Laura Segall Photography- Arizona Photojournalist- Weddings, Portraits and Events http://www.segallphotography.com/blog Elegant Storytelling Photojournalism Thu, 24 May 2012 20:21:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Miss Abbie- Chandler, Arizona newborn photography http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/05/miss-abbie-chandler-arizona-newborn-photography/ http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/05/miss-abbie-chandler-arizona-newborn-photography/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 20:21:20 +0000 admin http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/?p=2984

I met the adorable Miss Abbie when she was all of 9 days old. Abbie is just too cute with big pink cheeks and a round belly. She is also a pretty lucky girl to have such wonderful parents.

]]> http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/05/miss-abbie-chandler-arizona-newborn-photography/feed/ 0 Thee Wedding and Event Warehouse http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/05/thee-wedding-and-event-warehouse/ http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/05/thee-wedding-and-event-warehouse/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 21:30:52 +0000 admin http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/?p=2976

What makes your services unique in the Valley?
It is the ONLY place you can go to plan your event without leaving the building.

What can a couple expect when they come to Thee Wedding and Event Warehouse?
Professional knowledgeable advice and guidance throughout the entire planning process. An in house florist with over 25 years’ experience and the absolute most and best value for their dollar.

How would you describe your style?
Timeless , romantic, classic elegance with a touch of edge.

What is your favorite moment of a wedding?
The bride and groom’s faces when they see the ceremony and reception site for the first time.

What advise can you give to couples about planning their wedding?
Hire a planner… no matter what

What advise can you give to couples about choosing flowers for their wedding?
Let your florist guide you, and give you ideas to add to your own… too many colors are… too many colors…

Anything else you want to say?
We pride ourselves in the fact that we are not “Trendy” we definitely know the trends and see the trends and we follow the trends, BUT trends are trends and we are timeless and timeless is always in style. We offer a complimentary planning session. Come in and let us show you what planning your wedding should be.

Contact the ladies at Thee Wedding and Event Warehouse
500 N Bullard # C29
Goodyear, AZ  85338
623.536.0995
info@theeweddingwarehouse.com

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I was super psyched to find out Liz and Jerry were having their wedding reception at a cozy little wine bar in Old Town Scottsdale. I knew the place would be just oozing with atmosphere. The wedding was performed at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church. It was a beautiful ceremony rich with tradition and music. The color palette of cognac and champagne for the wedding reflected the spring desert as well as the decor at Kazimierz World Wine Bar. Of course the detail focal point for the reception had to be the stunning cake as it should be since the bride works at Let The Eat Cake. Congratulations Liz and Jerry!

Click here to see Liz and Jerry’s Phoenix engagement session.

The cake!

Liz also handmade truffles for all the guests.

The Hot Club of Phoenix were so good and kept everyone dancing.

Ceremony: St. Timothy’s Catholic Church
Reception: Kazimierz World Wine Bar
Wedding Coordinator: Duran Events
 Cake: Let Them Eat Cake
Flowers: Designs by Design
Band: Hot Club of Phoenix
Hair and makeup: Luxe Salon
Wedding dress: Arizona’s Bridal Warehouse
Bridesmaids dresses: David’s Bridal
Cake topper: Couture Cake Jewelry

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It is pretty awesome to drive around Phoenix and see my photos on 5 different billboards throughout the city. I photographed eleven people who were born at Maricopa Medical Center since 1971. The portraits are from a campaign celebrating the 150,000th baby who will be born at the hospital this year. The portraits are also featured on buses around Phoenix.

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To say I was excited to photograph Carol and Adam’s wedding in Florence, Italy would be a ridiculous understatement. It was a truly special and intimate affair with the couple’s closest friends and family flying to Italy from all over Europe and the U.S. The weekend kicked off Friday night with the hands down best food I had my entire time in Italy at Trattoria Pandemonio where the cooking is done by a woman who simply goes by “Mama.”

The wedding Saturday was at a gorgeous villa, a stones throw from Piazzale Michelangelo, with a sweeping vista overlooking the city below. Carol and Adam said their vows on the balcony of Villa La Vedetta- simply perfection. Lots of Italian wine and toasting, more delicious food and good conversation lasted throughout the evening.

Sunday afternoon Carol and Adam got dressed up again and met me along with friends Amanda and Toby to walk the rainy Medieval streets of Florence for more photos. The rain made photos a bit more challenging but I have to say it also added to the romance.

Thank you Adam and Carol for allowing me to be there with you to document your dream wedding.

Friday night dinner.

Mama receives a round of applause after dinner.


It was hard find space not mobbed with tourists so Adam said “why fight it.”

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No two downtown Phoenix engagement sessions are ever the same with so many different places to explore. I love to search out color and texture as backdrops for my photographs. Tatiana and Luis are such a sweet and easy going couple. They both have wonderful smiles that light up the pictures.

]]> http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/05/tatiana-and-luis-downtown-phoenix-engagement-session/feed/ 1 Ashley and Tyler’s Arizona wedding http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/05/ashley-and-tylers-arizona-wedding/ http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/05/ashley-and-tylers-arizona-wedding/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 00:08:36 +0000 admin http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/?p=2872
Congratulations to Ashley and Tyler who had a beautiful wedding ceremony at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. I really liked Ashley’s baby blue Converse and orange and blue color scheme. Ashley and Tyler then continued their celebration at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. The locations allowed the guests to enjoy both the classic desert landscape at the botanical garden and the cool water setting of McCormick Ranch.

Thank you to the professional and creative team from Thee Wedding Warehouse who make each individual wedding both elegant and seamless.


Ceremony: Desert Botanical Gardens
Reception: McCormick Ranch Golf Club
Wedding Coordinator: Thee Wedding and Event Warehouse
Flowers: Thee Wedding and Event Warehouse
Officiant: Phoenix Pastors
Ceremony Music: The Sunland Strings
DJ: Fanning Flames Entertainment
Rentals: Fabulous Linens

]]> http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/05/ashley-and-tylers-arizona-wedding/feed/ 1 Kaveh and Marisse’s Scottsdale engagement session- Scottsdale, Arizona http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/05/kaveh-and-marisses-scottsdale-engagement-session-scottsdale-arizona/ http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/05/kaveh-and-marisses-scottsdale-engagement-session-scottsdale-arizona/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 20:25:31 +0000 admin http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/?p=2862

Marisse and Kaveh met up with me for a colorful engagement shoot in Scottsdale while they were in town on a short trip from the East Coast. We walked around Scottsdale stopping in interesting little nooks and alleyways for the photo shoot. I love Marisse’s pink dress that pops in all the pictures. After such a fun engagement session I can’t wait for their wedding this summer!

]]> http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/05/kaveh-and-marisses-scottsdale-engagement-session-scottsdale-arizona/feed/ 0 Siobhan and Dustin’s Desert Botanical Garden wedding- Phoenix, Arizona http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/04/siobhan-and-dustins-desert-botanical-garden-wedding-phoenix-arizona/ http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/04/siobhan-and-dustins-desert-botanical-garden-wedding-phoenix-arizona/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:58:44 +0000 admin http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/?p=2832

The one word to best describe Siobhan and Dustin’s wedding is gorgeous. The Palo Verde trees were in full bloom, each bridesmaid wore their own unique pink dress, tons of super cute kids running around, a stunning bride and groom and a crowd that came to dance made the day simply perfect.

Click here to see Siobhan and Dustin’s fabulous engagement session.

Venue: Desert Botanical Garden
Flowers/Linens/Party Rentals: Rock it Productions
Caterer: Atlasta Catering and Event Concepts
Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes
DJ: inMotion Entertainment
Hair: Vonn Wynn
Wedding dress: Mariee
Photo booth: Strike a Pose

]]> http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/04/siobhan-and-dustins-desert-botanical-garden-wedding-phoenix-arizona/feed/ 0 Kristin and Heath’s The Farm at South Mountain wedding- Phoenix, Arizona http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/04/kristin-and-heaths-the-farm-at-south-mountain-wedding-phoenix-arizona/ http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/2012/04/kristin-and-heaths-the-farm-at-south-mountain-wedding-phoenix-arizona/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:12:44 +0000 admin http://www.segallphotography.com/blog/?p=2813
The Farm at South Mountain is one of my favorite places in Phoenix (best breakfast ever at the Morning Glory Café) so I was thrilled when Kristin and Heath asked me to photograph their wedding ceremony at the farm. I love all the big trees, ivy covered walls and flowers in bloom. It is hard to believe that the farm is so close to the rugged desert of South Mountain. Kristin and Heath did a fantastic job with the muted and subtle color palette for the bridesmaids’ dresses and flowers. I wish Kristin and Heath much love and happiness!

Click here to see Kristin and Heath’s Tempe engagement session.

Venue: The Farm at South Mountain
Flowers: Flowers for Him
Dress: Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaids dresses: BHLDN
Invitations & stationary: Etsy- Sweet Cookie

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