Phodot Blog

Limited Time Wedding Photography Special

2011-10-19T19:54:00.000-07:00

Phodot is excited to release our Limited Time Wedding Photography Specials starting today. Call us to set up your consultation today. To see the package specials click here.

The Wedding Fair

2011-10-10T15:34:00.000-07:00

For all the brides whom could not make it out to the Twin Cities Bridal Fair this past Sunday and for those brides who attended the Fair but did not have time to indulge in our 10% Off bridal fair special; we are extending our special through October 31st! Call 612-685-2046 to book your consultation today!

Twin Cities Bridal Fair

2011-09-19T08:46:00.000-07:00

Come and visit Mark and I at the Twin Cities Bridal Fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Sunday October 9th, 2011 from 11-4. We will have brand new Fall 2011 Bridal Fair Specials you wont want to miss!

Millennium Garden Wedding Photography

2011-08-22T07:48:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of our favorite images from Marta & Jose's Wedding at the Millennium Garden in Plymouth Minnesota.

Travis and Christine's Wedding

2011-06-24T12:58:00.000-07:00

Here are few fun portraits from Travis and Christine's Wedding in Rodgers Minnesota.

Lisa & Nathan's Engagement Session

2011-06-03T15:51:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of our favorite images from Lisa & Nathan's Engagement Session at Como Park. We had a blast dancing in the rain around the park under our umbrellas. Lisa and Nathan are getting married July 9th, 2011.

Marta & Jose's Engagement Session

2011-05-20T08:30:00.000-07:00

Here are three fun portraits from Marta & Jose's Engagement Session at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Marta & Jose are getting married on June 5th, 2011.

Erica & Jacob's Engagement Session

2011-05-18T19:05:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of our favorite portraits from Erica & Jacob's Engagement Session. The photography session took place at Jacob's childhood home in New Germany Minnesota.

Ambush Makeover Models

2011-04-29T17:05:00.000-07:00

Mark and I would like to thank Lillian's and Exhileration Spa in Buffalo Minnesota for inviting us to photograph their Ambush Makeover Party last night. Here are a few of the after photos for the "ambushed" ladies.

Phodot's New Senior Website

2011-04-17T11:17:00.001-07:00

Check out the latest Phodot Senior Website: Phodot Senior Site

Ambush Make-Over Event

2011-04-14T12:04:00.000-07:00

Phodot is proud to take part in the Ambush Make-Over Event at Exhileration Salon & Spa in Buffalo, MN on April 28th, 2011. Watch here for some fun before and after reveals.

Twin Cities Wedding Fair

2011-03-21T17:53:00.000-07:00

Mark and I had a fabulous time meeting all the new brides-to-be yesterday at The Wedding Fair. We are super excited to meet with all the couples whom booked wedding consultation with us over the next few weeks.

Ashli & Tom's Engagement Session

2011-03-15T10:31:00.000-07:00

Here are three of my favorite images from Ashli & Tom's Engagement Session. We photographed them at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis Minnesota. Ashli and Tom are super fun to work with. I'm sure their wedding will be a blast. To view more images from their session check-out their Phodot Premiere Video on our Phodot Facebook Page.

Bridal Veils and Cute Headbands

2011-03-08T06:58:00.000-08:00

I just came across Twigs & Honey and had to share them with my brides-to-be. Looking for something original check-out their super cute veils and headbands. http://www.twigsandhoney.com/

Twin Cities Bridal Fair 2011

2011-02-25T10:03:00.000-08:00

Once again Mark and I are starting to prepare Phodot for the Twin Cities Bridal Fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Find us amongst the newly engaged on Sunday March 20th, 2011 between 11 and 4. We will be manning our booth next to the concessions stand. Come check-out our albums and meet Mark and I in person!

Early Valentines Day Wedding Photography Special

2011-01-26T11:57:00.000-08:00

Check this out! Phodot is offering their first Valentine's Wedding Special. Book your wedding by 03/01/2011 and Mark and Stacy will add an additional $100 album and print credit to your package.

October 1st is OPEN!

2011-01-17T17:40:00.000-08:00

Saturday October 1st, 2011 has opened up. Our bride has moved her wedding up to June 4th. So June 4th, 2011 is now booked! Mark and I would love to fill the 1st again so give us a call.

The Wedding Fair 2011

2011-01-10T19:22:00.000-08:00

Join Phodot and other Minnesota brides at the Minneapolis Convention Center this Sunday January 16th, 2011 from 11:00 to 4:00 for The 2011 Wedding Fair. The main fashion shows start at 12:00 and 3:00. The couture show begins at 11:30. Phodot will be in booth 607. Hope to see you there!

Naomi & Jordan's Winter Wedding Premiere

2011-01-06T14:49:00.000-08:00

Here is the Phodot Premiere of Naomi & Jordan's Winter Wedding. The ceremony and reception took place at the Semple Mansion in Minneapolis Minnesota on December 26th. Click on the play button below to view the video.

Christine and Joel's Wedding Premiere

2010-12-17T10:02:00.000-08:00

Here is Phodot's recent Premiere Video of Christine & Joel's Wedding. The ceremony took place at Peace United Methodist Church in Shoreview Minnesota. The reception was a short drive down the road to Kozlaks. Click the play button on the bottem to watch the video.

Phodot Custom Holiday Cards

2010-11-12T08:00:00.000-08:00

Check-out some of Phodot's new Holiday Card Designs! View more designs at http://www.phodot.com/ (click on the Holiday Card Banner on our home page). Pick your favorite then call and book your session or use an image from your last session with Phodot.

The Sweerin Family

2010-10-07T18:10:00.000-07:00

Check-out some of our favorite pictures from a recent Maternity & Newborn Session. We suggest that baby's first photos be taken in the home when baby is about 1-2 weeks old.

Phodot's First Hometown Wedding

2010-09-14T15:15:00.001-07:00

Here are a few of our favorite photographs from our first Phodot "hometown" wedding in Buffalo MN. The wedding ceremony took place at St. Francis Xavior Church. We all followed with a stop at Sturgis Park on Buffalo Lake and a stop at the Buffalo Bar & Grill on our way to the reception at the Bison Creek-Huikko's Dining & Event Center.

Wedding Clients

2010-09-03T13:02:00.001-07:00

Check out the new phodot website that was just launched: Wedding Clients

Arianne & Dan's Wedding

2010-08-25T12:06:00.000-07:00

Above are a few of our favorite pics from Adrianne and Dan's wedding. Their ceremony took place at The Riverside Alliance Church in Big Lake Minnesota. They followed with a few pictures along the Mississippi River at the park and a reception at The Carousell Works. click the play button below to check-out more photography from their wedding.

Emily & Rafael's Wedding Day

2010-08-23T11:47:00.000-07:00

Above are three of our favorite pictures Mark and I took during Emily and Rafael's wedding. I know they are all kissing photos; Mark and I can't help it we are romantics. Emily and Rafael's ceremony took place at the Church of the Holy Name in Minneapolis Minnesota. They followed with photos at Powder Horn Park and a reception at The Dancer's Studio.

Leasha's Senior Portrait Premiere

2010-08-16T14:51:00.000-07:00

Click the play button below to view the Phodot video of Leasha's Senior Portrait Premiere. Leasha's photo session took place in the new Phodot portrait studio and on location in Rockford and Delano Minnesota.

Hannah's Senior Portrait Session

2010-08-14T20:48:00.000-07:00

Click the play button below to view Hannah's Class of 2011 high school senior portrait premiere video. This video premiere and others can also be seen on Phodot's Facebook Page.

Buffalo MN Engagement Portraits

2010-07-04T19:35:00.000-07:00

Mark and I had a blast photographing Adrean and Danny's engagement session. Their photo session took place at their home and on Danny's family farm in Buffalo Minnesota. Click on the play button to view Adrean and Danny's Phodot Premiere.

Buffalo MN Childrens Portraits

2010-06-12T13:56:00.000-07:00

Here are a few fun images from our photo session with Owen and Emmit last Thursday morning. This Buffalo MN photo session took place in the boy's backyard amongst their own toys. Mark and Stacy prefer to create keepsake images for parent's and children with use of their own home and favorite toys in photos.

Buffalo MN Senior Pictures

2010-06-07T21:22:00.000-07:00

Here are some of Stacy and Mark's Favorite Picture from Katelyn's Senior Portrait Session. Katelyn's photo session took place around Buffalo MN.

Nicole and TJ's Engagement Phodot Shoot

2010-06-02T08:34:00.000-07:00

Phodot is proud to Premiere Nicole and TJ's Engagement Photos. This engagement photography session took place at Otsego Park and in downtown Elk River on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minnesota.

Emily & Rafael's Phodot Engagement Premiere

2010-06-02T07:33:00.000-07:00

Here is the Phodot Premiere of Emily and Rafael's Engagement Photography Session. The Session took place on and next to the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis Minnesota.

Minnesota Newborn Infant Photography

2010-05-28T21:32:00.000-07:00

Here is the Premiere of Baby Gabby!

Happy Memorial Day!

2010-05-28T20:56:00.000-07:00

Mark, Junior and I want to wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial weekend. We are spending our three day weekend at Lake Mille Lacs.

Buffalo MN Senior Pictures

2010-05-20T20:08:00.000-07:00

Phodot is looking for Senior Reps from the Class of 2011 to help jump start our senior picture season. If you have many friends, are outgoing and like the idea of a free custom photo session geared towards you; give us a call 612-685-2046! Note space is limited in the program, a parent's permission is required and sessions must take place before July 31st, 2010.

A Catered Event

2010-04-28T18:44:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures of the fabulous food that A Catered Event prepared for the Spring Soiree. Mark and I sampled from the menu, very yummy and beautiful!

Spring Soiree in Big Lake Minnesota

2010-04-24T18:59:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of our Phodot Wedding Photography Booth from the Spring Soiree that took place At The Carousell Works in Big Lake Minnesota last Thursday night. I will post pictures from some of the vendors here on our blog over the next couple days.

Spring Soiree at The Carousell Works

2010-04-17T12:02:00.000-07:00

Mark and Stacy are happy to announce that on Thursday April 22nd Phodot will be participating in the Spring Soiree at The Carousell Works in Big Lake.

Northern Lights Photography Association Convention 2010

2010-04-11T18:10:00.000-07:00

Mark and I ready for the Northern Lights Photography Convention coming up April 18-21st in Watertown South Dakota. We are staying at the Drake Motor Inn. We will be Junior Free for just over 3 days. Feel free to contact us via email and voicemail while we are at the convention we will get back to you during breaks.

Happy Easter!

2010-04-04T18:19:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter from Mark, Junior, Peter Cottontail and myself!

March 2010 Bridal Show Winner

2010-03-29T13:48:00.000-07:00

The Phodot winner of the Custom Wedding Guestbook drawing at the Twin Cities Bridal Assoc. March Bridal Fair is Jennifer Nielsen of Monticello, Minnesota. Congratulations Jennifer!

Twin Cities Bridal Association March Bridal Show Booth

2010-03-29T09:16:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all of the brides who stopped to chat with us yesterday at the Minneapolis Convention Center during the Twin Cities Bridal Association March Bridal Fair. For those of you entered in our Custom Guest Book drawing Junior Milburn will pull the winning name today and we will post the winner at 3:00 today here on our blog. Good Luck!

Spring Pics

2010-03-25T11:31:00.000-07:00

Mark took this photo of Junior.

I took these two photos while we walked around Buffalo Lake.

Four Days till the Twin Cities Bridal Assoc. Bridal Fair

2010-03-24T17:00:00.000-07:00

The countdown is on there are only 4 days remaining until Phodot Incorporated premieres their wedding photography booth at the March 28th Twin Cities Bridal Fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Tickets are $15 come and visit with Mark and Stacy.

Phodot custom wedding guestbook sample is here!

2010-03-21T07:28:00.000-07:00

Gone is your mother's plastic white pleather guest signature book in is our new stylish Phodot Custom Guestbook! Let your wedding guests get to know you as a couple as they flip through your guest book filled with your engagement photos. Guests can then leave a personal message next to their favorite picture. You get to choose your book size, number of pages, cover style, fabric or leather and your photos! No special pen or marker required.

Buffalo MN Bridal Expo

2010-03-20T21:33:00.000-07:00

Mark and I visited the Buffalo Bridal Expo today at St. John's Church. Mark and I did not hear about the Expo in time to have Phodot participate. We went instead to speak to serveral of the vendors regarding the local wedding business and to hand vendors our Phodot card. This was the first year for this Expo. For local brides the Expo was great to see what local vendors can offer.

Last Minute Spring Weddings

2010-03-18T08:59:00.000-07:00

Spur of the moment wedding this spring or summer and you can't find a photographer? Mark and I have many of the popular dates open due to our recent arrival in Minnesota. Give us a call and let's set-up a visit. We are itching to get out there and shoot some weddings.

Snap Happy!

2010-03-14T21:30:00.000-07:00

Mark and I found ourselves snap happy today as the weather warmed up to 63 here in Buffalo MN. We let Junior loose on Sturges Park next to Buffalo Lake. As he ran about the park Mark and I passed a camera back and forth clicking here and there. We located some key areas for future portrait sessions. I can't wait to see the park full of leaves and green grass. For our family in California there is still ice on the lake.

American Heart Association Gala

2010-03-11T20:26:00.000-08:00

Mark and I are proud to announce that Phodot Incorporated will be providing the photography for the American Heart Association Gala on October 16th 2010 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Chris Evans Bridal Boot Camp

2010-02-22T17:56:00.000-08:00

Mark and I attended the Chris Evans Bridal Boot Camp today at the Minneapolis Convention Center. We are getting in shape for wedding season!

MNPPA Membership

2010-02-17T07:14:00.000-08:00

Mark and I attended our first MNPPA (Minnesota Professional Photographers Assoc.) Conference in Saint Cloud over the weekend. The event was fabulous. The beauty of the Minnesota vs. the California Assoc. event was the size. The intimate nature of the group let us get up close with several national photographers. We could raise our hands and ask questions and not be lost in a sea of arms. We are excited to put to work our new ideas.

Twin Cities Bridal Association Member

2010-02-08T09:32:00.000-08:00

Phodot is now a member of the Twin Cities Bridal Association. We signed the contacts this morning. We will be participating in the Sunday March 28th Bridal Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Come and visit us between 11 and 4.

Irvin's 90th Birthday

2010-01-27T17:57:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Grandpa! Here are a couple of our favorite pictures Mark and I took in Elk River while celebrating Irvin's 90th Birthday on Saturday.

Click Here to view the rest of the photos taken at the party.

Twin Cities Bridal Association Bridal Show

2010-01-17T15:18:00.000-08:00

Mark and I checked out the Twin Cities wedding scene today at the Twin Cities Bridal Association Bridal Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center. There was lots of treats to sample and beautiful dresses on display. The fair is a great place for brides to start their event planning.

The Assoc. is hosting another wedding fair on March 28th. Mark and I would like to thank Bjorn of Bjorn Meisner Photography and Whitaker of Wilson Whitaker Photography for taking some time to talk to us during the fair today. We appreciate their feedback and insight regarding the fair and the Assoc.

Wedding Business Card

2010-01-13T19:36:00.001-08:00

Portrait Business Card

2010-01-13T19:31:00.001-08:00

Phodot Incorporated

2010-01-11T20:15:00.000-08:00

Phodot is now an official Minnesota Corporation recognized by both the IRS and the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Mark and I are the process of finalizing our new business cards. I will post them once they are done. Bring on the customers!

Twin Cities Bridal Association Bridal Show

2010-01-10T17:07:00.000-08:00

Mark and I are jazzed we will be attending the Twin Cities Bridal Association Bridal Show on January 17th at the Convention Center. We are going to check out the Minnesota wedding scene and see if we want to join the Association and perhaps have our own booth at their next show. For those whom may want to attend the show runs from 11-4 and admission is $15.

Happy Holidays

2009-12-27T18:19:00.000-08:00

Mark and I hope everyone has had a great holiday season so far and want to wish everyone a happy new year!

The Moore Family Portrait Session

2009-12-09T15:35:00.000-08:00

Here are Mark and my favorite photos from our last portrait session in California.

Road Trip

2009-12-01T19:49:00.000-08:00

Mark, Junior and I are resting in Oklahoma City after 3 days of driving across the US. We are spending the night at a Fairfield Inn & Suites. We hope we have only two days of driving left before we reach our new home in Buffalo Minnesota.

Tomas & Johanna's Wedding

2009-11-17T22:15:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow Mark and I will photograph Tomas & Johanna's Wedding at the beach in San Pedro California. We are looking forward to taking some great sunset photos. This will most likely be our last wedding before our move to Minnesota. Watch for our favorite pics in a couple days.

Two Year Portraits

2009-11-08T12:37:00.000-08:00

Andrea, Kirsten & Elmo

Three Weeks till MN

2009-11-08T08:58:00.000-08:00

Only three weeks to go! Mark and I have started packing a few things and our moving truck is reserved for 11-28-09. It will be turkey then trucking for us.

Tito's Tacos 50th Anniversay

2009-10-04T17:56:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Tito's Tacos and thank you for 50 years of outstanding Mexican food. Mark and I want to thank the owners and staff of Tito's for inviting us to photograph their 50th Anniversary on Tuesday night at the Culver Hotel in Culver City California. The food of coarse was outstanding and the band was fantastic. Mark and I each overheard multiple guests comparing the number of mini tacos they had enjoyed. The Culver Hotel made a great venue for the party. Mark and I both agreed that the hotel is a great location for corporate/private parties and weddings. The old school architecture and the large windows make for great pictures. We would love to photograph there again; maybe for Tito's 60th Anniversary.

Theresa & Daniel's Engagement Photos

2009-09-24T20:29:00.000-07:00

View a collection of recent images from Theresa & Daniel's Engagement Session by clicking on our Featured Client link on our Client page at our website www.phodot.com. You can also find a link to Theresa and Daniel's Pictures by clicking on Featured Gallery on our Galleries page. Theresa and Daniel met in California and are now living and planning their wedding in New York. Mark and I love to travel; hint, hint.

Stacy

2009-09-18T21:05:00.000-07:00

The top' picture is Mark's favorite picture from the engagement session yesterday at the Manhattan Beach Pier in Caifornia.

The bottem portrait is my favorite engagement picture from yesterday. Best wishes to Daniel and Theresa on their up-coming wedding in New York.

Engagement Portraits

2009-09-17T22:06:00.000-07:00

I had a great time today photographing engagement pictures of Theresa and Daniel at the Manhattan Beach Pier. The weather was great and the sunset was gorgeous. Mark and I will post our favorite pics tomorrow.

Get Your Designer Album

2009-09-16T08:35:00.000-07:00

Mark & I are excited to offer Finao One as our Designer Album. Finao offers custom covers that include: canvas wrap, leather, metal, and plexi. With Finao we can offer Minnesota brides and grooms an elite album that is all their own.

Minnesota Local Phone Number

2009-09-09T18:43:00.000-07:00

To contact Mark or myself at Phodot you can now call our local Minnesota phone number. The number is 612-685-2046. This number is also posted on our website under contact on our home page. Our website is www.phodot.com.

Project Wedding Account

2009-08-22T16:36:00.000-07:00

We just started a Project Wedding Account for Phodot. We are hoping that we get some hits from brides whom may be looking on-line for photographers in Minnesota. We would love to book some work for the spring of 2010 before we make the move from Cali to MN in November '09. We will be in Minnesota September 1st - 7th and would love to meet anyone interested.

New Website

2009-08-15T14:25:00.000-07:00

Check out our new website that we are creating for our new business in Minnesota. Go to www.phodot.com.

Much Love,

Stacy & Mark

First Blog

2009-08-05T22:06:00.000-07:00

Yeah!!!