Jake Rohde | Valo Photography

Stu – West Bend Wisconsin Senior Photos

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:30:29 +0000

Lomo LC-A – Milwaukee Wisconsin Toy Camera Photographs

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:15:11 +0000

Sometimes for me, I need to break from what I am doing. Try something different. Get out of my cycle. I have been wanting to purchase a Lomo LC-A for quite some time, and it was finally time to just get one and play for a bit. So I did.

Here are some shots I like from the first roll of film through the LC-A:

Benno’s 25th at the Milwaukee Wisconsin State Fair

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:13:55 +0000

Benno has been a big part of the Wisconsin State Fair for 25 years now. Concessions, Micro Brews, Wine Bars, and more… along the way he has made a lot of great people. In celebration of his 25th year at the State Fair, a party was thrown in his honor. Simon and I set up a Crazy Booth, and rocked out with everyone for the celebration. It was a ton of fun, and here are my favorite shots:

Had a Bell’s Two Hearted after the shoot, one of my favorite brews… I love The Micro! Check them out on twitter: @themicro

Marinette Wisconsin Abstract #1

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:20:20 +0000

While visiting my in-laws up north in Marinette Wisconsin I got to work on some personal work, relax, and experiment. One thing I was working on while up in the north woods was some abstract photography. Here is one of the shots I like…

More to come soon.

In Memory of Tom Bur – Milwaukee Veterans Hospital

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:08:43 +0000

I did not know Tom Bur, nor did I ever have the chance to meet him. However, if the character of a man can show in his children, then he was truly a great man. I have had the honor to know his children and grandchildren, and call them family for just over two years now. The family he left behind are all amazingly beautiful people in heart, mind and spirit. They all possess a passion for life that must have been instilled in them by Tom.

Tom was an Air Force Veteran, and last Tuesday we gathered to honor his service, and in memory salute him as he looks down upon us. Sue Perse, daughter of Tom, and my mother-in-law, asked me to capture the memorial in photographs. I was happy to do so.

Joe and Claire – Pfister Hotel Milwaukee Wedding

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:31:37 +0000

What can I say about Joe and Claire’s wedding? GORGEOUS! Everything about the day was fantastically gorgeous. Claire was gorgeous, Joe was… well gorgeous in a happy I am getting married to a gorgeous woman kind of way… the bridal party was gorgeous, the location, details, family, and weather… you guessed it, all gorgeous.

Take a look at some of my favorite photographs from the day:

The Pfister is incredible. Such a beautiful location.
Check out Simon’s post on Joe and Claire as well…

I shot a lot of video as well, movie to come shortly…

LILLY – Cool Senior Photos in Milwaukee

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:41:17 +0000

Mr Simon McConico and I met up with Lilly and her mom in the heart of some crazy Milwaukee summer festival traffic/lots of people. We wanted to shoot a little down by Lake Michigan, and then head out and shoot some urban scenes. Anyone from Milwaukee knows how crazy the Lakefront gets in summer. We finally got to a meeting spot and didn’t waste any time… the light was perfect, golden, and waiting for us. Lilly was a lot of fun to work with, and her mom was very cool as well. I think Simon hit the nail on the head with this quote: “If I didn’t have to eat, I would do this for free”. So very true…

Here are my favorites from the shoot… so many good shots, it was hard to pick my favs:

Don’t forget to check out Simon’s set as well, over on his blog…

Vanessa and Drew Wyler – Brookfield WI Wedding

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:05:42 +0000

Vanessa and Drew’s wedding was so much fun. It was nice, it rained and we ended up at Sendiks food market. Vanessa and Drew were great, check it out:

Join me July 23 at The Broadway Theatre Center

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:37:07 +0000

Join me July 23 at the Broadway Theatre Center for a night of artwork, drinks, mingling, and fun. Bring your cellphone ready to scan some barcodes to leave notes and your own digital content on each photograph…

Find out more information here.

Nick and Dana – Sneak Peek – Madison Orpheum Wedding

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:04:32 +0000

Oh so much fun tonight… Nick and Dana, you are awesome. Thank you for having Valo Photography as part of your wedding day!