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  • WENDY ZIPPWALD PHOTOGRAPHY SERVING OAHU, HAWAII!!

    Welcome to Wendy Zippwald Photography. I now live on beautiful, sunny Oahu!! Can you believe that?!! If you live on Oahu (or any of the other islands), or will be vacationing in Hawaii, I am ready to book you on my calendar! Please use my contact form under the "Email Me" tab above to inquire about my 2012 Pricing!

    This is my blog where you will find Photo Session Sneak Peeks, photography tips, product reviews, things going on in my life, and much more. I can't wait to start capturing memories for the families in your area.

Welcome Home USS Kearsarge! | Military Homecoming Photographer

I had the extreme pleasure of photographing this young, amazing family this morning at the USS Kearsarge Homecoming!  I LOVE HOMECOMINGS AND MILITARY REUNIONS!!!!!  I can’t stress that enough.  This sweet family was apart for almost 9 months.  Way to long!  Please join me in continuing to support, appreciate and thank our servicemen and their families!

This little guy, only 2 months when Daddy left to sea will have a lot of catching up to do.  I bet you by the end of today he will be wanting Daddy to hold him more than Mommy!  And I am sure Mommy will be loving every minute.

undefinedundefinedundefinedIt’s time!  I hope these images help you understand the extreme emotion that these events produce.  I was sobbing behind my camera and loving every minute of it.

undefinedundefinedundefinedundefinedundefinedundefinedWELCOME HOME!  Thank you so much for your service!  You and your wife and little boy are all amazing! Watch the video for all the images! {Get the tissue}

Mindy A - May 16, 2011 - 3:04 pm

*tears* these get me every time. beautiful! welcome home!

Darlene Zippwald - May 16, 2011 - 3:58 pm

Beautiful family and a great job Wendy. Dad

Terri - May 16, 2011 - 5:02 pm

So sweet!

Granma - May 16, 2011 - 7:03 pm

Bienvenido Robert, muy emotivo el recibimiento. Disfruten todo el tiempo en familia. Que Dios los colme de bendiciones y muchos abrazos y besos a los tres especialmente a Merek.

Michelle - May 17, 2011 - 9:00 am

These homecoming photos get me EVERY time… Wonderful job Wendy!!

Laura - May 17, 2011 - 2:31 pm

Thank you for sharing the beauty of Love!

Angela - December 12, 2011 - 6:15 am

My fiance was on that ship for this homecoming! :)

Megan + Dustin | Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer

Megan and Dustin are as adorable as you get.  They could hardly wait to get married!  Last weekend friends and family gathered at the Lesner Inn to celebrate their love with them.  It was a magical day!

Getting in a wedding dress with a lace-up back is no easy task!

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Dustin…you clean up well my friend!

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And dear Miss Megan…where do I begin.  Simply breathtaking!

undefinedundefinedDaddy was so proud of his “little girl”.  You could see it in his eyes all day long!
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The KISS!  I thought the kiss as man and wife looked so awesome and dreamy in black and white, so here it is!

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I knew the cake cutting would not be a dull moment at this wedding.  Proven right!

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Raarrrrr Megan!  You are stunning!  Dustin, you are a lucky man!
…Okay, you are pretty lucky too Megan.

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Ahhhh, ceremony done!  A “no pressure” kiss!

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I am totally loving the last image!  One of my favorite wedding photos EVER!  Love you Megan and Dustin!  Thank you for allowing me to capture your wedding day!  A shout out to my second shooter for the day, Christene Schaaf.  A couple of the images here today are hers!

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Christene - May 15, 2011 - 7:56 am

Beautiful Wendy! Thanks so much for letting me be your 2nd shooter! Had so much fun with you. Dustin and Megan you guys look gorgeous! Hope you are enjoying your days as newlyweds!

Lisa Novitsky - May 15, 2011 - 9:25 am

Such gorgeous – from the details to the day to the photography to the couple! May you always pay such attention to the details of your lives and have fun with one another!

jeramy - May 16, 2011 - 1:31 pm

fantastic wendy….love these images….and the kiss shot…whoa! great job.

We have got a BIRTHDAY BOY in the house!!

My littlest is 7 years old today!  I can’t believe it.  He is just the cutest, even tempered kid!  He is just like his Daddy, “Go with the flow!”  It’s so fun…they know that I always do a photo session with them on their birthday.  This is probably why they turn away from my camera the other 364 days a year:)

I did a little interview with him, so we all can remember what he liked at this age.

Favorite Color:  Blue
Favorite Food:  Macaroni and Cheese
Favorite TV Show:  Spongebob
Favorite Book:  Dumb Bunnies

Q:  What do you love most about turning 7?
A:  I feel taller!

Q:  What do you most want for your birthday (this question can totally backfire for you if you are asking at 8PM the night before his birthday, thankfully I was covered when he answered) PHEW!
A:  A Bike Lock

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Terri - May 13, 2011 - 9:46 am

A-dor-able! :)

erica - June 22, 2011 - 9:02 am

Adorable pictures. Love them all!

Something New for Me

A few weeks ago I attended the PSD Experience here in Norfolk.  I went into the workshop wanting to do something out of my comfort zone…so I went to a couple boudoir photo sessions with the awesome gals from Blush Boudoir, Marta Locklear and Tiffani Sunshine.  I do have to say that I may have been bitten by the “Boudoir Bug”.

undefinedundefinedundefinedundefinedThe second session was done on the USS Wisconsin…at sunset.   Totally fun!

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Danie - May 4, 2011 - 3:08 am

Wendy, these photos are just stunning! That’s one bug bite worth having.

Mindy A - May 4, 2011 - 3:45 am

Girrrrrlll!! You rocked it! These are beautiful and so so fun!

Lisa Novitsky - May 4, 2011 - 11:56 am

I have to say – these are some of the best darn boudoir shots I’ve ever seen!

Monica - May 4, 2011 - 1:05 pm

Gorgeous shots!

jeramy - May 4, 2011 - 3:19 pm

gorgeous! great job wendy!

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