Sweet Potato Joy

This photo of my nephew is about the most adorable photo I think I've ever taken. If you ever feel that you take sweet potatoes for granted, take a look at this photo as a reminder that it's the simple joys in life that matter most. Happy Thanksgiving 2008! :)
MY CURRENT PROJECT: Bagramian Wedding & album selections
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: All summer long by Kid Rock
CRAVING: Waylon's sweet potatoes
NEEDED A MOMENT: Getting back on schedule and past family drama
BEST MOMENT: Realizing that at least I feel I know what is important in life and I'm ok with that. Learning my own faults and moving forward.

Here's the plan

Hi there, I plan to finish the Wheeler Wedding and slideshow this week. Then off for 5 days visiting my family. Then we will be back on schedule starting Bagramian Wedding. I also need to fit in about 2 days in December sometime to finish my family gifts for Christmas and since I'm not going to Pa. for Christmas like I normally do, I really want to take that time for them. As I said, October thru December weddings will be after the holidays. The only wedding that I am not sure of is Tritico Wedding, which may fall after the holidays as well. As always, thanks for your patience! This is where the key word "approx." 8-10 weeks comes in. :)

MY CURRENT PROJECT: Wheeler Wedding photos, then slideshow! Michael and Rachael engagement photos done. Ordon Wedding done but waiting on album prints.
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: Could I Have This Dance by Anne Murray
CRAVING: hot cider
NEEDED A MOMENT: snow? and am I really over coffee? chipper squawking loudly...
BEST MOMENT: yet to happen

Introducing...Coffee Table albums!

I am so excited to share with you... the very first coffee table album from Out of the Ordinary. Mr. & Mrs. Ty & Amanda Liebman were nice enough to do the first trial album and and put their complete trust in us. THANK YOU! So I now introduce the very first coffee table album and package. It is a must see in person if you are considering this type. See my wedding packages for more photos of it and details: www.outoftheordinary.biz/prices.html

MY CURRENT PROJECT: Mid-way in Ordon Wedding photos
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: Whatever you like by T.I.
CRAVING: Dinner delivery!
NEEDED A MOMENT: prescription refill
BEST MOMENT: all the packages in the mail

Doing my best for Christmas deadlines

Hello. Just a note to let you know I am doing my best to have your wedding photos complete in time for the Christmas holiday but if your wedding was from the month of October on, be aware that it may not be possible. As always, thanks for your patience.

MY CURRENT PROJECT: Finished Ryzuk Wedding. Next is Ordon and their album selections.
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: Christmas songs
CRAVING: water
NEEDED A MOMENT: religion
BEST MOMENT: cider drinks

Storybook albums are here!

We got our studio copy of the first coffee table custom storybook album (sheww that's a long name or what every you want to call it) for show. When things slow down a little more this January, we will be making the new additional contract to match the album. It will be a few extra hundred dollars because they are custom but they are gorgeous!
I still am trying to find a more simple, yet, creative name to describe the album. Or I may stick with custom design album name. Either way, it's exciting..

MY CURRENT PROJECT: Finishing Ryzuk Wedding. Sent Troy & Kate's engagement photos.
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: All kinds of Kenny Chesney songs...
CRAVING: Werther's Original Caramel Dark Chocolates ~ the best chocolates I've ever had & all you need is one to satisfy that sweet craving..
NEEDED A MOMENT: 10 minute eye migraines everyday at the same time each evening - weird
BEST MOMENT: Feeling like I got a lot of little things done around the house

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MY CURRENT PROJECT: Ryzuk Wedding and also Engagement Session Photos. McCormack Wedding & Slideshow done. Sending in the morning.
SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: Feels like today by Rascal Flatts
CRAVING: Sleep
NEEDED A MOMENT: printer & didn't know I had a new doctor
BEST MOMENT: Jim & I hanging out on a Monday & found time for a movie

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!