New Client Galleries for Weddings and Portrait Sessions

I wanted to write a quick post to let my past clients know that I have recently changed how and where I post my online galleries for my clients. My new online galleries will be hosted at the new domain www.ericruddclients.com. While I won't be migrating past clients' galleries to the new domain, the old galleries are still available at http://cart.ericruddphotography.com/clients. All of your original log in information still works. Please email or call me if you have any questions.

Thanks!

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Marysol and David ~ Bloomington Wedding at St. Paul's

When a union brings together two wonderful families...one with Puerto Rican roots and the other deep with an Italian heritage, you know it's going to be colorful. I really enjoy having Marysol and David as friends. I photographed their engagement pictures last fall and have been looking forward to their wedding day for some time. I knew it was going to be fun. Maybe it's because they are musicians. I studied music at the University of Wisconsin, so I feel a very strong connection to their love of great music and the arts. And their families know how to have a great time. I was also really impressed with the band at the reception...El Fuego Lento...absolutely fantastic. Be sure to check them out! I've selected these images to share because they are my favorites.

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Kim and Matt ~ Chicago Engagement Session at Millenium Park

I have a strong affinity for Chicago. My mother was born and raised in Oak Park, so I traveled to the Windy City often as a child. We would always stop at my grandparents' house on Maple Ave. for a few days before going on to the lake in Wisconsin for a couple weeks of summer vacation. Garrett's popcorn, Parky's hotdogs, Marshall Fields (sigh), and Kiddie Land are just a few of the things I love about my time in Chicago. In fact, my family and I lived there for a few years before relocating in 2005 to Bloomington, Indiana.

So when Kim and Matt invited me up to shoot their engagement pictures I jumped at the chance. Any excuse to spend some time downtown and I'm a happy camper. With many locations to choose from, we settled on Millenium Park on the lake. Although it was a little hot that evening, I think we ended up with some nice pics. Enjoy!

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Flower Girl

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Lindsay and Austin ~ Bloomington Wedding at The Fields

When I first met Lindsay, she was a bridesmaid in Kristen and Eric's wedding here in Bloomington. You see, Kristin and Eric's wedding was the starting point for many great events and friendships. First, I photographed their wedding at the First United Methodist Church. Then, I photographed Kristin's sister, Kelsey, at her Beck Chapel wedding. Finally, I had the pleasure of photographing Lindsay and Austin at The Fields. When Lindsay first called me, Austin was getting ready to leave to go overseas with the Air Force. I love photographing weddings involving members of the Armed Services. These brave men and women sacrifice so much for our country and it's a pleasure to provide them with wedding pictures they can enjoy for years to come. Click here for the slideshow. Here are some of my favorites!

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