Award winning photography!

Whoot whoot! Opdahl Photography was just featured for the third time in the highly acclaimed Design Aglow's website/magazine (a magazine/site which offers inspiration to other photographers). This feature includes two of my favorite bridal images. (Other awards were given for a few of my baby and wedding images.) The magazine post reads:
"With this timely collection of 82 bridal images, featuring some of the most amazing photographic talent in the industry today, you’ll be all smiles both before and after your bride sashays down the aisle. Whether you’re looking for the sassy retro stylings of eras gone by, high fashion flair, or want to address the dress..."
Featuring stunning imagery from
 ... Opdahl Photography....

Here are the images and what they said about them. 

The magazine's text by the picture above reads: "Fun and flirty, this is another pose that looks "unposed".  The bride relaxes against a simple wall or column in the classic "S" pose, one knee bent in front of the other.  Her near hand rests casually against the wall that she leans on, and her far hand holds a single flower from her bouquet or arrangement.  Capturing a laugh completes the feeling that we are recording an unguarded moment."

The magazine's text by the picture above reads: "Softness is the key in this shot.  A soft dress, soft hairstyle, soft tall grass - all go together to form a beautiful mood and romantic impression.  The bride walks away from the camera into the soft golden grass, looking back over her shoulder with a smile on her face.  Her far hand delicately tucks a strand of hair behind her ear, and her near hand is by her side, grasping her skirt."
Thank you very much!

Thanks Design Aglow!..Again!

Sorry for tooting my own horn, but I am so happy that this wonderful company "Design Aglow,"  which is a blog where photographers go for inspiration...etc, decided to publish my work again!  They just started offering a guide for photographers to help them pose wedding groups and they think I am an inspiration.  Wow.  Thanks so much.  Here's what they said:

"Hello from Design Aglow,

After viewing over 1,000 photos, we have selected one or more of your images to be featured in our new guide "Inspire Me Cards: A Modern Posing Guide for Wedding Parties."  Congratulations!  Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful images, as well as to inspire many other photographers in our industry!"

Below is a picture of my picture and how they described it in their guide:

Thanks again!

Award given to Opdahl Photography by "Design Aglow".

Award/Congrats listed below:

"Hello from Design Aglow,

After receiving over 1,000 photos, we have selected one or more of your images to be featured in our new guide, Inspire Me Cards: A Posing Guide for Bride and Groom.  Congratulations!  Below you will find your shop gift certificate code and a link to download a complimentary copy of the product.  Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful images, as well as to inspire many other photographers in our industry.

Thanks again for being a part of our new Posing Guide..."

Here's a picture:

Below is a picture of my picture and how they described it in their guide:

My response:  Whoohoo!  Thanks so much! 

Thanks for the Award! We love OneWed.com!

"I have the distinct pleasure of looking at gorgeous wedding photos every day. On occasion, I do see photos that absolutely take my breath away. That was the case with these stunning photos from Opdahl Photography of Ann Arbor, MI. Just gorgeous. Enjoy!" -OneWed Savvy Scoop writer, Jen N.
"http://www.onewed.com/blog/savvy-scoop/2009/10/08/swooning-wedding-photography-opdahl-photography"

OneWed Honors Opdahl Photography with the OneWed Loves It! Seal of Approval

Top Wedding Planning Website Awards Outstanding Wedding Photographers

Chicago, IL (July 22, 2009) OneWed is thrilled to award the OneWed Loves It! seal of approval to some of our most outstanding wedding photographers. After receiving thousands of professional wedding photos for consideration to be featured on our OneWed homepage, we’ve selected the best of the best from these submissions.

Those photographers with the most outstanding wedding photos will have their exceptional work featured on our homepage, with a photo credit and link to their OneWed listing. To honor these talented artists, we’ve awarded them the OneWed Loves It! seal of approval. “At OneWed we believe in sharing the love,” says Jennifer Napier, VP of Marketing. “The OneWed Loves It! seal is our way of honoring excellence in wedding photography.

As home to both the largest searchable online database of local wedding vendors (many of which are professional wedding photographers), and the buzz-worthy Savvy Scoop wedding blog, we see hundreds of real wedding photos each and every day. So we are thrilled to introduce a new group of brides-to-be to Opdahl Photography!

About OneWed
OneWed provides the largest searchable online database of local wedding vendors, with honest and detailed ratings and reviews. Founded in 2003 and re-launched in December 2008, OneWed boasts a directory of over 200,000 vendors nationwide. OneWed also features smart editorial content including tips, advice, and creative suggestions to help any couple personalize their wedding experience. With the launch of OneWed's Savvy Scoop Wedding Blog, online Wedding Checklist, Free Wedding Websites, and Honeymoon Planner, couples can continue to look to OneWed for everything from wedding dresses to planning advice. OneWed can be found online at www.OneWed.com, www.facebook.com/Wedding.Planning, and www.twitter.com/OneWed.

Reviews from customers/friends

In general:
*Jacob and I are so glad we randomly found your webpage one day.  It has been such a blessing to have you with us during our special day and before.  We have absolutely loved working with you and will guarantee that we will call you back if we ever need a photographer again!  Many many many thanks and blessings, (Stephanie and Jacob.)
*Your blog is beautiful and your photography is delicious. It looks like you are keeping super busy! (Jill)
*I couldn't help but take a look at some of those pics on your blog, and all I can say is "WOW!" You are awesome!! When can you come back and do our family portraits?? We've never had them done before cuz I hate the way I look in pictures, but I'm thinking that if anyone could capture me looking good, it would be you! :-) (HeatherM.)
*The pictures look great! ...I can't wait to see them all. Thanks for taking such beautiful wedding pictures! (Shane)
*Wow! We loved Susanna's bridal photos. They looked like they would go in a magazine! (Susanna's Sister)

In response to awards:
*Congratulations Rachel!! You absolutely deserve it and I'm so glad you're being recognized for your fabulous work. You take such beautiful and amazing pictures!! You are so talented girl! (Bernice)
*I am soooo proud of you! You are amazing. I just looked through the most recent pictures on your blog, and how it makes me miss everyone and you guys! SOOO MUCH! You make me laugh-- you love those babies. Oh how I wish I could just fly there and have you photograph this new little one coming in 2 weeks or less. What am I going to do without you?! ...We have our pictures hanging on our walls, and you wouldn't believe how many people comment on all the photos-- how beautiful they are, and they wonder who took them. Practically all of them were taken by you!!!!! (Kelli)
*That is awesome and your pictures are always very beautiful and artistic. Reminds me of 7th grade. You know, the year you wrote a poem for me in three minutes that won "honorable mention" in the school contest. You were always blessed with a very artistic view and it seems you've put your talents to good use in your career. (Stephanie)
*That is SO exciting!! You definitely deserve that award. I am always in awe of the beautiful work you do.
*Congrats! That is SO fantastic. And wow - I just looked through your last few posts and they are absolutely phenomenal (sp??).Rachel, you honestly amaze me. (Lynnie)
*Congrats!! You deserve it! - you are an awesome photographer!(KT)
*Congratulations Rachel! I just love your photography and once again find myself wishing that you lived here in Utah. Everything you do is so beautiful! I was showing Brian your blog the other day bemoaning how cute your everyday pictures of your kids are. I'm jealous! I hope you're having a great summer!
*Congratulations! I just love your work. (Cynthia)
*Congrats! Very nice photos on your blog. (Pat)
*I checked out your professional blog this morning and your pics are amazing! Congrats on the award and all I have to say is ... when are you coming out to Pokey to take our picture? (HeatherG.)
*I always knew you were a genius....now when did you say you were coming out to visit? hee hee. (Monique)