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Welcome to the blog of Staja Studios. We are STAcey and JAson Thon, the dynamic duo (self proclaimed) behind Staja Studios! This blog serves as our way to keep in touch with everyone we know, like, and love. We thought it would be a fun way for people who know us to keep up with what is going on in our lives and studio, and a wonderful way for those of you who may have just met us to learn more about who we are.
We would like to bring together our professional and personal lives. You can expect to see pictures from our latest weddings, engagement shoots, portraits, etc. As well as some personal, fine art, family pics, and other projects. In addition, we will be sharing our "Cheers and Jeers", and other random ramblings about whatever strikes our fancy. In the future we are also looking for ways to make things more interactive, if you will. This may include voting for a particular marketing piece, contests, and various other activities.
Thank you all for stopping by, and don't forget to - Get Captured!
- Jason & Stacey Thon

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Jenny & Curt's Engagement Session

So we met Jenny and Curt through one of those referral trails that reads like a winding road. The moment we met with Jenny, we knew they were going to be our type of clients. She just seemed so prepared yet relaxed the day we met. To top it all off, Curt was studying for his boards as a radiologist (which he passed - CONGRATULATIONS).

When we started talking about the engagement session, we had discussed the possibility of fall or winter. We figured with the unpredictable nature of winter, we would at least for sure lock the fall in, and see how winter presents itself. Considering Curt proposed on the steps of the Cathedral in St. Paul, we started there. From there we walked to this beautiful tree lined street and then down Selby.
At that point, things became an adventure. We planned on going to Kellog Park but the road was closed off and traffic became ridiculous. We ended up at Mears Park and got some more fun images. When everything was done, we were going to go to Red's Savoy Pizza, but it would have been over an hour wait. We ended up at the Downtowner Woodfire Grill off of 7th Street, which we have always been pleased with. We had a great time sitting back and really getting to know the two of them better. This is always one of the best parts of our engagement sessions. By the time the wedding rolls around, it's more like we are just a couple of guests who have nice camera's. Needless to say we have the best clients anyone could wish for!

Don't forget to check out the slideshow from the day, and a few highlights below. We can't wait until the wedding you two, it's going to be a blast!





1 comment:

OHANA PHOTOGRAPHERS said...

jason, that 3rd shot is awesome! very creative. nicely done on this one.