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Surprise Wedding Proposal in Puerto Rico

Popped the question in Puerto Rico and want engagement pics to remember this happy time in your life? Book a session with us and we’ll make sure to capture the moment beautifully.

Here is a few of my favorites from a recent surprise wedding proposal in Old San Juan. Jose and I planned everything ahead of time and I helped him decide on the perfect spot. She had no idea!

Congratulations!

Call or text (939)428-4327 or email info@erikruthoff.com to book a session.

Intimate Eleuthera Bahamas Beach Wedding

I  love working with couples who have a good sense of adventure. It opens the door for me to try something new and different. After a rainy and windy ceremony huddled under a beach cabana, it hadn’t turned out to be the beach wedding this Austrian couple had envisioned. Luckily, the weather took a turn for the better after the ceremony (including a rainbow!). After we raced across the island to capture some amazing sunset shots.

The following day we went all the way down to Lighthouse Point to take some more photos in better weather conditions. We ended the day at Twin Sisters Beach north of Governors Harbour, squeezing in some final shots before the rain returned.

 

Eleuthera Bahamas beach destination wedding photography

bahamas destination beach wedding photography

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rainbow beach wedding

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sunset bahamas destination wedding photo

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Road Trip: Driftless Wisconsin

One weekend in the summer of 2016 my wife and I traveled to an area in Wisconsin known as the “Driftless Area”. It’s the southwestern corner of the state which was not glaciated during the last ice age which results in a beautiful landscape of rolling hills and deep river valleys that work their way toward the Mississippi River. This is the area where the great American architect Frank Lloyd Wright grew up and built his own home and studio, Taliesin. I remember coming to this area as a child and camping at Tower Hill State Park, canoeing on the Wisconsin River with my dog and hiking up to the shot tower overlook.

We based ourselves in Wisconsin’s 3rd oldest city, the former Cornish mining town Mineral Point, home to a thriving artisan community and steeped in Wisconsin history. The town is full of historic stone buildings, quirky artisans, and  a handful of good local restaurants and bars. We stayed at the Tuckpoint Garden Suite we rented through Shake Rag Alley. It’s definitely one of the coolest places I have stayed. High stone walls from the 1800’s and finished with restored and reclaimed items, attention to every detail was considered when making it. There’s even a short book on the history of the building you receive just for staying there.

Here are some of the pictures from the trip:

 

 

 

Road trip through rural Wisonsin.

Road trip through rural Wisconsin.

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Devils Lake state park

Swimmers at Devil’s Lake State Park.

Devils Lake state park

Hiking at Devil’s Lake

Devils Lake state park

Devils Lake state park

The Devil’s Doorway rock formation at Devil’s Lake State Park.

Devils Lake state park

 

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Tuckpoint, our B&B rental in Mineral Point.

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Stained glass window in the bedroom, Tuckpoint.

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Flower arrangement at Tuckpoint

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Shake Rag Alley

Stairs to Shake Rag Alley

Shake Rag Alley

Shake Rag Alley

Shake Rag Alley

Shake Rag Alley gardens

Shake Rag Alley gardens

Gardens at Shake Rag Alley

Shake Rag Alley blacksmith

Blacksmith workshop at Shake Rag Alley

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Shake Rag Alley entrance

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Old house in Mineral Point.

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wisconsin landscapes by erik kruthoff photography

wisconsin landscapes by erik kruthoff photography

wisconsin landscapes by erik kruthoff photography

wisconsin landscapes by erik kruthoff photography

Mineral Point

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Downtown Mineral Point

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Antiques in Mineral Point.

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Artist’s studio. Mineral Point

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Artist Tom Kelly in his studio. Mineral Point

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Mrs. Gevelinger’s 4th Graders Pencil Stub Collection

mineral point artist Tom Johnson

Pottery Studio.

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The banks of the Mississippi River along the Wisconsin state highway 35.

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Mississippi River from Lansing, IA

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Mardi Gras Indians, Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs in New Orleans

While traveling to New Orleans for the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, I was especially excited to witness the Mardi Gras Indian groups and the Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs that form an important part of New Orleans culture and identity. The similarities to these traditions and Junkanoo in The Bahamas are apparent. It is interesting to see these traditions in a cross-cultural context. Any Junkanooer could easily jump into a second line and fit right in.

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New Orleans Street Photography

My wife and I recently traveled to New Orleans to attend the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. After living in the Caribbean for a number of years, it was interesting to note some of the similarities between the cultures. I especially was interesting in seeing the Mardi Gras Indians perform as well as some of the brass bands and second lines. No one I asked was familiar with Junkanoo in the Bahamas, even though the traditions have striking similarities. Walking around town, we gained a little glimpse on this amazing and vibrant city. It’s truly one of America’s cultural gems.

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