Same thing here…like the videographer, what makes a photographer eco-friendly? We wondered if anyone still uses the old way of developing film, by using chemicals, or have most photographers gone digital? It seems the more we talk about this in our eco-friendly wedding journey, the old darkroom may be a thing of the past. Follow us in getting to know Mandie of Red Gecko Studio while making our plans to capture our day. I’ve talked to her over the phone and what incredible energy…our engagement AND wedding shots should be a BLAST! We’ll let you know soon what makes Mandie @ Red Gecko Studio eco-friendly.
OK…Mandie is THE GREATEST! She has such a good eye and an awareness of everything around her and that makes for excellent photos. When we first made plans for our engagement photo shoot, Mandie had some great suggestions but we had to change course on the day we were supposed to meet. Mandie handled the news of the reschedule like a champ. She always finds the positive in every situation and you gotta love that type of photographer. Just look how great she made us look!
Some of the things that make Mandie @ Red Gecko Studio eco-friendly is how she uses the power of technology when it comes to running her business. She does EVERYTHING on-line and has mastered things like blogging, facebook, proofing on-line, etc. She is also home-based so she does not use resources for a retail location or travel to work. Oh my God…the money we would save in gas alone these days! Mandie also provides eco-friendly album options.
The day of our engagement shoot, we took some photos at J. Kinney, Floral (above) then went next door for a glass of wine (below). Notice the beautiful window behind us as we checked out the latest Isthmus and sipped our wine?
As the wine warmed us inside and out, we realized we had better get home or we would miss the sunset we’ve been waiting for. Our home atop a hill on Madison’s west side is surrounded daily by colors that are truly Heaven sent, as the sun falls below the horizon…another quick kiss and we hit the road!
And THIS is the kind of thing that makes Mandie special…notice my wedding ring perched on the bird’s nest? Just another creative idea Mandie came up with while walking through the Nature Conservancy across the street from our home.
One more quick shot before we head back home and yes…it’s’ getting very cold as the sun goes down!
Last but not least, Mandie takes one more shot as we walk back toward the comfort and warmth of our own home.
