Posts Tagged ‘dotson photography’

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Sunday, November 1st, 2009

This post is the image I took yesterday.  I will post the one for today later this evening.  I just didn’t want anyone to think I forgot!!!  :)  Yesterday I had the opportunity to drive to OKC.  I was able to attend the sealing of Mark and Renee!!!  I will write more about that when I make their blog post but let’s just say….. AMAZING!!!  So with that said I drove a lot yesterday.   Actually the entire day it seems like we spent in the car so I thought it would be fitting to get a self portrait describing my day….

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Why don’t you guys tell me what YOU did for Halloween!!!!

Enjoy!

-erika

Keep posted for my Sunday self portrait!

Congrats to McKinzie and Alex

Friday, October 30th, 2009

I just realized I missed a blog post!!!  Well as they say “better late than never”!

McKinzie and Alex were married at the beautiful outdoor reception location also known as the Botanical Gardens.  They had such a gorgeous elegant wedding!!!  I just loved all their colors!!!

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These guys planned their wedding to end during the sunset so they opted to do a first look.  I can’t stress enough how excited I get when my clients go this route!!!  Honestly it just makes for a much smoother day!  You get everything done and over with (except family portraits usually those are after), you can get to your guests more quickly, you don’t feel pressed for time, as well as you get yummy lighting.

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Did I mention how beautiful Botanical Gardens is yet?!?!?!

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What about how gorgeous McKinzie and Alex are?  Did I mention that yet!?!?!?!?

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I think this is my favorite image from their wedding!!!  It’s so sunny and fun!

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Mostly showing this image for the result……

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I LOVE it!!!!  :)  He’s super stoked to get that garter!!!

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I love how unscripted this image is!!! They were really into that “get low” song.  I’m pretty sure McKinzie’s reaction is that of surprise that Alex could “get low”!!!!

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What a precious moment.  I love his grin!!!!  I love the motion!  I love the black and white! LOVE IT!

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And finally how could you have an Arkansas wedding without callin those hogs?!?!!?  Woooo Pig Suey!!!!  Thanks to MS SoundWorks for keeping the party alive!  Another must have at a wedding if you plan on having dancing is a DJ or even a live band, but they sure to make your reception run much more smoothly!!!

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Friday, October 30th, 2009

We had a Halloween party this morning for my seminary kids.  We had a couple guests too so I was super happy!!!  I took a group photo and I was so excited to show you all of their lovely costumes, but somehow (which I still haven’t figured this out) they aren’t on my memory card?  Not so sure.  I even took images of my outfit once I got home and those are the only ones I can see.  So unfortunately I can’t post that image since apparently it doesn’t exist, but I do still want to show you what my Halloween costume was!

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I’m not much of a Halloween fan.  I love the part of creating a costume and all that creative side but I don’t much care for the extreme scariness of it.  I don’t like being scared anymore, I used to love it!  In fact my best friend Jessica and I used to watch horror movies at my house all the time.  We really never got that scared though, we mostly watched them for laughs, ok so maybe we’re a bit morbid but that’s why I love her!

Enjoy!

-erika

(Keep an eye out later today for a post with pretty pictures from my wedding last weekend!!! Congrats Natalie and Brad!!!)

Jamie and Miller a Northwest Arkansas Engagement Session

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Meet Jamie…
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Meet Miller…

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Meet Jamie and Miller…

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Jamie and Miller will be getting married on December 31st!  I had the pleasure of shooting their engagement session last week!  They are so cute together and we had a blast noticing anything that had to do with a heart!  They really were up for anything and it was so fun to watch them interact and embark on a new step in their relationship.  Jamie definitely finds comfort in Miller’s arms….which makes for some great photos!!!  We met up at a little gas station in Goshen and then sorta wandered around town and hopped in the car to stop off at an old tree farm to finish up the session with some awesome fall foliage!

I can’t take credit for this shot, but Jamie’s idea was awesome!  Check her ring out….isn’t it gorgeous!

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I love how Miller always makes her laugh!  They seriously are so cute!  Oh and the jackets!  I had to post this one for you Miller!  You look so awesome in your coat!  ;)

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Jamie said she’s always wanted a field picture!  Well here ya go!  This was behind a gas station believe it or not.  I think she’s such a beautiful gal!

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I am in love with this spot!  It’s so mystical!  I loved the lighting and the colors!  It’s perfect.

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Enjoy!

-erika

Congrats to Amanda and Josh

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

These two were married on Oct. 8th in the Nauvoo Illinois Temple.  Here’s a few for them!  Maybe tomorrow I will get around to posting some from Jamie and Millers Esession.

Amanda and Josh Ivie:

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One of her bridesmaids flew in from Utah for her wedding…..BONUS…..she’s a hairdresser!

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They opted for a “first look” so we could get these great couple shots before their marriage ceremony.

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It was super exciting to go back up there for Josh and Amanda’s sealing since that is also where TW and I were sealed!  What a gorgeous building right?

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Although it was rainy the entire day (which so they say is good luck) these two were troopers.  I just loved this sign and couldn’t leave Nauvoo without that shot!!!

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Their beautiful cake was from Rick’s bakery in Fayetteville.  Their flowers were from Northwest Arkansas Florist and they rented their decor from Eventures!!!!

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Amanda’s dad surprised them with a firework display

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and we caught this awesome picture to wrap up the night.

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Congratulations you two!  I had a great time tagging along and enjoying every step of your wedding experience with you guys! Best wishes!

Erika

More Details for the Ten Winners…..

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Hey everyone if you didn’t win we are still offering 15% off our original packages from now until Oct. 28th 2009!  All you’ve gotta do is call us or email us and book a free consultation so we can meet up and discuss what you need photography wise!  Your wedding date doesn’t have to be before that date but you’ve gotta book us before that date for the 15% off (that means retainer fee and contract signed so we will hold your date for you).

For the Round One Winners……………..

Hey guys you will be voted on by our staff (which would be Tanja, my momma, my stepdad, my husband, Ellie (my puppy that really can’t read so I’m just including her as part of the family) and myself. 

But  you will also be voted on by how many comments you can get on your story.  So if I were you I would get all your friends to go and vote once they are published!!!  Send out the word via twitter, facebook, emails, phone calls, snail mail, myspace, skype, whatever you’ve gotta do to get people to comment on your story!  

Please remember just because you had the “most” comments doesn’t necessarily mean you win automatically!  The judgement call is still up to us and we’re looking for creativity!  The votes will just weigh in percentage wise and help boost your score a little bit!  :)

Round One Winners of the Free Wedding Package!

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Alright gang!  Hopefully you have had your fingers crossed all yesterday after you left the fair, during the night in your dreams, and all of today waiting on Round One Winners!!!!

Here they are:

Kristin Kaiser-   has submitted her story

Whitney Adams

Sarah Stinnett

Jinny Pattison-   has submitted her story

Alyssa Kilgore-   has submitted her story

Kellie Kirby  -   has submitted her story

Allison Hauck

Britten Gray-   has submitted her story

Erica Bailey -   has submitted her story

Allison Bentley-   has submitted her story

Congratulations girls (and your guys)!!!  Now the next step is simple….. you all have 3 days from today so Thursday Oct 1st before midnight (11:59pm) to get in your best story.  Your story can be how you first met, how much you really need or deserve this FREE wedding photography package, how he proposed, your first date, etc.  Be creative!  We love creativity over here!  From there we will be posting your story and have votes for the best and we’ll make our votes as well for the next 5 winners. 

I can’t make this too easy it’s a FREE wedding photography package valued  at $1750!!!!

So if you are reading this and you know some of these girls if you wanna stay friends with them I would let them know they won (that is if they don’t already know!)

Best wishes to you all and I’m excited to see your stories!

Email submissions to erikadotson@gmail.com

Enjoy!

Erika Dotson Photography meets Jules Design

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

We (Erika Dotson Photography and Jules Design) had a little chit chat today.  We will be working on something for you over the next few weeks.  I’m really excited!  Julie will be doing our floral arrangements for the Bridal Fair as well!  (which you should attend on Sept. 27th at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers from 12:30 – 5pm).  I can’t wait for the fair!  It’s going to be so much fun.  Keep your eyes out for some work with Julie.  We also snapped some photos off today for her profile.  She’s so gorgeous!  I’m loving the bright red lipstick Julie!

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She also sells these broaches at her shop!  They are beautiful and would make a great addition to your bridal bouquet!

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She also carries several types of hair cutes!!!  These are really in style right now and would look great with your portrait session!

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Ooooh  I saw these bracelets and I fell in love with this gold vintage inspired one!!!     I would. ……..

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