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Burkhardt Farm

Bill — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:55:18 +0000

The Burkhardt Farm is owned an operated by my brother in-law Dale in Southwestern Minnesota. Dale took over farming his family farm nearly two decades ago, the high demand for ethanol has led him to focus most of his efforts on growing corn.

Over the past decade I’ve watched as he and his family have joined a wind coop and shifted a goodly amount of their energy needs to that produced by adjacent wind turbines. When the first of these behemoths took shape across the road from their farm the transformation in scale was astonishing and served as the impetus for my current obsession with wind turbines and their effect on our landscape.

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WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS: Act 1 – Preparations

Bill — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:33:50 +0000

For couples who choose to see each other before the ceremony, this part of there day can be a time for grounding. Many of our clients express how important it was for them to see each at this time…the tender intimacy helped to ground them and eliminate any anxiety related to the remainder of the day.

Choosing to see each other before the ceremony also gave them the chance to bring in the support of their wedding party and combined families.We don’t advocate for either choice since ultimately it is up to the couple.

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Weddings as a Three Act Play

Bill — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:24:15 +0000

We like to see weddings as if they were plays that unfold in a sequence of Acts beginning with Preparations, moving to the Ceremony and finishing with the Party. Tucked into each of these acts are smaller scenes

Act 1: Preparations

Scene 1: Bride and bridal party getting dressed
Scene 2: Groom and his party getting dressed
Scene 3: Couple alone if they choose to see each other before the ceremony,
Scene 4: The wedding party either separately if bride & groom choose not to see each other or together if they do chose to see each other.

Act 2: The Ceremony

Scene 1: Gathering
Scene 2: The Entrance
Scene 3: Blessings and Vows
Scene 4: The Exit

Act 3: The Celebration

Scene 1: In between time…greeting family and friends,
Scene 2: Private time with the Bride and Broom
Scene 3: Fun with the wedding party
Scene 4: Arrival and entrance to reception
Scene 5: Toasts, cake etc.
Scene 6: The dance

The Cast consists of the key players of the drama from the couple themselves, to friends, family and pets.

In some cases there will be a prelude that includes one or more engagement sessions photographed at a variety of locations. We generally use the photographs to make up a guest book designed to allow those attending the wedding to share in the excitement.

Bill Weaver Photographers» family

Burkhardt Farm

WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS: Act 1 – Preparations

Weddings as a Three Act Play

Act 1: Preparations

Act 2: The Ceremony

Act 3: The Celebration

Act 1: The Prep

Act II: The Ceremony

Act III: The Celebration

Cast: the Bride

Cast: The Couple

Cast: The Guys

Cast: The Ladies

Cast: The groups