Sunday, January 24, 2010 Posted in Event
Location : Austonian
Event Organization : Ruby Rogers Studio
Lighting : Illios
Flowers :
Food : Sullivan’s
I’ve been photographing the Austonian project since the ground breaking so this party was a wonderful time to celebrate with the friends I’ve made working on this project. The party spanned 4 floors - the lobby and floors 54,55, and 56. Each floor had a unique theme. This was a VERY well put together event and guests were wowed by attention to details. It was fun to watch people interacting with the spaces and moving between the different floors. I’d like to thank Johanna, Cile and Eric for making these photos possible.
Austonian Party
Tulip and Orchid Arrangments
Stephen Moser and Will Wynn
This was a wonderful way to start the new year! Katie and Will are just so precious. The ceremony took place at Good Shepard in Terry Town. I was very nervous about shooting the candle lit cermeony from the balcony (no photography is allowed in the chruch), but I was pleasantly suprised by how things turned out. The reception was one of the funnest parties I’ve been to in ages! The Green Pastures makes such a wonderful backdrop for events and Katie dolled the place up with sweet center pieces and lots of thoughtful touches.
Austin Wedding Details
Ok. I’ve been a bad blogger. So much has happened in the new studio in the last two weeks. My back is not happy that I decided to work on most of these projects. I like doing things and stuff, but ouch. I’m not 24 anymore.
Day 1 - 3 - Scrub walls + floors! The studio was the former home of the veggie burger kitchen for PT@rries. The walls + floors were yucky! I had to use a grease cutting agent so the primer would stick.
Day 3 - Remove base boards + repair damaged spots in wall
Day 4 - Tape and Prime. Taping took much longer than I thought it would. The high ceiling required lots of ladder maneuvering.
Day 5+6 - Paint. Twice. Painting is fun for the first 5 minutes and the next two hours are no fun.
Day 7 - 9 - Install bamboo Floors. Just FYI 1100 sqft is a lot of floor to install! A HUGE thank you to my lovely, talented, good natured photo assistant Eric K who helped me with the last 500ft.
Day 8-13 - Build storage room. (I didn’t work on this part at all. I heart our contractor. If you have a project that needs demolition or building you need this guys number)
Day 8-9 - Install bathroom Tile - For some reason the tiles in the old studio went down better. So if you are ever in the WC of the new studio please avert your eyes from the floor.
Day 9 - Heat installed. OMG it was sooo cold before we put in the FIREPLACE.
Day 10 - Install baseboards and Caulk - Thank you Jason E for helping out with this! You are my hero!
Day 13 - Install faux wood blinds.
Day 14 - Paint new closet. Clean floors. Attend UT Surplus action and buy some tables!
Here is a sneak peak at the desks we may use… I also purchased some AMAZING 1940’s ones, but I”m not sure they will work with the decor. These 4 desks at 8ftx2.5ft were a STEAL for $2.50/each. I heart surplus actions!!!
We are making slow but sure progress. Look the closet is built. The floors are in. Most of the walls are painted and the AC units are gone from the windows! 
Let the fun begin! I now have the keys to my totally awesome really big new studio! So the place is sort of trashed right now, but it is going to be rad!
