This is Angela (left) and Tiffany (right) of Fresh Designs. They launched this new innovative business last year. They are specializing in creative and unique floral and wedding design. I am always excited to work with new folks in the industry; especially creative young women like myself :). I have actually had the chance to work with miss Angela many times in the past few years. You may remember seeing pictures of Angela last year... I was honored to photograph her wedding in August of 2007. You can check out her wedding pictures if you click HERE and you'll see many of them posted throughout their website. Angela worked with Katalin Green Design for a large chunk of time in which I worked with her at many events as well. She really has amazing talent for floral design and they are both the most even-keel easiest people to deal with, even under crazy wedding day pressure and complications. I would fully trust my wedding day completely to these amazingly talented and capable women.

I did these portraits for the girls last September. It is kind of funny... Tiffany is like 8 months pregnant in these photos but you can't really tell. I did my darnedest to crop her cute baby belly out and shoot from a flattering angle (not like she needs it, but we were trying to make her look un-prego). At any rate, I am super excited to work with Angela and Tiffany in the months (yes, its true, wedding season will be here before we know it) and years to come. Angela and Tiffany are pretty much amazing and I highly recommend their services!

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Here is what Fresh Designs is all about in their words (straight from their website!):

Fresh Designs is a full service event planning and floral design firm with a true passion for creating unique and extraordinary events and floral designs. We offer the highest level of creative expertise and personalized services to each and every one of our clients.

With several years of combined experience, we can coordinate and design an event of any scale and type. Montana is a truly magical place and serves as a beautiful setting for an event of any type. We take great pride in every event we are a part of - large or small, casual or extravagant, family BBQ or wedding. Each is special to us and each gets our utmost attention to every detail. We make it our promise to each client that their event will be memorable and most importantly all about them.

Our floral design department prides itself on being anything but ordinary. We like to think of each floral design as a work of art. Years of experience designing everything from chic bridal bouquets to country style Montana ranch arrangements has given us the ability to create in any style, while always incorporating our distinctive look. Our mission is to combine our clients' needs and style with our creative expertise to generate a perfect fusion for beautiful floral designs.

The foundation of our business is the close relationship we form with each client. We take the time to listen and really get to know each client's unique personality, style, and expectations. It is essential for us to know that our clients are comfortable and that they trust in us to be a part of their life. We put our hearts into everything we do and treat each project as if it were our own. Our goal is to exceed expectations and make sure everyone has a great experience.

We truly love what we do and we love Montana. We can't wait to share it all with you!

Tiffany Schultz & Angela Hessinger


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Meggan Carrigg Davidson says:

I absolutely love the last picture. All of them, but that last one of them together with their blue eyes! Wowser!

(04.01.09 @ 8:34AM)
Angela Hessinger says:

Thanks girl! We love you!!!

(04.02.09 @ 7:18PM)
Leslie Lukas says:

Angela...I must attest that you are wonderful to work with!!! As another planner in the industry...I have to say you have my respect! Congratulations on your venture and hope to collaborate on more things in the future! Best, Leslie Lukas Weddings & Events

(04.05.09 @ 7:06PM)
Laura says:

Keep up the great work Lauren and Leslie! You know I adore you 2! Larry looks amazing!! Hope you all are having a fabulous day!

(04.08.09 @ 12:19PM)
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So I recently bought the latest and greatest Nikon D700 and Nikon 24-70 f2.8 lens. I couldn't deny myself its amazing low light capabilities and full super sensitive image sensor. The lens is also outstanding! Its the sharpest lens I've ever shot!

At any rate, I now have an extra Nikon D300 on my hands as well as a Nikon 17-55 f2.8 dx lens. The camera and lens are less than a year old and are in excellent condition. I am asking a killer deal for them. The D300 is $1400 and the lens is $900. If you'd like both of them, which is an awesome pair, I would discount them $100, so $2,200 for both (the D300 retails new at B&H Photo for $1,799.99 and the 17-55mm retails new for $1,229.99).

So, call me or drop me an email if you are interested:

lauren@laurenbrownphoto.com
406.582.1771


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Here are the specs for the Nikon D300:

  • All-new 12.3 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with integrated A/D converter and the increased bit precision of selectable 14-bit NEF (RAW) output
  • Incorporates Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept
  • Nikon's original Scene Recognition System greatly improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
  • New 51-point autofocus system features 15 cross-type sensors that maximize the potential of lenses with apertures as small as f/5.6
  • Viewfinder with approx.100% frame coverage and large approx.0.94 magnification (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
  • Rapid 8 fps*1 or 6 fps*2 continuous shooting for up to 100 shots*3*4
  • New Picture Control System for image finishing optimized to match individual preferences
  • Quick response of 0.13 sec. power-up and 0.045 sec. shutter release time lag*5
  • Two liveview modes enable shooting while confirming subjects in the LCD monitor
  • Magnesium alloy body for light weight and rugged durability
  • 3-inch LCD with 920,000-dot (VGA) resolution and a 170° ultra-wide viewing angle
  • Active D-Lighting optimizes tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights
  • Shutter speeds ranging from 1/8,000 to 30 s for full creative control
  • Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 extends shooting capability, enhances stability, and provides the further shooting potential of added controls
  • Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL flash control and full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting System
  • Support for the Wireless Transmitter WT-4 (optional) enables direct cable-free image transfer to a compatible computer
  • Includes Nikon's Software Suite software for easy control over image adjustment and management
  • Supported by Nikon Capture NX software (optional), to explore the extensive potential of NEF (Nikon Electronic Format)

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Here are the Specs for the Nikon 17-55mm f2.8 lens:


  • Specially designed and optimized for Nikon digital SLRs
  • Dust and Waterproof rubber sealing mount
  • High optical performance by aspherical lenses and ED glass elements
  • Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet operation
  • M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual operation
  • Lightweight and compact design


Read more about them both at www.nikon.com and there are lots of great reviews of both these professional pieces of equipment online.

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So here are some of my favorite shots from Natascha and Greg's wedding that took place August 31, 2008 in Livingston, Montana at the Murray Hotel and the Depot. Scroll down to the next entry to view their album and click here to watch my promotional video that was shot at their wedding.

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Believe it or not, spring time here in the studio is busy. People always ask me, what do you do in your off season? Do people get married in the winter in Montana? The answers are, not many people get married in the winter and early spring in Montana and I stay very busy finalizing albums, catching up with advertising and booking new weddings. I\'ve finally put together Natascha and Greg\'s album from last August... I know I know... I am slow! I am sure you\'ll find these guys very familiar. They are the fabulous couple that allowed me to shoot my promo video at their wedding and we did some awesome engagement photos of them last winter in Livingston.
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