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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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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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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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Jackie and Matt had a gorgeous ceremony and reception in Defiance and I was so excited to get an hour with them again in Forest Park for a Post Session.  It was a beautiful Fall day and here are some favorites...

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Jackie & Matt:

Heather - Loving the second set of photos!! Can not wait to see the rest... especially of the pond:) You are so great to work with.... we enjoyed every moment.

(10.28.09)
kristin:

They look great again! What a talent you have been blessed with Heather!!!

(10.28.09)
David Thompson:

Jackie & Matt: Wow! You guys look great! AND, VERY very happy! I am glad you had such a wonderful ceremony and a beautiful day for the wedding. I hope the first dance went as well! ~ David Thompson

(10.29.09)
Patty Toth:

Both of you look great!
I love all the out door pictures.
Patty

(10.30.09)
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I knew that Christine and James were my kind of people during their engagement session.  They're so laid back and fun-loving and more importantly completely in love.  But, it was during their wedding that they sealed the deal and stole my heart!  These two had a wonderful day because they were relaxed and having fun and wouldn't have it any other way.  And, they did play an O.A.R. song for their first dance =)  Congratulations to you both!  Thank you to their wonderful family and friends for also being so great to be with all day.  Here are some favorites.  Hope you're enjoying your honeymoon!




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James:

Thanks so much for everything, we really enjoyed working with you!
I hope you had as much fun as we did, thanks for helping make our day.
So far the pictures look great, can't wait to see the rest!

(10.16.09)
Shannon:

The pictures are so beautiful! The pictures really capture Christine and James' happiness! And the ring bearer is just too cute!!! (not that I am bias)

(10.17.09)
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As Fall approaches, a Friday night wedding can leave us with zero natural light images, but Andria and Jeff planned a unique (as you can see from the cake!) and Halloween themed wedding last Friday night that was just right for the dramatic effects that come from this!  And, isn't their 3-year-old daughter adorable!

  

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Tony Iasello:

Nice shots, black and white a nice effect.

(10.18.09)
regan ivey:

Andria, you were absolutley beautiful! and Tony hasn't changed at all. beautiful pics!

(10.19.09)
Janine Arthur:

The father-daughter pictures (both of them) are priceless and beautiful! Once again, very unique and amazing photos!!

(10.19.09)
Janine Arthur:

The father-daughter pictures (both of them) are priceless and beautiful! Once again, very unique and amazing photos!!

(10.19.09)
Andria Maurer:

Lovin the pictures so far, Heather! Great job for a cold, rainy day.

(10.19.09)
Michael Maurer:

the shots all look great. Mix of B/W and color is really nice

(10.19.09)
Chris:

There are some uniques shots here. Andria looks beautiful. Absolutely love the Jeff/Layla pic. Looking forward to seeing the rest.

(10.19.09)
Michael Maurer Sr:

Unique wedding, unique photography, great church pictures and great wedding

(10.19.09)
Brie Grant:

Andria, you looked gorgeous! Hope you had a great day! LOVE LOVE the cake!

(10.19.09)
Jessica:

wow! Super cool pics! Can't wait to see the rest!

(10.19.09)
Debbie:

LOVE LOVE LOVE the cake! Neat pics

(10.19.09)
James:

Wedding was awesome & so are the pictures. Love the cake! Yummy

(10.19.09)
Ryan Iasello:

That cake was just as cool as the two of you!

(10.19.09)
Donna Iasello:

Beautiful pictures, beautiful wedding!

(10.19.09)
Janice & Jim Brody:

The pictures are wonderful. Can't wait to see the rest! Love the cake!

(10.19.09)
JENI OSTROWSKI:

These photos are AMAZING!!! They really capture how truely unique and wonderfully refreshing Andria and Jeff's wedding was!!! WTG!!

(10.19.09)
dena smith:

Wow!!! That cake is the coolest wedding cake I have ever seen!!!

(10.19.09)
mike ostrowski:

WTG!!! These pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!!

(10.19.09)
Becky Conner:

I love the way there are color photos as well as blk and whites, and how each moment is captured, from the walk down the isle to the reception. WONDERFUL !!!!!

(10.19.09)
Jeff Maurer:

Beautiful Pictures so far Heather. Can't wait to see them all.

(10.19.09)
Marilynn Maurer:

Love that cake--FUN!!

(10.19.09)
Erin & Tommy:

Love, love. love the black & whites!! Great pics!!

(10.19.09)
Uncle Tod:

What a weird wedding! Only you two could have made it such a neat, albeit unusual one -- kudos!

(10.19.09)
Patti Schmidt:

These are great! Your happiness shows in every picture, what wonderful memories you will have.

(10.19.09)
Beth Finders:

This is a really interesting and unique view. Beautiful wedding.

(10.20.09)
Debbie Maurer:

Very nice photos to capture the wedding that we'll all remember. Jeff and Layla pic sooo cute!

(10.20.09)
Molly:

LOVE the pics! Wish we could have made it!

(10.20.09)
Aunt Donna:

I've waited a long time to see these pictures and I want to see more asap!!!! Very Nice

(10.20.09)
John:

Holy Cow!! These are awsome pictures I wish I could have been there.

(10.20.09)
Brian Wagner:

The black and whites are great. Make sure I get some.

(10.20.09)
Meredith Borgmeyer:

Andi and Jeff: The wedding, reception, the whole thing was just super! I loved the pics - the photographer did a terrific job! And what was so special was the whole thing was just about you all! Thanks for including us.
Meredith Borgmeyer

(10.20.09)
Valerie Lyons:

That cake is amazing! Wish I could have tried it.

(10.20.09)
Val Lyons:

Andrea and Jeff-Congratulations!

(10.20.09)
Val Lyons:

Heather-Beautiful photography. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.
I really like your unique take on the first shot.

(10.20.09)
Nikki Harr:

Beautiful pictures again Heather! Andria- you looked amazing! We had a blast.

(10.20.09)
holly moses:

you make a cute couple.. and i am!! talking about your cake topper! you are awesome too though, love you all.

(10.21.09)
Anne Owens:

Love the pictures!! Can't wait to see them all. Layla was a perfect flower girl. Andria looks perfect..Jeff lookin' good too!

(10.21.09)
Auntie J:

looking forward to seeing more great photos of the wedding!!!

(10.21.09)
Bob Rigoni:

great pics. We had a lot of fun and really enjoyed the wedding Jeff and Andrea!

(10.24.09)
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