Thanks to all who attended today's Innsbrook Bridal Give Away.  The attendance was excellent and the weather great. 10 lucky couples made it to the semi final round for a free wedding!  Innsbrook with the help of vendors like Jana Todd's Excellence in Photography is giving away a free wedding at the Resort.  From the 10 semi finalists, one lucky couple will be the grand finale winner.  Best wishes to the final 10!  

I have to good fortune of working at a newspaper where I can use my photographic skills.  It's an interesting job that creates mixed emotions. On the one hand,  the adrenaline rushes as you run out the door to photograph a structure fire or car wreck.  And at the same time  you wish the best for the ones that have lost their homes, pets, belongings etc.  And you hope for healing to those involved in car crashes with injuries.  It has given me a special appreciation for emergency personnel that work tirelessly to keep us all safe.  They risk their own lives for us and rarely get the recognition they deserve.  

The paper job also has given me the opportunity to meet some interesting people.  People with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. I am blessed to have this job!

I had the opportunity to photograph Baby Aiden near his 3 month birthday.  What a precious baby!

Best Wishes to Justin as he prepares to graduate from

Warrenton High School.  Good luck Justin.

We’re helping Innsbrook give away a dream wedding! Enter now at www.innsbrookwedding.com, and you could win a wedding package that includes a free engagement session from Jana Todd's Excellence in Photography! 

Thank you to all that stopped by  our booth at the Washington Bridal Extravaganza.  It was a well attended show.  Check out some of the styles and colors of gowns this wedding season that were previewed yesterday in the fashion show.  Lots of great options for brides! 

 Check out the Innsbrook Wedding Contest!! 

We are proud to partner with Innsbrook on this special give away! 

Arrive at your wedding by horse-drawn carriage. Exchange vows lakeside. Say “I do” in a countryside chapel. And leave your bank account intact.

Innsbrook is going to make one lucky couple’s dream come true with a gorgeous, storybook wedding at Innsbrook on October 12, 2014. It’ll be a destination wedding your family can actually afford to attend – just 45 minutes outside St. Louis.

[Name of company] is excited to be on board with Innsbrook for this special contest – we’ll be giving the couple [What you’re donating and showcase the product].

The total wedding package is valued at $30,000 and is sure to make the winning couple’s special day a real-life fairytale.

Find out all the details at www.innsbrookwedding.com and enter to win there from February 14 through March 31, 2014. Ten finalists will be selected and then the public will go on to vote on the winner. Start a social media campaign with your friends and family and get them to vote for you.

There will also be voting on different aspects of the ceremony and reception throughout the summer.

We’ll keep you posted when it’s time to vote.