Kate & Ryan were one of our last weddings of 2008. Not only is Kate one of our favorite brides, but also one of our favorite wedding vendors. Some of you may know Kate from the Darby House where she is an event coordinator. The wedding took place at Trinity Episcopal Church and reception at the Hyatt on Capitol Square.

I love that Kate's something blue was her shoes.

Kate looked so glamorous, like a Hollywood starlet. Her make-up was done by the fabulous make-up artist MelissaRoshan.

 Congratulations Kate & Ryan!

Ok, so I really love all things j. crew. But I especially love, LOVE, LOVE j.crew's wedding dresses! I love them so much that I am offering a free photo session in our studio to one lucky bride who is planning on wearing a j.crew wedding dress on her big day! Scroll down to see the rules.

Take a look at these dresses that make me want to get married to Clay all over again...

I'm in love with these ruffles!

 This would be so beautiful for a garden wedding. Those flowers are so sweet they make my eyes water!

Wedding planner extraordinaire Emilie Duncan is doing a series of vendor conversations. We were flattered and excited to be featured in the series on her blog! Thanks Emilie- fun questions!

Here it is snagged from Emilie's site...

Vendor Conversations: Red Gallery Photography

January 19th, 2009

Business Name: Red Gallery Photography
Names: Lisa Hernandez & Clay Justice
Phone Number: 614-794-1113
Email Address: redgallery {@} redgalleryphoto {dot} com
Website Address: redgalleryphoto.com
Blog Address: redgalleryphoto.bigfolioblog.com

How did Red Gallery Photography come to be?
We met at a local modeling agency, where we were both doing portfolio shoots for models. After we got married we kept getting asked to photograph weddings because of our fashion based style.

How would you describe your style
A blend of fashion & photojournalism

What is your favorite aspect of your job?
The emotional, happy reaction our couples have after re-living their wedding day through the photographs we’ve taken.

How many people shoot for Red Gallery Photography?
Two - Clay & Lisa, occasionally we have one of our associates shoot with us.

Anything else you want to tell us about Red Gallery Photography?
Clay & Lisa: We’ve been known to stop traffic, climb trees, and brave all extreme weather conditions to get the perfect shot for clients. That’s just part of the fun for us.

Childhood ambition?
Clay: photographer
Lisa: photographer

Dream vacation?
Clay: Amsterdam
Lisa: Fiji

Last time you laughed until it hurt?
Clay & Lisa: That’s an everyday occurrence at our house thanks to Clay.

Favorite part of a wedding day?
Clay: the challenge of capturing each wedding in an original way.
Lisa: photographing the bride just before the ceremony, when she is beaming with excitement!

Last thing you bought?
Clay: synthesizer
Lisa: yarn (for knitting)

Greatest length gone to get the perfect shot?
Lisa: Braving the windstorm of 2008 to get some outdoor photos that the bride had her heart set on. The wind was so extreme I came home after the wedding to find a tree had fallen on our house.

Favorite animal at the zoo?
Clay: monkey
Lisa: otter

Can’t live without?
Clay: Lisa
Lisa: Clay

Hidden talent?
Clay: guitar playing
Lisa: Rock Band singer (the video game)

Favorite quote?
Clay: “Run Forrest, run!” Jenny in Forrest Gump
Lisa: “Do everything in love” Paul the apostle

Best compliment ever received?
Clay & Lisa: One of our brides said when she looked at her wedding pictures with her family they loved them so much that they were all weeping with joy.

If you weren’t a photographer, what would you be?
Clay: musician
Lisa: clothing designer

Describe your perfect day.
Clay: beach bummin’ - swimming, drinking, eating, playing, lovin’…
Lisa: Boogie boarding in a warm ocean in the morning, a bike ride in the afternoon, and a bonfire on the beach for a perfect ending.

Please share with us some of your favorite images from 2008.

Thanks to Clay and Lisa for answering my questions!

A new blog, new studio, and a new year! :) Clay and I are so excited about 2009 and all the changes coming with it! Here are a couple of pictures of our studio space in uptown Westerville that we share with Blue Skies video, Emilie Duncan event planner, and Wedding Joy. Stay tuned, more coming soon...