Kari & Michael (October 31, 2009)

Mary and Jerry enjoyed a wonderful Halloween photographing Kari and Michael's wedding. The fall colors provided an excellent backdrop to the outdoor portraits in the chilly weather. A special thanks to the wedding party for being so cooperative and allowing us to create precious memories. Thanks Father Dan for your great ideas and for allowing us photograph inside the seminary. We hope that Kari enjoys a wonderful surprise honeymoon that Michael planned. We cannot wait to hear where the two of your celebrated your honey.

Please enjoy this 'sneak preview' collage. Images from the wedding will be posted no later than November 30 at http://www.imagequix.com/photog.php?id=S9DJH96. If you have any questions please contact us at 414-483-2526 or infocus7@yahoo.com.

In Memory of my Dad

My father, Mauricé Pauze was a great part of my life. He passed away on October 14^th, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. As a photographer himself, he inspired me to learn and perfect my craft. I remember when I was young, my dad transformed our kitchen into a darkroom. I loved to watch him process his film. He would expose the image to light for a few second and I watched with wide-eyes as the developer processed the image like magic.

Because of my father, photography has become a large part of my life. I cannot imagine going anywhere without my camera, just like my dad. My dad had a passion for photography until the end. Last summer he still had his camera in hand at our family reunion and my son's graduation party. I am forever grateful for what my dad has inspired me to do and the countless things he has done for me.

Photography lasts a lifetime and I am thankful to have photographed my father in March of this year. This image will be with me forever and reminds me of my loving father daily. I will always have fond memories of my father and his love for photography.

My father's battle with cancer has inspired me to help others deal with loss. I have started a program at the studio that provides a complimentary family session to those families who are struggling with a terminal illness. I am so grateful to have a portrait of my father before his battle took a turn for the worse.

Mary