Congratulations on your wedding photographer commitment! You reached a balance, within your budget to hire a great photographer, to capture your once-in-a-lifetime memories. Photographers typically will not commit to your wedding date without receipt of a signed contract and a deposit. The longer it takes to supply both items increases the chance of another couple […] Read More
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Congratulations on identifying your perfect match as your wedding photographer! Your primary focus now is to hire a great photographer to get great shots of your big day! As the patron of these services, you will need to get out of the following mind set. What a photographer charges is what they earn. That would […] Read More
Congratulations on your research for your wedding photographer! You are now ready for consultations, look at portfolios of photos, and make your photographer choice. When the choices start to overwhelm you, take a step back. Breathe in and blow out, and repeat a couple of times. As you talk with each photographer, are you comfortable? […] Read More
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! You have met your soul mate. You have decided to celebrate with a marriage. After a whirlwind of sharing your engagement news to family and friends, the planning stage begins. When you are ready to find your wedding photographer, here is some advice to help. There is much more involvement […] Read More
What happens when you make a conscious choice to view gratitude in daily life? I HAVE to do a photo session this weekend! Nope! I GET to do a photo session this weekend! So much of your experiences depend upon how you view it! It really does start and end with you. It’s as simple […] Read More

A rainbow is a bow or arc of prismatic colors that appear in the sky opposite the sun. It is caused by the refraction and reflection of the sun’s rays in drops of rain. Despite the common “Circle of Life” analogue, I personally prefer the representation of a rainbow. Life starts with a miracle of […] Read More
Details are simple tiny but powerful in our favorite photos. Whether its tiny fingers and toes? Whether it’s a yawn or grin? Whether mischievous or soulful eyes? Whether hand in hand or cheek to cheek? When tiny details are visible in your images, another emotional bond occurs. Pride! That’s a great compliment to your genetics.I […] Read More
Legacy is a basic gift that you give your family. By definition it can refer to something that is a result of events in the past.There is a saying is that it takes a village to raise a child. I hope that I, my husband, our children, and those around us are results of the […] Read More
What is the difference between a professional and do-it-yourself? I understand and appreciate the satisfaction of doing it yourself. Sometimes the savings are not reflected in the amount of time involved. Time and energy can sometimes be short in supply.Do you build a computer from components or install a new system? Do you perform surgery […] Read More
When choosing your photographer, does he/she have a website? This is a technology age. Lots of “photographers” can have social media sites. A professional photographer will have a website. A professional embraces their role as a visual artist.Check out your choices with your local governments. Are they properly licensed within your city or county? The […] Read More