Mom,
You brought us into this world.
You guided us through this world.
Now that we’re older & married, you’re still the center of our world.
Love, Cin & Jess
Props to ALL of you strong, hard-working, loving & courageous moms out there!
Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!
*Photos by my friend, Matt Ehnes
There’s something about Darcey.
Her laugh. Her dimples. Her energy.
Maybe it’s her knack for putting together the hippest outfits — all from thrift stores. Or is it her dedication to family? Darcey’s top photo location was her home.
I think it’s the delicate way all of these things come together perfectly.
Example: she was our last senior session of the school year + graduation is only 2 weeks away, but Darcey wasn’t fazed. AT ALL.
All she cared about during her photo shoot was having a great time + making some memories. THAT, we did. The photos were an added plus.
She never complained during the super strong winds. She never once checked her cell phone. She wore the outfits that were my favorite. She didn’t even ask me when I’d post her photos on Facebook. 
Darcey is one of the most laid-back + classy young women around.
I KNOW, for a fact, she will accomplish her dreams, meet incredible people + see wonderful places.
Darcey – we totally fell in love with you + wish you ALL the best life has to offer. Congratulations to you + all of our seniors in the Class of 2012!
Yep — we got on top of her roof! And THIS, my friends, is a rare occasion.
Reason: I’m 100% freaked out by heights + nearly passed out. Through my shaky knees + screams, Darcey carried my camera up the ladder + made sure I was safe…giggling the whole time.
What what? An elevator in her house?!?!?! AWESOME…to the next level.
~~~ Darcey – thank you for ending our 2012 senior year on a high + lovely note ~~~
4 comments
This quote on our bathroom wall says it all. Rockin’ party. Big mess. Beautiful friends.
A million *thank yous* to everyone who was part of our celebration!
You were beautiful co-hosts of this celebration and we couldn’t have done it without you.
Your salon was the perfect spot to mingle.
Your hair + makeup styles were flawless + brought out the best in each woman.
We consider ourselves *the LUCKIEST* to call you our next-door neighbors + friends.
Inspiring us to throw this bash!
Thank you for choosing my portrait of Whitney for this year’s cover of Montana Bride. What an honor…
Also, mad props for driving from Bozeman to party Great Falls-style!
Addicting coffee. Scrumptious cake.
Melt-in-your-mouth, flaky + creamy macaroons.
A must-stop every morning. And afternoon.
The brew crew concocted a BRAND NEW recipe for the party…White Chocolate Covered Cherry! UMMM…YUMMMMMMM!
It was bottled + corked in cobalt blue bottles. What a cool idea for a wedding or party!
And they didn’t stop there with the tasty brews: Chocolate covered Banana (my fave), Watermelon, Peach, Blonde Ale, IPA…GOOD GREAT to the last drop.
Drool-worthy appetizers. This popular downtown restaurant is now catering weddings + events.
You NEED to try what Janet is cooking up.
They were the talk of the party. That is…when your mouth wasn’t too full to talk!
Modern + fresh floral arrangements that added bursts of
color + inspiration to every corner of the party!
My Cindy Cieluch Photography sidekicks: Alicia Watkinson + Micah Hewett Taylor
Too many things to list.
You’re lifesavers.
Matt Ehnes: picking up ice, driving around with helium balloons, moving that table,
cleaning the windows, steaming the photo booth backdrop, comedy relief.
Brianna: creating custom art for the studio made from yellow paper, sparkly buttons + love.
It was the icing on the cake….ummm…literally.
My husband Matt: for everything.
On behalf of all of the vendors who put on this celebration, we’d like to say *THANK YOU*
to all of you PARTY PEOPLE out there!
Thank you for sharing your smiles + showing your support.
We definitely felt the love…
1 comment
Save the date!
Katalin Green of Montana Bride magazine is hosting a party here in Great Falls, along with our studio and The Living Room.
Please join us to mix, mingle + get inspiration for your wedding or event.
Check out models wearing the latest trends in wedding hair + makeup. Pose for our funky photo booth. Drool over Crooked Tree‘s yummy desserts. Admire fabulous floral arrangements by My Viola. Try appetizers by Bert & Ernie’s, who is now catering events. And, drum roll…Bowser Brewing Company is unveiling a brand new beer that will be perfect for weddings! Hope to see you there!
Read more about the magazine + Katalin Green here!
no comments
25% off all prints until Sunday at midnight, which also happens to be the senior deadline!
Rules:
*You must place your orders through your ONLINE GALLERY
*Only prints qualify for sale
*Plug in the promo code at the end of your order: SPRINGSALE
Happy Spring Shopping!
no comments
Micah + Alicia are not exactly NEW.
Most likely, you’ve seen them on the blog. You’ve met them at the studio. You’ve seen them shooting weddings. You’ve probably seen their work. You might have even had your portraits taken by them!
Micah has been shooting with me since January 2011 and Alicia joined almost exactly a year ago. They’ve been more than essential additions to the studio. They’ve MADE the studio what it is today.
This is what IS new: they’re on the website!!! We’ve been working hard to get their portfolios together to share on www.cindycieluch.com
Once you’re on the website, click on “associate photographers.” That’s where you’ll find Micah + Alicia’s galleries. While each one has their own style and personality intertwined in their images, I know we can agree that they’re both insanely talented! More than that, they genuinely care about our clients.
Micah + Alicia are already booking sessions for seniors, families, pets, engagements, you-name-it! Don’t wait to reserve your date with them. Our summer + fall are filling up quickly. Give us a call at 788-7695 or send an email to info@cindycieluch.com. Details are also on the website under “pricing.” The first 10 to book sessions with Micah or Alicia will receive a free 11×14 print ($80 value).
Proud, proud, proud to show off their work…
Micah’s main gallery photo
Alicia’s main gallery photo
CHECK OUT MICAH + ALICIA’S WORK ON THE WEBSITE!
no comments
If you’re a coffee hound like we are at the studio, then you probably know who this is!
Name the barista. Name the coffee shop. First one to post a comment + answer correctly wins a $10 gift card!!!
2 comments
Our next door neighbor Chris is pure sunshine.
When we moved into our new home a year ago, she was the first person to welcome us to the neighborhood. A bouquet of flowers. A greeting card. A big hug.
Soon after, Chris called us when our garage door was left open. “I’m not trying to be a nosy neighbor,” she said. “But your door is open and I’ve been worrying about you guys.” She was concerned like any mom would be.
Another time, she called to ask why our dogs had been outside all day long (they’re spoiled rotten and usually inside snoozing). I laughed because most neighbors wouldn’t care, let alone notice, if your dogs were outside for longer than normal. But Chris wasn’t any ol’ neighbor. She loved dogs deeply and wanted to make sure they were OK.
Months later, Chris left a message about our darn septic tank light that kept blinking.
During the holidays, Chris stopped by with her famous holiday bread, Povitica. We shared the freshly-baked loaf with our family, who savored each bite with a pot of coffee.
From lending a bottle of bleach…to giving me a Ziploc bag filled with her homemade spaghetti sauce…to yelling “hello” to one another from our back decks…to hosting the best Super Bowl party on the block, Chris was the epitome of a good neighbor.
My favorite memory is when she dropped off a yummy sunshine cake last September. That time of our lives was extremely stressful and one particularly bright moment was when Chris brought over that bundt cake surrounded by whipped cream and oranges. Something that simple and sweet was all it took to make us slow down and smile. Her beautiful cake was so touching and delicious that Matt + I took photos of it. Chris never saw these pictures because we didn’t realize then that this sunshine cake would leave such a big imprint on our hearts.
You see, Chris is all things SUNSHINE: golden heart, warm personality, beaming smile.
When Chris passed away last week, we lost our sunshine neighbor and friend. We did not lose our beautiful memories. And the sun seemed to be shining brighter than ever.
April 5, 2012 overlooking Chris’s home
September 3, 2011
We miss you, Chris.
Thank you for bringing so much sunshine into our world.
7 comments
love this gal and the pics you took. Gorgeous!!
3 comments