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Good Evening Everyone! We received an awesome note that we’d like to share with you for this week. It’s from Jim Riswold in this week’s Adweek magazine & we think it also presents everyone with a bit of a challenge too.
Check it out & have an awesome week – cheers!
“Don’t be afraid to be wrong. If you go through life having done nothing more than doing nothing wrong, then you haven’t done anything.”
Good Evening Everyone! I just got in from a FANTASTIC day with Erica & Robert for their wedding. Their day kicked off at The Westin in downtown Long Beach, where I met up with Robert & his men for some sharp portraits while Erica & her ladies in waiting finished getting ready in their suite. But once I got word that Erica was ready for me to come up, we were able to capture some of our signature Artistic & Romantic portraits of Erica and her beautiful gown.
Erica & Robert decided to have a first look down by the Aquarium of the Pacific where Robert & his men came down the hill from the lighthouse as Erica’s ladies created a human shield as they exited their limo. They had the opportunity to meet each other in the shade of some trees right on the coastline which was the perfect setting for the start of their lives together.
The wedding & reception was held at the magestic Madison in downtown Long Beach. Our partner; Linda from the world famous Wedding Store coordinated all the details with Christina Ka; The Madison’s Wedding Coordinator for the utmost attention to perfection that even the discerning eye would approve of.
During all the wonderful events of their day, Erica, Robert & I were able to sneak out for a short stint where we held an impromptu Night Romantic shoot that gave the timelessness that any Vogue-inspired shoot should deserve.
Here is a sample of what is to come from their day & we hope you enjoy it as much as we did capturing it. Have a splendid weekend – cheers!
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Good Evening Everyone! I just got in from an absolutely incredible day with Nicole & Mike. You might remember Nicole & Mike from their romantic Engagement Shoot we did on on August 30th recently. Their Engagement Shoot was wonderful and only the tip of the iceberg for their amount of fun & laughs we were going to have today for their wedding!
Today started off with me meeting up with Nicole & her lovely entourage of ladies at the Ayres in Yorba Linda, while our Associate Photographer; Kerry met up with Mike & his crew at their house. The guys weren’t quite ready, so it gave Kerry an opportunity to hang out with the guys & get to know them a little better while I was able to photography Nicole and her gals getting ready as Lauren from Glow By Lauren makeup performed her magic with impeccable airbrushing.
Nicole & Mike’s wedding was held at St. Norbert Catholic Church in Orange which was perfect for the lighting and every guest that was there had a perfect view of their wedding. Right after the ceremony, we had some formal portraits at the church with family & then it was on to Hurless Burton Park where everyone & I mean everyone had a blast with some of the more impromptu wild & whacky portraits that we all enjoyed doing.
There reception was next to the park at the Yorba Linda Community Center which had the best room for their party. DJ Mark Stylz who is a resident DJ at The Palms in Vegas spun the hottest tunes that kept the dance floor full all night.
Here is a sample of their incredible day that we were able to capture through our lenses. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did capturing them & have a super weekend – cheers!
Hi Everybody! We wanted to let you know that David Esquire & our Associate Photographer; Kerry have a new podcast ready for you to enjoy.
This week, they discussed Canon’s new firmware updates for their EOS line of DSLR cameras, how they work together to do bridal shows and why “competing” photographers can developed a great synergy by working together.
A hot topic that they also talk about is making sure you are ready and prepared both mentally and skills-wise to take on photography as a business.
You can check it on on iTunes by clicking the button below & have a great week!
Top 10 Ways to Save Money and Have a Cheap Wedding
Our great friend Nina Callaway over at About.com had an incredible article that we wanted to share with you. During these uncertain economic times, what she had to say was splendid – check it out!
Do you have champagne taste and caviar dreams, on a white bread and soda pop budget? Don’t worry, you can still have a beautiful but cheap wedding. Check out these great ways to cut costs and save money.
1. Trim Your Wedding Guest List
Each time you add a name to your invitation list, you’re increasing your budget significantly. It’s not just the catering costs, but also the extra centerpieces, favors, rentals, etc. Don’t invite anyone you haven’t talked to in five years. Don’t feel obligated to let single people bring a date. Avoid feeling pressured to invite all your work colleagues. And don’t let your friends bring their children. You can also decide to eliminate categories like “relatives more distant than first cousins” or “friends from volunteer work.” By not inviting anyone from that group, you’ll help avoid hurt feelings.
2. Save Postage on Your Wedding Invitations
Forgo the inner envelope and blotter paper, which are leftover relics from times when ink needed time to dry, and people wanted a pristine envelope. Rather than having a reply card, ask guests to reply online or by the telephone. Not only will you save money from the printer bill, it should also reduce your postage expense.
3. Shop Sample Sales and the internet for Cheap Wedding Dresses
If you wear a 6, 8, or 10, check out sample sales, which happen generally once a year. It’s a great opportunity to get a designer dress at dirt bottom prices. You can also look on EBay, Craigslist and other internet sites for deals on used wedding dresses. Remember that cleaning the delicate fabric of a wedding dress may cost up to $250, so avoid the cheap dress with the filthy hem. And many towns have a shop where you can rent a wedding dress, saving you hundreds and hundreds of dollars.
4. Change the Day of the Week
Have your wedding on a weeknight or a Sunday. There is less demand for these dates, so vendors will often be willing to give you a better rate. More ways to save money on your wedding location.
5. Save Money on Church Decorations
For religious weddings, consider having your wedding near a major holiday. The church will already be decorated, saving you lots of money on flowers. On other days, look for simplicity. A candlelit ceremony can be romantic, gorgeous, and inexpensive.
Not having your wedding in a church? Check out these tips on saving money on your wedding flowers
6. Learn to Ask for Help to Save Money
If you want to have a cheap wedding, pool your friend’s and family’s resources. Think of musicians you know, well-spoken friends who could be your officiant, and crafty people who can help you assemble things. They will generally be honored to be a special part of your big day. Also look for money-saving tips everywhere. Check websites such as wedfrugal.com and frugalbride.com, and ask friends and family members for what they did to save money on their big day.
7. Get Crafty – Do It Yourself
Throw a “pitch-in party”; where the invite asks your friends to be a special part of your wedding by helping you assemble favors, make invitations, centerpieces, and other homemade inexpensive touches. Be sure to put out delicious snacks and have inspiring tunes on the stereo, so that your friends feel like they’re at a party, not just part of an assembly line. Click the link below for DIY wedding projects.
8. Cheap Wedding Food and Drink
Be honest with your caterer about your need to save money. Ask them which are the least expensive entrees and whether a buffet is cheaper than a seated dinner. See if they’ll let you provide your own liquor, or if serving only wine and beer will be cheaper than a full bar. Also consider only having the bar open during your cocktail hour, then serving an inexpensive wine with dinner. Especially if you and your fiance don’t drink, consider having a dry wedding.
9. Ebay
Ebay, Ebay, Ebay. It’s a great source for everything from second-hand dresses to wedding favors, cake toppers, ring pillows and more. Be sure to allow ample time for the auction to end, and for shipping. Look for trusted sellers whose feedback indicates they have accurately represented what they have sold.
10. Cheap Wedding Invitations
Don’t go for engraving – regular printed invites work just as well. There are a variety of cheap wedding invitations available on the internet. For a casual wedding, consider printing your own invites from your home computer. Stationery stores now sell printed paper meant to use in a home printer as cheap wedding invitations. More tips on saving money on your wedding invitations7
