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Welcome to the Shutter Happy Studios blog
Thanks for stopping by!  I'm Heather Brulez, the photojournalist and owner of Shutter Happy Studios in Lenexa, Kansas specializing in wedding photography and childrens photography.  Here, you can find the latest news and images from weddings, portraits and the daily grind before they make it to the website.

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11.10.09
The weather is holding out this Fall finally!  Here is a family session from last week and look at those baby blues!



I want to thank the McCausland family for a fun photography session!
Heather Gregory
Shutter Happy Studios
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I loved how much time we had for portraits last Saturday with Kelly and Thom.  It was such a well-planned and amazing day that I felt so honored to photograph their wedding.  And look how photogenic they are!  Thanks everyone for a great Saturday.  It was a pleasure to work with you all!



Congratulations Kelly and Thom!
Heather Gregory
Shutter Happy Studios

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Denise:

they are awesome!
really good solo bride shot kel!
also, love that you can see your grandma's brooch on your bouquet :)

(11.04.09)
Erin :

these pix are amazing! What an incredible day. My fav is the b/w walking under the tree.

(11.04.09)
Mindy:

WOW! I love these pics! You guys look great. I can't wait to see more!

(11.04.09)
MOM:

Can't wait to see the rest of them. Was wondering if you had a pic of the hot pink socks and shoes!

(11.04.09)
hayley Barnes:

Great pictures.They truly show how happy you guys are. Love the Pink socks!

(11.04.09)
Janet Noah:

What amazing photos and a beautiful wedding!

(11.04.09)
Kelly:

Wow Heather! These are better than I ever imagined! Cant wait to see the rest!!!

(11.05.09)
Donna:

I love them all....I didn't know Thom & the rest of the guys could jump so high. Great outdoor pics

(11.05.09)
Sue Haarmann:

Thom and Kelly, The pictures are Amazing!!! I can not wait to see the rest! I LOVE the black and white under the tree and the doorway shots...WOW...It was an Awesome day. Your Love and Happiness were shinning down on everyone!!!!

(11.05.09)
Joe Finfrock:

Congrats on your big day!!

(11.05.09)
Jennifer Bartels:

Kelly, you are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! Congrats to the both of you!!!

(11.05.09)
Cathy:

Thom and Kelly ... What beautiful picutes! Love the serious and the funky moments of the day captured. Congratulation again and enjoy !

(11.05.09)
Cathy:

Thom and Kelly ... What beautiful picutes! Love the serious and the funky moments of the day captured. Congratulation again and enjoy !

(11.05.09)
Rose Buehler:

Wow, Kelly amazing pictures. I think you look like Jennifer Love Hewitt. Hope you have a long and happy life together.

(11.05.09)
Alisa Muller:

They look FABULOUS!!! I love the fun pictures. You did a great job.

Alisa Muller
Owner
Z Salon

(11.05.09)
Darney :

OMG! I love these pictures and yes Heather is right both of you are photogenic. Kelly you look like a princess and Thom you are the MAN. Just F A B U L O U S!

(11.05.09)
P.K.:

Great photos. Particularly liked the No Parking one and the black and whites.

(11.05.09)
Sue Cross:

Kelly & Thom you make a handsome couple...You made a beautiful bride and are a gourgeous young lady! Thom quite naturally is a hunk! I haven't made your acquaintance, however, your mom was kind enough to share photos of your "Big Day" with her UMSL co-workers! What an awesome color scheme...Congratulations & Best Wishes!

(11.05.09)
Mandy Schmidt:

I love the pictures. . . beautiful couple on a beautiful day!

(11.05.09)
Lynne McCarthy:

The pictures are great and you made a beautiful bride. Congrautlations, I work with your mom. Your wedding was beautiful and your mom shared some of them with us.

(11.05.09)
Tabean:

Great pictures - a beautiful bride; pictures captured her radiance.

(11.05.09)
Diane Goodwin:

Beautiful pictures, you should be on the Bridal Magazine cover. Congratulation!

(11.05.09)
Richelle Owen:

Great pix

(11.05.09)
Matt Coffer:

They look good Kel

(11.05.09)
Lindsay:

This are great! The photographer makes a huge difference!!

(11.05.09)
poot:

Hey Kelly & Thom, Great pictures. Have a great marriage. Now the real fun starts!

(11.05.09)
Jim:

The pictures are great. Kelly, you made a beautiful bride.

(11.05.09)
Jim:

The pictures are great. Kelly, you made a beautiful bride.

(11.05.09)
Laura Vahle:

I love the pics they are beautiful! I like the one with the socks and shoes...

(11.05.09)
Angie :

WOW!!! these pictures are just amazing..I remember each and every one. I laughed when I saw the guys jumping behind us!! That was SO funny!! Great job, Heather!!

(11.05.09)
David Cofer:

Great pics! I like the shot of your feet best. Good job Heather.

(11.05.09)
Tilly:

these pictures are absolutely beautiful! i love them all!

(11.05.09)
Kathy:

Why didn't they take neat pictures like this when I got married! You both are gorgeous!

(11.05.09)
Mitch:

Aunt Kelly the pics are nice, but where am I?!!! :)

(11.06.09)
Jacki Haarmann:

These are great pictures. It looks like you guys had a blast. I'm so sorry we missed it. The dresses are so pretty!

(11.06.09)
Pat:

The photo of you to walking down the aisle say it all - What a great journey you are on. The pictures are completely beautiful!

(11.06.09)
Brenda Simms:

What a lovely couple. The pictures are breath taking and beautiful. Best wishes on your marriage.

(11.06.09)
Uncle Mike:

Kelly and Thom--couple of the year! Great pics! I loved your guys dance at the wedding!

Love always, Mike

(11.06.09)
Lindsay J.:

Beautiful bride! Beautiful pics!

(11.07.09)
Zeny Schmidt:

What a beautiful couple and what a memorable wedding!!!

(11.10.09)
Uncle Mark:

Great vertical leap on Thom! Light as a feather!

(11.23.09)
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Tracy and Matt and I went to the popular Forest Park area for their engagement session.  We started out with their adorable puppy (yes, that dog is still just a pup) and then went out on a venture on our own.  We found some great pockets of Fall colors even though Forest Park hasn't really transformed with Fall colors just yet all over.  But, here's some favorites from the day.

This is such a soft ring image...
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Looking forward to the wedding next year!
Heather Gregory
Shutter Happy Studios

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Jocelyn and Jeff planned an awesome ceremony at the Botanical Gardens a couple weeks ago and although it was a bit chilly outside, the sun was shining and it turned out amazing!  These two are absolutely adorable and so sweet.  I'm only about half way through the editing, but here's some favorites so far...





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10.28.09
So, being pregnant, I'm thinking food more often than usual and we made a new recipe a couple days ago that was delicious and healthy!  I think I found it in a Parenting magazine, but not sure.  It's called Shell Surprise. 

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SHELL SURPRISE
16 Jumbo pasta shells
2 Cups of broccoli
15 oz of skim ricotta
1/2 Cup skim mozzarella
2/3 Cup Pasta Sauce

Cook 16 jumbo pasta shells, drain and rinse with cold water.  Microwave broccoli for 2 minutes.  Mix together the ricotta cheese, 2 Cups broccoli, and 1/2 Cup mozzarella.  Spoon mixture into shells and place on a baking dish.  Top each with pasta sauce and more mozzarella cheese if desired.  Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.

After making this the first time, I think I would have put just a little pasta sauce in the mixture before spooning it into the shells also.  Or, maybe even sun-dried tomatoes.  Either way, it was still super easy to make, delicious and healthy!  Hope you enjoy!

Also, with the flu season up ahead, I heard on the news that some foods can help ease your flu symptoms as well as ward it off all together.  Those include sweet potatoes, raw almonds, garlic, ginger root and plain yogurt.  Stay healthy this year!


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