Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Happy Halloween


Remember: First the trick, then the treat!


Felix in his Captain America Halloween costume before trick or treating

Happy Halloween from Ryan Davis Photography!

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Gail & Ed | Williams Tree Farm Wedding


I have known Gail and Ed through mutual friends for several years now, so it was a great pleasure to have the honor of photographing their wedding at Williams Tree Farm. I remember the exact moment that I knew Gail and Ed were going to be a fun couple to work with. It was October 8, 2011 and Gail and Ed were guests at another wedding I photographed for Marilyn & Al. Halfway through the reception I spotted Gail on the dancefloor being used as an air guitar by her future matron-of-honor. And from that moment on, I have been looking forward to this wedding, haha.

Since I knew a lot of the gang involved with this one, it was great to hear how the whole crew came together to help with the wedding day ...from making decorations, to loaning out an amazing loft for a rehearsal dinner and bridal party prep space, to getting that Fisherkeller Ale craft beer brewed just right. (And believe me, it was just right.)

The weather was perfect, those last bits of fall color held on for the big day, and for one magical night Bon Jovi's Livin' on a Prayer did NOT  clear the dancefloor. :)

Here's a look at Gail and Ed's wedding story:

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL



Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

(I had to sneak my foot in there for just ONE shot)

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL



Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL



Gail and Ed after wedding ceremony at Williams Tree farm out in the fall colors

Gail and Ed after wedding ceremony at Williams Tree farm out in the fall colors

Gail and Ed after wedding ceremony at Williams Tree farm out in the fall colors

Gail and Ed after wedding ceremony at Williams Tree farm out in the fall colors

Gail and Ed after wedding ceremony at Williams Tree farm out in the fall colors

Gail and Ed after wedding ceremony at Williams Tree farm out in the fall colors

Gail and Ed after wedding ceremony at Williams Tree farm out in the fall colors

Gail and Ed after wedding ceremony at Williams Tree farm out in the fall colors

Gail and Ed after wedding ceremony at Williams Tree farm out in the fall colors

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Fall wedding photography at Williams Tree Farm by Ryan Davis Photography, Rockford, IL

Thanks to the following vendors who helped make Gail & Ed's day wonderful:

Flowers: Stems
DJ: Pro Sound Productions / Shawn Lowe
Hair: Frillz (Erica Ferguson)
Catering: ABC Catering
Cake: Jenny Genore
Custom Craft Beer: Thirsty Soul Brewing
Officiant: Deacon David Sullins
Assistant Photographer: John Parli




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