Outdated Information Vent

Well first off before I vent. I just want to say that may our thoughts and prayers go out to my friend Tracy's boyfriend. He had a heart attack this past week and survived but he is still going through major tests to figure out why. As we all know it may not matter your age or how healthy you are, it does play a factor, but I believe most is genetics (as I learned with my dad). Some is lifestyle and depends on what paths we choose in life. I wish them the best in their findings and hope all is well.

My vent today is about outdated material in bridal binders, newspapers or magazines about wedding photography and planning. It seems like they just pull some past 1970s article and stick it in there without ever really reading or updating it, only making sure things look nice. This makes all the vendors suffer because when we meet with a potential client (if they are using these sources) we have to answer obsolete questions that sorta pertain but not really at all anymore. Sometimes we can even tell when they are reading straight from an outdated list. Not to mention the cost of living is up from the 1970s and all their venue prices are completely off. So how is this avoided? My advice is to look a few different sources before you only go by one. Also I find the internet is a little more updated than most paper sources. The best advice of all may be to find a friend that recently got married and question them first. They will tell you what matters, what to trust, and what they would change if they could. I think they would all say overall to relax and enjoy your day and let things go. The more trust you put in vendors, the better your day & results will be.

MY CURRENT PROJECT: McCormack Wedding
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: Somewhere over the rainbow by IZ
CRAVING: Coffee
NEEDED A MOMENT: when time flys
BEST MOMENT: waking up to no snow, it's not supposed to snow before Halloween!

Project update

Hello everyone, just a photo update here...

MY CURRENT PROJECT: Seney & Hausler Weddings done & sent. Peterson Wedding photos done, working on their slideshow. Next is McCormack Wedding photos & slideshow.
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: Wedding ballots of all kinds
CRAVING: something for lunch
NEEDED A MOMENT: can't say
BEST MOMENT: I didn't bash a vendor like I'm sure they bashed me, so I feel I'm a better person for it. :)

Fairwell to Uncle Ronny

December 1938 - October 2008
Knowing Uncle Ronny, he would not want us sad. We will miss him, but God must want his sunshine now. We will always remember him as the one who made us laugh...
Rest in peace Uncle "Ron-to" and say hello to my dad.
~Holly

Studio Idea

So I think we finally decided on what to do for a photo studio.
We originally thought of redoing the basement, which is a full basement and would work out ok but it just didn't feel right putting so much money into something that we think probably won't pay for itself, at least for a very long time, especially since my main focus is weddings on location. And since we already are planning on building a garage next year, we may as well put any money towards this new idea and use the resources from that. Jim showed me the kit photo of the garage we are going to build and then I noticed the large amount of room there will be in the attic portion upstairs. (see first photo) This would work perfect, then we thought of making it red so we can also do more photos outside in all seasons! I'm not sure if the neighbors will like it but we sure will and we have the land to do it so why not?
To see what it would look like I did a quick rendering of our house in the siding we want to do, tan, with brown trim, green metal roof; and a red barn with a driveway. (see second photo)
So this is the plan for next year, new siding and a garage - that is if the economy stays ok! Buying a used older house is tough sometimes because there is so much to do and it can often feel like such a long process but it can also be fun if you have the patience.
MY CURRENT PROJECT: Finishing Seney Wedding, tomorrow starting Peterson Wedding.
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: Monster Mash
CRAVING: sub
NEEDED A MOMENT: phone
BEST MOMENT: wood stove

30 and one day

I had a fabulous birthday yesterday! I got to hang out and take some time for just me and Jim. Turning 30 wasn't so bad for me. It actually feels better because 29 feels like such a build-up and I always felt weird saying it like it was fake not revealing my real age. It's like I'd rather have two years of being called 30 than ever being called 29. So I'm a bit relieved. :)

I also got to see the wonderful Fall foliage this season covering Kate & Troy's engagement session. What a view we had in all the places we stopped and tons of possibilities for backgrounds!

Here are some photos from the day.MY CURRENT PROJECT: Finishing Seney Wedding
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: Paper Planes by M.I.A.
CRAVING: lunch
NEEDED A MOMENT: should we do a studio or not do a studio, if so how & when?
BEST MOMENT: yesterday. & today with the card & gift from my sister Kate

In color

MY CURRENT PROJECT: Hanna photos done. Bessey Family photos and Seney Wedding next.
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: In color by Jamey Johnson
CRAVING: a good night's rest
NEEDED A MOMENT: why did I say that?
BEST MOMENT: a moment for myself