Mr. and Mrs. Mueller

Remember that adorable couple who had their engagement photos with the big 'ol tractor??
If you don't, here's a little reminder:

(Brian collects and restores John Deere Tractors, so we had to feature his prize winning baby!)

Anywho - if you remember them, then you know that they have been with me since right before I went full time with my business. We had our first meeting in a Bread Co, and they booked me that day.

Just this week, Theresa came into my new office to pick up her wedding photos. As we sat there and chatted with each other, we realized that her and Brian have been through and witnessed the growth and expansion of Abbie Takes Pictures first hand. From meeting in Bread Co's, to coming to my old office in Kirkwood (a little corner of space inside of a bridal shop)... and now to the new offices in Webster Groves. We both got a little teary eyed while we were talking about how amazing it has been, and we hadn't even looked at the pictures yet!

Needless to say, we did take a spin through all the images. I surprised Theresa with a new feature that I'm offering my bridal clients: ATP Music Videos! Every time I watched their video, I teared up. Theresa and I sat there and cried some more as this video played. So grab some Kleenex, sit back... and enjoy.



A big thanks goes out to these guys. They have been major supporters and cheerleaders of ATP since Day 1. I can never say enough about my clients, but these two are top dogs in my book. :)

Positivity Breeds Positivity...

Thank you to all of you who have continued to show your support over the past few months. My life has been busier than I can ever remember, and I have barely had time to breathe. It has been quite some time since I last posted, and I can't begin to tell you how badly I have missed blogging! I'm making a promise right now to post at least once a week. If I don't, please remind me. :)
First and foremost, if you haven't heard already, we finally have a place of our own!! Our new offices are located in Webster Groves, and we just couldn't be happier. Abbie Takes Pictures has joined forces with The Crimson Petal, Rockstar DJs, and It's The Little Things STL. We are a team called "W.E.D.D. Wedding & Event Details and Designs", and are offering complete wedding and event services in ONE location. It's an idea that I've been kicking around for over a year, so it's been so powerful to see it come to fruition.


Check out W.E.D.D.'s "Big Announcement" video! It'll give you a little sneak peek at the new place, and probably make you smile. :) CLICK HERE!!! (A BIG THANK YOU to Katie Hotze at PhotoArt Productions for producing the video for us!)

Please come by and visit us... just give me a call to make sure I'm in the office!!

I also want to introduce a new addition to the ATP Staff. Many of you already know Tyler (aka "The Midge"). After one year of hard work, Tyler graduated from "Apprentice" to my full time employee/assistant/2nd Shooter Extraordinaire in January. That left a hole that needed to be filled... and Cassidy fit right in. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you Cassidy Chambers: The Best Intern Ever. :)

(See?? I told you she fit right in.)

All in all, it's been a fantastic and humbling few months. We shot 8 weddings in 6 weeks, 17 Senior Sessions in 2 months, and 13 other photo shoots. We moved into our new office, I photographed my kindergarten best friend's wedding in Florida (Congrats, Andrew!!), and I moved into a new apartment. (Well, to be honest - my best friends packed up my entire old place while I was working. They never once complained, and went above and beyond any "BFF Code" that may exist.) I am one lucky girl.

In closing, I leave you with this image. These girls have worked their tales off the past 2 months... but they always know how to have fun. This is why they ROCK!!!