Wedding and Photography Services

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Have A Plan B... and Plan C... and Plan D

Planning your wedding can seem like it requires an army.  Catering, venues, place cards, invitations, hiring vendors and contacting guests and party members is hard enough... so when the day comes, you don't want to be stressing about missing those great moments.  For that reason, I suggest that brides work with their groom and family to make a list of shots that you absolutely want to have taken on your big day.

Adesso Wedding Guest Book
Sadly, this company closed but some vendors may still have albums to sell.
My personal wedding guest book is from this company.


Make a portrait appointment or secure time prior to the ceremony for bridal headshots once make-up and hair have been finished.  Having that one image of the blushing bride as she awaits those steps down the aisle can mean the world to your family, both the new one being built with your other-half and the one letting go of their little girl.  The portraits can be taken at any time as and place; take this recent beauty as proof.

Taken in the dressing room just before her trip down the aisle, that
solid color backdrop is actually just a darkly painted wooden wall.

Do yourself a favor, go online and start an idea collection that you can share with your photographer.  Make a list of vital people to be sure to include in photos and email the list of names to your photographer, simply saying "oh, I need a picture with my Nana" will be less helpful when the photographer has not met your family and does not know Crazy Uncle Joe-Bob from Grandpa Mark.  Those wearing flowers or dressed in outfits that match the wedding colors will usually stand out, but letting them know who needs to be in a portrait will always speed things along.

Extended family photo of the groom's "brothers" and mother at a friend's wedding in 2008.
For those paying close attention; yes, that is my husband in that group on the left.

Plan the images of bride and groom you absolutely want to have.  Is there something you saw on a website while searching for dresses or looking at venues?  Maybe there was that photo of the bride wearing the groom's top hat, or the idea of a kiss framed against a glowing sunset on the beach... you will want to let your photographer know about those things so they can be sure to pose you for them.  Those moments are just as vital as telling them to make sure you see the center pieces that Great Aunt Louisa made all on her own time.  We want to know what is important to you!

Top of the wedding arch at the most recent wedding.
A tip of the groom's hat from our lovely bride.
Lovely tea rose from a wedding bouquet in 2010.


Sunday, August 26, 2012

Lady In Red

The Beautiful Mrs. Abby Wilbur; her photo required no airbrushing.


Weddings are a wonderful part of life.  Expressing love and building a family is something everyone can understand, and when there is a new baby following along on the heels it is even better.

Kissing the baby bump!
On Saturday I had the amazing pleasure of being the photographer for my cousin Abby as she and her lovely man, Nick, joined their lives to make a new family.  Abby was a glowing bride, glowing because that is what mothers do best when they are happy.  Congratulations to you both, and I am so happy to share in your joy.


Abby is anything but traditional when it comes to her style, and the ruby red wedding dress was perfect for her. Nick was handsome in his white tux and top hat, just look at that glowing smile. Simple and beautiful touches made the whole day personal and perfect in the bright summer sun. They are such a fantastic couple with a great sense of humor.




Friday, August 17, 2012

Time to Do Some Fixing

You might have noticed my recent absence.  I am sorry for the radio silence, life has been a tad unkind to my business interests lately.  The studio has been closed while I focus on dealing with some issues that have seriously limited my ability make it a success.  I am limiting work to on location boudoir and weddings while my family and I work on making the best of a less than ideal situation.

Trying to think that things are looking up!
To try and keep this dream of mine from falling into oblivion, I will be forcing myself to do some serious work on the blog, website, and marketing through any channel I can find.  I ask that you all send positive energy while this revamp of business and life occurs so we can present you with the beautiful rebirth of a wonderful dream.