Pinterest Hopefuls

A bride and groom being whisked away in an old fashioned bug decorated with the words "I Love You" on it as they drive off into the perfect sunset. Or a proposal done in the rain and then the next photo of them after they've wed leaning against an old fashioned train. All looks and sounds terribly romantic doesn't? I can't blame you for dreaming but once you return to earth continue reading.

I am addicted to Pinterest just as many as others lately but I have to admit, I'm a little worried about how it may give brides false hope. So I did some searching to see if I was the only one. One poor girl twittered: "Pinterest gives me false hope about my not so soon, probably never will happen, wedding." While others saying it made planning harder or made them second guess everything. So take a moment, step back and do a reality check. Is your wedding going to be on a beach? Do you have a horse and buggy? Are you going to have the courage to step out in your white wedding gown on a wet evening to do a photo opp?

It's so easy to pick out your favorite ideas so quickly and then you have an entire board of dreams. That's OK but just remember to make them your own realities that fit you and your husband to be. Make them possible and don't expect them to all happen even if you planned it because the sad news is the moon isn't always on your wedding day and even if it is, it may be cloudy. Don't let it rule your entire day either. Let go and have fun. This is supposed to be a fun processes not a stressful one. And hey, the sun may not always set perfectly on time to be after your first dance and toasts... but you may have a different unexpected surprise that awaits you with no planning involved!

Here is an article I found on this topic, quoting:

“I think it [Pinterest] is a nice way to share your creativeness with other people... However, Pinterest can give a false reality on weddings, she said. Some of the ideas on Pinterest are a little overboard... You can get some good ideas and make your own reality out of it,” Rankin said.

http://oudaily.com/news/2012/jan/19/column-pinterest-plays-big-role-students-wedding-p/

MY CURRENT PROJECT: marketing

SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: Maybe by Ingrid Michaelson

CRAVING: warm bean dip and chips

NEEDED A MOMENT: sure to come

BEST MOMENT: day isn't over yet

Hibernating Trends: photomontage

I've been seeing this a couple places recently and it really isn't too far off from my collages from 9 years ago (see here). And so I thought I'd give it a shot with some recent wedding photos. As it turns out I personally like them a lot. But the important thing is - how do you like them? 

MY CURRENT PROJECT: photomontage

SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD: Van Halen - When It's Love

CRAVING:  juice

NEEDED A MOMENT: ouch my toe and new off sleeping habit

BEST MOMENT: photoshop fun

Happy New Year!

Out of the Ordinary wishes you and yours a happy and memorable 2012!

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

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