Jake Rohde | Valo Photography » WI

Kate and Jason’s Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Wedding

admin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:43:40 +0000

Jason, now that your wedding is over, you are free to grow the most amazing mustache that has ever been grown…

Kate, I am sorry about that.

We met Kate and Jason last November, and Jason was working on a killer stash for Movember. Simon and I, of course, tried to convince him to keep growing his mustache until the wedding… and I think that almost lost us this wedding Kate and Jason heard about us because Kate was in Liz and Dave’s wedding… which I had the honor of shooting about a year ago. It is such an honor when someone that works with us on another wedding or project hires us for their own wedding or event. It means a lot and I think it speaks to the experience and product we provide.

Jason shaved for the wedding, so he looked good. Kate needed nothing, she already looked good and was ready to go. Take a look at some of my favorites from their day:

The Kardelis Family

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:04:36 +0000

What can I say, these guys are awesome!

Michael – Menomonee Falls High School Senior Photos

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Tyler – Wauwatosa West Senior Photos

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Jayme and Drew Big Bay Park Engagement

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Brandon – Grace Christian Academy Senior Photos

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:39:55 +0000

From recording studio to random parking lot, Brandon and I rocked an epic senior session. Brandon started by playing music, but fell in love with recording it. Working and saving he slowly built up a recording studio and started Transparent Music. He is currently working with local musicians, recording and editing. We hung out at the newly finished studio for a bit before hitting the streets. Here is what we came up with:

Brandon knows Caleb… one of our street team members from last year. He wanted to honor Caleb by re-creating one of his photographs. So in honor of Caleb… here it is… the tire!

Gretchen and Scott’s Pier Wisconsin Milwaukee Wedding

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:34:23 +0000

The day’s schedule was tight, and we didn’t have a lot of time for the family formals. So I set up an impromptu photo booth at the reception so we could grab a few more group shots. Whenever you mix a photo-booth with Valo, though, you always end up with a Crazy Booth!

The night started out with casual human pyramids, which quickly escalated into a more formal and much more serious round of human pyramids, ending in an epic 10 person pyramid with no one else but the bride, Gretchen, on top!

Leah and Peter – South Shore Park Engagement Session

admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:07:39 +0000

Leah and Peter met us at South Shore Park, Boston Store bag stocked full of outfits, ready to go. I could tell I would like these guys right away… they were super chill and ready to go. These guys met playing E-bags… as in the video game version of the popular lawn game, bags… at an all girl punk band concert… at Y-Not 3. That is AWESOME! We chatted for a few minutes about life, Boston Store, and shopping. Leah and I agreed that while sweater weather is awesome… we were not quite ready for it yet. Then Peter laid down this gem: “Baby, when we get married, your Boston Store bag will always be full…” haha! Smooth and amazing! Simon and I were quick to comment: “And your bank account always empty…” After a quick chat we hurried on our way, because this time of year the light does not like to stick around for long… which I dislike… but the light we did get to play with was awesome.

Here are my favs from our shoot:

Kallie – New Berlin West Senior Photos

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Noelle – Menomonee Falls Senior Photos

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