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  • Capturing Life as Intended

    Thank you SO much for stopping by!!! In the fall of 2007, we moved to Connecticut from Minnesota and created Galleria Vivid. I set out to shoot all on location, all amazing color, and all on my own. None of these things had I done before. With allot of GREAT mentors and fearlessness, I feel that I have overwhelmingly exceeded my visions, and Galleria Vivid is quite Vivid. Photography has been an amazing blessing in my life, it allows me to be an artist, to never stop learning, and of course stay up until four in the morning working on fun projects such as a brand new blog! When it comes down to it, I don't have to go to all this work, but I just can't help myself!!! I must create!!!! I also have a wonderful support system, my husband Greg, who is my best friend, is the most supportive person I've ever known. Of course, my baby boy Brevinn, who is the sweetest!!!! And ALL of our extended family and friends who have been my cheerleaders!!! Thank you ALL!!! Lastly and most importantly, I thank God, who has given me everything this life can offer. Please enjoy my images, and feel free to leave any comments, good or bad....I can take it!!! Ciao, Missy

Natasha & David’s Teaser {CT Wedding Photography}

This is Natasha and David, these images were taken at their “Bon Voyage” party held before they left to Saint Lucia for a private wedding ceremony! These are just some of my favs, and I”ll have a full wedding post to be available within a month! Congrats you two, it was beyond a pleasure to work with you! Congratulations to you both, now MR. & MRS.:)!!!!

January 10, 2012 - 2:23 pm

Natasha Patterson - Missy, it is called “Teaser” for a reason! They are great, we cannot wait to see the rest!

Here’s to the Boys of Fall {AZ Senior Portraits}

So this is Ben Grams, he is my youngest brother, and he is graduating, wow do I feel old! I remember when he was in diapers and running around the house, and the favorite video we have of him playing nurf hoops at age 2 while eating raisins in between each shot for about 30 minutes. Or the many words he misspoke when learning to talk, like “puter” (computer), and “nakin”(napkin).  Now, he is a Senior at Arizona Lutheran Academy in Phoenix, AZ and I had the honor of taking his senior portraits last October when we were there to watch one of his last high school football games! Ben is an A student and has been a huge asset to the football team at ALA for four consecutive years, he also plays basketball and baseball. I don’t know the specifics of his achievements in football but there are many, I’m pretty sure he scored a touchdown in almost every game! Ben you are the silent rock in our family, even though I hear at school you are the colorful clown, LOL(I know you will kill me for this, but I’m your big sister it’s my job to embarrass). I’m so proud of your high school accomplishments and excited to hear your plans are to continue your education in physical therapy, at least that is one of the avenues you are interested in going into I hear. You are a very talented and bright young man, “to one whom much is give, much is expected.” You’ve gone beyond expectations in your growing up years, I look forward to watching you grow and mature on the collegiate level, God Bless you my Baby Brother!!! Also, little shout out to Miss Betsy, thanks for helping with the video light at sunset, much Love my sista!

January 11, 2012 - 6:57 am

brenda grams - Missy I love Ben’s pictures. They are awesome. You did it again. Great work!! What a talent God has given you!! Love your mommy

January 11, 2012 - 11:39 am

missy@galleriavivid.com - Thanks Mom you my cheerleader:)

2011 Vandermause Films Year in Fast Forward

This is our Year in Fast Forward video and our 2011 Christmas Card! The video is going to have unseen footage and crazy antics from this past year, a year of Big Renovations and Tiny Editions!!! Our Christmas card was inspired by the great Norman Rockwell and the photographs were taken by Amy Trahant, love ya Amy!!! ENJOY EVERYONE!!! Make it a JOYFUL one!!!

December 23, 2011 - 9:40 am

caitlyn - OMG missy that was such a great video!! I LOVE it!! You are one talented lady!! Wish you guys a merry christmas and happy new year!! xoxo

January 2, 2012 - 8:08 pm

Rosa - caitlyn – OMG missy that was such a great video!! I LOVE it!! You are one talented lady!! Wish you guys a merry christmas and happy new year!! xoxo
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February 29, 2012 - 5:28 pm

Karen Reisinger - Hi Missy,

I just today looked at this for the first time. Wanted to call and tell you what a fantastic video it is, but realized you left today!

I absolutely love it!!!! Even Ernst is in a pic!!

Hope you got out before the snow came!!! WE have to get together when you come back!!

Have a fun time!!!

Love, Karen

March 3, 2012 - 10:01 am

missy@galleriavivid.com - Thankyou Karen!!!!!! Glad you enjoyed it and the Earnst cameo!

Rachel, Drew, & Charlie Baby {CT Children’s Photography}

This is baby Charlie, she was born on October 29th, 2011, in these photographs she was only two weeks old. She is just so organically beautiful, her pouty little lips and beautiful eyes light up the camera! The green blanket that she is laying on is one handmade by her mommy Tricia, mmmmmm cozy. She is entering a busy household with two older siblings and two doggies! The doggies were seen in the maternity shoot, they however didn’t make the cut this time, haha. Drew and Rachel are the older brother and sister to Charlie, and we had allot of fun taking photographs in the late afternoon fall leaves! Tricia,  it’s always a pleasure, enjoy these photographs just in time for Christmas!!! Much Love and Many Blessings!!!