SO...  I am not one to do wedding shows... honestly.. in my opinion.. its unnatural...100 brides in a conference room with 200 vendors... can we say overwhelming.. nothing like what a wedding should be like... brides keep their heads down... as not to be dragged into a booth by a pushy vendor when... especially when the bride already has that service...

Now... don't get me wrong... I have many friends who love these expos... its like a reunion for vendors... and if your good at talking to strangers... Which may be where my bias comes in...  this is going to be surprise to most... BUT...  I'm kind of shy... I know most people would never believe it... an expo is like torture to me.. not only a room of strangers... but a room of strangers where I have to talk about myself.

WELL.. now to my point...  THE ONLY EXPO I do... is this one... its AWESOME.. .and completely natural as a wedding should be.  The Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau hosts an annual "DESTINATION DREAM WEDDING WEEKEND" on Mackinac Island.

Let me just tell you...  this weekend takes place all over the island. It introduces every couple to more than a conference room in a hotel but intmately lets each couple visit every venue... and at each venue different vendors (like myself) will be around to chat.  There is even a mock reception. 

I have to say I actually have a blast doing this show.  Not only have I booked a few weddings but more importantly I have met amazing couples who have ultimately become my friends!!

If you happened to go last year... and remember the little extra surprise you got from me... this year... something different and I think even better...  don't worry if your not coming back...you just might get one in the mail anyways ;-)

Sooo.. if your debating about going this to the expo ... I say DO IT... even if you have everything booked already it gives you a much better understanding of the island and a chance to see your vendors!!

Hope to see you all there!!

Love,
A

Mackinac Island Destination Dream Wedding Weekend
October 9-11th
Mackinac Island, MI
You can get more information by contacting Chris West (chris@mackinacisland.org)

I am so excited to be heading to Mexico tomorrow to photograph Elizabeth and Will... one of the sweetest and funniest couples ever!!!  I did their engagement pics in Santa Barbara a year ago... and the time has finally come... off we go to Mexico... it is going to be soooo much fun. 

AND we're doing a trash the dress...    I can't wait to get down there and shoot shoot shoot...

So, because of this little international jaunt I will be a little difficult to reach for the nest week .. so hang in there.   AND to top it off my email just went down earlier today so I hope to get this fixed but if you are trying to reach me please email me at andrejkaphotography@gmail.com

Thanks... have a great week!!!

Love,
A

If you are anywhere near the area stop by Little Luxuries of Mackinac for my exhibition on the Four Seasons of Mackinac.  My work will be there and for sale strarting this weekend... Sept 3rd through Sept 17th.

The Opening Reception is this Saturday September 5th from 4:30-8:00 p.m.  Please stop by and say hi.

Love,
A

Phewww... what a summer... okay I am definitely in full wedding season... I am SOOOO behind on my blog... I'm sorry.. but I am hoping to be more on top of things now... I am officially settled on Mackinac for the next two months... no more hopping on planes every three days... yeah!!

So a few weeks ago I went to Cincinnati to do an engagement shoot with Laura & Dale who will be getting married on Mackinac in a few weeks.  I had a BLAST... I've decided one of my favorite things to do is engagement shoots... ESPECIALLY in my couple's hometowns...  how neat to see a piece of their life... and a taste of the local cuisine  (thanks again for the Skyline Chili)... 

The three of us went all over Cinci. nad I must admit... what a great place.. .a friend once described it as a "Little Big Town".. so right.... Its a city with a small town feel.

Laura & Dale... I had so much fun with you guys... I can't wait till the wedding in a few weeks!!

Best,
A

Last Friday I was honored to photograph  the cutest couple... Jenna & Josiah were so flipping cute.. and soooo excited... it got me excited too. 

Here is just a sneak peak of the pics...

It was a beautiful sunny day at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac.  My first time shooting there... and it totally inspired me... I can't wait to shoot there more!

Jenna & Josiah, I was truly inspired by the commitment and love you two have for each other... and your excitement over your rings!!!  May you two continue on your life of happiness and joy towards each other!!   Than you so much for including me on your special day!!

Love,
A