Little Elliot Raymond

Every once in a while I get the amazing opportunity to not only photograph the newborn in the hospital but also a few days later in their home.  This is the easiest way for mom and dad as well as getting that key moment when baby sleeps the whole time and we can pose him/her in the cutest positions.  Here are a couple of photos from my last session of little Elliot Raymond.  The first section is at St. Mary's here in Madison and in a more photo-journalistic approach.  The second section is a few days later at home.

Emily + Daniel

Wisconsin weddings in October are so beautiful, especially when the location is at the Monona Terrace. You just can't go wrong!  Emily and Dan were married October 8th and I thought I would post a little sneak peek before the final images are finished. 

Azena Photography Open House

Join us for an evening of music, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

When: Friday, October 14th from 5-9pm 

Where: Our studio at 203 S. Paterson Street in Madison

While you are here, take a look at some of our photography samples and book your complimentary photo session or wedding consult to lock in your wedding date! All sessions include one 8x10 and all wedding bookings will receive a huge $500 print credit!

This should be a great night and we can't wait to see you!

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Hillary at 608-245-2797 or email hillary@azenaphoto.com

Beautuful Bohne Twins

A couple of weeks ago I had the incredible opportunity to visit the home of Chad and Eileen (whose wedding I photographed just two short years ago) and to photograph their two newborn sons James and Joseph. The two boys were born Friday, July 1st 2011 at  3:24 and 3:25pm. James weighed 7 lbs 7 oz and was 19 inches long and Joseph weighed 6 lbs 0 oz and was 18 1/2 inches long.

They were a little over two weeks old when I came over.  Both were sleeping so I was able to set up a little area in the kitchen and brought in one boy at a time.  James was first and then Joseph.  Wow, what a challenge!  When one woke up, the other was asleep.  This  did give me the opportunity to take my time with each boy individually.  The hard part was getting them together.  I think that, in the end, I did get a few beautiful shots and I wanted to share...

WWHF 12th Annual Spring Gala at the Capitol

We are happy to announce our support this year by donating our time and photography to the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation 12th Annual Spring Gala  on Saturday, May 7, 2011  from 7:30pm - Midnight at the State Capitol Rotunda, Madison, WI
Cost: 
    * $90 for individual tickets
    * $1,250 for a table of 8
    * $5,000 for Golden Circle VIP table of 8 (call soon-limited availability.)
Register Online
Or call (800) 448-5148

Kick up your heels as we kick off spring at our 12th Annual Spring Gala.  You can't beat the beautiful State Capitol Rotunda as the backdrop to a fun and energetic evening of dancing, dinner hors d'oeuvres and our famous shrimp bar, desserts, wine, champagne, beer and our signature mint juleps.

The Spring Gala is our largest fund raiser of the year.  All proceeds from the event
stay right here in Wisconsin and are used to provide health programs and conduct forums that focus on education, prevention, early detection of diseases that affect women the most.

We need your help! This is a community event, so we hope you'll share information about the Spring Gala with your friends, family and colleagues. After all, women's health touches all of us.

More Beautiful Babies-The lovely Espinosa family...

 

Saturday was a blast!

We had so much fun planning, setting up and talking with all the engaged couples for our open house/engagement party last Saturday night.  I got to work with some amazing people and try some delicious food.  Not only did we get to listen to Randal Harrison play his violin all night but we also got to eat cake!  Tanya from the Rolling Pin Bake Shop, brought a large sheet cake of strawberry shortcake and a three-tier in an amazing design that perfectly matched our decor. Oh Yum.

The flowers and design of the studio were all brought together by Marie from ACT II Floral Studio, Laura Ursin from Brides on a Budget and Carissa Mangerson from SMD.  It was so beautiful.  BR Diamond Suite, Silverback Productions and the Great Dane all had gorgeous displays out as well.  Wow, everything was just amazing!

Thanks again everyone for coming out!

Rolling Pin Bake Shop

Tanya giving Marie the cake top for her son's 18th birthday!

Cake Tasting!

Ann (one of our future brides) and Nicki enjoying some cake and a slideshow by Azena Photography

Mock table setup by Act II Floral Studio and Sarah Mangerson Designs (SMD)

Carissa and I enjoying the end of the night wind down :)

Don't they make a gorgeous pair?  Haha, just friends!

Randal, hamming it up and playing some fantastic tunes for us to dance to.

Just finished setting up.

View of the hallway and bar.

From the other direction.

Great Dane Pub has an amazing selection for small parties and rehearsal dinners.