alec vanderboom photography

{NEW WEBSITE/BLOG THING!}

2010-09-09T09:09:00.001-07:00

HEY EVERYONE- change your blogrolls and readers and links and all things relative to technology, because:

MY SITE HAS MOVED!

ALECVANDERBOOM.COM is now my main website as well as my blog. new things. yay.

Please stop by and say hi.

{senior} katie

2010-09-02T08:19:00.001-07:00

{SENIOR} renee

2010-08-25T11:29:00.000-07:00

{congrats} to elsie and jeremy

2010-08-19T13:01:00.000-07:00

Elsie is going to marry Jeremy, and it's a very exciting thing. Congrats to both of you!

{engaged} joey & jennifer ROUND 2

2010-08-12T12:54:00.000-07:00

well well, we meet again.

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{engaged} joey & jennifer

2010-08-10T13:19:00.000-07:00

What can I say, Joey and Jennifer are freakin awesome. He's from Chicago, and she, St. Louis. Together- they are an unstoppable force of rock 'n roll. Yeah, I said it. It might also have to do with the fact that Joey is in a band in Chicago, that conducts themselves accordingly to what would be deemed rock. I think. When I met up with them, they opened the trunk of their car and showed me the array of fun things they wanted to be in photos with them. It definitely all catered to their personalities. We had a blasty blast taking the photos. Here is part 1 of 2:

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{married} keith & kerrie

2010-08-05T15:41:00.001-07:00

Keith and Kerrie were an amazing couple that got married in Lawrence, Kansas. Interacting with fun weather and great people made for an exciting wedding day that was great to the last minute. Keith and Kerrie are now celebrating life in the Dominican Republic as missionaries for the next two years. get excited about that. Here is their story:

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{engaged} david & tracy

2010-07-28T18:38:00.001-07:00

well, looking back now, this photo session consists primarily of the color green. uh, yeah.

tracy works at kids across america, and is awesome

david is in the army, and is awesome

let the awesomeness ensue:

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{SENIOR} katy

2010-07-20T12:12:00.000-07:00

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{married} josh & olivia

2010-07-14T22:17:00.000-07:00

Josh & Olivia. You are both extraordinary people, and it was very much an honor getting to be amongst your story.

Special Props go to Lauryl Lane. She is responsible for all of the awesome floral designs that were a part of this great wedding. Be sure to check out her SITE.

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{senior} kristen

2010-07-07T22:07:00.000-07:00

fact: kristen hales from Jefferson City. fact: kristen is down for adventure

her story:

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2010-06-30T10:51:00.000-07:00

{ENGAGED} DERIK & AMANDA

we had way too much fun with this engagement session. boom:

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2010-06-23T12:13:00.000-07:00

Joe and Maggie had an awesome wedding down in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It was a wonderful day filled with love that was very present in the people that they surrounded themselves with and it was definitely an honor to get to share in this story. The ceremony took place in the Thorncrown Chapel right outside of town, and the reception was held in one of the historic buildings of downtown Eureka, on the top floor. Wooden floors and 100 year light fixtures ushered in a fun high brow experience with white table cloths, complete with coffee berries and hydrangeas for the center pieces. The photo below shall prepare you for this adventure.

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{married} sneak peak: dusty and melody

2010-06-16T20:30:00.000-07:00

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2010-06-16T15:53:00.000-07:00

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{married} brice & bryanne

2010-06-09T11:54:00.000-07:00

Well, the month of May has been filled with lots of outdoor weddings, so get excited about the next 4 or 5 posts, as they are all full of outdoor goodness. Brice and Bry got married on a farm that belongs to a friend of the family. It was an incredibly simple and quaint ceremony that ushered in the charm of the ozarks as well as that small town feel. Close friends and family were in attendance making it a very warm and genuine occasion shared by all. You should've been there.

Fun fact about the plates at the reception: Brice and Bryanne picked them out from various antique stores, each one being unique from the rest. Upon leaving the ceremony guests were invited to take their plate with them.

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{they love each other} blaine & elizabeth

2010-06-01T16:27:00.000-07:00

Blaine and Elizabeth have been married for right around 3 years now. They are both totally awesome people, and love each other very much. It was definitely great getting to hang out with them.

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{story of a girl} part 4

2010-05-29T15:50:00.000-07:00

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{bluegrass band} the cleverlys

2010-05-25T18:15:00.000-07:00

well, the cleverlys had me come along with them and do some promotional photos. they played a lot of bluegrass songs for me, and I took some picture of 'em. it was a dad gum good 'ol time. Here are some of my favorites.

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{skating without sight} cameron

2010-05-19T11:31:00.000-07:00

So, a little over a week ago I got a call about doing some photos for Cameron, a skateboarder, for a magazine. Cameron, unlike the majority, skates without seeing a thing. Although he doesn't really need the cane while skateboarding, he more so uses it to notify the folks around him that he is in fact blind. Before skating an area he's not familiar with, Cameron will map out the environment with his mind and then skate it by memory.

It was definitely an honor getting to know him, and the story that he has been living out. He walks through life with confidence and sincerity. Here are some photos from the shoot:

{married on the farm} jay & taryn

2010-05-14T21:44:00.000-07:00

Jay and Taryn were married last weekend on her brother's farm in Ozark, Missouri. It was a southern wedding at it's finest. Taryn's brother converted a horse barn into what is now their home. Yellow accenting was everywhere, with lots of fun details that displayed the wonderful character of Jay and Taryn. The wedding was held outside next to the barn right as the sun was going down.

Jay got his suit jacket custom made. It was freaking awesome.

a five piece bluegrass band from right here in the ozarks played the music for both the ceremony as well as part of the reception

catering was provided by the awesome folks of "da barefoot chef" . They pride themselves on catering organic meals.

After it was all said and done, those that were still there gathered 'round the campfire and shared stories and enjoyed the company of each other. I got to set the camera down and hang out with these amazing folks. It was truly an amazing day with very welcoming individuals that all came together to celebrate this occasion I will never forget.

{story of a girl} part 3

2010-05-05T12:41:00.000-07:00

Hello all you blog follower folks out there. so- here's the scoop. I have decided that I am going to continue on with this "story of a girl" series, and hopefully bring more adventures to the table as the year progresses. Abby, who has been my subject, is an awesome lady, and has helped me to express the adventure that needs to be taking place in each of our lives on a daily basis. Telling great stories, seeking out adventure; that's what I hope you will see though these photographs. If you are okay with that, I shall press on, and continue with these stories, in hopes that in some way I may inspire you, onlookers, to seek out the stories that God has in each of your lives.

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{story of a girl} part 2

2010-05-02T17:54:00.000-07:00

[married] nathan + katie

2010-04-30T16:37:00.000-07:00

So, Nathan and Katie got married at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church & then followed with the reception at the Intercontinental Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. I had an incredible time getting to know these two, as well as all of the people they surrounded themselves with. Katie, as you will see in a couple of the photos, is incredibly laid back, but at the same, freaking hilarious. I would ask her to make a straight face, and she would hold it for about 5 seconds before bursting into laughter. Nathan was awesome as well, and together shall make an incredible duo. This was my first time photographing a full catholic mass, which was a great experience, and I loved seeing all of the tradition that goes into the ceremony. Please take a look, and let me know what you think:

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{story of a girl} part 1

2010-04-24T21:59:00.000-07:00

There were way too many favorites. Oh and fun fact: as we were making our way in my car to start the session, it was perfectly sunny. We got to the forest, I put my car in park, and it immediately started pouring rain. Abby, being the truly adventurous soul that she is, was ready to make the very best of this climate, so we left the vehicle, and began what would be a very fun adventure in a thunderstorm.

michael + courtney

2010-04-20T12:14:00.001-07:00

Michael and Courtney are from Kansas City, Missouri and are incredibly awesome individuals. I had the privilege of spending the afternoon with them and getting to hear about their stories. They met while on a school trip to New York City and have been inseparable ever since. They are "movie freaks" as they put it and are also big fans of dressing up when going out on the town. Have a look see at this fun couple:

{senior} elizabeth

2010-04-15T08:44:00.000-07:00

testing out new lighting. boom:

{married} nathan & katie, sneak peek

2010-04-11T15:10:00.000-07:00

This wicked awesome couple got married in KC. here is a taste

HAPPY EASTER!

2010-04-04T16:23:00.000-07:00

Hi there. Happy Easter from me and our labor of love!

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{indie girl} racheal

2010-03-31T23:00:00.001-07:00

this is racheal. she is really freakin awesome. just sayin

{mark & candice} the lyon shop

2010-03-26T16:56:00.000-07:00

Mark and Candice are photographers out of California, and they were the models for a workshop I got to attend. THE LYON SHOP, taught by amelia and justin lyon. It was a incredibly informative experience, as well as a great time getting to see yet even more industry professionals share their skills with the world. Interested in a workshop? then go to theirs. epicness in every bite. yeah, epicness.

{costa rica wedding photography}

2010-03-19T16:39:00.000-07:00

Here is the goodness that is Costa Rica:

a big thankyou to Steve Stanton for letting me come to Costa Rica and help him take photos of a most excellent wedding.

{costa rica wedding} the rehearsal dinner

2010-03-19T16:26:00.000-07:00

This wedding as well as the reception were at the JW Marriott Resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It was a great time

{airport bound}

2010-03-10T14:42:00.000-08:00

So, I've been at a Photo Conference for the past week or so, hanging out with some insane photographers, and learning a lot. I went to a workshop the past 2 days and learned and saw some really neat stuff. So- here is the "story" of a couple on their way from one place to another. I call it {airport bound}. Also- there will lots of blog posts to come, including more on this one, in the next week or so, as I will finally be returning home after being out and about for the past month and a half.

{AIRPORT BOUND}

{married on the beach} sneak peek

2010-03-02T08:06:00.000-08:00

a sneak peek at a most incredible wedding in Costa Rica

{exploding snow} it's fun

2010-03-01T21:53:00.000-08:00

so, back in january, a fun outing in the snow occurred:

{mag feature}

2010-02-26T14:14:00.000-08:00

If you're a magazine enthusiast and you're getting married, I suggest you check out Southern Weddings Magazine. It's a magazine that is brought together by a staff of amazing people who invest great amounts of time into finding fun wedding ideas and stories. They just featured a wedding I shot on their blog. Definitely Check it out if you get a chance.

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{going to the west} round #8 {cali, part 1}

2010-02-22T12:54:00.000-08:00

ty got a little to close to the shore. Shazam:

{going to the west} round #7 {joshua tree national park}

2010-02-16T15:58:00.000-08:00

Lots of rocks were climbed. It made for an enjoyable time. Definitely check this place out if you're out this way.

I met this man in a restaurant. His name: Dulcimer Dave. Boom

{going to the west} round #6 {slab city & salvation mountain}

2010-02-14T20:47:00.000-08:00

Slab City- A place of excitement and intrigue, and lots of interesting characters. So, if you've seen the movie "Into the Wild" you've seen a small showcase of what goes on in this place. Lots of flower children, and snow birds, and various RV'ers. This place is kind of a no holds barred landscape of adventure. When we rolled in the first night, we met a man by the name of Rich, and he said verbatim "they are no rules here, do whatever you want to". So- that is kind of the mantra that everyone holds to there, and it makes for an interesting view of community. All really nice people, and really layed back. Here is what I found:

awesome awesome library- that was outdoors, with a tin roof. I would categorize it as a child's clubhouse with lots of books. It was surreal and beautiful.

Salvation Mountain. This is right down the road from the slab city entrance. Leonard is the older man in the photos, and this is his vision, and what he has deemed as the calling for his life. A most interesting and amazing place.

{going to the west} round #5

2010-02-11T18:31:00.000-08:00

hey hey there. sorry it's taken me while to post. We keep rolling in to areas where there no internet and the like, so, here it is: Our travel through sin city, the hoover dam, and on the way down to joshua tree.

apparently this has become a designated gum pillar. hmm

I saw this on the ground. Lots of childhood memories from these exciting things.

Joshua Tree National Park. It's an exciting place with plentiful rock climbing and bouldering problems.

Hey- the next post will include both some Joshua Tree as well as Slab City and Salvation Mountain. I am freakin excited to get the next post up. It's going to be a good one.

{going to the west} round #3 & #4

2010-02-07T00:36:00.000-08:00

{going to the west} round #2 {the grand canyon}

2010-02-03T20:58:00.000-08:00

the Grand Canyon. It's pretty marvelous. I don't think you can take a bad photo of the thing.

We hiked to the point at sunrise and awaited the new day to officially begin. It was awesome to see.

{going to the west} round #1

2010-02-03T20:23:00.000-08:00

the open road. the great outdoors. the adventure west. Oh what a journey this has been thus far. Missouri -> Oklahoma -> Amarillo -> Stayed at a friend's house in amarillo that is owned by the grandparents. Lots of trinkets and knick-knacks that represented their Texas heritage.

Then we made our way towards Flagstaff Arizona where we slept in our car in a parking lot. mm. fun times.

man i met at a gas station:

stopped at a gas station and there was a random school bus full of kids that were just hanging out there, so I asked to take their photo.

Stray dogs. everywhere.

the infamous Ty Johnson

good company during the long journey:

I'll post round #2 tonight as well, just a little later on.

{married} matt & katie

2010-01-30T19:20:00.000-08:00

So, Matt & Katie, they got married at the Hilton Convention Center, and it was a fun fun wedding. Matt is a comedian, stage performer, and extraordinary man with a lot of talent, and his wife Katie is an encourager, a lover, and wonderful woman to be around. Together they make an awesome couple that celebrate life unlike most people that you see.

Also, fun fact- Matt gets the award for most diverse amount of facial expressions I have ever seen one man make. ever.

{modeling} at the abandoned theme park

2010-01-25T22:24:00.000-08:00

so, a crazy band of photographers and models and videographers and fun makes for a great time. Oh, and, somehow we got permission to go into a theme park so it made for even more goodness. Boom:

HEY HEY HEY. Before you go, leave a comment. I changed it to where it should be more easy to leave one. Then I'll know if there are more of you out there. Tell me which one is your favorite.

{married in the courthouse} chad & gin

2010-01-21T15:10:00.000-08:00

So here's the skinny: Chad and Gin. They are pretty freakin awesome. While going to school, I worked in the clay studio with these two characters and we had some great memories together. Gin, I would describe, as the hip lady who takes life easy and knows about lots of music before it hits the scene, and Chad as the lumberjack, applejuice drinking, he-man who doesn't take no crap, from nobody {cool runnings reference}. So- they got married in court, because they are cool like that, and we were there for literally 5 minutes, and then it was done. I ran around them taking photos; and I'm sure the judge didn't care for it. But, it was fun, and then we went and ate in downtown springfield at Lili's and walked around for a spell and took some photos. Great times.

{testing the equipment}

2010-01-18T14:30:00.000-08:00

so, i like trying new things. I got a new flash. it's pretty fun stuff. if you look in her eyes in the first image you can see it.

{the wedding film favorite}

2010-01-16T11:50:00.001-08:00

So, there is this guy I know, in Cali, and his wedding films are the bees knees.

Please Check them out.

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{married} garrett & shelly

2010-01-13T20:22:00.000-08:00

here's the engagement session first:

{it snowed, we played}

2010-01-12T12:30:00.000-08:00

So, we went skiing on a golf course. it was fun.

{i like coffee}

2010-01-11T14:52:00.000-08:00

hey everyone. so- there is this coffee shop in Branson/Hollister that is totally rocking. Please become their fan, and write and the wall that Alec sent you there way. I want to get them as many fans as possible. They are good stuff.

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Thanks to all of you who continue to follow my blog. you're awesome. I will be posting some new photos within the next 24 hours. get excited.