I was sad I missed Art Fair on the Square last weekend. We were out of town, but I heard the heat didn’t keep art lovers away. Aren’t these prints of Wisconsin great? Not sure if they were at the fair, but these photographers are located in the Hudson, WI area and worth checking out: Austin Fassino and Amber Engfer.

Do you keep your photos in a shoebox? Or perhaps you’re more organized, but don’t know how to display photos from those big events in life. Well, here’s a great idea: a photo memory movie. Wood Valley Productions takes your special photographs and produces a memorable movie keepsake. These movies aren’t just for weddings either. New Babies, Graduation, Vacations and Family Reunions are just a few ideas. And starting at just $99, these movies make great gifts. Visit woodvalleyproductions.com.

It’s never too early to plan next year’s events. That’s why you should order one of these 2010 wall calendars from uber-talented Emiko at F2images. Based in Milwaukee, this husband and wife photography-team capture unique lighting and choose engaging printing methods such as watercolor paper. Look through their work and you’ll see their attention to detail in both the technical and artistic aspects of all images. You can browse their gorgeous portfolio here or see several pieces at The Home Market in the Third Ward.

Big weekend for weddings… bring on the sunshine! If you’re attending a good-old Wisconsin wedding this weekend, let’s hope The Traveling Photo Booth will be there. This creative vendor originated in Minneapolis, but has since expanded to Wisconsin and the greater mid-west. The traveling booth provides a modern twist on the classic photo booth and hours of fun for wedding guests. Double strips provide a copy of every photo for the guest as well as the bride and groom. What a great way to capture wedding memories and create a unique guest book.

The Wisconsin State Fair opens in 2 weeks on August 6th and that means CREAM PUFFS ARE ALMOST HERE! Mmmmmm. There’s also crazy-good food, animals, music and rides to enjoy. One ride that is a sure favorite is the Skyride – seen in this polaroid card by Milwaukee gal Kate Funk. What a great way to send a little invite out to your friends to meet you at the fair.

Anya Wait has an eye for design. While many photographers love taking baby photos, few capture the moments and details like this Madison area photographer. When not chasing her own 5 children, Anya works with families to create a custom experience which tells a story of a new and celebrated life. Her business began from combining her two loves of black & white photography and babies, and now Anya’s work is so popular that her sessions fill up quite far in advance. To capture your little one’s special moments, visit anyawait.com.

Madison-based photographers, Jennifer and Andrew Keeley Yonda, are a husband and wife team who love beautiful photographs. In addition to taking photos, they enjoy playing music, urban planning, boggle, capoeira, The Office (mostly the American version), Dr. Who (British sci-fi), kids, hardwood floors, food and cats (though they’re both allergic). They specialize in weddings, but enjoy all areas of photography, and especially love using our Wisconsin landscape as a natural backdrop. See their work at yondaphotography.com.