TimeScape Photography

Take your photography to another level with this three hour lesson with Senior Photographer Jim Hilgedick. Learn some basics of lighting, composition and posing. Any skill level and any camera type are welcome!

The cost is $49 and includes the seminar, beverages and snacks and a post-seminar 20-minute personal phone consultation with Jim to review your work (up to five images). Class size is limited to the first ten paid applicants.

Payments can be made with Visa, Mastercard, cash, check or paypal.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from a pro!

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As the one tasked to be with the Bride literally more than the groom on her wedding day, thought it might be fun to go over some wedding etiquette. This was spurred by fellow wedding photographer, Ray Prevost, who posted an image from a recent wedding:

Each little red arrow represents a guest’s camera – 16 in all. Ray is quoted as saying:

“What they are not looking at, and witnessing, and enjoying, and taking a mental image of, is the bride walking down the aisle with her dad. They are all missing it! And this is the image the bride will receive—not smiling friendly faces—happy to see her so happy. Instead, a bunch of people looking down.”

So from the article entitled Here Comes the Bride: Wedding Etiquette we encourage all of our brides to remind their guests:

Don’t take photographs during the ceremony. Respect the sanctity of the ritual and leave photography to the professionals.

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Just a quick reminder that we will be at the 20th annual Grand Rapids MN  Bridal Fair on Saturday February 6, 2010 from 11:00am to 2:00pm located at the Timberlake Lodge.

If you are getting married, or have a friend or family member who is, have them stop in and meet us and see the best in wedding photography from the 2009 season. Admission is free and open to the public.

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Wow – where did the last 30 days go? Hard to believe that this contest has almost run it’s course. I have enjoyed reading the essays to date and if will definitely be tough to pick only one to be the winner. The most common theme I have seen throughout is one of the main factors I started this contest … the economy.

Many brides are settling for a “family friend” with a digital point and shoot to be responsible for their wedding photography. Saddens me to see that. As I have said time and time again in this blog – when the wedding is over all you will have left is the dress and your photos.

Ok – off to review the finalists – wish me luck.

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That’s right. Only one week left as our February 25, 2009 deadline quickly approaches. If you are seeing this for the first time, please check out our press release here for all the information.

In a nutshell: 500 word essay, photo of the couple, valid 2009 wedding date. Winner receives up to nine hours of our Esteem package with zero obligation to purchase anything additional.

Can’t beat that! So get those entries sent and GOOD LUCK!!

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From: SheKnows

Budget Breaker #1: Expensive save-the-dates

How to Avoid It: Go DIY with your save-the-dates.
Get creative with a card kit from craft stores like Michaels or Jo-Ann, or make life easy and print out free save-the-dates on a website like WeddingChannel.com. Remember: Your save-the-dates give guests their first glimpse at your wedding style, so consider using a postcard theme if you’re having a destination wedding or incorporating a black-and-white engagement photo for a more vintage vibe.

Budget Breaker #2: Bulky invitation suites

How to Avoid It: Ditch the inserts.
You know those blank pieces of paper that go inside most invitations? Guess what? They’re totally unnecessary! Save hundreds of dollars by skipping this super-formal tradition. The extra paper may be a little too much, especially if you have a casual wedding style, and your invites will be more eco-friendly as well. Plus, there are some details you can just put on your wedding web page, like lodging information.

Budget Breaker #3: Hidden costs on chairs

How to Avoid It: Say good-bye to chair covers.
Depending on your wedding vision, fancy chair covers might be one more “don’t really need it” item to scratch off the list. Skipping this decorative add-on can save you anywhere from a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars. If you’re having a formal reception and want your chairs to have an extra detail, avoid renting or buying covers and go with a sash in your wedding colors instead.

Budget Breaker #4: Multiple menu choices

How to Avoid It: Minimize the menu.
It’s a wedding, not a five-star restaurant, so whoever said you have to offer fish, chicken, and steak at your reception needs a reality check. If you’re a foodie, then go ahead and splurge on your menu (and maybe save with smaller centerpieces or a DJ). If not, serve plates with duos, like a crab cake and small cut filet, so guests can have a taste of everything and you don’t pay for wasted entrees.

Budget Breaker #5: 100+ boxes of chocolates, lottery tickets, or ornaments

How to Avoid It: Forget the favors.
Between the food, music, and drinks, most people won’t miss a tiny picture frame or deck of playing cards with your monogram on the box. If you can’t imagine your wedding without take-home treats, set up a table with a candy bar and cellophane bags so guests can get a quick sweet fix on their way out.

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Handy tool for all you Brides other there, surf on over to:

average wedding cost

Enter your zip code (I used 55744) to find that the average wedding cost of our area is between $13753.00 and $41259.00

You can further select different items of your wedding to get a breakdown on what was spent by service. For example, wedding photography was between $976.00 and $2927.00.

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