Be yourself, stay relaxed and have fun.

The two strong trends in photography over the past few years couldn’t be more polar opposite. On one extreme we have the soft natural candid photography that feels like it just stepped from the pages of a lifestyle magazine. The other side of the coin is the strong stylized editorial fashion images with dramatic light and bold color. No matter which ... Read More

Author: Curtis Whipple (Curtiswhipple.com)

Technology is marching on, making the job of a DJ and Master of Ceremonies appear effortless. There are not many things, however, that bore the writer more than talking about gear. When considering a contractor for a dream home, what buyer cares what brand of table saw is used? They care about the beauty of the finished home!

New advances in ... Read More

The Wonders of Medical Artistry

It’s a brand new year, there’s a big event on the horizon (your wedding!) and there’s no time like the present to start perfecting a new and improved you! Whether you are the bride, her sister, the mother of the bride or in the bridal party you want to look and feel your most beautiful, and maybe make a few years disappear very discreetly from your ... Read More

And he’s more than just music.

The modern DJ is much more than someone who plays music. He is a wedding planner, a master of ceremonies, a vendor coordinator, music programmer, and a lighting technician all rolled into one. A good DJ is essential to the success of your wedding reception. Weddings are a mix of formality and fun. Whereas the ceremony is more formal, the reception is a chance ... Read More

The must-have color for 2012

If you wondered what’s new in 2012, wonder no more. The past couple of years the IN color palette has been moving from reds to orange, and the new year is in for a big splash. It’s a high-octane deep orange that radiates energy, warmth and, well, daring. The color this year is Pantone’s Tangerine Tango, a vibrant, deep, red-orange that brings to life the wedding ... Read More

Bella’s Gown

Twilight: Breaking Dawn is a good old-fashioned, gothic romance. With a lovely, virginal young woman pursued and won by a dark, brooding hero. And, as any fifteen year old—plus a whole host of her older sisters—will attest that formula is irresistible to many, many women. We love romance and we loved the wedding gown!

The author, Stephanie Meyer, and Breaking Dawn director, ... Read More

What Do I Ask? Where Do I Begin?

1. What are your professional credentials? This is the most important question to ask during your meeting with a potential wedding photographer. It is becoming increasingly common for individuals to buy an inexpensive camera and begin working as a photographer. You should be leery of this since your wedding day only happens once and do not leave your most ... Read More

It is winter after all

The winter months are here and although we did not experiencing snow storms and icy roads, we can still expect breezy days and chilly nights. Your wedding guests will arrive to your December or January wedding in winter coats, gloves and scarves in an attempt to keep warm on the outside. Why not offer some seasonal comfort foods to warm them on the inside? Creating a ... Read More

The first question to ask one another is what styles of music do you want to hear for your wedding ceremony?

One of my favorite musical shows of all times One of my favorite musical shows of all times is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound Of Music. We can all sing along to the famous lyrics from the song Do Re Mi: “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. When you read ... Read More