The winning couple will be announced on February 14th!

    What now? Are you a military couple that is engaged? Please send your story & photograph to contest@andreadozer.com

    Do you know an engaged military couple, {even if they are not from this area}? Please share this link with them!

    Are you just really excited to be part of this giveaway?
    THANK YOU!
     One special couple will be so glad you are sharing this giveaway through Facebook & Twitter with your friends & family & community…

    Please VOTE starting Monday January 31st!

    Much love and appreciation to my military family! ♥

    Here’s a little of the “back story” for those of you who don’t know…

    A little over five years ago, my quiet, predictable life changed. Eight months into our marriage, my husband took an oath and joined the Air Force. I had no idea what would meet us on the other end of his training {besides a a move 1,000 miles across the country}. We jumped into the military life eagerly, blindly… together.

    Although my heart swells with pride & respect for him & the ones who serve next to him, there are certainly challenges to this path we’ve chosen. Rocky & I have been married for six years, but have spent over a year of that apart. That number is actually low, since he was supposed to deploy this past summer until an injury compromised his ability to go. He would have missed the birth of our son & met him for the first time just a few days ago.

    This Christmas season, I took a lot of personal time to appreciate the luxury of having him with us. However, our thankfulness comes with the knowledge that many families had someone missing in their photographs. Thousands of couples weren’t able to kiss at New Years. I’ve been trying to think of a way I can give back to my military family that I am so honored to be part of!

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    When my in-laws were cleaning out their garage, I was really inspired by an old red bike they considered giving away. I promised that we would use it for a photo session… and true to my word, a whole story evolved from that bike!

    For this shoot, I teamed up with stylist & photographer Caitlin Buck of Simply Photography. I actually met her at Ashley & Jimmy’s wedding last May. Shortly after she introduced herself, she said something about shooing with a Nikon as well and I liked her! She makes a lot of her own props & headpieces for her clients! She is incredible! We bounced ideas back & forth, then she brought so much creativity & enthusiasm to this set.

    We set up the shoot (Caitlin and I arrived with two very full SUVs of props) at Brumbaugh Fruit and Fun Farm. They are located just outside of Arcanum, Ohio and have a large apple orchard as well as fun games for the kids and treats. You’ll probably remember our newlyweds, Ashley & Jimmy from here. They brought their adorable pups, Marino (Golden Retriever) & Lucca (Pomeranian)!

    It was Ashley’s birthday weekend, so I baked a cake with a rustic bunting top!

    A golf cart went by at just the right time to create a really beautiful haze of dust in the background. I want to bring one to every shoot now.

    Isn’t she lovely?

    Mini Apple Cider doughnuts from Tim Hortons. I have an addiction to their hot chocolate with whipped cream.

    Caitlin hollowed out the apples to make little cups… so cute!

    Caitlin also made headpieces for the pups… I LOVED this idea! I also love when clients bring their “kids!”

    This vintage Love Story was also featured on the beautiful blog, Postcards & Pretties!

    Yesterday I hinted on my Facebook page that there will be an announcement on here, please check back tomorrow for all the details! ♥

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    • Diana - January 10, 2011 - 9:15 am

      Ok the cuteness never stops and I love it!! The puppies, the bike with the basket, her little dress and boots, the adorable couple sitting together on the blanket!! <3 Beautiful shots!

    • Lane Dittoe - January 15, 2011 - 4:50 pm

      This is awesome!! great job…..

    • j. lee - June 2, 2011 - 7:35 pm

      what brand is this dress?!

    • Sahar - July 31, 2011 - 9:48 pm

      I’d love to know what kind of puppies those are! Any idea?

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    • Anastasia - Wedding Photographer - January 6, 2013 - 3:53 pm

      Sexy indeed, she looks like a diva. An expressive couple, a wonderful work with this shooting. I must say that you give us a new ways of shooting photos like this

    Brandon & Becki had a beautiful wedding at Tipp City’s Willowtree Inn! For those of you who aren’t familiar with this wedding venue, it is a historical home that has been a part of Miami County since the 1830’s. It gives your wedding an effortless vintage backdrop…

    I loved the peace & simplicity of Becki’s wedding preparations.

    These ring bearers were adorable!

    For me, there is nothing like the moment a bride is waiting to make a grand entrance…

    I will never tire of pretty outdoor venues…

    Or pretty pretty brides!

    Brandon was so happy. I loved how he wore his emotions on his sleeve all day. You could see how much he loved her in every photograph.

    And she was pretty excited too!

    My favorite.

    An inside joke shared with the closest of friends.

    Mason Jars + Wildflowers = Swoon!

    To see more informaion about The Willowtree Inn in Tipp City, please visit their site here. Thank you for visiting today, happy venue hunting! ♥

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