Hibernating Trends: faded love

So the latest trend is faded photographs. I'm having a hard time getting used to it but I try anything once. I can't help but feel like grabbing it and taking it into photoshop to fix it! haha...

Here is a few examples. 

MY CURRENT PROJECT: Looking onward and thinking about 2012

SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: "Old Photographs" by Sawyer Brown

CRAVING: organic hot cocoa

NEEDED A MOMENT: holidays

BEST MOMENT: watching old videos

Grande Lattes > Freebies

For about the same price as two Starbucks grande lattes you could make your own guest sign in book. Many new customers are meeting with me comparing me to other photographers, as they should, but lately with the silliest freebies that others offer. I do not include a guest book for a few reason but the two main ones are:

1. You should customize it the way YOU want to as a couple. Some add more than just their engagement photos such as baby/childhood photos and when they first met. Plus you should be the one who picks them out, not anyone else.

2. They are selling you a grandiose idea that is worth about two lattes. If you feel this is your make or break decision in what photographer you decide than you better do more research. Here is a great layout by Shutterfly at different sizes and most have discounts and coupons. Most common is the 7x9. And if you own your engagement photos like you do through me than you can do as you wish with them. http://www.shutterfly.com/photo-books/wedding-photo-books?lid=photobooks&lpos=wm_articles
And that's just one company. I found numerous others; here is another: http://inkubook.com/PhotoBook/WeddingPhotoGuestBook  With their video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLD-uZ-eQuA&feature=colike

You're wedding day photography coverage should be determined by the style, quality, creativeness, chemistry, professional services, touch-ups/enhancements, amount of photos you get and if you get to own them on disc at high quality; by who you want there helping you through your day, helping you feel relaxed, who gets those important moments, who can handle all lighting sources and who can make a rainy day into the best day to reflect on. Not by salesmen freebies.

Lastly, which book do you think you'll look at the most? You wedding album or a guest book. I'd guess the wedding album.

MY CURRENT PROJECT: Morgan 6 month photos

SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: Darius Rucker - Don't Think I Don't Think About It

CRAVING: Nothing

NEEDED A MOMENT: Burning red ears tonight

BEST MOMENT: Got to see baby smiles today :)

A slideshow for Dustin

In Memory of my nephew Dustin Cornman who passed away on Nov. 6, 2011. We will miss you and always love you. May you rest in peace.
http://youtu.be/5EgcPIsEBfE

Aunt Holly, Uncle Jim & cousin JD.

mudcards custom cake toppers

I know I'm doing a lot of features of Etsy products but I can't help myself as I keep finding more and more cool items! If there is one thing to splurge on let it be Mudcards custom cake toppers by Keren Smith.
I had one wedding that did one similar and it turned out to be the cutest thing ever and their guests ooh'd and awe'd over it all night. It matched them and we did a photo to show it. The entertainment alone is worth it plus it's a keepsake.

FROM THE DERUSSO WEDDING

MUDCARDS CUSTOM CAKE TOPPERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cotton-pickin' Flowers

Speaking of green... check out these fabulous cotton bouquets by AutumnArt on Etsy. I saw these and fell in love. Very VINTAGE I might add. Not only do they last longer they are so freakin' cool. And you just can't beat the prices compared to so many bouquets out there. Can I please get married again? I gotta talk to my husband. ;)

FOR THE BRIDE

 

 FOR THE GROOMSMEN

 BRIDESMAIDS

If hangers could talk...

Are these not the cutest things since sliced bread? O.K. fine, bread isn't even this cute. I especially love, love, love these for photos during the dress and getting ready shots. So much more appealing than your average plastic hanger. And well done I might add.

I think any bridal shop who wants to get ahead of their competition should consider these.

Find a custom made hanger for your wedding day on Etsy at the OriginalBridalHanger or the TellOurStoryToo store. Or there are many others out there they make them on Etsy too. There are even ones that sell a groom one too! Have fun shopping and let me know what you get!

BY THE ORIGINAL BRIDAL HANGER

 

BY TELL OUR STORY TOO

People and Planet Friendly Weddings

We are working on possible discounts on people and planet friendly weddings... the greener you are; the more you'll get back! Not in effect yet but more details coming soon. Please contact us in the meantime if you are interested in a greener wedding.

Previous couples... did you make the People and Planet Friendly Wedding list? Check out the Greenest weddings I've covered so far and the runner ups! http://www.outoftheordinary.biz/planetfriendlywedding.html

MY CURRENT PROJECT: Relaxing
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: "Suddenly" by Billy Ocean
CRAVING: warmth
NEEDED A MOMENT: it's going to snow this week?
BEST MOMENT: a good day